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Conversations on how technology is changing how we work with guests most weeks helping us to navigate.

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On this week’s show, Julia and Nick meet Matthew Knight to discuss freelancing, community-building and the shifting economics of self-employed work. Matthew, self-employed since the age of 15, runs several communities supporting freelancers, with par... more

On this week’s show, Nick and Julia meet Phil Clark to discuss the surprisingly complex world of technology procurement, and why it’s a profession almost nobody plans to enter but many find genuinely engaging once they do. Phil walks through procurem... more

On this week’s show, Matt and Nick meet Chengwei Liu, professor of strategy and behavioural science at Imperial College, London, to discuss the role of luck in decision making — and why we routinely underestimate it. Chengwei traces his own serendipi... more

On this week’s show, Matt and Lisa meet Dan Bowsher to discuss Good Enough Chats, his podcast focused on men’s mental health through lived experience. Dan founded Good Enough Chats following his own experience of burnout, anxiety and depression, whic... more

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Recent Guests

Chengwei Liu
Professor and researcher on luck in decision making
National University of Singapore / Cambridge research ecosystem
Episode: (347) Luck
Dan Bowsher
Founder of Good Enough Chats, advocate for men's mental health
Good Enough Chats
Episode: (346) Mental Fitness
Sian Basker
Co-founder of Data Orchard, data maturity expert
Data Orchard
Episode: (345) Data Maturity
Alex Feick
Author of a book on AI trust and governance
Episode: (343) Trust in AI
Susie Robinson
interviewed from Clearbox for intranet report discussion
Clearbox
Episode: (342) Alignment
John Carney
Organizer of conferences related to sports data
Episode: (338) Sports Data
Tris Oaten
Creative writer and speaker
Eurorust Conference
Episode: (337) Writing tools
Matisse Hamel Nelis
Communications professional specializing in accessibility
Episode: (335) Accessible Content
Duncan Stott
Interim CIO extraordinaire
Episode: (334) Interim

Hosts

Matt Ballantyne
Host of WB-40. Co-host with a focus on technology and leadership.
Julia Bellis
Co-host introducing discussions on technology and work.
Lisa Remers
Co-host focusing on technology and workplace topics.
Chris Weston
Host focusing on technology and leadership.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 31 ratings
  • Always insightful

    A highlight of the week.

    The interviews are on point and the discussions between Matt and Chris always leave me with a smile on my face!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    LGQ42
    United Kingdom7 years ago
  • The kermode and mayo of the cio world

    Love their rants - but equally educational and one of the best vehicles or learning what’s going on in the cio space in the uk.

    Looking forward to hearing the next 100 shows!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Gav max
    United Kingdom7 years ago
  • My weekly indulgence into distilling the world of Tech

    Both Matt and Chris are ageing like a fine whiskey....

    Mark Twain once wrote..

    “Too much of anything is bad, but too much good whiskey is barely enough.”

    WB40 podcast is like a good whiskey...savour the cynicism, have a deep smell of the undertones and then sip the humour and enjoy the breath of knowledge shared by some of the sharpest, on point guests that a fine Malt can offer...go on indulge yourself!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mark Aikman
    United Kingdom8 years ago
  • A regular listen

    A regular on my playlist with some nice discussion between Chris and Matt on tech and work place culture.

    Great and diverse range of interviewees highlight the need to look outside your sector to sometimes draw inspiration and move forward.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    DaveFloyd79
    United Kingdom8 years ago
  • Fascinating

    Weekly wisdom

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    TamworthTowers
    United Kingdom9 years ago

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CIO-level insights delivered with accessible, engaging discussions.
Conversations mix cynicism with practical tech knowledge and diverse guests.
Quality guests and strong host dynamics keep complex topics relatable.

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(343) Trust in AI
Q: What is the role of the control plane in making AI outputs trustworthy?
The control plane injects breakpoints and deterministic references (like GUIDs to case law) so that AI outputs can be verified and replaced if they fail checks, turning a potentially untrustworthy model into a dependable part of the workflow.
(343) Trust in AI
Q: How should leaders begin approaching AI trust and governance in their organizations?
Leaders should start by examining business processes and worst-case failure scenarios, ensuring there are verification mechanisms and that outputs can be audited and trusted even when models hallucinate or are poisoned.
(343) Trust in AI
Q: What is it about generative AI that makes it different and worthy of the book's approach?
Generative AI can create its own workflows and decisions, acting as an agent rather than just following deterministic instructions, which requires new patterns for security, trust, and governance—especially around verifiability and accountability.
(346) Mental Fitness
Q: We're here to talk about your initiative, talking about men's mental health. Can you tell us a bit more about what it is and how you started it?
Dan explains that Good Enough Chats is a podcast focused on lived experiences of men with mental health challenges, without experts, to provide relatable stories that can help others seek help.
(333) Crisis Communication
Q: Is it achievable to prevent a crisis with practical steps?
Yes, understanding and addressing red flags and creating a psychologically safe culture are essential steps in crisis prevention.

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This show centers on how technology reshapes work, leadership, and organizational culture, often blending practical guidance with candid conversations. Episodes frequently explore data maturity, AI governance, crisis and internal communications, partnerships, and the human side of tech-driven change. A notable strength is bringing in practitioners and researchers to translate complex topics into actionable takeaways, with several episodes emphasizing governance, collaboration, and inclusive communication. The format tends to mix thoughtful analysis with real-world anecdotes, making it useful for listeners who want strategic insight coupled with tangible examples for leading teams, managing risk, or innovating within tech-enabled workplaces.... more

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