Ep 283: Topical Requirement: Organizational Behavior w/ Sandro Boeri (Chartered Institute of Internal Auditors)

This week, Sandro Boeri, former President of the Chartered Institute of Internal Auditors and a globally recognized voice in the profession, joins the show.

He brings a perspective shaped by decades in the profession—combining practical experience with a strong focus on leadership, culture, and how internal audit needs to evolve to stay relevant. Rather than focusing only on tools, he emphasizes mindset, discipline, and the role auditors play in influencing better decisions.

The conversation centers on how the role of internal audit is shifting. From using AI as a thinking partner in everyday scenarios to the growing pressure to clearly articulate value, he shares what's changing—and what auditors need to do about it. He also breaks down the idea of moving beyond hindsight-based assurance toward becoming a trusted advisor present in key decisions.

Be sure to connect with Sandro on LinkedIn.

6:00 - Dealing with difficult emails using LLM

8:55 – The Adoption Journey of AI

11:43 – What Are You Teaching Right Now

13:00 – Is Internal Audit Becoming Irrelevant

15:42 - Why Audit Needs to Sell Its Value

16:30 - Why Audit Needs to Sell Its Value

20:17 - How Do You Audit Culture

25:43 - Selling Findings

27:46 - What Happens When AI Does the Audit Work

34:05 - Why Influence is the One Skill That Will Matter Most

40:15