All Things Internal Audit

Beyond Business Cards: Making Real Connections in Internal Audit


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The Institute of Internal Auditors Presents: All Things Internal Audit Internal audit is a relationship business. In this episode, Mike Levy sits down with Stacey Lynch to explore how authentic connections -- whether through mentorship, volunteerism, or daily audit work -- can elevate your career, improve audit outcomes, and expand your professional network.

HOST:Mike Levy, CIA, CRMA, CISSPCEO, Cherry Hill Advisory

GUEST:Stacey Lynch, CIA, CRMADeputy City Auditor, City of Phoenix

KEY POINTS:

  • Introduction [00:00–00:00:24]
  • Lynch’s Background and IIA Volunteer Work [00:00:35–00:01:30]
  • The Value of Volunteering and Organizational Support [00:01:30–00:02:10]
  • Building Relationships While Maintaining Objectivity [00:02:10–00:04:11]
  • Using Relationships to Drive Positive Change [00:04:11–00:06:24]
  • Mutual Respect, Learning, and Full Audit Storytelling [00:06:24–00:06:58]
  • The Power of Networking Through Chapters [00:06:58–00:08:26]
  • Maintaining Relationships Across Geographies [00:08:59–00:10:56]
  • Common Networking Mistakes [00:10:56–00:12:28]
  • Using Your Network to Stay Current on Trends [00:12:28–00:14:52]
  • The Future of Networking and AI’s Role [00:14:52–00:16:48]
  • Balancing Independence with Relationship Building [00:16:48–00:19:06]
  • Mentorship Experiences and Benefits [00:19:06–00:21:10]
  • Building and Managing Your Professional Rolodex [00:21:10–00:24:32]
  • Final Thoughts: Volunteer and Get Involved [00:24:32–00:25:07]

THE IIA RELATED CONTENT:  Interested in this topic? Visit the links below for more resources:

  • 2025 Governance, Risk & Controls Conference
  • Volunteer with your local IIA Chapter and Affiliates
  • Emerging Leaders Mentoring Program
  • Building a Better Auditor: Why Join the Emerging Leaders Mentoring Program?

Visit The IIA's website or YouTube channel for related topics and more.

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