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Ep 25 Judgment Isn't Automated with Silvia Puhani
Judgment Isn’t Automated
In this episode, we’re joined this week by Silvia Puhani, a powerhouse in the internal audit profession with nearly 25 years of experience spanning every level of audit - from frontline auditor to Chief Audit Executive. Silvia is also the host of one of Germany’s first internal audit podcasts, where she explores the profession’s most relevant topics with a fresh, conversational approach.
In addition to her leadership and media presence, she is an award-winning author, seasoned trainer, and communication coach known for her work on “revisions competence,” a holistic approach to auditing that integrates collaboration, insight, and conflict prevention.
Silvia shares her unlikely journey into internal audit and the lessons she's learned through decades of leadership and transformation. She talks about her early roots in audit and what has kept her engaged in the profession for over two decades. A champion of communication, Silvia delves into the power of collaboration over compromise and how preventing conflict through dialogue has shaped her career - and her coaching philosophy.
With more than 400 podcast episodes under her belt, Silvia offers unique insights into what it means to be a thought leader in audit, particularly in a European context. She and Tracie explore the persistent challenges auditors face - from lingering stereotypes of being the "police" to the urgent need for more insight and foresight in audit reporting. Silvia discusses how AI can serve as a powerful tool when used wisely and emphasizes the human judgment and contextual understanding that machines simply can't replicate.
📚 Explore Silvia Puhani’s Work
Podcast: Internal Audit Podcast
Book: Successful Audit Processes in Internal Auditing
Website: Silvia Puhani
Episode Breakdown
2:12 – Data Roots, Audit Rise
2:14 – Choosing Audit, Again
7:43 – Collaboration Over Compromise
16:15 – Finding My Audit Voice
22:35 – Borrowed Courage
24:33 – Built to Be Ignored
26:50 – THE FIRST 90%
30:57 – The Risk Everyone Missed
40:14 – Judgment Isn’t Automated
47:05 – Curiosity Wins
52:14 – Motivation Needs Recognition
56:16 – Quick Takes
58:46 – For the Next Women
Be sure to connect with Silvia Puhani on LinkedIn.
And be sure to follow Inspiring Women in Audit on LinkedIn, and connect with Tracie.
Join the Exclusive Inspiring Women in Audit LinkedIn Group:
This group is dedicated to empowering and uplifting women in the internal audit profession, providing a supportive space for women to share their journeys, insights, and expertise. By fostering meaningful connections, we aim to inspire, encourage, and drive transformative change within the industry. Join us to celebrate the achievements of women in audit and to be part of a community that values and amplifies your unique perspectives and experiences.
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This podcast is brought to you by i4 Global Results Limited and Amplify Your Audit Results, the audit communication experts dedicated to transforming your audit reporting and your audit results through communication, optimization, and collaboration. Schedule time with us.
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By Tracie MarquardtJudgment Isn’t Automated
In this episode, we’re joined this week by Silvia Puhani, a powerhouse in the internal audit profession with nearly 25 years of experience spanning every level of audit - from frontline auditor to Chief Audit Executive. Silvia is also the host of one of Germany’s first internal audit podcasts, where she explores the profession’s most relevant topics with a fresh, conversational approach.
In addition to her leadership and media presence, she is an award-winning author, seasoned trainer, and communication coach known for her work on “revisions competence,” a holistic approach to auditing that integrates collaboration, insight, and conflict prevention.
Silvia shares her unlikely journey into internal audit and the lessons she's learned through decades of leadership and transformation. She talks about her early roots in audit and what has kept her engaged in the profession for over two decades. A champion of communication, Silvia delves into the power of collaboration over compromise and how preventing conflict through dialogue has shaped her career - and her coaching philosophy.
With more than 400 podcast episodes under her belt, Silvia offers unique insights into what it means to be a thought leader in audit, particularly in a European context. She and Tracie explore the persistent challenges auditors face - from lingering stereotypes of being the "police" to the urgent need for more insight and foresight in audit reporting. Silvia discusses how AI can serve as a powerful tool when used wisely and emphasizes the human judgment and contextual understanding that machines simply can't replicate.
📚 Explore Silvia Puhani’s Work
Podcast: Internal Audit Podcast
Book: Successful Audit Processes in Internal Auditing
Website: Silvia Puhani
Episode Breakdown
2:12 – Data Roots, Audit Rise
2:14 – Choosing Audit, Again
7:43 – Collaboration Over Compromise
16:15 – Finding My Audit Voice
22:35 – Borrowed Courage
24:33 – Built to Be Ignored
26:50 – THE FIRST 90%
30:57 – The Risk Everyone Missed
40:14 – Judgment Isn’t Automated
47:05 – Curiosity Wins
52:14 – Motivation Needs Recognition
56:16 – Quick Takes
58:46 – For the Next Women
Be sure to connect with Silvia Puhani on LinkedIn.
And be sure to follow Inspiring Women in Audit on LinkedIn, and connect with Tracie.
Join the Exclusive Inspiring Women in Audit LinkedIn Group:
This group is dedicated to empowering and uplifting women in the internal audit profession, providing a supportive space for women to share their journeys, insights, and expertise. By fostering meaningful connections, we aim to inspire, encourage, and drive transformative change within the industry. Join us to celebrate the achievements of women in audit and to be part of a community that values and amplifies your unique perspectives and experiences.
Sign up for our newsletter!
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
This podcast is brought to you by i4 Global Results Limited and Amplify Your Audit Results, the audit communication experts dedicated to transforming your audit reporting and your audit results through communication, optimization, and collaboration. Schedule time with us.