Lead the Standard
Welcome to Lead the Standard—the podcast that proves ISO management systems and auditing don’t have to be dry, dull, or disconnected from real life. Hosts Jackie and Kelly, bring you honest, practical, and sometimes hilarious conversations from the front lines of systems, standards, and certification. Whether you're just starting out or leading complex audits, you'll get real-world insights, expert interviews, and no-BS advice. Join our global community of curious & passionate ISO leaders who believe work can be fun, leadership can be human, and systems can actually be exciting. RTO #45123.
Episodes
Psychosocial Hazards Aren’t Just a Safety Issue | Lead The Standard 2026 Podcast Episode 05
Kelly Taylor and Jackie Stapleton explore why psychosocial hazards are not simply an HR or wellbeing initiative. They argue that these risks are fundamentally about leadership and business design, shaping performance, culture, and risk long before incidents appear in data.
The discussion begins with a training question about whether ps...
ISO 14001:2026, Climate Change, and the Line Auditors Must Not Cross
Lead The Standard 2026 – Episode 04
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ISO 19011:2026 and the Shift from Conducting Audits to Designing Them | Lead The Standard 2026 Podcast Episode 03
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ISO 9001:2026 and the Shift from Managing Change to Leading Through It | Lead The Standard 2026 Podcast Episode 02
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There Must Be Something Better Out There | Lead The Standard 2026 Podcast Episode 01Check out our website:https://auditortrainingonline.com/Enrol in one of our courses!ISO 9001: https://auditortrainingonline.com/home/category/qualityISO 14001:https://auditortrainingonline.com/home/category/environmentISO 45001:https://auditortrainingonline.com/home/category/safetyISO 27001:https://auditortrainingonline.com/home/category/iso-27001-i...
The 12 Things ISO Auditors Learned This Year | Lead The Standard 2025 Podcast Episode 29Check out our website:https://auditortrainingonline.com/What do you get when you mix end-of-year exhaustion, last-minute audits, and inboxes full of auto-replies?You get December in the ISO world.It’s not the time to gear up. It’s the time to pause—and reflect.And for ISO auditors, the most significant lessons of the year often come from outside...
Looking Ahead: What’s Next for ISO Auditors in 2026 | Lead The Standard 2025 Podcast Episode 28Check out our website:https://auditortrainingonline.com/Enrol in one of our courses!ISO 9001: https://auditortrainingonline.com/home/category/qualityISO 14001:https://auditortrainingonline.com/home/category/environmentISO 45001:https://auditortrainingonline.com/home/category/safetyISO 27001:https://auditortrainingonline.com/home/category/...
I’m an ISO Auditor – So Why Should I Care About ISO 42001? | Lead The Standard 2025 Podcast Episode 26
AI might sound like something for the IT team or the innovation lab.
But if you’re an auditor or a systems implementer, it’s already closer than you think.
From predictive maintenance and smart dashboards to AI-assisted decisions in HR, customer service, or safety reporting, artificial intelligence is quietly showing up in the very s...
Common ISO Audit Failures: 7 Mistakes to Avoid | Lead The Standard 2025 Podcast Episode 25
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Welcome to another episode of Lead The Standard! In this episode, hosts Kelly Taylor and Jackie Stapleton discuss the seven common traps that often derail ISO audits and how to avoid them. From understanding the difference between documentation and proof of action, addressing vague object...
What happens when someone questions a decision in your system—not because it was wrong, but because they think AI made it?
It’s a trust issue. And it’s becoming more common. AI is everywhere now. Whether it’s writing summaries, generating dashboards, or quietly built into your tools, it’s already part of how many management systems operate. But that doesn’t mean it’s risk-free—or that it belongs everywhere.
So how do you use AI inte...
ISO Revisions Explained: The New Terminology for Maintain and Retain Documented Information | Lead The Standard 2025 Podcast Episode 23
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How to Plan Remote, On-Site and Hybrid Audits Under the New ISO 19011 | Lead The Standard 2025 Podcast Episode 22
Welcome to another episode of Lead the Standard! Hosts Kelly Taylor and Jackie Stapleton dive into the future (and present) of auditing, exploring how remote, hybrid, and onsite audits have become the newnormal. With the latest draft of ISO 19011 providing clearer guidance on remote auditing, it’s more important than...
Stop, Start, Shift, Continue: The Best Questions to Ask Before Year-End | Lead The Standard 2025 Podcast Episode 21
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In this episode of Lead the Standard, hosts Kelly Taylor and Jackie Stapleton explore how the end of the year presents a unique opportunity for strategic reflection and leadership beyond mere reporting. They introduce an 'Action Grid' model that includ...
Mid-Year ISO Health Check: Are You Still on Track? | Lead The Standard 2025 Podcast Episode 20
When you think about quality leadership, what comes to mind first? Systems? Standards? Spreadsheets?What if it were something a little more human?
This week, we’re reflecting on what leadership in quality looks like right now—and how a global conference full of passionate professionals offered more than just ideas. It provided a glimpse int...
If you want to avoid nasty surprises, stay on track, and keep your system working for you—not against you—a quick mid-year check-in might be the smartest move you make.
When was the last time you actually looked at your ISO system—like really looked?
Not when the audit was booked. Not when something broke. Just a quick check-in... to see what’s working, what’s not, and where you're heading next.
If that question makes you pause, you’r...
Have you ever caught yourself thinking, “I’m not doing enough,” even while you’re holding everything together?
You’re ticking boxes, keeping things running, supporting others — and still that little voice creeps in saying, “Are you sure you’re getting this right?”
Welcome to Lead the Standard!In this episode of Lead The Standard, Jackie and Kelly explore the pervasive issue of imposter syndrome, particularly in leadership roles. The...
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