Mindful CIO Podcast

Mindful CIO Podcast

Welcome to Mindful CIO Podcast. We are amid the fifth revolution and in the age of AI, Human Tech Leadership is now more important than ever. The purpose of The Mindful CIO podcast is to explore the Human Side of Tech Leadership and what it takes to mindfully and sustainably lead high performing tech teams. We will facilitate meaningful conversations to inspire tech leaders to become the best version of themselves and therefore have a more positive impact to their teams, their stakeholders, their organisations and society at large. Join the conversation!

Episodes

June 30, 2025 41 mins

In this episode of The Mindful CIO Podcast, Nathalie Heynderickx sits down with Miranda Ratajski, CIO of Group Business Units at Westpac. With a career spanning 25+ years across global industries, Miranda is recognised for her transformative leadership and her advocacy for diversity and psychological safety in tech.

 

Miranda opens up about her unlikely leadership training — managing 80 teenage girls at Coles as a teen herself — and ...

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In this episode of The Mindful CIO Podcast, Nathalie Heynderickx connects with Adam Carthew, Chief Information Officer at Service Victoria and one of Australia’s Top 50 CIOs (2021 to 2023). With a career spanning executive roles at ANZ, Coles Financial Services, and Target Australia, Adam brings a rich perspective on the human side of tech leadership, especially within the shifting dynamics of government and the digital age.

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In this episode of the Mindful CIO Podcast, host Nathalie Heynderickx speaks with Jorge Silveira, a multi-award-winning senior executive recognized for his transformative work in healthcare, automotive, government, and technology sectors. Jorge shares personal anecdotes from his childhood in Brazil and reveals his lesser-known passions for painting, sculpting, and songwriting.


The conversation delves into the principles of the ...

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    In Episode 4 of the MINDFUL CIO podcast, we spoke with Hani Arab, CIO of Seymour Whyte, an award-winning Australian company.


    Hani shared his journey from civil engineering in the construction industry to his current role as CIO. He reflected on how leadership in the tech sector has evolved and offered his perspective on servant and mindful leadership.

    As a mature leader, Hani emphasised the importance of empathy and adaptabili...

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    In this episode, Henrik Mitsch, VP Digital at Elli Volkswagen Group Charging, discusses his journey from career-driven to purpose-driven leadership. He shares insights from his pioneering work in electric vehicle charging infrastructure and energy trading on the European stock exchange.


    Henrik also reflects on his transformative experiences at MIT Sloan School, highlighting the role of systems thinking in addressing complex busine...

    Join us for an engaging conversation with Ben Allwood, CIO of IPD Group, as he shares his inspiring journey from engineering and robotics to leading digital transformation. Ben's passion for technology extends to his home life, where he encourages his children’s interest through hands-on projects. 

    In this episode, we explore the key elements of a healthy work culture and effective leadership. Ben draws from historical examples to ...

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    What if the key to successful tech leadership lies not in your technical skills but in your ability to understand and motivate people? This episode of the Mindful CIO Podcast features Andrew Ogbourne, an IT veteran whose career spans across publishing, insurance, and community services. Andrew takes us on a journey from his academic roots in physics and maths to his present role where he emphasiz...

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    Welcome to the Mindful CIO podcast! Join me, your host Nathalie Heynderickx, as we explore the human side of tech leadership and what it takes to lead high-performing tech teams mindfully and sustainably. With over 15 years of experience in tech leadership across Fortune 500 companies in Brazil and Australia, I now wear many hats as an executive coach, founder of the Mindful CIO community, and ed...

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