Welcome to The Agile Diaries, a series where we share individual’s journeys in Business Agility so others can relate and see the many faces within this space.
Wayne Gosden on How AI Can Write Fast, But It Cannot Build Trust
In this episode of The Agile Diaries, Wayne Gosden shares how his experiences from an influential early mentor to a toxic workplace, shaped his approach to leadership.
He explains what psychological safety looks like in practice: people can challenge ideas openly, admit mistakes, and ask for help without fear.
Wayne and Niamh also explore how AI is changing marketing. AI can speed up the work, Wayne argues, but human judgment, trust, and real-world experience remain essential.
Plus, Wayne reflects on how training for a North Pole expedition as a teenager taught him unexpected lessons about teamwork and leadership.
16 Jul 2026
Elizabeth Venter-Botha on AI, Change and Human-Centric Leadership
In this episode, Elizabeth Venter-Botha shares how AI, change and human-centred leadership can turn uncertainty into growth.
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Most of us have a tangled relationship with change; fear, imposter syndrome, and dependency on old habits holding us back.
Elizabeth Venter-Botha uncovers how embracing a growth mindset, agility and human-centred change can turn those fears into powerful opportunities for innovation both professionally and personally.
Sharing her wild journey from advertising and global marketing to revolutionary digital transformations in automotive and AI, this episode breaks down real stories of agile transformations that weren’t perfect but built trust, engagement and surprising wins.
16 Jun 2026
From Civil Engineer to Certification Pioneer: Richard Pharro’s Unconventional Career Shift
Most careers take unpredictable turns, but what if embracing the winding road could unlock your true potential? In this compelling episode, Richard Pharro, CEO of APMG, shares the surprising stories behind his diverse journey from civil engineering abroad to transforming professional certification on a global scale.
Discover how working across cultures, navigating unexpected challenges, and staying curious shaped a leader who thrives outside the line of expectation.
We break down the importance of cognitive diversity, collaborative leadership, and the human skills that AI can’t replicate; traits that will be more vital than ever in the future of work. Richard reveals invaluable lessons learned through bold projects like the London Docklands and how a simple swimming pool plan became his defining moment in making a meaningful difference.
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