Forget endless meetings and slow change. In 2026, successful business transformation initiatives will demand smarter strategies. Podcasts have become a secret weapon for transformation leaders, offering insights straight from experts, innovators, and practitioners – all while you’re on the move!
To help you stay ahead in 2026, PEX Network has curated the top 10 podcasts that deliver practical, actionable insights for transformation leaders and process excellence professionals.
1. What’s the BUZZ?
Andreas Welsch cuts through the hype in What’s the BUZZ?, turning “buzzwords” into tangible strategies. He dives into generative AI, automation governance, and scaling experiments in real-world companies. A recent episode on agentic AI offers a blueprint for evaluating risk versus reward in innovation. This is your go-to podcast if you want to turn AI excitement into measurable business outcomes!
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2. CXO Spice
CXO Spice is like a C-suite playbook in audio form. Host Helen Yu interviews executives and technology leaders about budget allocation, innovation pipelines, and cultural transformation. The episode “The Zero Ticket IT Revolution” digs into shifting resources from maintenance to growth – a crucial insight for transformation leaders. If you want strategy mixed with practical takeaways, this podcast is a must-listen!
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3. SaugaTalks
Irene Lyakovetsky’s SaugaTalks brings fresh voices from tech startups and innovation labs straight to your ears! Each episode pairs compelling stories with actionable insights on utilizing emerging technologies. A standout episode featured Fredy Kuo discussing AI-powered robotics in manufacturing – a masterclass in translating futuristic tech into practical operations. Perfect for leaders looking to inject creative thinking into transformation programs.
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Running enterprise transformation without metrics is like sailing without a compass – which is why What’s Your Baseline? is invaluable. Hosts J-M Erlendson and Roland Woldt tackle enterprise architecture and business process management (BPM) with actionable advice. Their 100th episode celebration reflected on lessons learned from decades of transformation.
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5. BPM360
BPM360 is hosted by Caspar Jans and Russell Gomersall, who break down process management, governance, and continuous improvement. Recent episodes explore real-world BPM deployments in regulated industries, showing what works – and what doesn’t – when scaling transformation programs.
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Heath Gascoigne’s podcast speaks directly to transformation leaders. Episodes combine leadership insights with real world case studies. Recent conversations, like the interview with Brian Gorman, explore the human side of transformation – cultural change, leadership, and measurable impact. If you want to drive change that sticks, this is your show!
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7. The Business of AI
UKAI’s The Business of AI is packed with practical AI deployment stories. Tim Flagg hosts episodes highlighting real companies moving from pilot projects to full-scale AI integration. Recent content explores reimagined workflows and AI-driven role transformations – perfect for change managers looking to modernize operations and drive measurable outcomes.
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IBM’s AI in Action is the enterprise AI podcast every transformation leader should know. It’s all about real-world AI applications, governance, and operating models. Recent episodes showcase AI in regulated industries, providing an example for building scalable, responsible AI systems.
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9. Exploring Machine
Consciousness
Not your average business podcast, Exploring Machine Consciousness dives into AI, philosophy, and neuroscience. Recent discussions feature leading thinkers debating the ethics and societal impacts of agentic AI. If your transformation plans involve AI governance, trust, or long-term vision, this podcast challenges you to think bigger – way bigger!
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As the name suggests, Mining Your Business covers topics like process mining and event log analysis. Hosted by Jakob Dvořák and Patrick Bogner, this podcast is for leaders who want their transformation initiatives to be evidence-driven. Episodes from the 2025 Process Mining Conference highlight how analytics can reveal hidden inefficiencies and guide decision-making. Although the series took a short hiatus, there is a new episode coming soon!
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