The IT Naturally Podcast: Technology with Purpose
IT is about more than systems and software – it’s about people, progress and purpose.
Hosted by IT Naturally CEO Julie Bishop, this podcast explores how technology, cyber security and digital transformation can be a force for good. Through conversations with IT leaders, business leaders, CIOs and purpose-driven organisations, we uncover how the right technology can improve customer experiences, empower employees and create positive impact for people, communities and the planet.
Whether you’re leading an IT strategy, navigating digital change or simply interested in the future of technology with purpose, you’ll find honest conversations, practical insights and inspiring stories from people doing IT differently.
Because at IT Naturally, we believe great technology should help you enjoy not talking about IT.
Episodes
14 episodes
Why Cambridgeshire is One of the UK’s Most Exciting Places to Do Business | With Charlotte Horobin
What makes Cambridgeshire a magnet for innovation, investment and ambitious businesses? In this episode of The IT Naturally Podcast, Julie Bishop sits down with Charlotte Horobin, CEO of the Cambridgeshire Chamber of Commerce, to ex...
Why Hospitality Still Needs People in an AI World
What happens when hospitality gets technology right? In this episode of the IT Naturally Podcast, Julie Bishop is joined by Jane Pendlebury, CEO of HOSPA, to explore how hotels and hospitality businesses are balancing technology, pe...
AI, Authenticity & B Corp: Why Being Human Still Wins in Marketing
AI is everywhere, but it hasn’t replaced what really makes businesses stand out. In this B Corp month episode, Julie Bishop is joined by fellow B Corp Leader Dave Hoch, CEO of Colibrily Crew, to explore why authenticity, transparenc...
Using Technology to Prevent Crisis, Not Just Respond to It
In this International Women’s Day special, Julie Bishop speaks with Sarah Flambard, founder of the charity We Are Here, about how technology can help people find support before they reach crisis. Sarah and her volunteer tea...
The E-Waste Crisis: Why Reuse Is the Most Powerful IT Decision You Can Make
E-waste is now the fastest-growing waste stream in the world, and most organisations don’t realise the role their IT decisions play in driving it. In Episode 10 of the IT Naturally Podcast, Julie is joined by Mark Russell from ICEX ...
The Shifting IT Channel: MSPs, Cyber Reality & Why Values Matter More Than Ever
How the MSP landscape is shifting and why not every provider will survive the changes ahead that’s the conversation in this episode of the IT Naturally Podcast. Host Julie Bishop is joined by Will Garside, Editorial Director at IT E...
The Truth About Greener Tech: Remanufacturing, B Corp Life & Smarter Devices
Looking for ways to cut IT costs, reduce your carbon footprint, and build a more sustainable tech stack—without compromising performance? This episode is for you.Julie sits down with Ben Schneider, Founder of IT Guys, to reveal the r...
Beyond Veg Boxes: Inside Riverford’s Sustainable Tech Story
What happens when a company famous for its organic veg boxes applies the same sustainable mindset to IT?In this episode, Julie Bishop sits down with David Eagle, Head of IT at Riverford Organic Farmers, to explore how the business lives ...
Why Green IT Grew Up: Data, Duty and Doing the Right Thing with Phil Wharton
“Green IT” used to mean switching off screensavers or recycling old laptops. But times have changed. In this episode of the IT Naturally Podcast, Julie Bishop speaks to Phil Wharton- Interim Technology Leader, Board Adviser and Inde...
Cybersecurity Now: AI Threats, Cloud Risks & Staying Ahead
Julie Bishop sits down with Phil Skelton from eSentire to explore the evolving cyber threat landscape. From AI-powered attacks to cloud misconfigurations and indiscriminate ransomware campaigns, Phil shares why no business, large or small, is s...
Carbon Neutral, Cyber Strong & Going Hybrid: How IT Naturally is reshaping managed IT services
Co-CEOs Julie Bishop and Richard Gardner sit down to share the candid and inspiring story behind the company’s creation and the values that still guide every decision they make. Born in the wake of the Thomas Cook collapse, IT Natur...
Science, Surprise & Inclusivity: From Asimov to a Giant Bottom!
Join Julie Bishop as she speaks with Katherine Matheson, Director at the Royal Institution and former CEO of the British Science Association, on the transformative powers of science, technology, and communication. Discover how Katherine’s early...
From British Airways to Boardrooms: Fergus Boyd on Tech, Curiosity & the Future of IT
In this episode of The IT Naturally Podcast, Julie Bishop chats with tech leader and digital transformation expert Fergus Boyd about his incredible career – from building PCs as a child to transforming digital experiences at British Ai...
When the Tills Go Down | Leading Through IT’s Defining Moments | The IT Naturally Podcast | Episode 1 with Janine Cook
From representing global IT leader IBM in Cabinet Office meetings, to jumping on emergency calls with retailers when the tills went down in her local supermarket (yes, really) – Janine Cook, former IBM Vice President and one of the UK’s top 100...