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The Backlog | Inspiring conversations by ADAPTOVATE

Paul McNamara, David Gumley, Kath Haigh, Laura Scott

Booking Overview

This is a business and technology interview show focused on strategy, business agility, artificial intelligence, transformation, and execution, with rotating ADAPTOVATE hosts speaking to external founders, CEOs, and subject-matter experts. Suitable pitches include executives, consultants, and researchers with demonstrated expertise in AI implementation, organizational change, customer loyalty, expert networks, and business strategy; booking difficulty is medium because guests generally need credible leadership experience and a practical point of view.

Metrics

Episodes: 52

Frequency: Irregular

Rating: 5.0/5.0

Estimated listeners: 100 - 1,000

Gender skew: Neutral

Listener location: Australia

YouTube: 1.3k subscribers

Instagram: 1.4k followers

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

growth_us@adaptovate.com

social@adaptovate.com

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Host

Paul McNamara - Chief Executive Officer of ADAPTOVATE.

David Gumley - Managing Director of ADAPTOVATE.

Kath Haigh - ADAPTOVATE podcast host and interviewer.

Laura Scott - ADAPTOVATE podcast host and interviewer.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

medium
Typical Credentials:  
Founders, CEOs, senior executives, consultants, and subject-matter experts with practical experience in business strategy, technology, artificial intelligence, transformation, customer value, or organizational change.
Required Achievements:  
Leading or founding a relevant business, Demonstrated expertise in business, technology, strategy, or transformation, Practical experience implementing organizational or commercial change

Recent Guest Discussions

Douglas Ross - AI Strategy, AI Execution, Organizational Adoption, And The Gap Between AI Ambition And Implementation.

Charlie Ross - Expert Networks, Primary Research, Corporate Decision-making, Artificial Intelligence, Energy Uncertainty, And Defence Investment.

Poppy Lucas - Change Fatigue, Behavioral Adoption, Leadership Alignment, And Building Lasting Change Capability.

Ohad Sternberg - Customer Loyalty, Rewards Programs, Gamification, Customer Behavior, Trust, And Retention.

Recent Topics

Business Agility, Artificial Intelligence, Strategy, Change Management, Sustainability

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
The Backlog | Inspiring conversations by ADAPTOVATE
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Paul McNamara on Why 78% of Executives Know Their AI Strategy But Still Can't Execute It

September 11, 2026

Every executive says they know where AI needs to take their business. So why are so few actually getting there? In this episode, Paul McNamara, CEO of ADAPTOVATE, joins Douglas Ross (CEO of Enterprise AI) to unpack new research on the widening gap between AI ambition and AI execution. Paul explains why personal productivity tools aren't a strategy, why 61% of leaders believe failing to embed AI within two years could be fatal to their business, and how "citizen developer teams," AI champions,...

The Intelligence Gap Corporates Can't Afford to Ignore - In conversation with Charlie Ross

May 11, 2026

For years, private equity has quietly held a competitive advantage that most corporate leaders don't even know exists: direct access to world-class experts who can answer the questions no report, consultant or AI tool can.In this episode of The Backlog Podcast, ADAPTOVATE Managing Director David Gumley sits down with Charlie Ross, Founder of Triangulate Knowledge, Australia's first expert network, to explore how organisations are closing that gap and making smarter, faster decisions t...

What Would Your Business Look Like If AI Was Native From Day One?

April 28, 2026

That's the question every leadership team should be asking — but most aren't. MD, Dave Gumley of ADAPTOVATE joins the Backlog podcast to challenge the "bolt-on" approach to AI and make the case for building organisations where AI isn't a tool, it's a way of working. Host this episode is Kath Haigh, from ADAPTOVATE.

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How do I get in touch with The Backlog | Inspiring conversations by ADAPTOVATE?

The Backlog | Inspiring conversations by ADAPTOVATE is hosted by Paul McNamara and David Gumley. Its publicly listed emails are growth_us@adaptovate.com and social@adaptovate.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for The Backlog | Inspiring conversations by ADAPTOVATE?

The publicly listed emails for The Backlog | Inspiring conversations by ADAPTOVATE: growth_us@adaptovate.com and social@adaptovate.com.

How many listeners does The Backlog | Inspiring conversations by ADAPTOVATE have?

Podseeker estimates The Backlog | Inspiring conversations by ADAPTOVATE reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for The Backlog | Inspiring conversations by ADAPTOVATE?

The Backlog | Inspiring conversations by ADAPTOVATE typically books industry leaders. Typical guest background: Founders, CEOs, senior executives, consultants, and subject-matter experts with practical experience in business strategy, technology, artificial intelligence, transformation, customer value, or organizational change. Common among recent guests: Leading or founding a relevant business; Demonstrated expertise in business, technology, strategy, or transformation; Practical experience implementing organizational or commercial change. Recent guests include Douglas Ross, Charlie Ross, and Poppy Lucas.

How hard is it to get booked on The Backlog | Inspiring conversations by ADAPTOVATE?

Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.

What topics does The Backlog | Inspiring conversations by ADAPTOVATE cover?

Recent episodes cover Business Agility, Artificial Intelligence, Strategy, Change Management, and Sustainability. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

growth_us@adaptovate.com

social@adaptovate.com

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