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The Progress Report

Sarah B. Nelson, Tom Rourke

Booking Overview

This is a biweekly interview show focused on IT modernization, responsible artificial intelligence, resilience, and business transformation, typically featuring senior leaders and specialists from major technology companies, consultancies, and enterprises. Credible pitches include chief transformation officers, responsible-AI leaders, technology executives, and experts in cybersecurity, healthcare technology, advertising, or digital innovation; booking difficulty is high because guests generally hold prominent leadership or specialist roles at major organizations.

Metrics

Episodes: 56

Frequency: Every two weeks

Rating: 4.9/5.0

Estimated listeners: 100 - 1,000

Listener location: USA

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

the.progress.report@kyndryl.com

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Host

Sarah B. Nelson - Chief Design Officer at Kyndryl.

Tom Rourke - Vice President for Design, Insights and Innovation at Kyndryl.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

high
Typical Credentials:  
Senior executives, transformation leaders, and recognized subject-matter experts from major technology companies, consultancies, healthcare organizations, and other enterprises, with expertise in artificial intelligence, digital transformation, advertising, healthcare technology, or business resilience.
Required Achievements:  
Leadership roles at major technology companies, consultancies, or enterprises, Responsibility for enterprise transformation, responsible AI, technology strategy, or specialized industry innovation

Recent Guest Discussions

Diya Wynn - Responsible Artificial Intelligence, Autonomous AI Decision-making, Bias, Transparency, Explainability, And Trust.

Craig Macdonald - Artificial Intelligence In Advertising, Personalization, Performance, Brand Consistency, And Trust.

Dr. Kris Lee - Artificial Intelligence In Healthcare, Clinician Burnout, Ambient AI Scribes, Digital Twins, And Human-centered Transformation.

Recent Topics

It Modernization, Digital Transformation, Artificial Intelligence, Business Resilience, Cybersecurity

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
The Progress Report
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Does sovereignty come at the cost of innovation?

September 02, 2026

The sovereignty conversation has so many layers, from compliance and data residency to questions about resilience and access to the tech stacks that keep businesses running. As geopolitical uncertainty, supply chain disruptions, and evolving regulations reshape the landscape, leaders are challenged to balance sovereignty with the speed and flexibility required to innovate.   In this episode, we get a pulse check from our experts about prevailing sovereignty concerns and hear their perspe...

AI makes more. Design makes meaning

August 19, 2026

If the future of work is less about replacing people and more about helping them work differently, design deserves a seat at the planning table. Kyndryl's 2026 People Readiness Report found that 61% of organizations have already redesigned roles within or across functions. In this episode, our guests explore how human-centered design can help organizations create experiences that drive meaningful business value and deepen trust. They suggest what AI makes faster, design must make smarter.   ...

Responsible AI: When AI can decide, should it?

July 22, 2026

Just because AI can, does it mean AI should?   Data cited in Kyndryl’s 2026 People Readiness Report suggests increasing numbers of leaders will soon answer the question with, “Yes.”   The People Readiness Report found that 81% of respondents expect within 12 months, autonomous AI agents will make decisions with material business impact for their organizations. How will they get there? Particularly when roughly half of the respondents cite questions about bias, transparency, explainability and...

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Frequently asked questions

Here's some frequently asked questions for
The Progress Report
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How do I get in touch with The Progress Report?

The Progress Report is hosted by Sarah B. Nelson and Tom Rourke. Its publicly listed email is the.progress.report@kyndryl.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 Progress Report?

The publicly listed email for The Progress Report: the.progress.report@kyndryl.com.

How many listeners does The Progress Report have?

Podseeker estimates The Progress Report reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for The Progress Report?

The Progress Report typically books industry leaders. Typical guest background: Senior executives, transformation leaders, and recognized subject-matter experts from major technology companies, consultancies, healthcare organizations, and other enterprises, with expertise in artificial intelligence, digital transformation, advertising, healthcare technology, or business resilience. Common among recent guests: Leadership roles at major technology companies, consultancies, or enterprises; Responsibility for enterprise transformation, responsible AI, technology strategy, or specialized industry innovation. Recent guests include Diya Wynn, Craig Macdonald, and Dr. Kris Lee.

How hard is it to get booked on The Progress Report?

High. It mostly books established leaders in its field.

What topics does The Progress Report cover?

Recent episodes cover It Modernization, Digital Transformation, Artificial Intelligence, Business Resilience, and Cybersecurity. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

the.progress.report@kyndryl.com

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