The Institute of Internal Auditors Presents: All Things Internal Audit

Internal audit is a relationship business. In this episode, Mike Levy sits down with Stacey Lynch to explore how authentic connections -- whether through mentorship, volunteerism, or daily audit work -- can elevate your career, improve audit outcomes, and expand your professional network.

KEY POINTS:

• Introduction [00:00 –00:00:24 ]
• Lynch’s Background and IIA Volunteer Work [00:00:35 –00:01:30 ]
• The Value of Volunteering and Organizational Support [00:01:30 –00:02:10 ]
• Building Relationships While Maintaining Objectivity [00:02:10 –00:04:11 ]
• Using Relationships to Drive Positive Change [00:04:11 –00:06:24 ]
• Mutual Respect, Learning, and Full Audit Storytelling [00:06:24 –00:06:58 ]
• The Power of Networking Through Chapters [00:06:58 –00:08:26 ]
• Maintaining Relationships Across Geographies [00:08:59 –00:10:56 ]
• Common Networking Mistakes [00:10:56 –00:12:28 ]
• Using Your Network to Stay Current on Trends [00:12:28 –00:14:52 ]
• The Future of Networking and AI’s Role [00:14:52 –00:16:48 ]
• Balancing Independence with Relationship Building [00:16:48 –00:19:06 ]
• Mentorship Experiences and Benefits [00:19:06 –00:21:10 ]
• Building and Managing Your Professional Rolodex [00:21:10 –00:24:32 ]
• Final Thoughts: Volunteer and Get Involved [00:24:32 –00:25:07 ]

THE IIA RELATED CONTENT: 
Interested in this topic? Visit the links below for more resources:

• 2025 Governance, Risk & Controls Conference
• Volunteer with your local IIA Chapter and Affiliates
• Emerging Leaders Mentoring Program
• Building a Better Auditor: Why Join the Emerging Leaders Mentoring Program?

Visit The IIA's website or YouTube channel for related topics and more.

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