I speak at conferences, leadership offsites and industry events about how Data & AI can deliver value to teams, leadership in organisations.

Talks draw on 20+ years in data and analytics, 8 years in AI, and work with organisations including banks, travel, retail and professional services. Audiences typically walk away with:

If it has no owner, it isn’t a KPI

The surprising part is not the analysis. It is the questions leaders start asking — and whether they are ready for the answers. That means facing uncomfortable truths, changing the operating model, and playing a role most leaders do not realise is theirs.

How to deliver ROI from Data & AI

Data doesn’t change the organisation. Leaders do.

Formats

Keynotes, panels, workshops and private briefings, in person or online.

ROI starts when leaders are crystal clear about what they want to achieve. Once that is defined, the reverse-engineering work becomes obvious — instead of hoping more tools and dashboards will do the job on their own.

Most organisations treat KPIs as scorecards. They are actually Key Result Indicators: too many numbers, no one accountable, nothing to act on. A real KPI has an owner. Without that, it is just a report.

Looking for a speaker who challenges conventional thinking to help leaders to get more value from Data & AI?

I speak on why technology alone rarely delivers ROI, and what leaders need to do differently to change that.

Former Speaking & Media Engagements

Panel

LegalTechTalk, London, UK, June 2026

What Gets Measured, Gets Done: Incentivising Partners On Data

Podcasts

Become a Data-Driven Organisation

The Multichannel Success Podcast

In today's episode, we have an insightful discussion on what it takes to build a data-driven organisation. Joining us is Penelope Bellegarde, a data specialist who has worked with brands like TUI and PwC and now runs her own company, DataTouch.

We explore the challenges organisations face in becoming data-driven and how AI fits into the picture. We talk about the need for a solid vision and the importance of having a measurement framework. We also delve into the environmental concerns related to data centers and the significance of ESG. Whether you're a data novice or an expert, this episode offers valuable insights and tips for leveraging data in your business.

Intentional Steps: Leveraging Data, Communication and Curiosity for Personal Growth and Business Success

The Women don't Rush Podcast

In this episode, we discuss the power of taking intentional steps in both your personal and professional life. We explore how understanding and utilising data can enhance decision-making and provide clarity in everyday situations. The conversation highlights the importance of starting now, taking small steps to avoid overwhelm, and embracing the uncertainty that comes with growth and change. Clear communication is emphasised as a cornerstone of successful business ventures, and the episode concludes with a focus on curiosity, towards yourself and the people around you as a path to deeper wellbeing and meaningful connections.

Does your organisation have data fluency?

The Big Lift Podcast | Webtrends Optimize

In this episode of #theBigLift podcast, we talk about data with Penelope Bellegarde, founder of The Data Touch, a company that brings data coaching to the real business world.

Penelope firmly believes that to be credible as a business leader you need to be fluent in understanding and talking data at all levels of marketing decisions. That's why having worked in various industries, and having solved data problems in diverse business environments, Penelope embarked down a road of building her own business and bringing her expertise in data to a wider audience through training and consultancy.

Data, strategy and learning design

Dig Learning

In this episode, my guest is Penelope Bellegarde, founder of The Data Touch. Penelope’s mission is to bring data into the boardroom using simple, clear language in order to bridge the gap between data and business. Her aim is to empower individuals and organisations with data expertise and has worked with huge clients including Pricewaterhouse Coopers and HSBC.

I wanted to explore the strategic value of learning design in a business context. So during the conversation, we examine how businesses use data to learn and adapt, what good looks like in terms of data-driven learning, and what kind of training programmes can help businesses learn more effectively from their data.

Interview

How to become a data-driven individual Business Insight Talks | Ayming Institute

Data isn’t just numbers on a spreadsheet anymore – today there are tons of tools out there that make it easy for anyone (yes, even non-techies) to understand and analyse their information.

By the end of this episode with our guest Penelope Bellegarde, you will know exactly where and how to start your data-driven journey in your organisation.

If you are planning a conference, summit or leadership event, get in touch with the date, audience and theme. I’ll confirm fit and availability.

Contact

Let’s talk about building data-driven, AI-ready teams and organisations.

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