Take on Board
295 episodes - English - Latest episode: 9 days ago - ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsWelcome to the Take on Board podcast, where we talk all things boards and governance. Being on a board can be interesting, valuable and exciting. Yet it can also be lonely, challenging and hard. Each week I talk to women who have been there, done that. Together we'll discover what we need to take on board to be your best in the boardroom.
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Emma Rae has thoughts and research on the gender pay gap and boards
April 23, 2024 13:00 - 29 minutes - 26.8 MBToday on the Take on Board podcast I’m speaking with Emma Rae about what boards need to know about the gender pay gap. Emma Rae is a diversity equity and inclusion (DEI) consultant with a PhD in DEI. She works with business leaders and boards to understand their DEI data, leverage insights and cultivate inclusive, high-performing cultures. Emma originally started her career in accounting, and is a qualified CPA. She is a mum-to-be and passionate about health and wellbeing. She e...
Helga goes solo: The End Game, when to wind down your organisation
April 16, 2024 13:00 - 36 minutes - 33 MBThis week on the Take on Board podcast, I am taking you through through the wind up of the Center for Sustainability leadership. I was chair of the board when we had to make some tough decisions. So wind up, it's not a dirty word. In fact, winding up an organization, if done at the right time in the right way, is something that I believe boards can and should be proud of. It's a natural part of the business cycle of an organization. Links and resources Download a copy of my presentation t...
My AICD Australian Governance Summit 2024 Day 2 Recap with special correspondents
April 09, 2024 12:00 - 45 minutes - 42.1 MBToday on the Take on Board podcast, I recap the second and very full day of the Australian Institute of Company Directors conference and share my reflections. Hear from me and highlights and takeaways from some of my awesome TOB Correspondents: Kate Waterford, Ruth Faulkner, Jane Andrews, Suzie Thoravel, Emma Olivier, Chaman Sidhu, Zivit Inbar, Sarah Brindley and Sarah Anderson. There are numerous topics I’ll be covering in the future on the podcast, so if there is a takeaway that resonate...
My AICD Australian Governance Summit 2024 recap with special correspondents
April 02, 2024 13:00 - 34 minutes - 31.2 MBToday on the Take on Board podcast, I recap the Australian Institute of Company Directors conference and share my reflections from the first day. Hear from me and reflections from some of my awesome TOB Correspondents: Chaman Sidhu, Sarah Fairhurst, Clare Schonfeld, Sarah Anderson and Ari Magalhaes. There are numerous topics I’ll be covering in the future on the podcast, so if there is a takeaway that resonated with you, please get in touch and let me know. Links and Resources Board dire...
Julia Bearzatto offers a risk refresher and talks the tech questions boards need to ask
March 26, 2024 12:00 - 28 minutes - 26.4 MBToday on the Take on Board podcast I’m speaking with Julie Bearzatto about Risk. What questions should you be asking about technology and the strategy behind balancing growth & risk Julia has spent 20 years working with technology companies, from startups, scale ups to mature businesses. Much of this time has been in the FinTech space and she become passionate about sharing her experience to educate directors and help companies to scale. Links and Resources Julia on LinkedIn Turn the ...
Ruhee Meghani explains how to prioritize purpose-led leadership development and wellbeing
March 19, 2024 12:00 - 30 minutes - 28.2 MBToday on the Take on Board podcast I’m speaking with Ruhee Meghani about inclusion and wellbeing in the boardroom. Ruhee in on the Regional Advisory Council member at the Victorian Multicultural Commission. She previously chaired the first global South Asian Employee Resource Group for a major retail brand. Ruhee is the founder of Allied Collective, Australia's first inclusive facilitation & wellbeing agency that prioritizes purpose-led leadership development through future focused tr...
Linda White says you should use the 'joining gene' on your pathway to the board room
March 12, 2024 13:00 - 33 minutes - 30.4 MBThis episode in being reaired in honour of Linda White who passed away at the end of February. To me Linda was a colleague and friend. I learned so much from her and I am certain you will as well. _____ Today on the Take on Board podcast, I'm speaking with Linda White. Linda describes herself as having done heaps, she rarely says no, and she firmly believes you are never to old learn new things. She's on the National Executive for the Australian Labor Party, the executive of the Austra...
Broads on Boards: The Pioneers – the women who took on governance before they could vote
March 07, 2024 13:00 - 24 minutes - 22.3 MBThe Pioneers: Many of these board pioneers took on governance roles well before women could vote in a federal election. Hear their stories in this episode of Broad on Boards is a special series from Take on Board, a podcast hosted by Helga Svendsen. Follow this link to find out more and download the fact sheets. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Broads on Boards: Michelle Deshong on the long, evolving and successful history of Indigenous governance
March 05, 2024 13:00 - 45 minutes - 41.3 MBToday is episode one of the Broads on Boards special series of theTake on Board podcast. This series explores the history of women on Boards in the place we now call Australia. So it’s fitting to kick off the discussion with an exploration of indigenous governance. So, today I’m speaking with Michelle Deshong about indigenous governance. Michelle is a Kuku Yalanji women with extensive experience in the governance. She is currently Co-Chair of Supply Nation and Council member for AIATSIS. ...
Can you thrive at work? Susan Mackenty Brady has ideas on how to do just that
February 27, 2024 13:00 - 27 minutes - 25.5 MBToday on the Take on Board podcast I’m speaking with Susan Brady about what causes women to thrive at work. Susan was previously on the board of Strong Women, Strong Girls - non profit board. Susan Mackenty Brady is a CEO, Wall Street Journal bestselling author and speaker about respect as a leader’s ultimate catalyst for accountability, inclusivity and results. As the founding CEO of The Simmons University Institute for Inclusive Leadership she holds the Deloitte Ellen Gabriel Chair fo...
COMING SOON - Broads on Boards a New Podcast from Take on Board
February 21, 2024 22:50 - 1 minute - 1.16 MBI have a question for you. When do you think the first woman was appointed to a board in Australia? The 1970s? The 1980s? Not sure? We didn't know either, so we asked around. No luck. So we started digging. Lots of digging. if you're ready to dive deep into these fascinating stories and historical moments, we've created the perfect series for you. Broads on Boards is a nine part special series about women who have always done leadership. Coming in March 2024. Subscribe wherever you get you...
Emma Bennison knows how to navigate wins and challenges around the board table
February 20, 2024 13:00 - 26 minutes - 24.4 MBToday on the Take on Board podcast I’m speaking with Emma Bennison about wins and challenges in the boardroom. Emma is on the boards of NV Access Ltd, Chair of Attitude Foundation. She has previously been on the boards on Access arts, Arts Access Australia, Blind Citizens Australia, Australian federation of disability Organisations, Disability Voices Tasmania and Every Australian Counts An experienced Chair, Non-Executive Director and CEO, writer, TEDX/keynote speaker and advocate Emma exc...
Alex Patterson uses a team charter to help her team and board work better
February 13, 2024 13:00 - 26 minutes - 24.1 MBToday on the Take on Board podcast I’m speaking with Alex Patterson about using a team charter exercise to establish ways of working, set expectations and build accountability. Alex is on the board of WASH House Inc, a not for profit that provides services for women in the Mount Druitt area dealing with domestic violence and poverty. She is a degree qualified chemical engineer and has worked for a dual listed (ASX, NYSE) global medical device company for 17 years. Her roles in Operations, ...
Take on Board Breakfast: Liz Cosson responds to questions from the Take on Board community
February 06, 2024 13:00 - 25 minutes - 23.2 MBToday on the Take on Board podcast Major General Elizabeth Cosson joins the Take on Board community to respond to their questions. Last week, Liz talked to the community about her career trajectory from the Australian Army to the Australian boardroom. Links and Resources Liz Cosson on LinkedIn Upcoming TOB Events All events You might want to: Join the Take on Board Facebook community Join the Take on Board LinkedIn community Follow along on Twitter Work with me Join the Take on B...
Take on Board Breakfast: Liz Cosson translates lessons learned in the Australian Army to the boardroom
January 30, 2024 14:00 - 33 minutes - 30.8 MBToday on the Take on Board podcast Major General Elizabeth Cosson joins the Take on Board community to share her trajectory from serving in the Australian Army to the boardroom. Growing up in a military family Liz and her brother had to adapt quickly to places and people - that was just one of the lessons she was able to deploy when she enlisted in the army in 1979. After her presentation, Liz stayed on to respond to questions from the Take on Board Community, that episode will air next wee...
Belinda Loke and Helga go deep on board management software options
January 23, 2024 13:00 - 33 minutes - 30.5 MBToday on the Take on Board podcast I’m speaking with Belinda Loke about board management software options. Yes, there is more than one! Belinda is a Non Executive Director of the Queen Elizabeth Centre – which is a Victorian public hospital and Victoria’s largest provider of early parenting services to disadvantaged families with 7 sites across Victoria. Belinda is also a Non Executive Director of Kids Hope Australia – and, key to our discussion today – she was also Board Secretary there. B...
Helga goes solo: Top Tips from the TOB Facebook Community
January 16, 2024 14:30 - 18 minutes - 17 MBWelcome to 2024! This week on the Take on Board podcast, I am going solo. I have an update on my RSVP word of the year, a birthday wish and I am sharing tips from the Take on Board community. Each week we have a Tips Tuesday (#tipstuesday) and I have rounded up some of the most popular ones from 2023 for you. They are useful, actionable and will help you maximize your board experience in 2024 and beyond! My birthday wish as I blow out the metaphorical candles, please share this podcast wit...
Take on Board Summer Series - Tammy Atkins brings you Tammy's Top Tips for making the most of digital board papers
January 09, 2024 13:00 - 30 minutes - 28.1 MBWelcome to the first Take on Board Summer Series. I've pulled together some of our most-listened to episodes so you have something to keep you company over the next few weeks while I take a bit of a summer holiday! For our final Summer Series episode: Today on the Take on Board podcast I’m speaking with Tammy Atkins about the transition to digital board papers - From reams of paper to electronic board papers. Tammy is – and has been - on a number of Victorian government boards and has been...
Take on Board Summer Series - Marianna O’Gorman has all the details to get you prepared for your next board meeting
January 02, 2024 13:00 - 27 minutes - 25.5 MBWelcome to the first Take on Board Summer Series. I've pulled together some of our most-listened to episodes so you have something to keep you company over the next few weeks while I take a bit of a summer holiday! Up next: Today on the Take on Board podcast I’m speaking with Marianna O’Gorman about how to prepare for board meetings. Marianna is on the boards of ARENA – the Australian Renewable Energy Agency and Stanwell Corporation Limited. She is also a committee member of Chief Executi...
Takes on Board Summer Series - Fi Slaven on the intersection of governance, technology and risk
December 26, 2023 13:00 - 32 minutes - 29.5 MBWelcome to the first Take on Board Summer Series. I've pulled together some of our most-listened to episodes so you have something to keep you company over the next few weeks while I take a bit of a summer holiday! First up: Today on the Take on Board podcast I’m speaking with Fi Slaven about governance, technology and risk. Fi is on the boards of Austin Health, Chair of the Spinal Research Institute and Crime Stoppers Victoria. She has previously been on the board of Vic ICT for Women. ...
It's time to RSVP: Reflections on 2023 and goals for 2024
December 19, 2023 13:00 - 35 minutes - 32.6 MBWelcome to the final episode of Take on Board for 2023. And what a year it’s been. In this episode, I'm going to take you through my ‘RSVP’ process – an invitation to reflect on the year and set intentions for 2023. Think travel, working with ease and building and creating connections. We do this in the final session of Board Accelerator – my program for women board members. So at the end of this episode, you’ll hear some of the reflections from the group. So, what’s the RSVP formula? Li...
Michelle Cutler knows how to navigate conflicts of interest
December 12, 2023 13:00 - 25 minutes - 23.3 MBToday on the Take on Board podcast I’m speaking with Michelle Cutler about conflicts of interest. Michelle is on the board of Shaun Parker & Company - small modern dance company known for its diversity and social commentary works. She has previously been on the boards of Address Housing (community housing provider for women and children fleeing domestic violence) and Give a Smile - providing free orthodontic treatment to kids on public dental lists. Michelle started her working life as a ...
Mel Sherrin encourages you to get organised with board calendars
December 05, 2023 13:00 - 30 minutes - 28.1 MBToday on the Take on Board podcast I’m speaking with Melanie Sherrin about board calendars. Melanie provides Company Secretary services to a number of boards including Terrain Natural Land Management in Cairns, Merri-bek Affordable Housing and the Asylum Resource Centre in Melbourne. She’s previously been on a number of boards including Ruby on Rails Australia, Moreland Affordable Housing. Melanie says she’s not as "into" being on boards as some others in the Take on Board community. She ...
Karen Corr put her hand up and got involved in boards - is it really that easy?
November 28, 2023 16:00 - 25 minutes - 23.1 MBToday on the Take on Board podcast I’m speaking with Karen Corr about her Journey to the boardroom and the boards role in stakeholder engagement. Karen is on the boards of Jumpleads NFP and Inglewood & Districts Health Service. She has previously been on the boards of Bendigo Sustainability Group; Central Victorian Greenhouse Alliance Karen is a community development/ engagement specialist with extensive experience in communications, promotion and project management, across community, busi...
Take on Board Breakfast: Jane Brockington knows when to step down from a board role
November 21, 2023 13:00 - 52 minutes - 47.8 MBToday on the Take on Board podcast Jane Brockington knows when it's time to step down from a board role. In the past six months, she's made the decision several times over. Plus, Jane takes questions from the Take on Board community. Links and Resources Jane on LinkedIn Upcoming TOB Events All events You might want to: Join the Take on Board Facebook community Join the Take on Board LinkedIn community Follow along on Twitter Work with me Join the Take on Board: Kickstarter group ...
Sanela Osmic brings big dreams and emotional intelligence into the boardroom
November 14, 2023 13:00 - 29 minutes - 27.4 MBToday on the Take on Board podcast I’m speaking with Sanela Osmic about emotional intelligence in the boardroom. Sanela is on the boards of IPC Health - NED; Australian-Bosnian Chamber of Commerce - NED/Secretary. Sanela Osmic has almost 20 years of experience in governance and working with boards in various capacities. Her career has spanned multiple industries including finance, professional services, disability, government, and education. Sanela has helped organisations build effective ...
Ari Magalhaes uses her years of experience of analysing risk and employing strategy in the boardroom
November 08, 2023 00:18 - 27 minutes - 25.4 MBToday on the Take on Board podcast I’m speaking with Ari Magalhaes about strategy and risk. Ari is on the board of Arthritis and Osteoporosis Tasmania, a committee member of the Economic Society of Australia - Tasmanian Branch and a Community Advisory Member of Red Nose Australia and Palliative Care Tasmania. She was formerly on the boards of United Nations of Australia (member of the UNAA Tas Committee and Young Professionals Tasmania Lead and member of the UNAA YP National Committee) and...
Caroline Patrick brings extensive exec level experience on her boardroom journey
October 31, 2023 13:00 - 23 minutes - 21.7 MBToday on the take on board podcast, I'm speaking with Caroline Patrick about her journey to the boardroom. Caroline is an experienced non executive director with extensive executive level experience in customer engagement. She has diverse industry experience having worked at senior levels in banking, wealth management, health insurance, retail superannuation, and government. Caroline is a non Executive Director of the Women and Children's Hospital Foundation in Adelaide in South Australia...
Jacinta Cubis is a master facilitator who wants chairs to approach the role this way
October 24, 2023 13:00 - 32 minutes - 30 MBToday on the Take on Board podcast I’m speaking with Jacinta Cubis about the role of Chair as facilitator. Jacinta is a creative master facilitator. She loves guiding groups to connect, make decisions, generate ideas and solve problems. Specialising in visual thinking, Jacinta creates captivating cartoons that simplify complex issues. With 25 years of experience, Jacinta is the go-to facilitator, trainer and mentor for clients in government, universities and community organisations, as well...
Fi Slaven on the intersection of governance, technology and risk
October 17, 2023 13:00 - 31 minutes - 29.3 MBToday on the Take on Board podcast I’m speaking with Fi Slaven about governance, technology and risk. Fi is on the boards of Austin Health, Chair of the Spinal Research Institute and Crime Stoppers Victoria. She has previously been on the board of Vic ICT for Women. Fi is a diversity, inclusion, equality, and technology enthusiast, which she actively promotes through her roles as Director for William Buck Victoria and NED Board roles. Fi has had an exciting career path, that includes role...
Marianna O’Gorman has all the details to get you prepared for your next board meeting
October 10, 2023 13:00 - 25 minutes - 23.2 MBToday on the Take on Board podcast I’m speaking with Marianna O’Gorman about how to prepare for board meetings. This is one of the topics that was suggested by the Take on Board community and I did a shout-out asking for speakers – thanks, Marianna, for answering the call! Marianna is on the boards of ARENA – the Australian Renewable Energy Agency and Stanwell Corporation Limited. She is also a committee member of Chief Executive Women, and an Advisory Board member for The McKell Institute....
Tammy Atkins brings you Tammy's Top Tips for making the most of digital board papers
October 03, 2023 13:00 - 28 minutes - 25.7 MBToday on the Take on Board podcast I’m speaking with Tammy Atkins about the transition to digital board papers - From reams of paper to electronic board papers. Tammy is – and has been - on a number of Victorian government boards and has been a Councillor at the Rural City of Wangaratta. She is a regionally-based non-executive director with expertise in community and stakeholder engagement, strategic writing, and governance-level knowledge of industry sectors, including TAFE and water. C...
Helga goes Solo: Wellbeing in the Board Room
September 26, 2023 13:00 - 22 minutes - 20.6 MBToday on the Take on Board podcast you're hearing from me. I may have mentioned previously that I recently completed a certificate in well being in the workplace. As part of that professional development, I completed a project. And because I don't have a workplace per se, it's really just me and Mungo the cat, my project was about well being in the boardroom. So today, I'm going to take you through that project, I took a small group of board chairs through the Wellbeing Framework. In the f...
Caroline Pilot spills the tea on the benefits of the Take on Board Kickstarter
September 19, 2023 15:27 - 28 minutes - 26.2 MBToday on the Take on Board podcast I’m speaking with Caroline Pilot about her experience of Take on Board KickStarter program. Caroline joined her first board, Mambourin, in late 2022 having undertaken the AICD Company Directors course about six years ago and then the ToB KickStarter program in mid 2022. Joining the board of Mambourin fulfilled her ambition to drive health outcomes in the NFP arena. A commercially and politically astute healthcare leader and marketer, Caroline has over 20 ...
Ask the Take on Board Community: Should I do the AICD Company Directors Course?
September 12, 2023 14:00 - 23 minutes - 21.5 MBThis week on the Take on Board podcast I am bring you ToB community crowdsourced response to one question I get asked all the time: Should I do the AICD Company Director's Course? This recording is from the 2023 Take on Board 4th birthday party in July. There wasn’t a speaker, but this question came up – as it often does! So women who have completed the course weighed in on the pros and cons of the program. I hope these insights help, if you are considering signing up for the AICD CDC. Li...
Julie Kun defines compassionate decision making and brings it to the boardroom
September 05, 2023 13:00 - 28 minutes - 25.8 MBToday on the Take on Board podcast I’m speaking with Julie Kun about compassionate decision making in the boardroom. Julie is the Chair of Gender Equity Victoria. She was formerly on the boards of Australian College of Community and Disability Practitioners (2015- 2019), WIRE (2010 - 2012, Community Services Health Industry Training Board (2008 - 2012) ANTaR committee of management (2001 - 2007) Julie pronouns are she/her. She is a strategic thinker who works collaboratively to translate a...
Karen Foster explains boardroom power plays - how to recognise them and how to use them
August 29, 2023 13:00 - 28 minutes - 25.9 MBToday on the Take on Board podcast I’m speaking with Karen Foster about boardroom power plays. Karen is on the boards of Western Victoria Primary Health Network Chair of the Let's Talk Foundation and Mayor of Moyne Shire Council. She’s a former Chair of Leadership Great South Coast (Chair) Moyne Health Services and former board member of Brophy Family and Youth Services, Corangamite Regional Library Corporation, Regional Leadership Australia and GAICD Regional Advisory Group, Great South C...
Alex Tullio moved from executive to non-executive director with ease and lessons
August 22, 2023 14:29 - 28 minutes - 26.1 MBToday on the Take on Board podcast I’m speaking with Alex Tulilo about her journey to the boardroom. Alex is on the boards of Sandhurst Trustees; Willed and was formerly on the boards of Mansfield and District Community Bank As the owner and founder of her own consultancy, Alex works with innovative leaders with a global mission and helps them realise their vision. She is an experienced facilitator, speaker, MC and executive coach. This work is complemented by her non-executive director ro...
Madeleine Babiolakis on leadership skills, voluntary boards and a career portfolio
August 15, 2023 13:00 - 27 minutes - 25.3 MBToday on the Take on Board podcast I’m speaking with Madeleine Babiolakis about building leadership skills in a new world of work. Plus, Madeleine is pro adding voluntary boards earlier in your board career and shares the benefits of a career portfolio. Balancing it all is possible! Madeline is on the boards of ACCE and Women’s Leadership Institute Australia (WLIA). She was formerly on the board of IABC Victoria. Madeleine is the Founder and Director of Shape & Impact, a consulting and adv...
Lina Patel has the scoop on how Aussie and US non-profit boards are different
August 08, 2023 07:00 - 39 minutes - 36.4 MBToday on the Take on Board podcast I’m speaking with Lina Patel about exploring the difference between US and Australian NFP Boards & Governance Lina Patel is a startup Board Member for Global Impact Australia. She is a Melbourne based facilitator. Lina works with people who value positive social outcomes and want to improve how they work and her specialty is getting things done, calmly. Links and Resources Lina Patel - Revma Consulting Leading with Intent 2021 - report on US NFP board c...
Helga goes solo: Steps for Recruiting a Board Member
August 01, 2023 13:00 - 24 minutes - 22.6 MBToday on the Take on Board podcast, you're just going to be hearing from me, as I take you through steps to recruit a board member. This is one of the things I get asked all the time, where do I start? What do I need to do? What are the steps? So I've made a checklist for you. And I thought I would take you through that checklist. Now, of course, in the show notes, you will find the downloads for the checklist and some of the other resources that I refer to as we go through the process tod...
Karen Mundine outlines why reconciliation matters to business and boards
July 25, 2023 13:00 - 28 minutes - 26.3 MBToday on the Take on Board podcast I’m speaking with Karen Mundine about why reconciliation matters to business and to boards. Karen Mundine is from the Bundjalung Nation of northern NSW. She is a board member of Gondwana Choirs, Sydney Festival, the Australian Indigenous Leadership Centre (AILC), and Australians for Constitutional Recognition. She is a member of Chief Executive Women. As the CEO at Reconciliation Australia, Karen brings to the role more than 25 years’ experience leading co...
Samar Mcheileh navigated a management buyout and says it's worth the risk
July 18, 2023 13:00 - 26 minutes - 24.6 MBToday on the Take on Board podcast I’m speaking with Samar Mcheileh about boardroom culture, finances and navigating a management buyout. Samar is on the finance and investment committee for InTouch, and organisation providing services, programs and responses to family violence in migrant and refugee communities. She is also a former Board member of YWCA Victoria. Samar Mcheileh is the co-CEO at Scale Investors. An early stage angel syndicate that invests in exceptional gender diverse entr...
Melissa Donnelly brings strategic planning into the boardroom to maximize lived experiences
July 11, 2023 13:00 - 32 minutes - 29.6 MBToday on the Take on Board podcast I’m speaking with Melissa Donnelly about the importance of strategic planning as a vehicle for bringing the lived experience of staff and clients/customers/members into the board room. Melissa is the Chair, Domestic Violence Prevention Centre (Gold Coast) Melissa has been called a brain surgeon for brands. She extracts the DNA of businesses from the CEO's brain and injects it across the organisation. In her 35 year-plus career, she's triaged, rebooted and...
Podcast takeover – a 4th birthday celebration!
July 04, 2023 13:00 - 9 minutes - 9.01 MBSURPRISE! Buffy, here – Helga’s podcast producer. Lisa – Helga’s business manager – and I reached out to the fabulous peeps in the Take on Board community to record messages in celebration of the podcast’s 4th birthday. This episode is full of words of appreciation and gratitude for the podcast’s 4 years of sharing governance wisdom and for the evolving community which keeps on supporting and cheering on each other’s boardroom journeys. A big thanks to everyone who took part in ...
Take on Board Breakfast: Riwka Hagen knows how to navigate a merger and has tips
June 27, 2023 13:00 - 47 minutes - 43.5 MBToday on the Take on Board podcast, Riwka Hagen joins me at the Take on Board Breakfast event. Riwka presents Organisational Mergers: Lessons from the coalface. Riwka knows how to navigate organisational mergers because she's successfully overseen the process. Hear her presentation and answers to audience questions. You can learn a lot from her success and challenges! This podcast is an edited version of the Take on Board Breakfast. Sign-up for information about future events like the brea...
Marcele de Sanctis has thoughts on using metrics to find the right board mix
June 20, 2023 13:00 - 26 minutes - 24 MBToday on the Take on Board podcast I’m speaking with Dr. Marcele de Sanctis about Board Capability and Culture Marcele has 10 years experience working with global, ASX-listed, private and Government organisations, supporting Boards, CEOs, C-level executives and senior leaders in capability development and competency architecture, leadership assessment, leadership development, executive coaching, talent management, L&D, OD, executive search and recruitment. She currently sits on the Nation...
Gina Balarin says marketers play a huge role on boards
June 13, 2023 13:00 - 36 minutes - 33.6 MBToday on the Take on Board podcast I’m speaking with Gina Balarin about her journey to the boardroom. Gina is on the boards of the Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM), a UK-based organisation serving an international audience and ProjectDisplaced, an Australia-based organisation helping coach Australians out of work to get their mojo back. Gina Balarin is an inspirational TEDx and keynote speaker, storyteller and B2B marketing leader, who sits on the boards of the Chartered Institute of...
Take on Board x Lead to Soar - How Women Can Build & Demonstrate Strategic Acumen with Helga Svendsen
June 06, 2023 13:00 - 30 minutes - 28.2 MBIn this special Take on Board x Lead to Soar cross over episode, I was the guest on the Lead to Soar podcast and was interviewed by Michelle Redfern. She invited me to discuss strategy. My conversation with Michelle was part of the Lead to Soar - "How Women Can" web series. Do you know what strategy is? Do you know why strategy is set? Do you know why boards are interested in strategy? Can you describe the relationship between strategy and business outcomes? Being able to answer all the...
Helga goes solo: “Be a Voice for Generations” this National Reconciliation Week
May 30, 2023 12:00 - 20 minutes - 18.6 MBThis week in Australia it’s National Reconciliation Week. So, today, I'm covering the following: Talk about NRW 2023, the theme and what it means for all of us Talk about NRW more broadly – it’s history and what it’s about Talk about the Uluru statement from the Heart – I’ll read it to you Share some ideas for your board to support the Uluru statement from the Heart Share some resources, including showcasing the first nations women that have previously been on ToB I'd love to hear fro...