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| Advisory board mini-series: Cynthia Payne outlines the evolution of advisory boards in aged care | 20 May 2025 | 00:30:47 | |
Today, on the Take On Board Podcast, I'm speaking with Cynthia Payne about health and aged care sector advisory boards. Cynthia is on the advisory board for Pain Check and is also a director of the Mind Connections Foundation. She's previously been on the boards of the Heart Foundation, the National Peak Body, Lassa and the Blue Knot Foundation. Cynthia Payne is well known across many sectors. She has contributed to leadership roles for the past 33 years. In 2018, she founded Anchor Excellence, a national consulting firm that today directly impacts over 45% of the entire aged care market through its range of products and services: Sage study tours, Anchor Consulting, Anchor Academy, impactful leaders, and Anchor Policy. The list goes on. Originally a registered nurse, Cynthia is a certified chair with the Wonderful Advisory Board Centre and a certified practitioner for team management systems. She holds an MBA. Is a member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors, an FGIA, so a Fellow of the Governance Institute of Australia. And I love this, a yoga teacher. I love it when people have the little random asides. Previous episodes in this series Sandra Gamble knows what’s what about the energy and sustainability sector for advisory boards Louise Broekman outlines the history and importance of advisory boards Links and Resources Upcoming TOB Events You might want to: Join the Take on Board Facebook community Join the Take on Board LinkedIn community Join the Take on Board: Kickstarter group program Join the Take on Board: Accelerator group program Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Advisory board mini-series: Sandra Gamble knows what's what about energy and sustainability sector advisory boards | 13 May 2025 | 00:30:12 | |
Today on the Take On Board Podcast, I'm speaking with Sandra Gamble about advisory boards focusing on energy and sustainability. This is part of an advisory board mini-series. Sandra's board portfolio includes both governance and advisory boards. Let's focus on some of her advisory boards. Her advisory board portfolio includes the Australian and New Zealand advisory board for the Institute for Science on Global Policy and the New South Wales divisional Council for the Australian Institute of Company Directors, as well as an advisory board with a background in engineering regulation and government. Sandra has worked as a board member, senior executive, and consultant in the public, private, and not-for-profit sectors. Currently, Sandra is the independent chair of Marinus Link Proprietary Limited, the company that will build, own, and operate a new HVDC transmission link between Tasmania and Victoria. She's also a board member of Energy Co, which coordinates investment in New South Wales' renewable energy zones. Previous episodes in this series Louise Broekman outlines the history and importance of advisory boards Links and Resources Upcoming TOB Events You might want to: Join the Take on Board Facebook community Join the Take on Board LinkedIn community Join the Take on Board: Kickstarter group program Join the Take on Board: Accelerator group program Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Tracy Bongiorno is Wild for STEM and wants more women to get wild | 11 Mar 2025 | 00:23:57 | |
Today on the Take On Board Podcast, I'm speaking with Tracy Bongiorno about the Wild for STEM program. We also might touch on her journey to the first boardroom. Tracy is the CTO at Mentorloop. She has extensive experience scaling SAS businesses and fostering high-performing teams. She is passionate about people-centric cultures, collaboration, governance and building software that empowers people. Tracy also organizes Tech-Leading Ladies, a community that supports women in tech leadership. She thrives on solving complex challenges and driving meaningful change, so she's eager to increase gender diversity in Australian boards. WILD for STEM is committed to empowering women with the knowledge, skills and support they need to excel in STEM leadership positions. Links and Resources Upcoming TOB Events You might want to: Join the Take on Board Facebook community Join the Take on Board LinkedIn community Join the Take on Board: Kickstarter group program Join the Take on Board: Accelerator group program Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Melissa Donnelly brings strategic planning into the boardroom to maximize lived experiences | 11 Jul 2023 | 00:32:17 | |
Today 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 launched brands internationally and domestically. Melissa has been a brand builder for household names like MTV, ESPN, Microsoft and Telstra, plus brands that are rock stairs in their own industries. If communications are at the heart of an issue, then chances are Melissa has seen it, mapped it and solved for it. This is the lens she brings to her Board role where Melissa focusses on building a culture of intentional communications that connects Board members, the organisation and stakeholders. More on Melissa Donnelly Upcoming TOB Events You might want to: Join the Take on Board Facebook community Join the Take on Board LinkedIn community Join the Take on Board: Kickstarter group program Join the Take on Board: Accelerator group program Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Podcast takeover – a 4th birthday celebration! | 04 Jul 2023 | 00:09:50 | |
SURPRISE! 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 this podcast takeover celebration. You’re all why Helga keeps on doing this with enthusiasm and joy week in and week out.
Congratulations Helga! You’re an awesome host. I look forward to the next 4 years of great storytelling... Upcoming TOB Events You might want to: Join the Take on Board Facebook community Join the Take on Board LinkedIn community Join the Take on Board: Kickstarter group program Join the Take on Board: Accelerator group program Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Take on Board Breakfast: Riwka Hagen knows how to navigate a merger and has tips | 27 Jun 2023 | 00:47:31 | |
Today 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 breakfast. Start your day networking, meeting like-minded women and hearing about open board roles and opportunities in the Board Marketplace. Links and Resources Organisational Mergers: Lessons from the coalface More on Riwka Hagen Upcoming TOB Events You might want to: Join the Take on Board Facebook community Join the Take on Board LinkedIn community Join the Take on Board: Kickstarter group program Join the Take on Board: Accelerator group program Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Marcele de Sanctis has thoughts on using metrics to find the right board mix | 20 Jun 2023 | 00:26:11 | |
Today 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 National Education Advisory Committee for the AICD. Marcele commenced her career in Executive Search appointing Chairs, Directors, C-level Executives and leaders across a range of sectors including industrial, consumer, retail, education and health. She is now the Managing Partner of Centre for Leadership Advantage, leading a team of organisational psychologists/scientist-practitioners, leadership specialists and thought-leaders who deliver leadership assessment, development, transition and wellbeing solutions throughout Australia for global, ASX-listed, large private and public sector clients. CLA takes an evidence-based approach to extraordinary leadership. Links and Resources Centre for Leadership Advantage Future Leadership Capability Framework Upcoming TOB Events You might want to: Join the Take on Board Facebook community Join the Take on Board LinkedIn community Join the Take on Board: Kickstarter group program Join the Take on Board: Accelerator group program Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Gina Balarin says marketers play a huge role on boards | 13 Jun 2023 | 00:36:38 | |
Today 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 Marketing and ProjectDisplaced. She's an FAMI FCIM Chartered Marketer, with a Master's of education in management communication and a member of the Professional Speaking Association. The author of The Secret Army: Leadership, Marketing and the Power of People, she loves finding the essence of information and distilling it into meaningful communication that makes positive change happen. She is the Director of Verballistics, a Marketing Communications Consultancy. Links and Resources Upcoming TOB Events You might want to: Join the Take on Board Facebook community Join the Take on Board LinkedIn community Join the Take on Board: Kickstarter group program Join the Take on Board: Accelerator group program Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Take on Board x Lead to Soar - How Women Can Build & Demonstrate Strategic Acumen with Helga Svendsen | 06 Jun 2023 | 00:30:51 | |
In 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 these questions means you're likely to have strategic acumen. In this episode, Helga Svendsen FAICD and Michelle Redfern discuss Helga's experience from both sides of the boardroom table - as an executive and CEO as well as a Board Chair and Director, as well as provide practical advice about how women can build and demonstrate their strategic acumen. Links and Resources View the Strategic Planning Framework diagram as mentioned in this episode Episode 133: Michelle Redfern takes lessons from the pitch into the boardroom Upcoming TOB Events You might want to: Join the Take on Board Facebook community Join the Take on Board LinkedIn community Join the Take on Board: Kickstarter group program Join the Take on Board: Accelerator group program Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Helga goes solo: “Be a Voice for Generations” this National Reconciliation Week | 30 May 2023 | 00:20:21 | |
This week in Australia it’s National Reconciliation Week. So, today, I'm covering the following:
I'd love to hear from you about what your board or what you're doing as an individual to support some of these actions. See you next week. Links and Resources Uluru Statement from the Heart Episode 19: Sheena Watt on breaking down preconceptions in the boardroom Upcoming TOB Events You might want to: Join the Take on Board Facebook community Join the Take on Board LinkedIn community Join the Take on Board: Kickstarter group program Join the Take on Board: Accelerator group program Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Ursula Lepporoli on the diverse perspectives of expats on boards | 23 May 2023 | 00:31:54 | |
Today on the Take on Board podcast I’m speaking with Ursula Lepporoli about having expats on your board to diversity perspectives. Ursula Lepporoli is a partner at KPMG. She has 17 years of extensive experience as a strategic global mobility tax expert providing a full suite of tax services to companies, expatriates and high net worth individuals. Ursula enjoys sharing her knowledge. She is a frequent guest on podcasts speaking about leadership and tax. She joined Adam Grant earlier this year on WorkLife. She was recently invited to join the ATO’s Tax Practioners Stewardship Group. Ursula enjoys the arts and when not taking photos herself as an amateur photographer she serves on the board of Multicultural Arts Victoria. Links and Resources Upcoming TOB Events You might want to: Join the Take on Board Facebook community Join the Take on Board LinkedIn community Join the Take on Board: Kickstarter group program Join the Take on Board: Accelerator group program Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Red Dearnley on breaking the binary in the boardroom, intersectional inclusion and gender equity | 16 May 2023 | 00:45:13 | |
Today on the Take on Board podcast I’m speaking with Red Dearnley about breaking the binary in the boardroom: Improving intersectional inclusion and gender equity Red is WIRE (Deputy Chair) and Speak Australia (Chair) and former Be Slavery Free (Chair). Red is an experienced executive and non-executive leader in the for-purpose sector. They are CEO of Birth for Humankind, and Founder and Principal Consultant of Influence Global, a social change consultancy. They are also currently Deputy Chair of WIRE and Chair of Speak. With an activist heart and (self-confessed) governance nerd’s head, they are passionate about enabling systemic change, by applying intersectional feminist principles across organisational culture, governance and operations. Links and Resources The Commission for Gender Equality in the Public Sector Upcoming TOB Events You might want to: Join the Take on Board Facebook community Join the Take on Board LinkedIn community Join the Take on Board: Kickstarter group program Join the Take on Board: Accelerator group program Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Penelope Barr says there's no excuse for not taking privacy and security seriously | 09 May 2023 | 00:31:28 | |
Today on the Take on Board podcast I’m speaking with Penelope Barr about privacy and security in the boardroom. Penelope has previously been a director of The 100% Project - working towards gender equity in the workplace; and Hearts4Heart - a Health Board, focusing on the patient experience. Penelope speaks startup and big end of town. With 25+ years’ leading local and global digital, technology, agile, product, innovation & transformation businesses, she’s motivated by solving complex problems. As an Award-winning intrapreneur she uses a genuinely creative approach to generate business value and drive excellence. She’s been at the forefront of most major changes in digital, tech, innovation, product & data across fintech, legaltech, proptech, climatetech and enterprises. She’s worked in Tech for so long, she was part of the team creating NAB's first Internet Banking solution, then National online trading, the first SMS messages, first online sales apps and progressed from there. A connector of people, ideas, opportunity and things, she turns good ideas into great business and bring a new ways of working kitbag to create products, generate revenue, improve savings or return on assets. She applies analytical insight, thorough planning, rapid implementation and deliver in highly ambiguous situations. She’s an author, advisor, mentor, coach and startup founder, passionate about making the most of the time I have been given. Links and Resources Board Privacy Readiness Checklist Upcoming TOB Events You might want to: Join the Take on Board Facebook community Join the Take on Board LinkedIn community Join the Take on Board: Kickstarter group program Join the Take on Board: Accelerator group program Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Sara Harrup answers the thorny questions about neurodiversity in this community Q and A | 04 Mar 2025 | 00:51:04 | |
Today on the Take on Board podcast, Sara Harrup is back to answer all your questions. We had Sara on the podcast at the end of January. She opened up about her experiences with being an ADHD-er and having autistic traits. So, because she’s a rockstar and wants to educate people to be more sensitive and open to neurodiversity, she agreed to return to answer questions you may be too nervous, afraid or embarrassed to ask. Sara’s an open book, and we had a lively chat. And I know I learned so much from the thoughtful and vulnerable questions. Sara is Deputy Chair of the Australian Charities and not-for-profit commission, Chair of Jabiru Community Services and a board member of healthcare insurance. She's formerly been on a range of boards, including doctors for nutrition, family, daycare Association, Queensland, exercise and Sports Science, Australia, Professional Conduct Committee and Third Space. Sara is a coach, speaker, facilitator, board chair and non-executive director with a unique perspective shaped by her experiences. She coaches people whose brains are wired differently. They are often in roles where their brains ask a lot of them and facilitate learning for leaders and boards who want to harness the power of specialist, unconventional thinkers for success. A message from Sara: "I have put a downloadable resource on my website – Performance Enhancers for Neurodivergent Directors and Executives. People can find it and download it from the resources tab on my website here". Links and Resources Upcoming TOB Events You might want to: Join the Take on Board Facebook community Join the Take on Board LinkedIn community Join the Take on Board: Kickstarter group program Join the Take on Board: Accelerator group program Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Emma Olivier on Girl Guides leading to a career in assessing risk | 02 May 2023 | 00:26:47 | |
Today on the Take on Board podcast I’m speaking with Emma Olivier about managing risk. Emma is on the boards of Leadership Victoria , Audit and Risk Committee for Life Saving Victoria Emma is the founder and CEO of Twenty Percent, a disability Advisory working with Corporate Australia. With over 30 years consulting experience and having been born without a left hand, she understands from her own lived experience the challenges and opportunities of having a disability in corporate Australia. She has extensive corporate experience working across a number of industries' both in Australia and overseas. As a Managing Director at Accenture, she was the Executive Sponsor for Disability Inclusion in ANZ Accenture for 2 years. Over this time, the Employee Reference Group grew significantly and was a finalist in the Australian Network of Disability awards in 2021. Emma is an active member of her community at a local and state level. She is Victoria's first one armed Lifesaver and was appointed to Lifesaving Victoria's Audit, Finance and Risk Committee in 2019. In 2018, Emma participated in the Williamson Community Leadership Program run by Leadership Victoria and was appointed to the Board of Leadership Victoria in 2021. Emma was a nominee for Citizen of the year in Bayside council for Australia Day 2021. She has been a member of Bayside Councils Disability Access and Inclusion Advisory Committee since its inception. Links and Resources Stella Young TED Talk - I am not your inspiration, thank you very much Upcoming TOB Events You might want to: Join the Take on Board Facebook community Join the Take on Board LinkedIn community Join the Take on Board: Kickstarter group program Join the Take on Board: Accelerator group program Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Helga goes Solo - Insights on Program with the AICD and Australian Network on Disability | 25 Apr 2023 | 00:20:28 | |
Today on the ToB podcast I’m going to give you some details about a program I recently participated in. It was part of the Disability Leadership Program, the Australian Network on Disability(AND) facilitated a series of Leader-to-leader conversations. I participated in the Melbourne session. The program aims to provide an opportunity to learn through storytelling and connection. AND connects Australian Directors and selected leaders with disability participating in our Disability Leadership Program. As a Director, I was matched up with a leader with a disability to have a discussion. Simple as that. Listen to hear about experiences, challenges and opportunities, with an aim to increase the understanding of the barriers people with disability face across business and the community. Links and Resources AICD - Disability Leadership Program Australian Network on Disability Upcoming TOB Events You might want to: Join the Take on Board Facebook community Join the Take on Board LinkedIn community Join the Take on Board: Kickstarter group program Join the Take on Board: Accelerator group program Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Julia Spicer challenges you to hear all voices in the board room | 18 Apr 2023 | 00:30:20 | |
Today on the Take on Board podcast, I’m speaking with Julia Spicer about ensuring we are hearing all voices in the boardroom. Julia is on the boards of
She’s formerly been on the boards of
Julia grew up in a small rural community and learned from an early age the value of everybody contributing. Everyone would volunteer, regardless of age, skill, or ability. Working shoulder to shoulder with her family and others gave her a strong sense of community, and of banding together to HELP. Julia founded Engage & Create Consulting upon these principles. Today Julia sits on several business and community boards and these help ensure that she has her finger on the pulse of what is happening where a regional woman’s voice needs to be heard. She has been shortlisted for a number of prestigious business awards and is recognised as a compelling authority on women in rural business roles. She is currently Queensland's Chief Entrepreneur. Links and Resources The Fish Rots from the Head by Bob Garrett Upcoming TOB Events You might want to: Join the Take on Board Facebook community Join the Take on Board LinkedIn community Join the Take on Board: Kickstarter group program Join the Take on Board: Accelerator group program Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| El Gibbs says boards need to include people with lived expertise ASAP | 11 Apr 2023 | 00:33:41 | |
Today on the Take on Board podcast I’m speaking with El Gibbs about the importance of lived expertise on Boards, the Disability Royal Commission findings for disability services. El is on the board of Australian Progress and was previously on the boards of Electronic Frontiers Australia, Blue Mountains City Council, Radio Blue Mountains. El Gibbs is an award-winning writer with a focus on disability and social issues. El works as a consultant for a wide range of disability and community organisations, big and small, providing expertise in strategy, policy, communications and change making advocacy. Links and Resources Disability Leadership Institute Upcoming TOB Events You might want to: Join the Take on Board Facebook community Join the Take on Board LinkedIn community Join the Take on Board: Kickstarter group program Join the Take on Board: Accelerator group program Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Nareen Young explains what Australian boards get wrong about diversity and Indigenous governance | 04 Apr 2023 | 00:24:55 | |
Today on the Take on Board podcast I’m speaking with Nareen Young about whether Australia's boards reflect its makeup (spoiler alert – no!) and how can you meld Indigenous governance with mainstream governance? Professor Nareen Young is on the boards of BlakDance, Per Capita, Evolve Housing and has previously been on the boards of Souths Cares, Diversity Arts Australia, Indigenous Business Australia. She is also on the Indigenous Advisory group of National Australia Bank and the Aboriginal Advisory group of Insurance Australia Group She is one of Australia’s leading and most respected workplace diversity practitioners and thinkers. Influenced by her Indigenous and culturally diverse heritages, Nareen has made a major contribution to awareness and understanding of diversity in Australian business and workplaces and in the wider community. Prior to her work in diversity employment, Nareen was a Trade Union official and has led two influential and successful diversity peak bodies, the Diversity Council Australia and the NSW Working Women’s Centre. Nareen has received numerous awards and acknowledgements for her work, including the inaugural AFR 100 Women of Influence honour for Diversity, receiving the top honour in that category in 2012. In the same year, she was named by prominent news and lifestyle website Daily Life as one of the 20 most influential female voices in Australia Nareen has presented her research nationally and internationally, and is a published researcher. She is also a regular contributor to the public debate about diversity, writing for and speaking to the media. Links and Resources Upcoming TOB Events You might want to: Join the Take on Board Facebook community Join the Take on Board LinkedIn community Join the Take on Board: Kickstarter group program Join the Take on Board: Accelerator group program Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Christina Matthews applies lessons from a competitive cricket career to board strategy | 28 Mar 2023 | 00:25:46 | |
Today on the Take on Board podcast I’m speaking with Christina Matthews about culture and strategy. Christina is on the boards of Youth Focus and Leadership WA. She’s formerly been on the board of the Bradman Foundation. Christina is Chief Executive Officer of WA Cricket and a former Australian cricketer. Christina is a well-respected voice within the Australian cricket community and she has proven herself to be an effective and courageous leader since taking on the role of CEO at WA Cricket in 2012 and has redefined the way WA Cricket approaches its business.
Christina brings with her 35 years’ experience in various management, coaching and development roles within sporting organisations, including cricket, hockey and Australian rules football. A significant contributor to the development of cricket, she has spent many years supporting community cricket associations and sits on a number of boards and committees.
In 2022 Christina was named WA Sports Administrator of the Year and one of the 500 most influential people in WA. Resources and Links Upcoming TOB Events You might want to: Join the Take on Board Facebook community Join the Take on Board LinkedIn community Join the Take on Board: Kickstarter group program Join the Take on Board: Accelerator group program Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Megan Buntine makes the case to start succession planning now | 21 Mar 2023 | 00:25:23 | |
Today on the Take on Board podcast I’m speaking with Megan Buntine about Succession planning, and subsequent boards consolidation/strengthening Megan is on the boards of
She was formerly on the boards of
Megan has always had an interest in governance since she was a teenager and tapped on the shoulder to be the Treasurer for her Venturer Crew. Her work for government only increased her interest in good governance and the areas that underpin it. She now works and volunteers in the governance space - both through her paid work with NFP organisations, helping their boards and executives strengthen their organisational governance, as well as sitting on NFP boards. Resources and Links Justice Connect - Not-for-Profit-Law Upcoming TOB Events You might want to: Join the Take on Board Facebook community Join the Take on Board LinkedIn community Join the Take on Board: Kickstarter group program Join the Take on Board: Accelerator group program Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| My AICD Australian Governance Summit 2023 recap | 14 Mar 2023 | 00:51:11 | |
Today on the Take on Board podcast, I recap the Australian Institute of Company Directors conference and share my reflections. Here is what I heard during the two-day conference peppered with some of my thoughts on topics that were raised and things for you to think about – it was jam packed. Thanks to my guest ToB correspondents – Chaman Sidhu, Hannah Browne, Clare Schonfeld, Melissa Donald, Nikki Fraser and Riwka Hagen. 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. Upcoming TOB Events You might want to: Join the Take on Board Facebook community Join the Take on Board LinkedIn community Join the Take on Board: Kickstarter group program Join the Take on Board: Accelerator group program Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Wendy McCarthy on feminist activism in the boardroom and aiming for 50/50 | 07 Mar 2023 | 00:36:48 | |
Today on the Take on Board podcast, I’m speaking with Wendy McCarthy about her journey to the boardroom. Wendy McCarthy AO – an Australian businesswoman, activist and former university administrator – joined her first board of directors almost 50 years ago. It was 1974. Feminism’s second wave was in full swing. Members of the Women’s Electoral Lobby, (WEL) were encouraged to join the Family Planning Association of Australia (FPA) to vote for a new board, to drive reform and change, such as accessible contraception. Wendy was WEL’s Sydney chapter co-deputy convenor. She joined FPA and was elected to the board. WEL gained control of the association. “To my surprise I was elected, albeit at the bottom of the bottom of the ticket,” she wrote in her 2022 memoir, Don’t Be Too Polite, Girls. “It was my first board appointment and I was excited and apprehensive about the task. Then, in 1983, she joined the ABC board. The 50-year-old ABC had just turned into a corporation “to become more innovative and competitive”. The secretary of the Department of Communications called Wendy to ask if she’d be deputy or chairman of the board. She was appointed, without an interview. As said in the Don’t Be Too Polite, Girls extract below, her “advocacy had to be for the advancement of women in the corporation” Today Wendy is on the board of For purpose Investment Partners Dhe’s previously been on the boards of ABC Circus Oz, IMF Bentham, Goodstart Early Learning and many others – we’ll hear more about that today. Wendy is a a feminist activist who believes 50 /50 is a good framework for Board participation and engagement in community life. Resources and Links Don't Be Too Polite, Girls by Wendy McCarthy Upcoming TOB Events You might want to: Join the Take on Board Facebook community Join the Take on Board LinkedIn community Join the Take on Board: Kickstarter group program Join the Take on Board: Accelerator group program Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Lesley Antoun can explain strategic decision making and board dynamics in English et en français | 28 Feb 2023 | 00:29:35 | |
Today on the Take on Board podcast I’m speaking with Lesley Antoun about strategy, strategic decision making and board dynamics.. Lesley is on the boards of The Jacques Cartier and Champlain Bridges, Inc.; Wainbee Ltd.; The Canadian Real Estate Association and Concordia University Alumni Association. She was previously on the board of Literacy Unlimited. Lesley is a successful executive, leadership coach, consultant and speaker with over 25 years of experience in strategic planning, program and risk management, partnership development and stakeholder management with multinationals, private corporations, governments, First Nations organizations and non-profits. Her expertise has benefited organizations in various industries, including infrastructure, passenger rail, aerospace and manufacturing. Ms. Antoun is also an active member of several professional associations, including the Institute of Corporate Directors and Women Corporate Directors. Her contributions include numerous speaking and writing engagements. Whilst serving on the Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Committee of one non-profit board, and chairing the Human Resource Committee of the board of a small privately held company, she authored an article for the National Association of Corporate Directors – which, for Australian listeners is the equivalent of our AICD - on diversity and inclusion in the boardroom, drawing on her past experiences as a new board member as well on research into the topic. Lesley is fluently bilingual. She holds a mechanical engineering degree from the Gina Cody School of Engineering and Computer Science and an MBA from McGill University. In 2022, she was named one of Concordia University’s Top 50 Under 50 Shaping Tomorrow. Links and Resources Are Your Board’s Onboarding Practices Effective and Inclusive? Upcoming TOB Events You might want to: Join the Take on Board Facebook community Join the Take on Board LinkedIn community Join the Take on Board: Kickstarter group program Join the Take on Board: Accelerator group program Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Board composition and effectiveness miniseries: Bernadette Northeast evaluates the importance of board evaluations | 25 Feb 2025 | 00:29:34 | |
Today, on the Take On Board Podcast, I'm speaking with Bernadette Northeast about board evaluations. Bernadette has a long list of boards, and I may not have captured them all. She is on the boards of the Victorian Fisheries Authority, Victorian State Emergency Services, and Loved and Shared, Incorporated, and she's the managing director of North East Stockdale and Leggo Real Estate in Warrnambool. She was the former chair of Southwest Healthcare and the Women and Southwest Family Violence Partnership and formerly served on the boards of the Australian Institute of Company Directors, Great South Coast committee, and Prime Safe. I have no doubt she has missed others. Her day job is entirely different. She manages land health and biodiversity at Glenelg Hopkins Catchment Management Authority. Links and Resources Bernadette Northeast on LinkedIn Simple Committee Effectiveness Questionnaire Upcoming TOB Events You might want to: Join the Take on Board Facebook community Join the Take on Board LinkedIn community Join the Take on Board: Kickstarter group program Join the Take on Board: Accelerator group program Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Monica Rosenfeld uses storytelling to communicate key messages | 21 Feb 2023 | 00:34:17 | |
Today on the Take on Board podcast, I’m speaking with Monica Rosenfeld about curiosity mindset and personal brand. Monica Rosenfeld is a Communication Keynote Speaker and workshop facilitator, comedian and founder of Stories that Stir, storytelling events and podcast. She has worked in the media all her professional life and is on a mission to facilitate human connection through inCredible Communication. Links and Resources Upcoming TOB Events You might want to: Join the Take on Board Facebook community Join the Take on Board LinkedIn community Join the Take on Board: Kickstarter group program Join the Take on Board: Accelerator group program Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Michelle Loader shares all the details of the Future Board Scholarship | 14 Feb 2023 | 00:30:11 | |
Today on the Take on Board podcast I’m speaking with Michelle Loader about the Future Board Scholarship – a scholarship program aimed at building in a capability lens to bring diversity forward. Michelle is on the Board of Future Leadership and on the advisory boards of CEDA (Committee for Economic Development Australia) and Committee for Melbourne. She a former board member of
Michelle is a board and executive specialist. She is an inclusive and resilient leader with an endless curiosity to ask ‘why?’ which is diligently followed up by an abundance of energy to make change happen. Her extensive experience in collective talent and performance enables her to guide teams to future focused solutions and accelerate team performance. Michelle has deep experience in people services, having worked in all areas of the human resource pipeline from Planning, Sourcing, Assessing, Developing and Managing talent and workforces. She is a specialist in the changing world of work the impact of Artificial Intelligence and is passionate about changing the Human Resource Sector with Technology and Services for the future. Michelle graduated from Harvard Business School Boston, and her versatility has been demonstrated as an Owner, CEO and Director. Michelle is a former Telstra Business Woman and founding director of the Australian chapter of The International Women's Forum, she is also an ambassador for the Global Movement jargonfreefridays.com and is committed to accelerating boards and lifting others as a coach to many established and emerging leaders. Links and Resources Jo Fisher Future Board Scholarship The Future Leadership Capability Framework Upcoming TOB Events You might want to: Join the Take on Board Facebook community Join the Take on Board LinkedIn community Join the Take on Board: Kickstarter group program Join the Take on Board: Accelerator group program Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Derryn Heilbuth helps companies strategise and communicate all things ESG | 07 Feb 2023 | 00:26:37 | |
Today on the Take on Board podcast, I’m speaking with Derryn Heilbuth about ESG considerations for boards. Derryn is the Exec Chair of BWD, which she founded over 30 years ago and which now has offices in Sydney, Brisbane, New York, Penang and Raglan in New Zealand. When Derryn founded BWD she understood then – as now – that communicating strategy requires an ability to think strategically, tell a compelling story and write, design, illustrate or animate messages in a way that connects intellectually and emotionally. Studying French in Paris and English literature under author J.M. Coetzee instilled a love of language. Covering women’s issues as a newspaper journalist in apartheid South Africa taught her to question orthodoxies. Working on magazines and in television brought an appreciation of how each communication medium requires similar fundamentals: well-expressed, engaging content. And running Westpac’s publications team introduced her to corporate storytelling. Links and Resources Making Sense with Sam Harris (PODCAST) Saturday Extra (PODCAST) Upcoming TOB Events You might want to: Join the Take on Board Facebook community Join the Take on Board LinkedIn community Join the Take on Board: Kickstarter group program Join the Take on Board: Accelerator group program Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Belinda Loke on building board acumen outside of the AICD | 31 Jan 2023 | 00:30:50 | |
Today on the Take on Board podcast, I’m speaking with Belinda Loke about her recent participation in the McKinsey Board program. Belinda is a Non Executive Director and Board Secretary of Kids Hope Australia, Australia’s largest early intervention, school-based one-on-one mentoring program. Formerly part of World Vision Australia and established in 2004, Kids Hope Australia has been impacting the lives of over 20,000 disadvantaged children in primary schools across Australia. Resources and links Belinda on LinkedIn Amy Edmondson's TED Talk on Psychological Safety Upcoming TOB Events You might want to: Join the Take on Board Facebook community Join the Take on Board LinkedIn community Join the Take on Board: Kickstarter group program Join the Take on Board: Accelerator group program Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Christina Ryan says 2023 is the perfect year to diversify your board and become an ally | 24 Jan 2023 | 00:32:52 | |
Today on the Take on Board podcast, I’m speaking with Christina Ryan on diversity and inclusion in the boardroom Christina is on the board of The National Disability Research Partnership Working Group and was previously on the boards of
In 2016 Christina took one of the most radical steps in her long career of activism and change making: she put the two words disability and leadership into the same sentence. Her next step was founding the Disability Leadership Institute. We’ll find out more in our discussion today! Resources and links The Disability Leadership Institute National Register of Disability Leaders Upcoming TOB Events You might want to: Join the Take on Board Facebook community Join the Take on Board LinkedIn community Join the Take on Board: Kickstarter group program Join the Take on Board: Accelerator group program Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Welcome to 2023 - Helga Checks in with RSVP and community tips | 17 Jan 2023 | 00:20:48 | |
Hello and welcome to 2023 Take on Board! Yes, I know you’ve been enjoying the summer series over the past few weeks – so you’re already been ‘in’ 2023 Take on Board – this is the first new episode of the year. I've got an update on my RSVP - it's going well so far. Plus, I have gathered tips from the Facebook Community to share with you - tips around diversity, technology, asking great questions on the boardroom and so many more. Oh and my producer says you should listen all the way to the end... there's a little surprise - should I be nervous? Upcoming TOB Events You might want to: Join the Take on Board Facebook community Join the Take on Board LinkedIn community Join the Take on Board: Kickstarter group program Join the Take on Board: Accelerator group program Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Take on Board Summer Series - Hugs in the boardroom? Yes says Cassandra Kelly | 10 Jan 2023 | 00:37:35 | |
Today on the Take on Board podcast, I am speaking with Cassandra Kelly about love and kindness in the boardroom. Businesses and leaders who dare to challenge the status quo and solve the most complex problems leverage Cassandra to accelerate their impact and to find the extra confidence required to make difficult and important decisions. Cassandra is the Chair of Treasury Corporation of Victoria, a Director of Pink Hope, Pottinger and EU Global Tech Panel. She has a long list of previous board roles including Allpress Espresso, Flight Centre, and Women in Banking and Finance. She uses her global experience, and her own mix of compassion, empathy and commitment to action to help leaders and their management teams define meaningful and exciting futures and to achieve them. Her cut through, and ability to inspire and compel organizations has resulted in numerous accolades including her recent Order of Australia. Cassandra works as both board member, advisor and is an invited speaker at the world’s most influential organizations including the G20, European Union, African Union, World Government Summit and NATO. More Take on Board Episode 1: Sandra Loader on depth and breadth in the boardroom Episode 2: Rachel Lowry on getting clear about intentions in joining a board Episode 3: Michelle Shepherd on how to not let imposter syndrome get in your way to the boardroom Episode 4: Llewellyn Prain on courageous questions in the boardroom Upcoming TOB Events Board Accelerator 2023 - EARLY BIRD PRICING UNTIL 31 DEC You might want to: Join the Take on Board Facebook community Join the Take on Board LinkedIn community Join the Take on Board: Kickstarter group program Join the Take on Board: Accelerator group program Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Take on Board Summer Series - Megan May maximised her mentorship - she's got tips for you | 03 Jan 2023 | 00:34:27 | |
Welcome 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 am speaking with Megan May about her Mentoring experiences and her journey as a young female Director. Megan is a board member of Ballarat Community Health. She joined the BCH Board as a green 27 year old health professional and small business wonder. Six years later she now chairs the Quality of Care Committee and has just completed the AICD Directors Course. Contact Megan or find out more about her: Resources Mentioned in this episode Other Information VHA mentoring highlights - How the program helped More Take on Board Episode 1: Sandra Loader on depth and breadth in the boardroom Episode 2: Rachel Lowry on getting clear about intentions in joining a board Episode 3: Michelle Shepherd on how to not let imposter syndrome get in your way to the boardroom Episode 4: Llewellyn Prain on courageous questions in the boardroom Upcoming TOB Events Board Accelerator 2023 - EARLY BIRD PRICING UNTIL 31 DEC You might want to: Join the Take on Board Facebook community Join the Take on Board LinkedIn community Join the Take on Board: Kickstarter group program Join the Take on Board: Accelerator group program Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Take on Board Summer Series - A Deep Dive into ESG with Brynn O'Brien - A Climate Change Conversation | 27 Dec 2022 | 00:46:22 | |
Welcome 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 Take on Board, Brynn O’Brien shares her years of ESG insights with the Take on Board Community with a focus on climate change - the time to act was yesterday and this will help you help your boards get started if you haven’t. This presentation was part of August’s Take on Board Breakfast event. Brynn has tips on how to approach ESG, how to get buy in from the board and encourage them to start pulling together policies around ESG and climate change. You can access the presentation here. Connect with Brynn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brynnobrien/ Resources Mentioned: Australasian Centre for Corporate Responsibility More Take on Board Episode 1: Sandra Loader on depth and breadth in the boardroom Episode 2: Rachel Lowry on getting clear about intentions in joining a board Episode 3: Michelle Shepherd on how to not let imposter syndrome get in your way to the boardroom Episode 4: Llewellyn Prain on courageous questions in the boardroom Upcoming TOB Events Board Accelerator 2023 - EARLY BIRD PRICING UNTIL 31 DEC You might want to: Join the Take on Board Facebook community Join the Take on Board LinkedIn community Join the Take on Board: Kickstarter group program Join the Take on Board: Accelerator group program Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| It's time to RSVP: Reflections on 2022 and goals for 2023 | 20 Dec 2022 | 00:25:47 | |
Welcome to the final episode of Take on Board for 2022. 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? Listen now to find out. And thank you for joining the Take on Board community on this wild adventure of a year. We have some exciting things to come in 2023, so stay tuned. We’ll be back on January 18 with all new episodes. Until then, happy holidays and stay safe out there. Resources and links Board Accelerator 2023 - EARLY BIRD PRICING UNTIL 31 DEC Upcoming TOB Events You might want to: Join the Take on Board Facebook community Join the Take on Board LinkedIn community Join the Take on Board: Kickstarter group program Join the Take on Board: Accelerator group program Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Board composition and effectiveness miniseries: Carmel Mulhern knows how to maximise a board agenda | 18 Feb 2025 | 00:31:48 | |
Today on the Take On Board Podcast, I'm speaking with Carmel Mulhern about board agendas. This is part of the board composition and effectiveness, a five-part mini-series. So first up, you heard me talking about appointing board members. Then you heard Katie Constantinou providing some excellent food for thought about inducting board members. Last week, it was Leesa Chesser and me exploring all things board skills matrices. Carmel is on the PwC governance board, the Australian Cancer Research Foundation, the Methodist Ladies College Board, the Telstra Foundation Board, and the Center for AI and Digital Ethics advisory board. She was formerly on the boards of Telstra Super Sydney Institute and Justice Connect. Carmel is a seasoned executive with more than 25 years of experience as a trusted advisor to boards and CEOs within the financial services, superannuation, telecommunications, media, technology and manufacturing industries through periods of digital disruption and strategic transformation. Most recently, Carmel served as group general counsel and head of governance of Commonwealth Bank, driving the fair and efficient resolution of legal matters, rebuilding stakeholder trust and effective corporate governance. Prior to the Commonwealth Bank, she spent almost 20 years at Telstra in various roles, including General Counsel and head of Corporate Affairs. Links and Resources Catherine Livingstone AICD Keynote AICD Recap - Including Catherine Livingstone's keynote Upcoming TOB Events You might want to: Join the Take on Board Facebook community Join the Take on Board LinkedIn community Join the Take on Board: Kickstarter group program Join the Take on Board: Accelerator group program Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Cathy Jones explains the benefits of being new to a board | 13 Dec 2022 | 00:32:23 | |
Today on the Take on Board podcast, I’m speaking with Cathy Jones about her observations on being fresh board member! Cathy is on the boards of Goulburn Valley Health (Shepparton) EACH Community Health and Transport Accident Commissions (TAC) Victoria Cathy has had 25 years in both public and private health/hospitals, as executive responsible for clinical governance, quality & risk management & patient experience. Her work around clinical governance, quality and risk is extensive covering, lecturing, publishing research, involvement on various government committees and hosting the popular No Harm Done podcast. Cathy started working life as a Speech Pathologist. To relax she likes nothing better than watching a full 5 days of test match cricket. Resources and links Find a board role: boards.vic.gov.au Upcoming TOB Events You might want to: Join the Take on Board Facebook community Join the Take on Board LinkedIn community Join the Take on Board: Kickstarter group program Join the Take on Board: Accelerator group program Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Take on Board Breakfast: Rosslyn Noonan on the push and pull between strategy and operations | 07 Dec 2022 | 00:45:47 | |
Today on the Take on Board podcast Rosslyn Noonan shares her take on balancing the strategic and operational push and pull in the boardroom. She takes questions from the participants. Rosslyn Joy Noonan CNZM is a New Zealand politician and trade unionist. She was an organiser for several trade unions and the Labour Party and served for a time in local government. Later she served as New Zealand's Human Rights Commissioner. More on Rosslyn Noonan Upcoming TOB Events You might want to: Join the Take on Board Facebook community Join the Take on Board LinkedIn community Join the Take on Board: Kickstarter group program Join the Take on Board: Accelerator group program Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Nikki McClure says sporting organisations and good governance do fit together | 29 Nov 2022 | 00:24:48 | |
Today on the Take on Board podcast, I’m speaking with Nikki McClure about board culture and how education is key in sporting organisations The 99th A.G.M. of Kingston Heath was held on Saturday 21 May 2022 and Nikki McClure was elected as President of the Club, the first woman to fill this role. Only a week earlier she had concluded her term as Women’s Captain, during which time she was instrumental in establishing the highly successful Women’s Gateway Program. Aside from her involvement at Kingston Heath, in 2017 Nikki formed the online forum, “Fairway Birdies”, providing women a pathway into Victoria’s golfing community. In addition, in May 2020 she was appointed as a Director of Golf Victoria. She has 20 years' experience in the fitness industry: this work involved project managing sports events as well as the management of fitness clubs. Resources and links Upcoming TOB Events You might want to: Join the Take on Board Facebook community Join the Take on Board LinkedIn community Join the Take on Board: Kickstarter group program Join the Take on Board: Accelerator group program Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Ellen Hooper knows the governance questions to ask when starting a business | 22 Nov 2022 | 00:28:35 | |
Today on the Take on Board podcast, I’m speaking with Ellen Hooper about the governance of a lifestyle business. Ellen is an executive coach and leadership specialist. She and Michelle Maugueret co-founded the Growth Collective, a company that specialises in leadership development for new and emerging leaders. She is at the start of her Board career as both an Executive Director with the Growth Collective and a recent appointment as a Non-Executive Director on the Board of Early Childhood Management Services (ECMS). Ellen is also Integrity Commissioner with Cricket Victoria and recently appointed to the Merit Protection Board in Victoria Resources Upcoming TOB Events You might want to: Join the Take on Board Facebook community Join the Take on Board LinkedIn community Join the Take on Board: Kickstarter group program Join the Take on Board: Accelerator group program Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Mags Bell says you can quiet your inner critic and she says it in a Scottish accent | 15 Nov 2022 | 00:41:08 | |
Today on the Take on Board podcast, I’m speaking with Mags Bell about ‘Silencing The Inner Critic’ Mags Bell is an international speaker, author and awareness expert, who works with major influencers and leaders around the world, to Cut, Polish and Reset their inner diamonds allowing them to step up into LeadingME® With her 25yrs+ in business and speaking, also over 60,000hrs in coaching, she assists those top influencers and leaders to their authentic balanced self, which makes them a better decision maker, leading to a less complicated life both privately and in business. She enables them to bring out their own brilliance which propels the creation of powerful results. She lives with her love and partner in life of 32yrs Paul & her fur-baby Rory on the Gold Coast, Australia. Resources mentioned Upcoming TOB Events Take on Board Book Club - 15 November 2022 | 7pm - 8.30pm, Zoom, Me First: The Guilt-free Guide to Prioritising You, by Kate Christie You might want to: Join the Take on Board Facebook community Join the Take on Board LinkedIn community Join the Take on Board: Kickstarter group program Join the Take on Board: Accelerator group program Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Deb Verhoeven breakdown what the data REALLY shows about gender equity on ASX 300 boards | 08 Nov 2022 | 00:33:12 | |
Today on the Take on Board podcast, I’m speaking with Deb Verhoeven about her recent research into gender equity and ASX300 boards. Deb Verhoeven is Canada 150 Research Chair in Gender and Cultural Informatics at the University of Alberta. Prior to this position she was Associate Dean of Engagement at UTS. An agitator, commentator and critic, Deb is a longstanding advocate and leader in academic-community engagement. In 2013 she was recognised as Australia’s most innovative academic for her efforts in creating crowdfunding opportunities for academic researchers. Deb is a former Board member and CEO of the Australian Film Institute and was inaugural Deputy Chair, National Film and Sound Archive (Aust.) and holds a current position on the board of CANARIE, Canada’s peak digital research infrastructure provider. She has served on the boards of the Victorian eResearch Strategic Initiative (VeRSI) and the Tasmanian government’s Digital Futures Advisory Council. Professor Verhoeven is a leading proponent of the Digital Humanities. Her recent research has addressed how we can use the tools of big data, networks and an understanding of digital infrastructure to shed light on power relationships and inequities. In her work as a digital humanities scholar, Professor Verhoeven is enlisting machine learning to redress the persistent domination of power elites. Resources mentioned Net effects: examining strategies for women’s inclusion and influence in ASX200 company boards Upcoming TOB Events Take on Board Book Club - 15 November 2022 | 7pm - 8.30pm, Zoom, Me First: The Guilt-free Guide to Prioritising You, by Kate Christie You might want to: Join the Take on Board Facebook community Join the Take on Board LinkedIn community Join the Take on Board: Kickstarter group program Join the Take on Board: Accelerator group program Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Gabrielle Dolan says "practice makes better" and more storytelling advice | 01 Nov 2022 | 00:27:32 | |
Today on the Take on Board podcast, I’m speaking with Gabrielle Dolan about story-telling for board members. Gabrielle has previously been on the boards of IABC Asia Pacific and International Women's Forum - IWF - Victorian chapter. She is an international keynote speaker and author on storytelling and real communication. Her career highlight was meeting Barack Obama while I was delivering storytelling training for the Obama Foundation. Links and Resources Gabrielle Dolan - site and LinkedIn Books by Gabrielle Upcoming TOB Events Take on Board Breakfast - 9 November 2022 | 7.30am - 9.30am, Zoom. With human rights consultant, Rosslyn Noonan Take on Board Book Club - 15 November 2022 | 7pm - 8.30pm, Zoom, Me First: The Guilt-free Guide to Prioritising You, by Kate Christie You might want to: Join the Take on Board Facebook community Join the Take on Board LinkedIn community Join the Take on Board: Kickstarter group program Join the Take on Board: Accelerator group program Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Suzanne Brown on how —and why— to use storytelling in your board role | 25 Oct 2022 | 00:27:36 | |
Today on the Take on Board podcast, I’m speaking with Suzanne Brown about the importance of story-telling for board members. Almost straight out of school Suzanne talked her way into a job at the ABC, where she worked on everything from kids shows, news and current affairs, documentaries, drama and arts programs. Since the ABC, she’s been producing, writing and editing stories for industry, corporate, magazines, blogs, not-for-profits, and social impact projects. Suzanne loves the power of a story to broaden perspectives, remind us of our common humanity, make people care and create change. Links from the show The blog article that inspired the episode - Why board members need to be good storytellers Karen Ebar - why storytelling is more trustworthy then presenting data The NonProfit Alliance Purpose Workshop - 6 images, 6 moments Brene Brown, - The imperative of owning your own stories Story 10x by Michael Margolis - Book. Upcoming TOB Events Take on Board Breakfast - 9 November 2022 | 7.30am - 9.30am, Zoom. With human rights consultant, Rosslyn Noonan Take on Board Book Club - 15 November 2022 | 7pm - 8.30pm, Zoom, Me First: The Guilt-free Guide to Prioritising You, by Kate Christie You might want to: Join the Take on Board Facebook community Join the Take on Board LinkedIn community Join the Take on Board: Kickstarter group program Join the Take on Board: Accelerator group program Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Should you become an AICD Fellow? Short answer - YES! | 18 Oct 2022 | 00:23:23 | |
I get asked all the time about becoming a Fellow of the AICD. It allows you to put the letters FAICD after your name, and has a whole host of other benefits. I encourage all who are eligible to apply for this if you can – and to help you out I go through the legibility criteria and process right here. What is AICD AICD is a founding member of the Global Director Development Circle, now known as the Global Network of Directors Institutes. GNDI is composed of membership organisations for directors from Australia, the UK, US, Canada, Malaysia, New Zealand, Brazil and South Africa. If you’re eligible I encourage you to do this – whether it’s for the A or whatever international chapter of the GNDI you are with. So today I am going to take you through the criteria and steps. I also include my own application as a download, so you can refer to that if you need it. Upcoming TOB Events Take on Board Breakfast - 9 November 2022 | 7.30am - 9.30am, Zoom. With human rights consultant, Rosslyn Noonan Take on Board Book Club - 15 November 2022 | 7pm - 8.30pm, Zoom, Me First: The Guilt-free Guide to Prioritising You, by Kate Christie You might want to: Join the Take on Board Facebook community Join the Take on Board LinkedIn community Join the Take on Board: Kickstarter group program Join the Take on Board: Accelerator group program Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Stacey Williams of Representation Matters on women in Honors list | 11 Oct 2022 | 00:30:05 | |
Today on the Take on Board podcast, I’m speaking with Stacey Williams about Recognition Matters – what it is and why it’s important. Stacey manages the Recognition Matters campaign at Department of Premier and Cabinet in Victoria. Less than one-third of nominations in Australia’s Honours system are for women. This means fewer awards go to women. Men have consistently received around 70% of the awards since the Order of Australia began in 1975. Men have also received more awards in the higher levels, such as the Companion of the Order of Australia (AC). Women are often at the lower level, the Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM). Gender equity is important because it creates more visible role models for women, and it helps close the gender gap. Recognition Matters was created after talking to 56 Victorian leaders about what would help increase nominations. Upcoming TOB Events Take on Board Breakfast - 9 November 2022 | 7.30am - 9.30am, Zoom. With human rights consultant, Rosslyn Noonan Take on Board Book Club - 15 November 2022 | 7pm - 8.30pm, Zoom, Me First: The Guilt-free Guide to Prioritising You, by Kate Christie You might want to: Join the Take on Board Facebook community Join the Take on Board LinkedIn community Join the Take on Board: Kickstarter group program Join the Take on Board: Accelerator group program Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Board composition and effectiveness miniseries: understanding board skills matrices with Leesa Chesser | 11 Feb 2025 | 00:32:31 | |
Today on the Take on Board Podcast, I'm speaking with Leesa Chesser about board skills matrices. This is part of the board composition and effectiveness, a five-part mini-series. Leesa is on the boards of Neami National, the Australian Physiotherapy Association, the Adelaide Festival Board, and the West Beach Parks Board. She also chairs the nominations and remuneration committee at Neami. She was formerly on the boards of Community Options, Australia, Hen House Cooperative, and Southern Domestic Violence Service, as well as the YWCA, Adelaide, Sturt Street Community School and QUT Student Guild. Leesa is an experienced non-executive Director and mentor after a successful career as Minister for disabilities, mental health and substance abuse, leading the $723 million NDIS strategic decision-making, service delivery, reform and transformation in South Australia. Leesa is interested in board directorships in the housing infrastructure, superannuation and innovative tech solutions. Links and Resources YouTube - Webinar - Board Skills Matrix How to Get it Right! APRA - Superannuation: How a skills matrix can help transform board capability Creative Australia - Guide to Using the Board Skills and Diversity Matrix Template Good Governance Guide - Creating and disclosing a board skills matrix BoardPro - Matrix of board skills template The Victorian Government, Department of Health, Director's toolkit Upcoming TOB Events You might want to: Join the Take on Board Facebook community Join the Take on Board LinkedIn community Join the Take on Board: Kickstarter group program Join the Take on Board: Accelerator group program Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Julie Hyne - On dressing for boardroom success (at least from the waist up) | 04 Oct 2022 | 00:27:06 | |
Today on the Take on Board podcast, I’m speaking with Julie Hyne about the relevance and importance of dressing for success in a post-pandemic world (if we are there yet?). Julie is former has recenlty steped down from the board of the Association of Image Consultants International - Australia Board as Secretary. Julie Hyne is an experienced and Certified Image Consultant who helps senior executive women learn how to dress for boardroom success so that they always look great and are recognised in leadership circles. Through her established Style For Life program, Julie removes the daily frustration of time and decisions women experience getting dressed to replace it with clarity, confidence and personal power. Julie has been an Image Consultant for 20 years and has helped hundreds of senior executive women who hold key positions of influence in Australia. Find Julie on LinkedIn Sign up for the How to Dress for Boardroom Success Webinar. Upcoming TOB Events Cultural Competency Training with Jillian West - Saturday 8 October, Brunswick, Victoria Take on Board Breakfast - 9 November 2022 | 7.30am - 9.30am, Zoom. With human rights consultant, Rosslyn Noonan You might want to: Join the Take on Board Facebook community Join the Take on Board LinkedIn community Join the Take on Board: Kickstarter group program Join the Take on Board: Accelerator group program Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Robyn Weatherley on Board capacity and effectiveness - and how to achieve both | 27 Sep 2022 | 00:39:03 | |
Robyn is a practitioner advisor and published author in corporate governance, board operations and board effectiveness. She has worked across listed and government entities, financial services and health, and she's passionate about what great governance can do for our society and economy. She was also previously on a board of a very small theatre company. For those of you that are listening who have done board the Board Kickstarter, Robyn will be very familiar to you. Because not only is her book, Eyes Wide Open - a first time as guide to the real world of boards and company directorships a reference text, but Robin comes and speaks to the last session our groups. So it is awesome to finally get her here to share her wisdom on how to build a capable and effective board. Mentioned in this episode Blood Lust, Trust & Blame (In the National Interest) - by Samantha Crompvoets Upcoming TOB Events Take on Board Book Club - 27 September, virtual - Leaders Who Ask: Building a Fearless Culture by Telling Less and Asking more, by Corrinne Armour Cultural Competency Training with Jillian West - Saturday 8 October, Brunswick, Victoria Take on Board Breakfast - 9 November 2022 | 7.30am - 9.30am, Zoom. With human rights consultant, Rosslyn Noonan You might want to: Join the Take on Board Facebook community Join the Take on Board LinkedIn community Join the Take on Board: Kickstarter group program Join the Take on Board: Accelerator group program Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Nicola Nye on what boards should know about data protection | 20 Sep 2022 | 00:29:06 | |
Nicola Nye talks about what boards need to know about data privacy and governance. Nicola is on the boards of Fastmail, and Correggio Advisory Group and is chair of Tech Diversity Lab. She has previously been the chair of a scouting group committee. Nicola serves as Fastmail's Chief of Staff covering all areas of the company's operations, from overseeing their compliance and legal responsibilities to managing complex projects with external partners to building a more effective internal culture across the global team. She's a firm believer in hope punk, cats, and chocolate. Resources from the episode Electronic Frontier Foundation - A digital privacy advocacy group Upcoming TOB Events Cultural Competency Training with Jillian West You might want to: Join the Take on Board Facebook community Join the Take on Board LinkedIn community Join the Take on Board: Kickstarter group program Join the Take on Board: Accelerator group program Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||