Take on Board

Welcome 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.

https://helgasvendsen.com.au/take-on-board-podcast/

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Follow on

Episodes

Don't let imposter syndrome get in your way to the board room with Michelle Shepherd - Episode 3

Today on the Take on Board podcast, I'll be speaking with Michelle Shepherd about what it takes to get on a Board. We also talk about imposter syndrome, her ‘year of yes’ and how it led her to being on the Jane Goodall Institute of Australia Board. Michelle has a strong “don’t give up” attitude, and encourages you to find your tribe and encourage other women to also come on the journey. Let me tell you a little bit about Michelle. Michelle is a results driven, innovative thinker and an experienc...

Jul 16, 2019•25 min•Season 1Ep. 3

Getting clear about intentions in joining a Board with Rachel Lowry - Episode 2

Rachel is the chief Conservation Officer at the World Wildlife Federation, WWF Australia and past president of the International Zoo Educators Association, and former chair of the Centre for Sustainability Leadership. She also currently sits on the Parks Victoria Advisory Committee and the Zoo Wise Advisory Committee. In our discussion, we talk about being an effective board member: what time commitment is required, what support you ned to have in place, what's the balance between governance and...

Jul 09, 2019•29 min•Season 1Ep. 2

Depth and breadth in the boardroom with Sandra Loader - Episode 1

Sandra Loader is the chair of the Australian Beverage Council and a non-executive director of the Sports Environment Alliance and the Australian Institute of Food Science and Technology. She's also a member of the Advisory Committee for the New South Wales Government container deposit scheme. She was previously a non-executive director of the Food Industry Association, and innovation start-ups such as the food Technology Centre. Today, Sandra speaks with Helga Svendsen about how her country root...

Jul 02, 2019•33 min•Season 1Ep. 1

Trailer - Take on Board

Being on a Board can be an interesting, valuable and exciting experience. Yet it can also be lonely, challenging and hard. Here at Take on Board we will bring you weekly tips, tricks and advice to help you navigate your way on to your first or next board and to build you governance wisdom. It’s like having your own trusted advisers in your pocket. We’ll talk to women who have been there, done that and together we’ll discover what we need to Take on Board to be our best in the boardroom. Hosted o...

Jun 25, 2019•3 min

← Prev