Today’s podcast was recorded at the second Take on Board Breakfast event on 3 May 2022. Breakfast guests heard from Tara Anderson of the Dragonfly collective. We talked about governance for profit and purpose, and purpose is the part to emphasize there. Many of the Take on Board Community are involved in the governance of a range of organizations, and my view is every organization, especially not for profits need to be financially sustainable. Tara has some incredible and practical wisdom to sha...
Jun 21, 2022•35 min•Season 1Ep. 153
Today on the Take on Board podcast, I’m speaking with Helle Bank Jorgensen about her new book Stewards of the Future: A Guide for Competent Boards. This is the subject of the next Take on Board Book Club - a relaxed Zoom conversation with adult drinks and casual conversation for just 12 people on the 26th July at 7pm Eastern Australian Time. Early bird tickets available until 28th June. Helle is the CEO and Chair of Competent Boards and a Board member of the Danish Canadian Chamber of Commerce. ...
Jun 14, 2022•33 min•Season 1Ep. 152
Today on the Take on Board podcast, I’m speaking with Sarah Morse about the Modern Slavery Act and its requirements for boards. Sarah is a former (NSW) Young Australian of the Year, she draws on 20 years as a nurse and humanitarian to bring a uniquely global and deeply human perspective to the way humans think, work and behave. Most recently, Sarah worked as a Health Advisor in a safe house in Spain for survivors of human trafficking. On returning to Australia, Sarah and her husband Stephen saw ...
Jun 07, 2022•33 min•Season 1Ep. 151
Today on the Take on Board podcast, I’m speaking with Victoria Crane about the Board Observership program. Victoria is the Treasurer of Regional Arts Victoria and the Secretary for The Learning for Life Autism Centre. With a Bachelor of Commerce/Bachelor of Laws (Hons) Victoria originally practised as a corporate solicitor before transitioning across to banking, holding various positions in ANZ's Institutional Bank. Family circumstances necessitated a career change leading her to the not for pro...
May 31, 2022•31 min•Season 1Ep. 150
In September 2021, Carly joined the board of South West Community Foundation, a philanthropic trust created by the people of South West Victoria, funded by donations from the region, with the goal to provide small but vital grants to community organisations across the region. She is the Co-Founder and Project Manager of City2Country - an innovative project assisting migrants and refugees to relocate from the cities to south west Victoria to build resilient, diversified and sustainable intercultu...
May 24, 2022•28 min•Season 1Ep. 148
Today on the Take on Board podcast, I'm speaking with Sandy Hanson-Wolff about unconventional boards. First, let me tell you about Sandy. Sandy is on a University Board and an advisory board for ITL labs, a large training platform for entrepreneurs and leaders. She was previously on the development board for a monastery and an economic development board for many years. Sandy has owned her speaking, coaching and consulting business for decades. She has managed several turnarounds in times of extr...
May 17, 2022•30 min•Season 1Ep. 146
Today, I'm speaking to Micaela Drieberg about how being on a local council compares to being on a board. Micaela is a director of South Eastern Melbourne Primary Health Network and Connect Health & Community. She's previously chaired the board of governance for Women's Health East . She has over 20 years of experience in public health, education and community engagement, and has previously served as mayor and a ministerial adviser. In addition to this role, she is also a teaching associate a...
May 10, 2022•30 min•Season 1Ep. 140
Today on the Take on Board podcast, we are doing an On Air Strategy session looking at first steps into the board room with Mallory Pehm. Mallory has an education and background in public health, and is currently in the early stages of her career, currently working in strategy and planning at a public health service in Victoria. She has been involved through that role in organisational strategy development, implementation and performance measurement. Mallory has always been interested in pursuin...
May 03, 2022•33 min•Season 1Ep. 149
Today on the Take on Board podcast, I'm speaking with Zivit Inbar about leading organizational culture from the top and shielding from biases in the boardroom. Zivit is on the boards of rural Northwest Health and a member of Standards Australia AI trustworthiness and governance committees. She is also a member of the Harvard Alumni entrepreneurs leadership team in Australia. Zivit is also the founder and CEO of Different Thinking, a consulting practice that specializes in people culture, leaders...
Apr 26, 2022•33 min•Season 1Ep. 145
welcome to part two of this series which is a recording of a live Take on Board event with Marianna O’Gorman. If you haven’t already listened to part one, it might be an idea to take a listen to that one first. There’s a link in the shownotes. In this episode, Marianna gives us an excellent overview of what climate governance is all about, why it’s important, and 10 tips for us to take into the boardroom. As is always the case at these events, there’s a lively Q&A section. This episode is th...
Apr 19, 2022•27 min•Season 1Ep. 147
Today on the take on board podcast you'll be hearing from Marianna O’Gorman as she takes us through some tips for climate governance. Firstly, the carbon budget and how much of it we have left. Secondly, some small and some big steps you can make some small, and some big steps you can make in the boardroom to address climate change risk and governance, including setting emission reduction targets and providing transparent carbon disclosures. Thirdly, directors' duties in relation to climate chan...
Apr 12, 2022•32 min•Season 1Ep. 144
Today on the Take on Board podcast, I talk to Barbara Ryan about her journey to the boardroom. Barbara began her career on Wall Street as a sell side analyst covering the large-cap pharma industry for over 30 years. Following her career on the street. She founded her own capital market strategic advisory firm in 2013 and has led the investor relations and communication efforts for a variety of biopharma companies. She has played a leading role in raising well over $1.5 billion in capital for dev...
Apr 05, 2022•29 min•Season 1Ep. 143
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. This year, I crowdsourced key takeaways from the amazing members of the Take on Board community, so it’s not just me! You might also want to have a look at my Twitter feed from this period. I live tweeted m...
Mar 29, 2022•54 min•Season 1Ep. 142
As you would have heard me announce earlier in the year, we're doing some more On Air Strategy Sessions this year. Connor Costello is the president of the board at Environment Victoria , an independent nonprofit campaigning organization working for healthy rivers, a safe climate and sustainable life. They are at a really exciting point in the organization's cycle, on the cusp of a new five-year strategy. Over the next six months, they'll be renewing their strategy and at the same time, looking a...
Mar 22, 2022•36 min•Season 1Ep. 141
Today on the Take on Board podcast I'm speaking with Rachelle Towart about recruiting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to boards. Rochelle Towert received her OAM in acknowledgment of her achievements in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander leadership, governance and education. She is a member of the indigenous advisory board for infrastructure company Broadspectrum. She's formerly a member of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employment Advisory Committee at the University...
Mar 15, 2022•32 min•Season 1Ep. 139
Today on the Take on Board podcast, I’m speaking with Jillian West about what boards need to think about in doing their Reconciliation Action Plans (RAPs) and why they are important. We’ll also touch on cultural awareness for board members. Jill is a proud Palawa woman from the Islands of Bass Strait and a proud Bunurong woman from Point Nepean, born in Victoria with a lengthy career supporting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in work, education, and support in their life journey. Ji...
Mar 08, 2022•34 min•Season 1Ep. 138
Today on the Take on Board podcast, I'm speaking with Deborah Rosati about her journey to the boardroom and advancing board diversity. First, let me tell you about Deborah. Deborah is a valued corporate director and an accomplished and business savvy entrepreneur and also a fellow Chartered Professional Accountant with over 35 years of high growth and transformational leadership in the technology, consumer retail, cannabis, life sciences, private equity and venture capital industry sectors. Debo...
Mar 01, 2022•26 min•Season 1Ep. 137
Today on the Take on Board podcast, we are doing another on-air strategy session. I'm speaking with Megan Bett. But before I do that, a quick shout out to Jackie Cooper, who recommended that Megan come on the show and explore her challenge for today. Megan is an HR professional, most recently conducting workplace investigations, the tough stuff in HR. She is interested in all things to do with people and the way our minds work. She works for her local council, and has been there for over 11 year...
Feb 22, 2022•36 min•Season 1Ep. 136
Today on the Take on Board podcast, I’m speaking with Jenny Selway about climate governance and the role of engineers. We also touch on starting on a board journey and career transitions. Jenny is a non executive director and engineer, currently serving on the Agribio board, an agricultural research facility, Public Private Partnership and Joint Venture between the Victorian state government and Latrobe University. Specialising in international joint ventures and strategic asset management from ...
Feb 15, 2022•28 min•Season 1Ep. 135
Today on the Take on Board podcast, I’m speaking with Meaghan Dwyer about collective leadership. Meaghan is a Partner and Executive Director at John Wardle Architects. She joined this practice over twenty years ago when the team numbered just 8. Today the practice is led by 5 partners and the team has grown to 120. The business is currently transitioning to a model of collective leadership with a view to growing our business while also retaining our unique culture. She has previously served on a...
Feb 08, 2022•24 min•Season 1Ep. 134
Today on the Take on Board podcast, I’m speaking with Michelle Redfern about building a board portfolio - aligned with interests, purpose and skills. Michelle is Chair of Speckle Financial Health and also a member of Wayfinder Steering Committee. She is also the former Deputy Chair of Good Shepherd Microfinance and a former board member of Williamstown Football Club, The Gippsland League and Swinburne University Business without Borders. She began her board career as Secretary for Highvale Netba...
Feb 01, 2022•32 min•Season 1Ep. 133
Today on the Take on Board podcast, I’m speaking with Beverley Behan about becoming a board room star. Beverly Behan is one of the foremost global experts on board effectiveness, having worked with nearly 200 boards in the S&P1500 and other companies around the world over the past 25 years. She is the author of governance classic, Great Companies Deserve Great Boards and the recently released Becoming a Boardroom Star which is the #1 new release on Amazon in corporate governance worldwide up...
Jan 25, 2022•37 min•Season 1Ep. 132
Today on the Take on Board podcast, I’m speaking with Jac Phillips about her journey to the boardroom. Jac is currently on the board of Food Revolution Group (FOD) and was previously on the boards of Melbourne Communities Foundation, Fitted for Work, Skin & Cancer Foundation, Deakin University Marketing Advisory Board and Good Cycles. Founder and Chief Creative Officer of Jac Phillips Executive Coaching & Advisory, Jac recently stepped away from a 25 year corporate career across Australi...
Jan 18, 2022•31 min•Season 1Ep. 131
Hello Take on Board community! How was your holiday period? Busy, restful, or a healthy dose of the two? I’ve revamped my RSVP and have a new goal. I need your help to hold me accountable. Are you in? Today I share some questions to help you level-up your icebreakers in 2022. And after years of asking you for your personal details, I answers my own questions. Plus, a giveaway just for helping build the Take on Board community (you’ll have to listen for the details). There’s information about Tak...
Jan 11, 2022•28 min•Season 1Ep. 130
Welcome to the final episode of Take on Board for 2021. And what a year it’s been. In this episode, Helga is going to take you through her ‘RSVP’ process – an invitation to reflect on the year and set intentions for 2022. And you know what - this year has been tough. 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 w...
Dec 21, 2021•22 min•Season 1Ep. 129
Today on the Take on Board podcast, Helga is speaking with Jane Davel about being Chairing the board and board dynamics Jane is an independent non-executive director and currently serves as: Chair of St. Andrew’s Village Trust (Inc), member of the Electrical Workers Registration Board and the Cadastral Surveyors Licensing Board of New Zealand, and independent board member of Rowing New Zealand. She has held senior executive roles across a number of service industries, including banking and finan...
Dec 14, 2021•26 min•Season 1Ep. 124
Today on the Take on Board podcast, Helga is speaking with Dr Niki Vincent about the new Victorian requirements for some organisations to have a gender action plan. Dr Niki Vincent commenced in the role of Victoria’s first Public Sector Gender Equality Commissioner in October 2020. She’s currently on the Board of InTouch and has an extensive list of previous Directorships. Niki has a wealth of experience in gender equality and organisational leadership. This includes most recently serving as the...
Dec 07, 2021•30 min•Season 1Ep. 128
Today on the Take on Board podcast, Helga is speaking with Helen Freris about accessibility action plans. Helen is a community sector professional with key strengths in capacity building, training, delivery, program design, and coordination. She's currently the Health Services Manager at women with disabilities Victoria. Helen is also a fellow of the Williamson Community Leadership Program. Helen shares her expertise about how boards can approach their accessibility action plans and the benefits...
Nov 30, 2021•27 min•Season 1Ep. 127
Today on the Take on Board podcast, Helga is speaking with Amanda Robinson about being a co-CEO. You’ll remember that Helga shared her top tips along with her personal experiences about co-chairing a board. Well that episode, prompted the fabulous Dominique Hes to introduce me to Amanda … and here we are. Amanda is a co-CEO at Marshall Day Acoustics, and looks after the Australian operations, including China and Hong Kong. She is a qualified mechanical engineer who has worked in the acoustics fi...
Nov 23, 2021•25 min•Season 1Ep. 123
Today on the Take on Board podcast, Helga is speaking with Carolyn Grant about psychological safety in the boardroom and it relates to decision-making. Carolyn is an Advisory Board member to Civic Ledger, Samford Support Network and Cerge Pty Ltd. She is an advisor, author and creator of tools and frameworks founded in neuroscience, to provide evidence based insights, to improve the quality of our decisions and the implementation of them in organisations. Carolyn is the author of the "People + S...
Nov 16, 2021•32 min•Season 1Ep. 126
