Unlocking the Boardroom

“Unlocking the Boardroom” is a monthly masterclass for business executives who aspire to claim their seat at the boardroom table driving change from the top. Host Diana Markaki, founder of the Boardroom, brings together the most powerful corporate minds globally to “unlock” the challenges and opportunities of a brave new world of business, writing the first boardroom manual for the next generation of leaders. Production & Curation: athiNEA

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Episodes

Stuart Warner: Finance for Non-Finance Board Members

In this episode, Diana Markaki, CEO and Founder of the Boardroom, talks with Stuart Warner, an internationally renowned Finance Expert and author of four finance books, or as we like to refer to him… “the Finance Whisperer”! Stuart holds several non-executive positions and is particularly motivated by helping people from non-finance backgrounds to demystify financial matters. In today's boardroom masterclass, you will learn: How to understand financial matters, even if you do not come from a fin...

Jun 05, 2023•36 min•Season 1Ep. 6

Andreas Utermann: How Diversity on Boards Can Drive Business Success

In this episode, Diana Markaki, CEO and Founder of the Boardroom, talks with Andreas Utermann, a seasoned leader in the financial industry, private investor and philanthropist. Andreas serves as Chairman of the Board of Vontobel Holding since April 2022, previously serving as CEO of Allianz Global Investors. On a personal note, Andreas is a proud husband and father of three daughters. Being surrounded by powerful women his entire life, he is a passionate advocate for diversity and inclusion in t...

May 01, 2023•30 min•Season 1Ep. 5

Christine Armstrong: What Will the Future of Work-Life Balance Look Like?

In this episode, Diana Markaki, CEO and Founder of the Boardroom, talks with Christine Armstrong, an internationally renowned researcher, author and vlogger on the future of work. Christine has an amazing way of summarizing the key findings of lengthy and complex research in a profoundly simple way, making you question your own assumptions, while hanging on to her every word, and laughing “helplessly”. In today's boardroom masterclass, you will learn: Is there ever a “perfect” work-life balance?...

Apr 02, 2023•19 min

Shelley Zalis: The “Art & Science” of Leadership

In this episode, Diana Markaki, CEO and Founder of the Boardroom, talks with Shelley Zalis, founder and CEO of The Female Quotient, a company that works with Fortune500 companies to advance diversity and inclusion. Also known as the “Chief Troublemaker”, Shelley is an internationally renowned thought leader, movement maker, and champion of equality who not only understands the rules of business but also knows how to break them when they no longer apply. In today's boardroom masterclass, you will...

Mar 05, 2023•32 min•Season 1Ep. 3

Cindy Gallop: Are you Ready to Serve on a Board?

In this episode, Diana Markaki, CEO and Founder of the Boardroom, talks with Cindy Gallop, founder of social sextech platform MakeLoveNotPorn. Cindy Gallop describes herself as the Michael Bay of business: 'I like to blow shit up.' She is known for her straight talk, her compellingly charismatic presence, and a uniquely inspirational approach to how leadership should be like today. In today's boardroom masterclass, you will learn: What should successful executives do to become successful board m...

Feb 06, 2023•30 min•Season 1Ep. 2

Diana Markaki: Pilot

Plot twist! In this very first episode of the "Unlocking the Boardroom" podcast, we are turning the tables and putting Diana in the guest's seat! Diana Markaki is an international lawyer by trade and holds an Executive MBA from Harvard Business School. As a board member and executive, she is often the only woman in the room. She is determined to change that. That's why she founded the Boardroom, the first private club for female executives who aspire to become board members. In today's episode, ...

Jan 23, 2023•26 min•Season 1Ep. 1

Introducing: Unlocking the Boardroom

Getting on a board is at the top of every successful executive's agenda. However, there is no manual on how to get there. No “how-to guide” to prepare to claim one's seat at the decision-making table. Join us on a journey through the opportunities and challenges of leadership today and unlock your seat to the boardroom. New episodes drop every first Monday of each month, starting from January 23rd. --- To learn more about the Boardroom, please visit https://www.the-boardroom.ch/ LinkedIn: https:...

Jan 12, 2023•2 min

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