Take on Board

Today on the Take on Board podcast, I'm speaking with Fiona David about understanding modern slavery risk.  Fiona is on the boards of ACCESS-NRI, Australia's climate simulator, and the Coolaroo Foundation, a philanthropic organisation, and an alternate director on the Forrest Research Foundation for Nicola Forrest. Lawyer, human rights expert, and founder of Fair Futures, Fiona, is leading th...

Today on the Take on Board podcast, I'm speaking with Moira Junge about the importance of sleep for board directors.  Moira was on the Sleep Health Foundation Board for six years before stepping into the inaugural CEO role. She's also an advisory board member at Healthylife. Moira is a public health advocate, a clinical health psychologist, an adjunct associate professor, and a former registe...

Today on the Take on Board podcast, I'm speaking with Giselle McLachlan about creating the future in the boardroom.  Giselle is on the boards of AbacusBio and Chairs the Audit and Risk Committee of Local Government New Zealand. Grounded founder Giselle is a governance and leadership specialist. Giselle is all about down-to-earth governance and business advice, and thrives on building sustaina...

Today on the Take on Board podcast, I'm speaking with Ari Magalhaes about business turnarounds. Ari is on the boards of Palliative Care Tasmania, serves as Deputy Chair of Women's Health Tasmania, and is part of the Community Advisory Committee of Red Nose Australia. Ari is a global economist, non-executive director, and board advisor with a track record helping ASX private and purpose-led organis...

Today on the Take on Board podcast, I'm speaking with Francie Doolan about the Small Giants Academy, Governing for Purpose program.  Francie has been working with boards since her early twenties, wearing many different hats over the last 25 years. So, having to switch between lots of different mindsets is something she talks more about in our conversation. She has been a consultant from big f...

Today, on the Take On Board podcast, I'm speaking with Kim Sullivan about the AICD Company Directors' course.  Kim serves on the board of the Kensington Neighbourhood House and is also the Chief Operating Officer of ORIMA Research, leading the people and culture, IT administration, and other enabling functions of the business. She's also a social researcher, having worked for over 20 years, c...

Today on the Take on Board podcast, I'm speaking with Ngaire Anderson about the Australian Institute of Company Directors ' Boardroom Mastery program.  Ngaire serves on the board of IPC Health, where she holds the positions of Deputy Chair and Chair of the Clinical Governance and Clinical Risk Committee. She has formally been on the boards of Heathcote Health, Bendigo Community Health, and Re...

Today on the Take on Board podcast, I'm speaking with Jane Davel about director development options in New Zealand.  Jane is on the board of St. Andrews Village Trust and Rowing New Zealand, and she's also a trustee of the New Zealand Rowing Foundation. She's formerly been on the boards of government and for-purpose organizations of varying sizes and sectors, including the social service sect...

Today on the Take On Board podcast, I'm speaking with Jennifer Duncan, and we'll be talking about the Governance for Social Impact program. This is part of a miniseries that I'm doing about director development. Jennifer is on the boards of Focus One Health Foundation South Australia, and she's also a member of the South Australia Northern Territory Council for the Governance Institute of Australi...

Today on the Take on Board podcast, I'm speaking with Kiki Paul about the Institute of Community Directors Australia and their professional development course, Diploma of Governance. This is part of the professional development for board directors mini series.  Kiki is on the boards of Go Gentle Australia and is the chair of the Australian Online Giving Foundation. Formally been on the boards...

Today on the Take on Board podcast, I'm speaking with Natasha de Silva about the Respect@Work report, her work on Respect@Work, and the seven standards that need to be complied with.  Natasha is on the boards of Plan International Australia, Impact Pathways, James C Financial Services and Eyeplant. She has formerly been on the boards of Full Stop Australia, and Monte Sant' Angelo Mercy Colleg...

Today on the Take on Board podcast, Candice DeVille is back to answer all your questions about AI readiness for boards. She shares insights on translating board directives into actionable strategies, understanding the intent behind AI initiatives, and clarifying business problems AI aims to solve. Candice also outlines four key questions to ask when considering AI projects, including intent, speci...

Today on the Take On Board podcast, I'm speaking with Kate Larsen about the ethics of AI. Kate, although eager ears will know that Kate has already been on the podcast. Kate is an arts, cultural and nonprofit consultant and writer with more than 25 years of experience in Australia, Asia, and the UK. Recently returned to Naarm/Melbourne. Kate has particular expertise in arts, governance, and cultur...

Today on the Take on Board podcast, I'm speaking with Alice Tang about the use of AI in board meetings and by boards. We also touch on digital and AI strategy and governance. Alice is on the board of Amplify AI Group and was previously trustee for a listed fund manager managing $10 billion in assets. She's also been treasurer and board member for a disability arts board. Her executive ro...

Today on the Take On Board podcast, I'm speaking with Dottie Schindlinger about AI and some recent research done by the Diligent Institute. Dottie serves on the boards of the Delaware County Foundation and the Pennsylvania School Safety Institute, also known as Penn SSI. Dottie is the Executive Director of The Diligent Institute, the think tank and global governance research arm of Diligent C...

Today on the Take On Board podcast, I'm speaking with Candice Deville about AI and the missing AI conversation in the boardroom. Candice was formally on the board of Charity Bay and she's the founder of AI Co-pilot and a leading AI strategist with 20 plus years experience in digital transformation, enterprise marketing and emerging tech, she advises boards, government and growth stage companies on...

Today on the Take on Board podcast, I'm speaking with Henna Karna about AI and technology. (Please note, we're playing this episode again. It originally aired in November 2024 Henna is a highly respected global leader with more than 25 years of experience leading innovation across digital/data in high-tech, CPG, risk management, and insurance industries (across P&C, specialty, life, health, re...

Today on the Take on Board podcast, I'm speaking with Simone Austin about the transferable skills that have shaped her career journey.  Simone is on the Healthy Life Health Advisory Board and has previously been President of Sport Dietitians Australia and a board member at Dietitians Australia. Simone has had a dynamic career in the field of dietetics. I had to practice saying that, which fit...

Today on the Take on board podcast, I'm speaking again with Dorrit Kromann about high-performing boards. Now, you may recall that about a year ago, in June 2024, I had a conversation with Dorrit, during which we discussed psychology in the boardroom. We discussed a wide range of topics. Things like how she received some voice training from an opera singer, and she challenged us to do a little chec...

This week on the Take On Board podcast, you are hearing from me. I have some reflections from my recent hike, the Jatbula hike up in the Northern Territory.  The podcast was recorded along the trail on Voice Memos. You will find some of it quite noisy because, in the background, there are various waterfalls and the like, so it's probably not the best audio. Uh, however, I couldn't resist doin...

Today on the Take on Board Podcast, I'm speaking with Julie Toma about her journey to the boardroom and maybe some reflections that come along the way there. Julie is on the board of Western New South Wales Primary Health Network, RACGP's Australian General Practice Research Foundation, Friendly Pharmacies, Northern Sydney Local Health District Quality Health Care Board Committee, and the Barbara...

Today on the Take On Board Podcast, I'm speaking with Mary Goodwin about the advisory board centres and the certified chair course. Mary chairs the audit risk and improvement committee at Gladstone Regional Council and serves on various audit and risk committees at Redlands City Council, Western Downs Regional Council, and Whitsunday Regional Council. She is also on the advisory boards of a pharma...

Today, on the Take on Board podcast, Louise Broekman is answering questions about the state of the advisory board market. This is part two of the Take on Board breakfast event. Louise is on the advisory board of the Advisory Board Centre, so if that’s not the peak of all advisory boards, I’m not sure what is. And she’s been on, well, heaps of advisory boards. She’s the founder and CEO of the...

Today on the Take on Board podcast, Louise Broekman is back to discuss the state of the advisory board market for 2025, highlighting key trends and best practices. This was part of a Take on Board breakfast event. Louise answered some questions from attendees. Next week, the questions we couldn't answer will be our part two. Louise is on the advisory board of the Advisory Board Centre, so if...

Today on the Take On Board Podcast, I'm speaking with Heather Disher about business sector advisory boards.  Heather is the chair of Pony Club Australia. You heard some of that story not long ago when we talked about sports boards. And she's a board member at Geelong Animal Welfare Society. She's also on a number of advisory boards, but we can't tell you their names, because they're confident...