BoardPro Podcasts

Join us for an engaging session designed for directors and executives ready to lead on the Social pillar of ESG. Discover practical frameworks, governance tools, and real-world examples to strengthen accountability, manage risk, and spot opportunities. Learn how investor expectations, regulatory shifts, and global standards are raising the bar - and how integrating social considerations into gover...

What's making your sweat? Are you facing complex questions around strategy, governance or AI? How about risk and resilience, culture, or representation? In this session we’ll address the stickiest issues facing each of these areas, as voted by you, on the day. To surface the biggest challenges, we’ll use 'Group Wisdom', a technique developed by Peakbalance to take your collective in...

Join us for a sharp and insightful 45-minutes webinar exploring the foundations of good governance through a global lens. We’ll unpack international governance standards, examine real-world events from around the globle, and consider how these lessons can lift the effectiveness of boards here in New Zealand and Australia. Whether you’re a trustee, director, or chair, this session will help you: Un...

Sometimes boards behave badly. Unhelpful dynamics, disruptive behaviours, or misplaced priorities can derail the best of intentions in the boardroom. At times, these issues stem from a simple lack of guidance and support. At other times, even with clear expectations and resources in place, challenges persist. That’s where leadership must step up. The Chair, Company Secretary, or CEO often play a c...

Practical Tools for Directors of Sports Associations & Clubs  Join our Sports Governance Essentials webinars to gain practical knowledge and insights for running your sports organisation and leading effectively and with confidence. Perfect for all directors: starting out, seasoned or aspiring.  Are you on the board and leading a large sports body or a small local club? These Sports Governance...

Join us to explore what rising leaders expect, with a particular focus on Digital Fluency, Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Transparency, and Real-time access. Learn how mentoring can advance the next wave of Not for Profit (NFP) board members, and how tools like BoardPro are reshaping onboarding and induction to meet the pace of modern governance. This webinar will help boards understa...

Think your AI project is just about tech? Think again. This session uncovers the human implications and blind spots boards overlook but can no longer afford to ignore. From biased hiring tools to disappearing entry-level roles, AI is already reshaping who gets hired, who thrives, and who leads next. Shadow AI use is bypassing governance, widening inequality, and introducing costly security risks,...

Learn how to identify the right culture for your strategy and how to grow that into a great culture that “lives” within your organisation and drives successful performance.  We are all currently operating in an environment of significant change, however how many of us are reviewing our organisational culture to ensure it is still aligned to our Strategy and fit for purpose. This webinar will assis...

Learn how to integrate foresight tools into your Strategy development process to provide a clearer picture of how future possibilities may unfold and how your organisation may need to adapt to be successful. This webinar unbundles the key steps to developing a Strategy using the tools of foresight to better inform Strategic Priorities and long term plans. Understand the components of Strategy acco...

Join us for a two-part webinar series on the Incorporated Societies Act 2022—the most significant reform of New Zealand society law in over a century. These sessions will guide you through the key changes and new compliance obligations your society must meet, including updates to governance structures, officer duties, constitutional requirements,  financial reporting and how this may impact operat...

Practical insights on board effectiveness, director remuneration, and governance best practice – grounded in data, and designed for today’s board challenges. Is your board aligned, effective, and paying directors fairly? Join Governance Expert, Giselle McLachlan and Strategic Pay’s Michelle Read for an evidence-backed session on how boards across New Zealand and Australia should be paying and perf...

Join us for a two-part webinar series on the Incorporated Societies Act 2022—the most significant reform of New Zealand society law in over a century. These sessions will guide you through the key changes and new compliance obligations your society must meet, including updates to governance structures, officer duties, constitutional requirements,  financial reporting and how this may impact operat...

Strategic thinking is about shifting from oversight to foresight—shaping the future, not just managing the present. By asking sharper questions, fostering strategic awareness, and unlocking new possibilities, boards can drive lasting impact for the communities they serve. Join us for 45 minutes of insights, practical tools and easy-to-implement techniques aimed squarely at helping Directors think...

What does it really mean to be a director? This clear, practical session explains your personal responsibilities, legal duties and what good directors know—and do—before, during, and after meetings. Whether you're a new director or have years of board experience, it's always important to understand, know and remember what being a director means when it comes to duties, roles and responsi...

AI risk isn’t theoretical—it’s happening now. Learn how boards across Australia and New Zealand are building fluency, oversight, and safeguards to steer their organisations through the AI era with confidence. With 76% of companies already using AI—including 69% deploying generative AI—the risks are real, and the responsibilities are rising. Directors are now expected to foresee and govern the ethi...

Governance lives in the grey zone—especially when it comes to the board’s role in Human Resources (HR) oversight. Join us to explore how boards can navigate this space with clarity and alignment. Discover how HR oversight can be interpreted—and applied—in ways that best serve your board’s unique context. In this timely and practical webinar, we’ll explore how boards can bring clarity and alignment...

Governance lives in the grey zone—where strategy and risk meet oversight. Join us to explore how boards can navigate this space with clarity and alignment. Discover how strategic and risk oversight can be interpreted—and applied—in ways that best serve your board’s unique context. Governance doesn’t happen in black and white. It lives in the grey zone—where strategic direction and risk oversight i...

What are your obligations as a business owner, and how do you know if you are actually compliant? Even with a small team or limited resources, there are simple tools you can use to create accountability and protect your business. This webinar will show you how to build a fit for purpose compliance programme that works. Who should attend? If you’re a leader in a small or medium-sized business, comp...

AI doesn’t replace your expertise, it sharpens it. Learn how to use AI to cut through noise, highlight key insights, and walk into your next board meeting ready to ask the questions that matter. " With 55% of board packs over 200 pages " (AICD), directors have limited time and little signal in the noise. AI can help you focus on what matters and show up sharper than ever. Most directors...

What Every Board Director Needs to Know Before Letting AI Into the Boardroom AI is already supporting admin tasks across organisations - but board minutes? That’s governance territory. In this session, we reveal how boards are experimenting with AI, what risks are emerging, and how to trial smartly, without sacrificing trust or accountability. Minutes are not just meeting notes, they’re legal reco...

In a world dominated by rapid change, fear and increasing uncertainty. Decisions on Cyber Security are difficult. Stakeholders and customers are intolerant of mistakes and vendors are focused on ‘monetising anxiety’. The use of AI in both attack and defence is increasing the complexity of decision making. This webinar will focus on how to develop an Adaptive Cyber Security Strategy for your organi...

Great governance depends on more than structure, it hinges on strong relationships, clarity, and trust. When boards and executive teams are aligned, organisations move with purpose and confidence. When roles blur, the friction can slow everything down. In this practical and insightful session, we’ll explore how boards and management can strengthen collaboration through clearer roles, better commun...

Sometimes, boards struggle to find the right balance—either glossing over crucial details in pursuit of the ‘big picture’ or getting lost in the weeds of operational minutiae, missing the strategic forest for the trees. This webinar will show you how to write board reports that bring clarity, direction, and focus to your boardroom conversations. You’ll learn how to highlight what truly matters, fr...

Chairing a board committee is more than just managing meetings—it’s about leadership, clarity, and impact. A well-run committee enhances board efficiency, sharpens decision-making, and ensures critical issues receive the focus they deserve. But what makes an effective committee chair? Join Giselle McLachlan, Lynda Carroll, and Fiona McKenzie as they unpack best practices for leading with confidenc...

Tips for transitioning to a board portal Is your board still relying on paper-based processes or scattered digital files? Transitioning to a board portal can streamline governance, enhance security, and improve board efficiency—but where do you start? Join us for this insightful webinar as we break down the key steps to successfully moving to board management software. Learn best practices, avoid...