Take on Board

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...

Today, on the Take On Board Podcast, I'm speaking with Cynthia Payne about health and aged care sector advisory boards. Cynthia is on the advisory board for Pain Check and is also a director of the Mind Connections Foundation. She's previously been on the boards of the Heart Foundation, the National Peak Body, Lassa and the Blue Knot Foundation. Cynthia Payne is well known across many sectors. She...

Today on the Take On Board Podcast, I'm speaking with Sandra Gamble about advisory boards focusing on energy and sustainability. This is part of an advisory board mini-series. Sandra's board portfolio includes both governance and advisory boards. Let's focus on some of her advisory boards. Her advisory board portfolio includes the Australian and New Zealand advisory board for the Institute for Sci...

Today on the Take On Board Podcast, I'm speaking with Louise Brockman about well, all things advisory boards. This is part of an advisory board mini-series in today's episode one, where we will discuss the history, purpose, structure, and impact of advisory boards.  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 wha...

Today, on the Take On Board Podcast, we have a special crossover episode. Rosie Wheen, host of the podcast Not in My Workplace, invited me for an interview. Not in My Workplace is a series that aims to be a resource for you and your workplace to become safer, more respectful, and more inclusive. Conversations will focus on how we can prevent and respond to sexual harassment in the workplace. ____...

Today, on the Take On Board Podcast, I'm speaking with Susan Leahy about healthy board dynamics. First off, join me in wishing Susan a very happy 50th birthday! Yes, that's right if you are listening to this podcast today (23 April - it's Susan's big day)! Susan is on the council of the Association of Transformational Leaders and has formerly been on the boards of CN AP, the California State Assoc...

Today, on the Take on Board podcast, I'm speaking with Genevieve Gregor about Noumi's turnaround—well, as much as she can tell us. Genevieve is on the boards of Noumi Limited. She chairs Noumi Limited, External Hold Co. Limited, Money Tech Group Limited, and Maneuver Limited. She's previously been on the boards of Western Sydney University and a range of other portfolio company boards. Genevieve h...

Today on the Take Board podcast, I'm speaking with Julia Manning about discrimination and decision-making and how to adopt an anti-discrimination approach.  Until recently, Julia was the Vice Chair of Women with Disabilities Victoria and serves on an advisory board at Deakin University. Julia is a researcher and a human rights advocate at the Victorian Equal Opportunities and Human Rights Com...

Today on the Take On Board podcast, I'm speaking with Tricia Montalvo Timm, about CEO succession planning.  Tricia is on the board of Salsify and serves as the chair of their compensation committee and a member of the audit committee. Most recently, she was on the CEO search committee. Something that I'm sure we will hear more about today as we talk about CEO succession planning.  She's...

Today, on the Take on Board podcast, I recap the Australian Institute of Company Directors conference and share my reflections from the second day. You also hear reflections from some fabulous Take on Board correspondents: Aye Clark, Jenny Dean, Mel Donald, Julie Toma, Helen Hu, Stephanie Bashir, Fiona Bennett, Susan Brumby and Katie Constantinou. I’ll cover some of these topics more in-depth on t...

Today, on the Take on Board podcast, I recap the Australian Institute of Company Directors conference and share my reflections from the first day. You also hear reflections from some awesome Take on Board correspondents: Kate Waterford, Helen Hu, Jane Andrews, Clare Schonfeld, and Sarah Anderson. I’ll cover some of these topics more in-depth on the podcast in the future, so if you have a takeaway...

Today on the Take On Board Podcast, I'm speaking with Tracy Bongiorno about the Wild for STEM program. We also might touch on her journey to the first boardroom. Tracy is the CTO at Mentorloop. She has extensive experience scaling SAS businesses and fostering high-performing teams. She is passionate about people-centric cultures, collaboration, governance and building software that empowers people...

Today on the Take on Board podcast, Sara Harrup is back to answer all your questions. We had Sara on the podcast at the end of January. She opened up about her experiences with being an ADHD-er and having autistic traits. So, because she’s a rockstar and wants to educate people to be more sensitive and open to neurodiversity, she agreed to return to answer questions you may be too nervous, afraid...

Today, on the Take On Board Podcast, I'm speaking with Bernadette Northeast about board evaluations.  Bernadette has a long list of boards, and I may not have captured them all. She is on the boards of the Victorian Fisheries Authority, Victorian State Emergency Services, and Loved and Shared, Incorporated, and she's the managing director of North East Stockdale and Leggo Real Estate in Warrn...

Today on the Take On Board Podcast, I'm speaking with Carmel Mulhern about board agendas. This is part of the board composition and effectiveness, a five-part mini-series. So first up, you heard me talking about appointing board members. Then you heard Katie Constantinou providing some excellent food for thought about inducting board members. Last week, it was Leesa Chesser and me exploring all th...

Today on the Take on Board Podcast, I'm speaking with Leesa Chesser about board skills matrices. This is part of the board composition and effectiveness, a five-part mini-series. Leesa is on the boards of Neami National, the Australian Physiotherapy Association, the Adelaide Festival Board, and the West Beach Parks Board. She also chairs the nominations and remuneration committee at Neami. She was...

Today on the Take On Board Podcast, I'm speaking with Katie Constantinou about onboarding new directors. Katie is on the board of Harbison, an aged care organisation. She also sits on several committees: the New South Wales Justices Association Southern Highlands branch and the BDCU Grads Committee. She's formerly been on the boards of Wingecarribee Adult Day Centres, a not-for-profit service that...