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Hello Take on Board community, We interrupt your regular listening flow to share the exciting news that Helga was on the Australia Day 2025 honours list – appointed a Member of the Order of Australia. Take on Board Community member and referee for the OAM application. Hannah Browne reads the 'why' section of Helga's application, and I think we can all agree that Helga is so deserving of this honou...

Today, this is the first episode in our first Take on Board miniseries of 2025! It's all about board composition and effectiveness. We've got a great lineup in the coming weeks, and today, you'll hear from me as I walk you through the steps to recruit a board member. This is one of the things I get asked all the time, where do I start? What do I need to do? What are the steps? So, I've made a chec...

Today on the Take On Board Podcast, I'm speaking with Sara Harrup about CEOs and executives who are neurodivergent and what boards need to know to manage these relationships effectively. Sara is Deputy Chair of the Australian Charities and not-for-profit commission, Chair of Jabiru Community Services and a board member of healthcare insurance. She's formerly been on a range of boards, including do...

Today, on the Take On Board Podcast, I'm speaking with Beth Ellen Holimon about feminist governance. Beth Ellen is on the boards of the Feminist Leadership Hub, a community advisory board, and the Collateral Repair Project Board. As founder and CEO of the hive collective, Beth Ellen leads a consortium of thought leaders dedicated to advancing connective and inclusive leadership, participative plan...

Welcome to the first Take on Board Summer Series. I've pulled together some of our most-requested episodes, so you have something to keep you company over the next few weeks while I take a bit of a summer holiday! I have spoken with Dominique on two separate occasions. First, we covered preparing an application for a board role. Then, we tackled the interview process and how to present yourself co...

Welcome to the first Take on Board Summer Series. I've pulled together some of our most-requested episodes, so you have something to keep you company over the next few weeks while I take a bit of a summer holiday! Today, on the Take on Board podcast, Dr Dominique Hes is back for another on-air coaching session. Remember a few weeks ago when Dominique was preparing an application for a board role?...

Welcome to the first Take on Board Summer Series. I've pulled together some of our most-requested episodes, so you have something to keep you company over the next few weeks while I take a bit of a summer holiday! Today, we're doing something different on the Take on Board podcast. I’m having a chat with the fabulous Dr Dominique Hes. Dominique needs help with an application she is making for a bo...

Welcome to the final episode of Take on Board for 2024. And what a year it’s been. In this episode, I'm going to take you through my ‘RSVP’ process – an invitation to reflect on the year and set intentions for 2025. Think travel, working with ease and building and creating connections. We do this in the final session of Board Accelerator – my program for women and gender-diverse board members. So,...

Today, on the Take on Board podcast, I'm speaking with Helen Hu about how the skills she learned at Toastmasters have helped her build her board portfolio career. Now, let me tell you about Helen. Helen is an emerging company director pursuing a board portfolio career. Twenty years ago, with $1,000 in her pocket, she arrived at Sydney Airport with a small suitcase and a big dream. She spent the fi...

Today, on the Take on Board podcast, I'm speaking with Jane Britt about accessibility and inclusion in the boardroom. Jane is on the boards of Holy Cross Services and Social Futures and previously served on the board of Queenslanders with Disabilities Network. She is a highly experienced NDIS and disability policy professional director, public speaker and writer who blends her professional experti...

Today, on the Take on Board podcast, I’m speaking with Heather Disher about gender equality on sports boards. Heather is on the boards of Chair of Pony Club Australia, GAWS (Geelong Animal Welfare Society) & Alchemy Outsourcing. She has previously been on the boards of more than a dozen SME private company boards locally and internationally.    A passionate entrepreneur, Heather...

Today on the take on board podcast, I'm speaking with Henna Karna about AI and technology. 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, retirement, consumer, commercial, brokers, vendors, and independent agents). She has le...

Today on the Take on Board podcast I’m speaking with Erin Turner about the building a diverse team in the boardroom.   Erin is on the boards of Australian Financial Complaints Authority (AFCA) and ARC Justice. She has previously been on the board – and Chair – of Financial Rights Legal Centre.    Erin Turner is a consumer advocate that works with governments and regulators...

Today on the Take on Board podcast I’m speaking with Jo Plummer about the relationship between the board and CEO.     This is one of the ‘roles and responsibilities’ episodes – a mini-series into the roles and responsibilities of board directors covering board charters, delegations, board reports, policies, and the relationships between the board and CEO.   Jo is the Chair...

Today on the Take on Board podcast I’m speaking with Ellen Webb about board and committee charters. This is one of the ‘roles and responsibilities’ episodes – a mini-series into the roles and responsibilities of board directors covering board charters, delegations, board reports, policies, and the relationships between the board and CEO.   Ellen is on the boards of Gender Equity Vic...

Today on the Take on Board podcast I’m speaking with Yien Hong about board policies. This is one of the ‘roles and responsibilities’ episodes – a mini-series into the roles and responsibilities of board directors covering board charters, delegations, board reports, policies, and the relationships between the board and CEO.   Yien in on the boards of Australian Arts Orchestra, AFCA&n...

Today on the Take on Board podcast I’m speaking with Amanda Cornwall about policies.     This is one of the ‘roles and responsibilities’ episodes – a mini-series into the roles and responsibilities of board directors covering board charters, delegations, board reports, policies, and the relationships between the board and CEO.     Amanda is on the boards of …Circus Ne...

Today on the Take on Board podcast I’m speaking with Robyn Weatherley about effective delegations.    This is one of the ‘roles and responsibilities’ episodes – a mini-series into the roles and responsibilities of board directors covering board charters, delegations, board reports, policies, and the relationships between the board and CEO.   Robyn is a Board and Company Secreta...

Today on the Take on Board podcast I’m speaking with Julie Garland McLellan about what makes a great board report, and how to get them! Oh and we're launching another mini-series - I'm hooked! I'm continuing to work through the not for profit governance principles released by the Australian Institute of Company Directors in April 2024. So our next mini series is about roles and responsib...

This week on the Take on Board podcast, I sharing my recap from the Climate Governance Forum in August 2024. It’s sponsored by AICD and these events are always fantastic for learning and networking. This year was no different.  Some of the major moments for me are when speakers emphasized the importance of climate governance as a critical transformation since the Industrial Revolution. So we...

Today on the Take on Board podcast I’m speaking with Dominique Hes about how an organisation that has never had a long term strategy got started.     This is a ‘bonus episode’ in the Take on Board deep dive into strategy. Dominique reached out to me with a good story to tell, so we’re here to share it!   Dominique is on the board and Chair of Greenfleet. She has forme...

Today on the Take on Board podcast I’m speaking with Jamie Brunson about how her board guided the organization through the pandemic. Jamie is on the boards of Greater Philadelphia Cultural Fund, Avenue of the Arts, ArtPhilly, Stories to Grow By, and First Person Arts.    And has previously been on the boards of … Philadelphia Cultural Fund (Mayoral Appointee), Avenue of the Arts Board, C...

Today on the Take on Board podcast I’m speaking with Andrea Fernandes about communicating strategy. Andrea is on the board – and Acting President- of YWCA Hunter, an organisation that exists to connect, empower and support women and families.   Andrea has been involved in the for-purpose sector for nearly twenty years and continues to love the work. Besides serving on the board, And...

Today on the Take on Board podcast I’m speaking with Su Jella on reporting against strategy.  Su Jella helps to drive data and AI revolutions and opportunities. A visionary in Data, Analytics, and AI, Su doesn't merely confront the question, "What do we do with all this data?", she transforms this challenge into an enlightening journey of discovery, deriving actionable insights that fuel smar...

Today on the Take on Board podcast, I’m speaking with Denise North about implementing and monitoring strategy.   Denise is on the board of INSEAD Directors Network - an Alumni Group for IDP-Cs and a Director of own business, Denise North Consulting.     She has a long list of prior governance roles, including being:   Chair of the Advisory Board for Catherine Hen...