Take on Board

Today on the Take on Board podcast I’m speaking with Susan Brady about what causes women to thrive at work. Susan was previously on the board of Strong Women, Strong Girls - non profit board. Susan Mackenty Brady is a CEO, Wall Street Journal bestselling author and speaker about respect as a leader’s ultimate catalyst for accountability, inclusivity and results.  As the founding CEO of The Si...

I have a question for you. When do you think the first woman was appointed to a board in Australia? The 1970s? The 1980s? Not sure? We didn't know either, so we asked around. No luck. So we started digging. Lots of digging. if you're ready to dive deep into these fascinating stories and historical moments, we've created the perfect series for you. Broads on Boards is a nine part spe...

Today on the Take on Board podcast I’m speaking with Emma Bennison about wins and challenges in the boardroom. Emma is on the boards of NV Access Ltd, Chair of Attitude Foundation. She has previously been on the boards on Access arts, Arts Access Australia, Blind Citizens Australia, Australian federation of disability Organisations, Disability Voices Tasmania and Every Australian Counts An experie...

Today on the Take on Board podcast I’m speaking with Alex Patterson about using a team charter exercise to establish ways of working, set expectations and build accountability. Alex is on the board of WASH House Inc, a not for profit that provides services for women in the Mount Druitt area dealing with domestic violence and poverty. She is a degree qualified chemical engineer and has worked for a...

Today on the Take on Board podcast Major General Elizabeth Cosson joins the Take on Board community to respond to their questions. Last week, Liz talked to the community about her career trajectory from the Australian Army to the Australian boardroom. Links and Resources Liz Cosson on LinkedIn Upcoming TOB Events All events You might want to: Join the Take on Board Facebook community Join the Take...

Today on the Take on Board podcast Major General Elizabeth Cosson joins the Take on Board community to share her trajectory from serving in the Australian Army to the boardroom. Growing up in a military family Liz and her brother had to adapt quickly to places and people - that was just one of the lessons she was able to deploy when she enlisted in the army in 1979. After her presentation, Liz sta...

Today on the Take on Board podcast I’m speaking with Belinda Loke about board management software options. Yes, there is more than one! Belinda is a Non Executive Director of the Queen Elizabeth Centre – which is a Victorian public hospital and Victoria’s largest provider of early parenting services to disadvantaged families with 7 sites across Victoria. Belinda is also a Non Executive Director of...

Welcome to 2024! This week on the Take on Board podcast, I am going solo. I have an update on my RSVP word of the year, a birthday wish and I am sharing tips from the Take on Board community. Each week we have a Tips Tuesday (#tipstuesday) and I have rounded up some of the most popular ones from 2023 for you. They are useful, actionable and will help you maximize your board experience in 2024 and...

Welcome to the first Take on Board Summer Series. I've pulled together some of our most-listened to episodes so you have something to keep you company over the next few weeks while I take a bit of a summer holiday! For our final Summer Series episode: Today on the Take on Board podcast I’m speaking with Tammy Atkins about the transition to digital board papers - From reams of paper to electronic b...

Welcome to the first Take on Board Summer Series. I've pulled together some of our most-listened to episodes so you have something to keep you company over the next few weeks while I take a bit of a summer holiday! Up next: Today on the Take on Board podcast I’m speaking with Marianna O’Gorman about how to prepare for board meetings. Marianna is on the boards of ARENA – the Australian Renewable En...

Welcome to the first Take on Board Summer Series. I've pulled together some of our most-listened to episodes so you have something to keep you company over the next few weeks while I take a bit of a summer holiday! First up: Today on the Take on Board podcast I’m speaking with Fi Slaven about governance, technology and risk. Fi is on the boards of Austin Health, Chair of the Spinal Research Instit...

Welcome to the final episode of Take on Board for 2023. 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 2023. Think travel, working with ease and building and creating connections. We do this in the final session of Board Accelerator – my program for women board members. So at the end of this...

Today on the Take on Board podcast I’m speaking with Michelle Cutler about conflicts of interest. Michelle is on the board of Shaun Parker & Company - small modern dance company known for its diversity and social commentary works. She has previously been on the boards of Address Housing (community housing provider for women and children fleeing domestic violence) and Give a Smile - providing f...

Today on the Take on Board podcast I’m speaking with Melanie Sherrin about board calendars. Melanie provides Company Secretary services to a number of boards including Terrain Natural Land Management in Cairns, Merri-bek Affordable Housing and the Asylum Resource Centre in Melbourne. She’s previously been on a number of boards including Ruby on Rails Australia, Moreland Affordable Housing. Melanie...

Today on the Take on Board podcast I’m speaking with Karen Corr about her Journey to the boardroom and the boards role in stakeholder engagement. Karen is on the boards of Jumpleads NFP and Inglewood & Districts Health Service. She has previously been on the boards of Bendigo Sustainability Group; Central Victorian Greenhouse Alliance Karen is a community development/ engagement specialist wit...

Today on the Take on Board podcast Jane Brockington knows when it's time to step down from a board role. In the past six months, she's made the decision several times over. Plus, Jane takes questions from the Take on Board community. Links and Resources Jane on LinkedIn Upcoming TOB Events All events You might want to: Join the Take on Board Facebook community Join the Take on Board LinkedIn commu...

Today on the Take on Board podcast I’m speaking with Sanela Osmic about emotional intelligence in the boardroom. Sanela is on the boards of IPC Health - NED; Australian-Bosnian Chamber of Commerce - NED/Secretary. Sanela Osmic has almost 20 years of experience in governance and working with boards in various capacities. Her career has spanned multiple industries including finance, professional ser...

Today on the Take on Board podcast I’m speaking with Ari Magalhaes about strategy and risk. Ari is on the board of Arthritis and Osteoporosis Tasmania, a committee member of the Economic Society of Australia - Tasmanian Branch and a Community Advisory Member of Red Nose Australia and Palliative Care Tasmania. She was formerly on the boards of United Nations of Australia (member of the UNAA Tas Com...

Today on the take on board podcast, I'm speaking with Caroline Patrick about her journey to the boardroom. Caroline is an experienced non executive director with extensive executive level experience in customer engagement. She has diverse industry experience having worked at senior levels in banking, wealth management, health insurance, retail superannuation, and government. Caroline is a non Exec...

Today on the Take on Board podcast I’m speaking with Jacinta Cubis about the role of Chair as facilitator. Jacinta is a creative master facilitator. She loves guiding groups to connect, make decisions, generate ideas and solve problems. Specialising in visual thinking, Jacinta creates captivating cartoons that simplify complex issues. With 25 years of experience, Jacinta is the go-to facilitator,...

Today on the Take on Board podcast I’m speaking with Fi Slaven about governance, technology and risk. Fi is on the boards of Austin Health, Chair of the Spinal Research Institute and Crime Stoppers Victoria. She has previously been on the board of Vic ICT for Women.  Fi is a diversity, inclusion, equality, and technology enthusiast, which she actively promotes through her roles as Director fo...

Today on the Take on Board podcast I’m speaking with Marianna O’Gorman about how to prepare for board meetings. This is one of the topics that was suggested by the Take on Board community and I did a shout-out asking for speakers – thanks, Marianna, for answering the call! Marianna is on the boards of ARENA – the Australian Renewable Energy Agency and Stanwell Corporation Limited. She is also a co...

Today on the Take on Board podcast I’m speaking with Tammy Atkins about the transition to digital board papers - From reams of paper to electronic board papers. Tammy is – and has been - on a number of Victorian government boards and has been a Councillor at the Rural City of Wangaratta.  She is  a regionally-based non-executive director with expertise in community and stakeholder engage...

Today on the Take on Board podcast you're hearing from me. I may have mentioned previously that I recently completed a certificate in well being in the workplace. As part of that professional development, I completed a project. And because I don't have a workplace per se, it's really just me and Mungo the cat, my project was about well being in the boardroom.  So today, I'm going to take you...

Today on the Take on Board podcast I’m speaking with Caroline Pilot about her experience of Take on Board KickStarter program. Caroline joined her first board, Mambourin, in late 2022 having undertaken the AICD Company Directors course about six years ago and then the ToB KickStarter program in mid 2022. Joining the board of Mambourin fulfilled her ambition to drive health outcomes in the NFP aren...