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Today on the Take on Board podcast I’m speaking with Megan Buntine about Succession planning, and subsequent boards consolidation/strengthening Megan is on the boards of  Into Our Hands Community Foundation  Alpine Valleys Community Leadership  Morcare Services She was formerly on the boards of Alexandra District Health  Rivers and Ranges Community Leadership  Victorian Pu...

Today on the Take on Board podcast, I recap the Australian Institute of Company Directors conference and share my reflections. Here is what I heard during the two-day conference peppered with some of my thoughts on topics that were raised and things for you to think about – it was jam packed. Thanks to my guest ToB correspondents – Chaman Sidhu, Hannah Browne, Clare Schonfeld, Melissa Donald, Nikk...

Today on the Take on Board podcast, I’m speaking with Wendy McCarthy about her journey to the boardroom.  Wendy McCarthy AO – an Australian businesswoman, activist and former university administrator – joined her first board of directors almost 50 years ago. It was 1974. Feminism’s second wave was in full swing. Members of the Women’s Electoral Lobby, (WEL) were encouraged to join the Family...

Today on the Take on Board podcast I’m speaking with Lesley Antoun about strategy, strategic decision making and board dynamics.. Lesley is on the boards of The Jacques Cartier and Champlain Bridges, Inc.; Wainbee Ltd.; The Canadian Real Estate Association and Concordia University Alumni Association. She was previously on the board of Literacy Unlimited. Lesley is a successful executive, leadershi...

Today on the Take on Board podcast, I’m speaking with Monica Rosenfeld about curiosity mindset and personal brand.  Monica Rosenfeld is a Communication Keynote Speaker and workshop facilitator, comedian and founder of Stories that Stir, storytelling events and podcast. She has worked in the media all her professional life and is on a mission to facilitate human connection through inCredible C...

Today on the Take on Board podcast I’m speaking with Michelle Loader about the Future Board Scholarship – a scholarship program aimed at building in a capability lens to bring diversity forward. Michelle is on the Board of Future Leadership and on the advisory boards of CEDA (Committee for Economic Development Australia) and Committee for Melbourne. She a former board member of Global Internationa...

Today on the Take on Board podcast, I’m speaking with Derryn Heilbuth about ESG considerations for boards. Derryn is the Exec Chair of BWD, which she founded over 30 years ago and which now has offices in Sydney, Brisbane, New York, Penang and Raglan in New Zealand. When Derryn founded BWD she understood then – as now – that communicating strategy requires an ability to think strategically, tell a...

Today on the Take on Board podcast, I’m speaking with Belinda Loke about her recent participation in the McKinsey Board program.  Belinda is a Non Executive Director and Board Secretary of Kids Hope Australia, Australia’s largest early intervention, school-based one-on-one mentoring program. Formerly part of World Vision Australia and established in 2004, Kids Hope Australia has been impactin...

Today on the Take on Board podcast, I’m speaking with Christina Ryan on diversity and inclusion in the boardroom Christina is on the board of The National Disability Research Partnership Working Group and was previously on the boards of  Canberra Rape Crisis Centre Sexual Health and Family Planning  ACT Northside Community Services  Disability Advocacy Network of Australia&nbsp...

Hello and welcome to 2023 Take on Board! Yes, I know you’ve been enjoying the summer series over the past few weeks – so you’re already been ‘in’ 2023 Take on Board – this is the first new episode of the year. I've got an update on my RSVP - it's going well so far. Plus, I have gathered tips from the Facebook Community to share with you - tips around diversity, technology, asking great questions o...

Today on the Take on Board podcast, I am speaking with Cassandra Kelly about love and kindness in the boardroom. Businesses and leaders who dare to challenge the status quo and solve the most complex problems leverage Cassandra to accelerate their impact and to find the extra confidence required to make difficult and important decisions. Cassandra is the Chair of Treasury Corporation of Victoria,...

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 am speaking with Megan May about her Mentoring experiences and her journey as a young female Director. Megan is a board member of Ballarat...

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 Take on Board, Brynn O’Brien shares her years of ESG insights with the Take on Board Community with a focus on climate change - the time to act was yesterday and this...

Welcome to the final episode of Take on Board for 2022. 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 Cathy Jones about her observations on being fresh board member! Cathy is on the boards of Goulburn Valley Health (Shepparton) EACH Community Health and Transport Accident Commissions (TAC) Victoria Cathy has had 25 years in both public and private health/hospitals, as executive responsible for clinical governance, quality & risk management...

Today on the Take on Board podcast Rosslyn Noonan shares her take on balancing the strategic and operational push and pull in the boardroom. She takes questions from the participants. Rosslyn Joy Noonan CNZM is a New Zealand politician and trade unionist. She was an organiser for several trade unions and the Labour Party and served for a time in local government. Later she served as New Zealand's...

Today on the Take on Board podcast, I’m speaking with Nikki McClure about board culture and how education is key in sporting organisations The 99th A.G.M. of Kingston Heath was held on Saturday 21 May 2022 and Nikki McClure was elected as President of the Club, the first woman to fill this role. Only a week earlier she had concluded her term as Women’s Captain, during which time she was instrument...

Today on the Take on Board podcast, I’m speaking with Ellen Hooper about the governance of a lifestyle business.  Ellen is an executive coach and leadership specialist. She and Michelle Maugueret co-founded the Growth Collective, a company that specialises in leadership development for new and emerging leaders.  She is at the start of her Board career as both an Executive Director with t...

Today on the Take on Board podcast, I’m speaking with Mags Bell about ‘Silencing The Inner Critic’ Mags Bell is an international speaker, author and awareness expert, who works with major influencers and leaders around the world, to Cut, Polish and Reset their inner diamonds allowing them to step up into LeadingME® With her 25yrs+ in business and speaking, also over 60,000hrs in coaching, she assi...

Today on the Take on Board podcast, I’m speaking with Deb Verhoeven about her recent research into gender equity and ASX300 boards.  Deb Verhoeven is Canada 150 Research Chair in Gender and Cultural Informatics at the University of Alberta. Prior to this position she was Associate Dean of Engagement at UTS.  An agitator, commentator and critic, Deb is a longstanding advocate and leader i...

Today on the Take on Board podcast, I’m speaking with Gabrielle Dolan about story-telling for board members.  Gabrielle has previously been on the boards of IABC Asia Pacific and International Women's Forum -  IWF - Victorian chapter. She is an international keynote speaker and author on storytelling and real communication. Her career highlight was meeting Barack Obama while I was delive...

Today on the Take on Board podcast, I’m speaking with Suzanne Brown about the importance of story-telling for board members. Almost straight out of school Suzanne talked her way into a job at the ABC, where she worked on everything from kids shows, news and current affairs, documentaries, drama and arts programs. Since the ABC, she’s been producing, writing and editing stories for industry, c...

I get asked all the time about becoming a Fellow of the AICD. It allows you to put the letters FAICD after your name, and has a whole host of other benefits. I encourage all who are eligible to apply for this if you can – and to help you out I go through the legibility criteria and process right here. What is AICD AICD is a founding member of the Global Director Development Circle, now known...

Today on the Take on Board podcast, I’m speaking with Stacey Williams about Recognition Matters – what it is and why it’s important. Stacey manages the Recognition Matters campaign at Department of Premier and Cabinet in Victoria.   Less than one-third of nominations in Australia’s Honours system are for women. This means fewer awards go to women. Men have consistently received around 70...

Today on the Take on Board podcast, I’m speaking with Julie Hyne about the relevance and importance of dressing for success in a post-pandemic world (if we are there yet?). Julie is former has recenlty steped down from the board of the Association of Image Consultants International - Australia Board as Secretary. Julie Hyne is an experienced and Certified Image Consultant who helps senior executiv...