The Corporate Director Podcast

The Corporate Director Podcast

On The Corporate Director Podcast, we discuss the experiences and ideas behind what's working in corporate board governance in out digital-tech-fuled world. You'll hear interviews with corporate leaders who have compelling stories to share, governance researchers with new insights, and conversations with "governance geeks" who are passionate about finding the best ideas out there to help board directors do their work better. Episodes will feature topics such as: corporate governance, strategy, board culture, risk management, ESG, secure communication, digital transformation through boardroom technology, board meeting management, director recruiting and succession planning, board refreshment, boardroom meeting minutes and other good governance best practices.

Episodes

Strategic planning and AI oversight for private company boards

August 20, 2025 • 23 mins
In this episode of the Corporate Director Podcast, Claudia Allen, Senior Advisor at KPMG’s Board Leadership Center, shares insights from KPMG’s Board Leadership Center recent survey of private company boards. The discussion covers challenges in strategic planning, the importance of scenario planning, and navigating the impact of AI on private companies.  
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AI leadership strategies for a changing world

August 6, 2025 • 31 mins
This episode of the Corporate Director Podcast features Beena Ammanath, Global Head of Deloitte's AI Institute. Beena discusses her career background in AI and her perspectives on responsible AI adoption. She shares her insights on the importance of AI literacy, decision-making frameworks, and the need for leaders to proactively address workforce disruptions caused by AI integration. She emphasizes the responsibility of leaders to ...
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Cybersecurity in the age of AI

July 23, 2025 • 34 mins
In this episode of the Corporate Director Podcast, Nick Shevelyov discusses the rapidly changing cybersecurity landscape driven by generative AI, highlighting its dual role in empowering both threat actors and defenders. The conversation covers emerging threats such as sophisticated spear phishing attacks and deep fakes. Nick also discusses effective cyber defense strategies, emphasizing the need to balance investment in AI-native ...
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Inside Wall Street Journal's Top 250 Directors List

July 9, 2025 • 32 mins
This episode of the Corporate Director Podcast features Alan Murray discussing the Wall Street Journal's recent release of the Top 250 Board Directors List. Murray digs into how the list was created, what criteria really make a great board director, and how the qualities of a good leader have changed over time.  

Correction: The 250 Best Managed Companies list, which is published in the Wall Street Journal and referred to in this po...
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Understanding the PCAOB

July 3, 2025 • 42 mins
In this episode, hosts Dottie Schindlinger and Meghan Day delve into the creation and legacy of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB) with insights from notable guests. Mike Levy discusses the implications of a congressional bill which proposed to eliminate the PCAOB and transfer its responsibilities to the SEC. Sherron Watkins and Cynthia Cooper, known for exposing the Enron and WorldCom frauds respectively, share ...
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C-suite views on board performance

June 25, 2025 • 28 mins
In this episode of the Corporate Director podcast, Dottie Schindlinger is joined by Arielle Berlin, who discusses findings from PwC's annual C-suite survey on board effectiveness. In this episode, Arielle dives into how C-suite members rate the board, the issues they want the board to discuss more, areas of expertise they want the board to have, and more.   
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Empowering female corporate leaders

June 11, 2025 • 28 mins
In this episode of the Corporate Director Podcast, Dottie Schindlinger is joined by Alicia Syrett, the founder of Madam Chair, a network of over 300 female chairs and lead directors of publicly traded companies. Alicia shares her personal journey from finance to her current role as a board chair and the inspiration behind creating Madam Chair. This episode highlights the importance of peer support and the evolving landscape of corp...
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Uncertainty and the board: Strategies for turbulent times

May 28, 2025 • 30 mins
In this episode of the Corporate Director Podcast, Brian Kushner, Senior Managing Director at FTI Consulting, explores the complex challenges facing today’s corporate boards. From political uncertainty and tariff disruptions to rising executive turnover and the evolving role of activist investors, Brian shares practical strategies boards can use to stay resilient in a volatile world.  
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CEO safety and the role of the board

May 14, 2025 • 26 mins
In this episode of The Corporate Director Podcast, we sit down with Mike Meyer, Principal at Meridian Compensation Partners. He discusses the growing importance of CEO security. The conversation delves into recent incidents, the factors that make certain companies more vulnerable, and the steps boards can take to enhance CEO security. It also explores the integration of security measures into compensation packages, the associated c...
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AI status report from the boardroom

April 30, 2025 • 26 mins
In this episode of The Corporate Director Podcast, we sit down with Claudia Allen, Senior Advisor at KPMG’s Board Leadership Center. The conversation delves into survey findings that highlight the current state of AI adoption at organizations and key concerns for directors. Claudia offers valuable advice on staying informed about AI and navigating the evolving regulatory landscape. If you’re looking to learn more about how to navig...
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How to make investor relations a competitive advantage

April 16, 2025 • 30 mins
In this episode of The Corporate Director Podcast, we sit down with Kevin Roy, Managing Director, Head of Issuer and BigDough Solutions, S&P Global. Kevin discusses the findings of the report 'IR as a Competitive Advantage.' He shares insights on the role of Investor Relations (IR) in achieving higher valuations and reduced volatility, the evolution of the IR function in the post-pandemic world and the importance of credibility...
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Compliance risks: The board perspective

April 2, 2025 • 22 mins
In this episode of The Corporate Director Podcast, hosts Dottie Schindlinger and Meghan Day talk with Kristy Grant-Hart, Vice President and Head of Advisory Services at Spark Compliance. Kristy discusses the biggest compliance risks facing businesses today, including modern slavery, due diligence, and AI regulations. She shares insights on how companies can better manage these risks and the importance of training to mitigate briber...
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Tips and trends shaping the 2025 proxy season

March 19, 2025 • 25 mins
In this episode of The Corporate Director Podcast, we’re joined by Doug Schnell and Sebastian Alsheimer, partners at Wilson Sonsini. The conversation centers around shareholder engagement trends and the evolving landscape of shareholder activism as we approach the 2025 proxy season. The guests share their insights on how the new U.S. presidential administration's stance on DEI and ESG might impact corporate governance. They also pr...
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Re-centering strategy in the boardroom: Tips from an experienced director

March 5, 2025 • 31 mins
In this episode of The Corporate Director Podcast, Ana Dutra, a former CEO and seasoned board member, discusses the critical challenges and priorities facing corporate boards. Ana shares her insights on strategic planning, CEO succession, the risks of speaking out on social issues, managing geopolitical risks, and the integration of generative AI into business strategies. The episode provides valuable advice for boards looking to o...
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150th episode special: The future of governance

February 19, 2025 • 36 mins
In this special 150th edition of The Corporate Director Podcast, hosts Dottie Schindlinger and Meghan Day are joined by Diligent's CEO & President Brian Stafford and Annalisa Barrett, Senior Advisor at KPMG’s Board Leadership Center. The episode reflects on key developments over the past decade in corporate governance, discusses the growing importance of CEO succession planning, and explores the transformative potential of AI i...
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What’s on the board agenda in 2025?

February 5, 2025 • 27 mins
In this episode of The Corporate Director Podcast, we’re joined by Melanie Nolen, Head of Research at Chief Executive Group. The discussion centers around the 2025 edition of "What Directors Think," a report jointly produced by the Diligent Institute, Corporate Board Member, and FTI Consulting. Melanie shares insights from the survey, including key priorities and agenda items for 2025, the increased focus on growth opportunities, a...
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Future-proofing your cybersecurity strategy

January 22, 2025 • 35 mins
In this episode of The Corporate Director Podcast, we welcome Timothy Youngblood, Chief Information Security Officer at Astrix Security. Timothy shares his insights on the evolving landscape of cybersecurity and its implications for corporate governance. He delves into the lessons learned from cyber events in 2024, the significant threats organizations should prepare for in 2025, and the shift from reactive to proactive cyber risk ...
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Governance in 2025: A new political environment

January 8, 2025 • 30 mins
In this episode of The Corporate Director Podcast, host Dottie Schindlinger welcomes Craig Stronberg, Senior Director at PwC Intelligence, to discuss the evolving landscape of corporate governance under the Trump Administration. They delve into the implications of new government policies on corporate taxes, industry regulation, and international trade, and explore how these changes could affect various sectors. Craig also shares in...
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Inside Today's Boardrooms: A board lens on data governance and risk

December 18, 2024 • 8 mins
In this episode of Inside Today’s Boardrooms, host Dottie Schindlinger is joined by John Rodi, Co-Leader at the KPMG Board Leadership Center, to discuss data governance and risk. John highlights why data-related risk has become a pressing concern for companies and boards, delves into the most significant data-related risks today, and explains how companies are managing these risks through effective data governance frameworks. The c...
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2024 governance year in review

December 12, 2024 • 43 mins
In this special end-of-year edition of the Corporate Director Podcast, hosts Dottie Schindlinger and Meghan Day sit down with TK Kerstetter to reflect on the major governance stories and trends of 2024. They revisit their predictions from 2023, discuss the most impactful governance events of the year, and share their insights on what the future holds for corporate boardrooms.
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