Take on Board
Welcome to the Take on Board podcast, where we talk all things boards and governance. Being on a board can be interesting, valuable and exciting. Yet it can also be lonely, challenging and hard. Each week I talk to women who have been there, done that. Together we'll discover what we need to take on board to be your best in the boardroom. https://helgasvendsen.com.au/take-on-board-podcast/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episodes
Today on the Take on Board podcast I’m speaking with Emma Rae about what boards need to know about the gender pay gap.
Emma Rae is a diversity equity and inclusion (DEI) consultant with a PhD in DEI. She works with business leaders and boards to understand their DEI data, leverage insights and cultivate inclusive, high-performing cultures.
Emma originally started her career in accounting, and is a qualified CPA....
This week on the Take on Board podcast, I am taking you through through the wind up of the Center for Sustainability leadership. I was chair of the board when we had to make some tough decisions.
So wind up, it's not a dirty word. In fact, winding up an organization, if done at the right time in the right way, is something that I believe boards can and should be proud of. It's a natural part of the business cycle of an orga...
Today on the Take on Board podcast, I recap the second and very full day of the Australian Institute of Company Directors conference and share my reflections.
Hear from me and highlights and takeaways from some of my awesome TOB Correspondents: Kate Waterford, Ruth Faulkner, Jane Andrews, Suzie Thoravel, Emma Olivier, Chaman Sidhu, Zivit Inbar, Sarah Brindley and Sarah Anderson.
There are numerous topics I’ll be covering in 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.
Hear from me and reflections from some of my awesome TOB Correspondents: Chaman Sidhu, Sarah Fairhurst, Clare Schonfeld, Sarah Anderson and Ari Magalhaes.
There are numerous topics I’ll be covering in the future on the podcast, so if there is a takeaway that resonated with you, plea...
Today on the Take on Board podcast I’m speaking with Julie Bearzatto about Risk. What questions should you be asking about technology and the strategy behind balancing growth & risk
Julia has spent 20 years working with technology companies, from startups, scale ups to mature businesses. Much of this time has been in the FinTech space and she become passionate about sharing her experience to educate directors and...
Today on the Take on Board podcast I’m speaking with Ruhee Meghani about inclusion and wellbeing in the boardroom.
Ruhee in on the Regional Advisory Council member at the Victorian Multicultural Commission. She previously chaired the first global South Asian Employee Resource Group for a major retail brand.
Ruhee is the founder of Allied Collective, Australia's first inclusive facilitation & wellbeing a...
This episode in being reaired in honour of Linda White who passed away at the end of February. To me Linda was a colleague and friend. I learned so much from her and I am certain you will as well.
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Today on the Take on Board podcast, I'm speaking with Linda White.
Linda describes herself as having done heaps, she rarely says no, and she firmly believes you are never to old learn new things.
She's on the National Exec...
The Pioneers: Many of these board pioneers took on governance roles well before women could vote in a federal election.
Hear their stories in this episode of Broad on Boards is a special series from Take on Board, a podcast hosted by Helga Svendsen.
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Today is episode one of the Broads on Boards special series of theTake on Board podcast. This series explores the history of women on Boards in the place we now call Australia. So it’s fitting to kick off the discussion with an exploration of indigenous governance. So, today I’m speaking with Michelle Deshong about indigenous governance.
Michelle is a Kuku Yalanji women with extensive experience in the governance. She is current...
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 Simmons University Institut...
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 special series about women who have...
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 experienced Chair, Non-Executive Dir...
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 dual listed (ASX, NYSE) glob...
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.
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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 stayed on to respond to questions f...
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 Kids Hope Australia – and, key ...
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 beyond!
My birthday wish as I...
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 board papers.
Tammy is – and h...
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 Energy Agency and Stanwell Cor...
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 Institute and Crime Stoppers Victor...
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