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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.

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31:59

Fi Slaven on the intersection of governance,...

Take on Board ·

2023/10/17

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 for William Buck Victoria and NED Board roles. Fi has had an exciting career path, that includes roles like

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25:18

Marianna O’Gorman has all the details to get you...

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2023/10/10

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 committee member of Chief Executive Women, and an Advisory Board member for The McKell Institute.Marianna

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28:06

Tammy Atkins brings you Tammy's Top Tips for making...

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2023/10/03

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 engagement, strategic writing, and governance-level knowledge of industry sectors, including TAFE and water. Comfortable

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22:30

Helga goes Solo: Wellbeing in the Board Room

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2023/09/26

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 through that project, I took a small group of board chairs through the Wellbeing Framework.In the first

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28:34

Caroline Pilot spills the tea on the benefits of the...

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2023/09/19

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 arena.A commercially and politically astute healthcare leader and marketer, Caroline has over 20 years’

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23:26

Ask the Take on Board Community: Should I do the AICD...

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2023/09/12

This week on the Take on Board podcast I am bring you ToB community crowdsourced response to one question I get asked all the time: Should I do the AICD Company Director's Course? This recording is from the 2023 Take on Board 4th birthday party in July. There wasn’t a speaker, but this question came up – as it often does! So women who have completed the course weighed in on the pros and cons of the program. I hope these insights help, if you are considering signing up for the AICD CDC.Links and

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28:10

Julie Kun defines compassionate decision making and...

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2023/09/05

Today on the Take on Board podcast I’m speaking with Julie Kun about compassionate decision making in the boardroom.Julie is the Chair of Gender Equity Victoria.She was formerly on the boards of Australian College of Community and Disability Practitioners (2015- 2019), WIRE (2010 - 2012, Community Services Health Industry Training Board (2008 - 2012) ANTaR committee of management (2001 - 2007)Julie pronouns are she/her. She is a strategic thinker who works collaboratively to translate a vision of

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28:18

Karen Foster explains boardroom power plays - how to...

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2023/08/29

Today on the Take on Board podcast I’m speaking with Karen Foster about boardroom power plays.Karen is on the boards of Western Victoria Primary Health Network Chair of the Let's Talk Foundation and Mayor of Moyne Shire Council.She’s a former Chair of Leadership Great South Coast (Chair) Moyne Health Services and former board member of Brophy Family and Youth Services, Corangamite Regional Library Corporation, Regional Leadership Australia and GAICD Regional Advisory Group, Great South CoastA former

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28:28

Alex Tullio moved from executive to non-executive...

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2023/08/22

Today on the Take on Board podcast I’m speaking with Alex Tulilo about her journey to the boardroom.Alex is on the boards of Sandhurst Trustees; Willed and was formerly on the boards of Mansfield and District Community BankAs the owner and founder of her own consultancy, Alex works with innovative leaders with a global mission and helps them realise their vision. She is an experienced facilitator, speaker, MC and executive coach. This work is complemented by her non-executive director roles with

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27:38

Madeleine Babiolakis on leadership skills, voluntary...

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2023/08/15

Today on the Take on Board podcast I’m speaking with Madeleine Babiolakis about building leadership skills in a new world of work. Plus, Madeleine is pro adding voluntary boards earlier in your board career and shares the benefits of a career portfolio. Balancing it all is possible!Madeline is on the boards of ACCE and Women’s Leadership Institute Australia (WLIA). She was formerly on the board of IABC Victoria.Madeleine is the Founder and Director of Shape & Impact, a consulting and advisory

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39:45

Lina Patel has the scoop on how Aussie and US...

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2023/08/08

Today on the Take on Board podcast I’m speaking with Lina Patel about exploring the difference between US and Australian NFP Boards & GovernanceLina Patel is a startup Board Member for Global Impact Australia. She is a Melbourne based facilitator. Lina works with people who value positive social outcomes and want to improve how they work and her specialty is getting things done, calmly.Links and ResourcesLina Patel - Revma ConsultingLeading with Intent 2021 - report on US NFP board composition,

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24:38

Helga goes solo: Steps for Recruiting a Board Member

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2023/08/01

Today on the Take on Board podcast, you're just going to be hearing from me, as I take you through 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 checklist for you. And I thought I would take you through that checklist.Now, of course, in the show notes, you will find the downloads for the checklist and some of the other resources that I refer to as we go through the process today.Links and

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28:46

Karen Mundine outlines why reconciliation matters to...

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2023/07/25

Today on the Take on Board podcast I’m speaking with Karen Mundine about why reconciliation matters to business and to boards.Karen Mundine is from the Bundjalung Nation of northern NSW.She is a board member ofGondwana Choirs, Sydney Festival, the Australian Indigenous Leadership Centre (AILC), and Australians for Constitutional Recognition. She is a member of Chief Executive Women. As the CEO at Reconciliation Australia, Karen brings to the role more than 25 years’ experience leading community

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26:49

Samar Mcheileh navigated a management buyout and says...

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2023/07/18

Today on the Take on Board podcast I’m speaking with Samar Mcheileh about boardroom culture, finances and navigating a management buyout.Samar is on the finance and investment committee for InTouch, and organisation providing services, programs and responses to family violence in migrant and refugee communities. She is also a former Board member of YWCA Victoria.Samar Mcheileh is the co-CEO at Scale Investors. An early stage angel syndicate that invests in exceptional gender diverse entrepreneurs

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32:17

Melissa Donnelly brings strategic planning into the...

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2023/07/11

Today on the Take on Board podcast I’m speaking with Melissa Donnelly about the importance of strategic planning as a vehicle for bringing the lived experience of staff and clients/customers/members into the board room.Melissa is the Chair, Domestic Violence Prevention Centre (Gold Coast)Melissa has been called a brain surgeon for brands. She extracts the DNA of businesses from the CEO's brain and injects it across the organisation. In her 35 year-plus career, she's triaged, rebooted and launched

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9:50

Podcast takeover – a 4th birthday celebration!

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2023/07/04

SURPRISE! Buffy, here – Helga’s podcast producer.Lisa – Helga’s business manager – and I reached out to the fabulous peeps in the Take on Board community to record messages in celebration of the podcast’s 4th birthday.This episode is full of words of appreciation and gratitude for the podcast’s 4 years of sharing governance wisdom and for the evolving community which keeps on supporting and cheering on each other’s boardroom journeys.A big thanks to everyone who took part in this podcast takeover

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47:31

Take on Board Breakfast: Riwka Hagen knows how to...

Take on Board ·

2023/06/27

Today on the Take on Board podcast, Riwka Hagen joins me at the Take on Board Breakfast event. Riwka presents Organisational Mergers: Lessons from the coalface. Riwka knows how to navigate organisational mergers because she's successfully overseen the process.Hear her presentation and answers to audience questions. You can learn a lot from her success and challenges!This podcast is an edited version of the Take on Board Breakfast. Sign-up for information about future events like the breakfast. Start

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26:11

Marcele de Sanctis has thoughts on using metrics to...

Take on Board ·

2023/06/20

Today on the Take on Board podcast I’m speaking with Dr. Marcele de Sanctis about Board Capability and CultureMarcele has 10 years experience working with global, ASX-listed, private and Government organisations, supporting Boards, CEOs, C-level executives and senior leaders in capability development and competency architecture, leadership assessment, leadership development, executive coaching, talent management, L&D, OD, executive search and recruitment.She currently sits on the National

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36:38

Gina Balarin says marketers play a huge role on boards

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2023/06/13

Today on the Take on Board podcast I’m speaking with Gina Balarin about her journey to the boardroom.Gina is on the boards of the Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM), a UK-based organisation serving an international audience and ProjectDisplaced, an Australia-based organisation helping coach Australians out of work to get their mojo back.Gina Balarin is an inspirational TEDx and keynote speaker, storyteller and B2B marketing leader, who sits on the boards of the Chartered Institute of Marketing

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30:51

Take on Board x Lead to Soar - How Women Can Build &...

Take on Board ·

2023/06/06

In this special Take on Board x Lead to Soar cross over episode, I was the guest on the Lead to Soar podcast and was interviewed by Michelle Redfern. She invited me to discuss strategy. My conversation with Michelle was part of the Lead to Soar - "How Women Can" web series.Do you know what strategy is?Do you know why strategy is set?Do you know why boards are interested in strategy?Can you describe the relationship between strategy and business outcomes?Being able to answer all these questions means

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