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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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28:56

Barbara Ryan - On Pharma and Biotech boards, M&A and...

Take on Board ·

2022/04/05

Today on the Take on Board podcast, I talk to Barbara Ryan about her journey to the boardroom. Barbara began her career on Wall Street as a sell side analyst covering the large-cap pharma industry for over 30 years. Following her career on the street. She founded her own capital market strategic advisory firm in 2013 and has led the investor relations and communication efforts for a variety of biopharma companies.She has played a leading role in raising well over $1.5 billion in capital for

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54:15

2022 AICD Australian Governance Summit 2022 recap

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2022/03/29

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. This year, I crowdsourced key takeaways from the amazing members of the Take on Board community, so it’s not just me!You might also want to have a look at my Twitter feed from this period. I live tweeted most of

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35:40

Conor Costello shares her On Air strategy session and...

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2022/03/22

As you would have heard me announce earlier in the year, we're doing some more On Air Strategy Sessions this year. Connor Costello is the president of the board at Environment Victoria, an independent nonprofit campaigning organization working for healthy rivers, a safe climate and sustainable life. They are at a really exciting point in the organization's cycle, on the cusp of a new five-year strategy. Over the next six months, they'll be renewing their strategy and at the same time, looking at

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32:18

Rachelle Towart OAM reveals the secrets of getting...

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2022/03/15

Today on the Take on Board podcast I'm speaking with Rachelle Towart about recruiting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to boards. Rochelle Towert received her OAM in acknowledgment of her achievements in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander leadership, governance and education. She is a member of the indigenous advisory board for infrastructure company Broadspectrum. She's formerly a member of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employment Advisory Committee at the University of

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34:20

Jillian West gives us the whats, whys and hows of...

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2022/03/08

Today on the Take on Board podcast, I’m speaking with Jillian West about what boards need to think about in doing their Reconciliation Action Plans (RAPs) and why they are important. We’ll also touch on cultural awareness for board members.Jill is a proud Palawa woman from the Islands of Bass Strait and a proud Bunurong woman from Point Nepean, born in Victoria with a lengthy career supporting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in work, education, and support in their life journey.Jill

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26:12

Deborah Rosati of Women Get on Board talks the ToB...

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2022/03/01

Today on the Take on Board podcast, I'm speaking with Deborah Rosati about her journey to the boardroom and advancing board diversity. First, let me tell you about Deborah. Deborah is a valued corporate director and an accomplished and business savvy entrepreneur and also a fellow Chartered Professional Accountant with over 35 years of high growth and transformational leadership in the technology, consumer retail, cannabis, life sciences, private equity and venture capital industry sectors.Deborah

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35:40

On Air strategy session - Helga helps Megan Bett take...

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2022/02/22

Today on the Take on Board podcast, we are doing another on-air strategy session. I'm speaking with Megan Bett. But before I do that, a quick shout out to Jackie Cooper, who recommended that Megan come on the show and explore her challenge for today.Megan is an HR professional, most recently conducting workplace investigations, the tough stuff in HR. She is interested in all things to do with people and the way our minds work. She works for her local council, and has been there for over 11 years

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27:36

Jenny Selway is pro engineers in the boardroom and...

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2022/02/15

Today on the Take on Board podcast, I’m speaking with Jenny Selway about climate governance and the role of engineers. We also touch on starting on a board journey and career transitions.Jenny is a non executive director and engineer, currently serving on the Agribio board, an agricultural research facility, Public Private Partnership and Joint Venture between the Victorian state government and Latrobe University.Specialising in international joint ventures and strategic asset management from her

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24:07

Meaghan Dwyer on the challenges and opportunities of...

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2022/02/08

Today on the Take on Board podcast, I’m speaking with Meaghan Dwyer about collective leadership.Meaghan is a Partner and Executive Director at John Wardle Architects. She joined this practice over twenty years ago when the team numbered just 8. Today the practice is led by 5 partners and the team has grown to 120. The business is currently transitioning to a model of collective leadership with a view to growing our business while also retaining our unique culture.She has previously served on a

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31:46

Michelle Redfern takes lessons from the pitch into...

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2022/02/01

Today on the Take on Board podcast, I’m speaking with Michelle Redfern about building a board portfolio - aligned with interests, purpose and skills.Michelle is Chair of Speckle Financial Health and also a member of Wayfinder Steering Committee. She is also the former Deputy Chair of Good Shepherd Microfinance and a former board member of Williamstown Football Club, The Gippsland League and Swinburne University Business without Borders. She began her board career as Secretary for Highvale Netball

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36:32

Beverly Behan has tips to help you become a boardroom...

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2022/01/25

Today on the Take on Board podcast, I’m speaking with Beverley Behan about becoming a board room star.Beverly Behan is one of the foremost global experts on board effectiveness, having worked with nearly 200 boards in the S&P1500 and other companies around the world over the past 25 years.She is the author of governance classic, Great Companies Deserve Great Boards and the recently released Becoming a Boardroom Star which is the #1 new release on Amazon in corporate governance worldwide upon its

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31:19

Jac Phillips explains her board trajectory from...

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2022/01/18

Today on the Take on Board podcast, I’m speaking with Jac Phillips about her journey to the boardroom.Jac is currently on the board of Food Revolution Group (FOD) and was previously on the boards of Melbourne Communities Foundation, Fitted for Work, Skin & Cancer Foundation, Deakin University Marketing Advisory Board and Good Cycles.Founder and Chief Creative Officer of Jac Phillips Executive Coaching & Advisory, Jac recently stepped away from a 25 year corporate career across Australia, NZ

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28:27

I'm back! I have an update to my RSVP, plus a Take on...

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2022/01/11

Hello Take on Board community! How was your holiday period? Busy, restful, or a healthy dose of the two?I’ve revamped my RSVP and have a new goal. I need your help to hold me accountable. Are you in?Today I share some questions to help you level-up your icebreakers in 2022. And after years of asking you for your personal details, I answers my own questions.Plus, a giveaway just for helping build the Take on Board community (you’ll have to listen for the details). There’s information about Take on

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21:45

It's time to RSVP: Reflections on 2021 and goals for...

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2021/12/21

Welcome to the final episode of Take on Board for 2021.And what a year it’s been.In this episode, Helga is going to take you through her ‘RSVP’ process – an invitation to reflect on the year and set intentions for 2022. And you know what - this year has been tough.We do this in the final session of Board Accelerator – my program for women board members. So at the end of this episode, you’ll hear some of the reflections from the group.So, what’s the RSVP formula? Listen now to find out.And we want to

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26:03

Board members causing troubles? Jane Davel has some...

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2021/12/14

Today on the Take on Board podcast, Helga is speaking with Jane Davel about being Chairing the board and board dynamicsJane is an independent non-executive director and currently serves as: Chair of St. Andrew’s Village Trust (Inc), member of the Electrical Workers Registration Board and the Cadastral Surveyors Licensing Board of New Zealand, and independent board member of Rowing New Zealand.She has held senior executive roles across a number of service industries, including banking and finance,

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30:11

Hey Boards, the law and Dr Niki Vincent says it's...

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2021/12/07

Today on the Take on Board podcast, Helga is speaking with Dr Niki Vincent about the new Victorian requirements for some organisations to have a gender action plan.Dr Niki Vincent commenced in the role of Victoria’s first Public Sector Gender Equality Commissioner in October 2020. She’s currently on the Board of InTouch and has an extensive list of previous Directorships.Niki has a wealth of experience in gender equality and organisational leadership. This includes most recently serving as the South

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27:17

Now is the time to think about your board's...

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2021/11/30

Today on the Take on Board podcast, Helga is speaking with Helen Freris about accessibility action plans.Helen is a community sector professional with key strengths in capacity building, training, delivery, program design, and coordination.She's currently the Health Services Manager at women with disabilities Victoria. Helen is also a fellow of the Williamson Community Leadership Program.Helen shares her expertise about how boards can approach their accessibility action plans and the benefits of

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24:46

Co-CEO Amanda Robinson on what works, what doesn't...

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2021/11/23

Today on the Take on Board podcast, Helga is speaking with Amanda Robinson about being a co-CEO. You’ll remember that Helga shared her top tips along with her personal experiences about co-chairing a board.Well that episode, prompted the fabulous Dominique Hes to introduce me to Amanda … and here we are.Amanda is a co-CEO at Marshall Day Acoustics, and looks after the Australian operations, including China and Hong Kong. She is a qualified mechanical engineer who has worked in the acoustics field

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32:28

Benchmarking psychological safety in the boardroom...

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2021/11/16

Today on the Take on Board podcast, Helga is speaking with Carolyn Grant about psychological safety in the boardroom and it relates to decision-making.Carolyn is an Advisory Board member to Civic Ledger, Samford Support Network and Cerge Pty Ltd.She is an advisor, author and creator of tools and frameworks founded in neuroscience, to provide evidence based insights, to improve the quality of our decisions and the implementation of them in organisations.Carolyn is the author of the "People + Science

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26:00

Why you should create award winning annual reports...

Take on Board ·

2021/11/09

Today on the Take on Board podcast, Helga is speaking with Bronwyn Wellings about tends in reporting and The Australasian Reporting Awards - yes, that’s a real thing. Who knew?Bronwyn is currently Chair of the St. Andrew’s Foundation, Deputy Chair of the Australasian Reporting Awards, Chair of the Finance, Audit, Risk and Remuneration Committee of the ETU (Victorian Branch) and a member of Victoria University’s Compliance, Audit and Risk Committee.She was previously on the boards of Connections

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