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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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27:11

Kiki Paul details how to move from CEO to...

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2024/07/02

Today on the Take on Board podcast I’m speaking with Kiki Paul about moving from CEO to non-executive director (NED) and being clear about each role.Kiki is on the boards of Go Gentle Australia / Cancer Chicks / Australian Online Giving Foundation.She has previously been on the boards of Hornsby Ku-ring-gai Women's Shelter / Pandis.Kiki is an experienced CEO and non-executive director. From 2016 until 2022 she was the CEO of the national charity Go Gentle Australia, which was instrumental in passing

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36:26

The Royal Commission we should have? The 2013...

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2024/06/25

This week on the Take on Board podcast, I am sharing an episode from The Westminster Tradition, a podcast I love and listen to regularly. I was listening to one of their episodes from April 2024 and thought, 'I have to share all this governance goodness with the Take on Board Community'. So I reached out to the hosts of The Westminster Tradition and they gave me the go-ahead. So this week, that's what we're doing._____“Lack of good governance is why good people did bad things at Essendon Football

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15:31

Helga goes Solo: Making Space for S.P.A.C.E

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2024/06/18

This week on the Take on Board podcast, I am making space for S.P.A.C.E...Many of you will know from my first Ideas to Action this year that my word for 2024 is ‘space’. For me, it was about ‘leaving space in the cup’. Space to grow and learn. Space to be.Like water in a stream moving around rocks and trees, space in the cup will mean I’m feeling in flow, at ease.The practical things I put in place to help me leave space were to use Pomodoro method for productivity and to engage a coach for

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32:37

Dorrit Kromann speaks about using a psychological...

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2024/06/11

Today on the Take on Board podcast I’m speaking with Dorrit Kromann about psychology in the boardroom.Dorritt is on the boards ofNjorda: Fintech /Fors - supply /Deedster Green tech Investors board /Building board JM Thielesvej,The high school board in RoskildeWith curiosity, dignity, smarts and justice, Dorrit has been ambitious in boards throughout her whole life. She has had an international career within the Financial business working for 8 years around the world. Started out as a pioneer

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37:14

Mel Sherrin unpacks the AICD nonprofit governance...

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2024/06/04

Today on the Take on Board podcast, I'm speaking with Mel Sherrin about the recently released AICD not for profit governance principles, the new ones for 2024.Mel is on the board of Red Stitch Theatre Company, the Victorian Mental Illness Awareness Council, and she provides company secretary services to Terrain Natural Lands Management, Merri-Bek Affordable Housing, the Asylum Seeker Resource Center, and Greenfleet. Mel is an experienced governance professional general counsel and senior executive

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31:41

Kate Larsen on what boards need to think about before...

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2024/05/28

Today on the Take on Board podcast I’m speaking with Kate Larsen about what boards needs to think through in commenting on the war in Gaza.Kate joined the board of Western Australia's youth arts peak membership organisation, Propel Youth Arts, when she was just 22 years old. Originally recruited for her marketing expertise, she was elected Chair after only a few meetings and helped lead the start-up organisation through its first few years of operation.Since then, arts, cultural and not-for-profit

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30:10

Need board support? Dominique Hes says getting...

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2024/05/21

Today on the Take on Board podcast, I’m speaking with Dr. Dominique Hes aboutengaging external company secretary services to support a board.Dominique is the Chair of Greenfleet and was formerly on the boards of Living Futures Institute of Australia (LFIA), Trust for Nature in Victoria.Dominique has a Science Degree, Engineering Degree, PhD in Architecture and a Cert in Governance.She was born in south Africa of Dutch Parents, lived in Brazil until 1982 then moved to Australia. She’s written a bunch

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28:28

Philippa Taylor explores getting along with fellow...

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2024/05/14

Today on the Take on Board podcast I’m speaking with Philippa Taylor about capitalising on diverse behavioural styles at the board table.Philippa is on the boards of Institute of Social Neuroscience Psychology, We Make a Difference Limited and I'm also an independent member of the RMIT University Nominations, Remuneration & People CommitteeShe was formerly on the boards of Raiz Invest (ASX:RZI), Western Leisure Services, Apollo League, and the International Women’s Development AgencyPhilippa

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27:29

Cary Hatch details why boards need marketing execs...

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2024/05/07

Today on the Take on Board podcast I’m speaking with Cary Hatch about “Why your Board Should Feature a Marketing Executive”and the opportunity to expand beyond traditional board candidates to include reputation experts to guide and mitigate corporate reputation blunders.Cary is on the boards of Greater Washington Board of Trade, Washington Housing Conservancy Board, Whitman Walker Foundation Board, American Association of Advertising Agencies (4As) and is Chair of the Mid-Atlantic Board of

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27:32

Leanne Hart explains what boards need to understand...

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2024/04/30

Today on the Take on Board podcast I’m speaking with Leanne Hart about the boards role in managing psychosocial hazards.Leanne was formerly on the board of Alongside PTSD Partner Support, an organisation focused on PTSD education for the partners and families of frontline and emergency service first responders.Today she is the founder of Hart2Heart Wellbeing. She's a trauma-informed facilitator and coach who helps leaders get on top of the things that cause stress at work, so they and their team can

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29:13

Emma Rae has thoughts and research on the gender pay...

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2024/04/23

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.She is a mum-to-be and passionate about health and wellbeing. She enjoys cooking, dance,

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36:05

Helga goes solo: The End Game, when to wind down your...

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2024/04/16

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 organization.Links and resourcesDownload a copy of my presentation to the Better

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45:56

My AICD Australian Governance Summit 2024 Day 2 Recap...

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2024/04/09

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 the future on the podcast, so if there is a takeaway that resonated with you,

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34:05

My AICD Australian Governance Summit 2024 recap with...

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2024/04/02

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, please get in touch and let me know.Links and ResourcesBoard directors should

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28:51

Julia Bearzatto offers a risk refresher and talks the...

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2024/03/26

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 & riskJulia 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 help companies to scale.Links and ResourcesJulia on LinkedInTurn the Ship Around!: A

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30:47

Ruhee Meghani explains how to prioritize purpose-led...

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2024/03/19

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 agency that prioritizes purpose-led leadership development through future focused training. With

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33:14

Linda White says you should use the 'joining gene' on...

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2024/03/12

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. _____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 Executive for the Australian Labor Party, the executive of the Australian Council of

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24:20

Broads on Boards: The Pioneers – the women who took...

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2024/03/07

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.Follow this link to find out more and download the fact sheets. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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45:08

Broads on Boards: Michelle Deshong on the long,...

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2024/03/05

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 currently Co-Chair of Supply Nation and Council member for AIATSIS.Michelle was

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27:49

Can you thrive at work? Susan Mackenty Brady has...

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2024/02/27

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 Institute for Inclusive Leadership she holds the Deloitte Ellen Gabriel Chair for Women and

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