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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

How Solai Valliappan learned to love being a board chair

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2026/02/24

Today on the Take On Board podcast, I'm speaking with Solai Valliappan about learning how to be a board chair.Solai is a Sydney-based technology investor, advisor, and board director. Starting her career as an Actuary, she transitioned into the startup world 10 years ago. She has been leveraging her finance expertise to advise family offices, venture capital firms, accelerators, and startups across Australia, including investing as an angel investor.She discusses the importance of structure,

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14:59

Helga Goes Solo: The benefits of board calendars

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2026/02/17

This week on Take on Board, I discuss a topic that is sometimes overlooked: the crucial role of governance calendars for boards. Think of it as the board's essential work plan, a simple table or spreadsheet that lays out exactly when the board will tackle key topics (strategy, budget, compliance, CEO check-ins, etc.) over the next year or more.Upcoming TOB EventsAll eventsYou might want to:Join the Take on Board Facebook communityJoin the Take on Board LinkedIn communityFollow along on TwitterWork

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31:23

Suzie Thoraval merges ambition with risk in her board...

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2026/02/10

Today on the Take on Board podcast, I'm speaking with Suzie Thoraval about governance of risk and audit.Suzie is the independent chair of the finance, audit and risk Committee at the Victorian Collaborative Centre for Mental Health and Wellbeing, and she's a member of the finance, risk and audit committees at the Judicial College of Victoria and the cities of Greater Dandenong, Knox and Whittlesea.She's previously been on the advisory board for the College of Law's Centre for Legal Innovation and

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15:59

Helga goes solo: Risk appetite statements and what...

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2026/02/03

This week on the Take On Board podcast, I’ll be discussing risk and risk appetite statements. This topic has been on my mind because I recently facilitated a workshop with a board focused on their risk appetite.I’d like to walk you through the process I often use with groups and share some resources that I find helpful. Risk appetite is undoubtedly an important aspect that boards should consider and address. should be paying attention to.Links and ResourcesSetting your risk appetite: supplementary

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31:53

Staying true to your values in the boardroom with...

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2026/01/27

Today on the Take On Board podcast, I'm speaking with Daralyse Lyons about non-executive roles and executive director positions. We may even hear the story of why she resigned from a role in which she excelled, and how the board influenced that decision.Daralyse is a journalist and author with prior experience in business development and financial management. She has written more than two dozen books, several short stories, and countless articles.She is a member of the National Association of Black

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12:48

Helga goes solo: Welcome to the new year! What's...

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2026/01/20

Happy 2026, Take on Boarders. It is fabulous to be back on the other side. I had a little break. During that period, just a week in Adelaide, between Christmas and New Year, lots of beautiful walks along the Torrens River, catching up with a few of the take on board community and just. Having a bit of a relax, really.As you know, one of the things I often do during the break is reflect a little more on my RSVP statement. Where I'd landed last year was that, for this year, it's about holding space

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36:21

Summer Series: How Linh Do used the board accelerator...

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2026/01/13

Today on the Take on Board podcast, I’m speaking with Linh Do about the Take on Board accelerator program. This is a program I run, and many of you will know that earlier this year, I did a miniseries on the podcast about professional development options and forgot to do my own.Linh is the chair of the Climate Action Network Australia and AktivAsia, and a board member of the Lord Mayor’s Charitable Foundation. She’s also a member of the research committee at the Centre for Policy Development. She

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32:24

Summer Series: AI in the boardroom mini series –...

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2026/01/06

Today on the Take on Board podcast, I’m speaking with Candice Deville about AI and the missing AI conversation in the boardroom.Candice was formally on the board of Charity Bay, and she’s the founder of AI Co-pilot and a leading AI strategist with 20-plus years of experience in digital transformation, enterprise marketing and emerging tech. She advises boards, government, and growth-stage companies on responsible AI adoption, blending commercial insight with a sharp human-centered lens on the future

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35:17

Summer Series: Advisory board mini series – Louise...

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2025/12/30

Today on the Take On Board Podcast, I'm speaking with Louise Brockman about well, all things advisory boards. This is part of an advisory board mini-series in today's episode one, where we will discuss the history, purpose, structure, and impact of advisory boards.Louise is on the advisory board of the Advisory Board centre, so if that's not the peak of all advisory boards, I'm not sure what is. And she's been on, well, heaps of advisory boards. She's the founder and CEO of the Advisory Board

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38:07

Summer Series: Board composition and effectiveness...

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2025/12/23

Today on the Take on Board Podcast, I’m speaking with Katie Constantinou about onboarding new directors.Katie is on the board of Harbison, an aged care organisation in regional New South Wales. She also sits on several committees: the New South Wales Justices Association Southern Highlands branch and the BDCU Grads Committee. She’s formerly been on the boards of Wingecarribee Adult Day Centres, a not-for-profit service that provides social opportunities within a group setting for older people and

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22:29

It's time to RSVP: Reflections on 2025 and goals for...

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2025/12/16

This year’s final podcast episode is always a special one for me—it’s my chance to pause, reflect, and invite you into the RSVP process that’s become a yearly ritual. I love grabbing a pen, scribbling on the worksheet (available below) and taking a proper look back at the year that’s just gone.Here is a high-level breakdown of the RSVP!Reflect / ReviewSuperpowers / StrengthsValuesPurposeI walk you through all the steps in the podcast and the YouTube video.Thank you to my amazing team, the Take on

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43:47

Nature in the Boardroom: A New Era of Governance with...

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2025/12/09

Welcome to the final Take on Board event for 2025. Dominique Hes is here to explore the innovative concept of integrating nature into boardroom governance. Dominique introduces the groundbreaking concept of treating nature as a guardian in the boardroom, inspired by a UK initiative. She explains how this approach promotes environmental responsibility within organizational governance.Dominique responded to questions from the Take on Board community. Here are a few to give you a sense of the dynamic

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33:29

How Linh Do used the board accelerator to boost her...

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2025/12/02

Today on the Take On Board podcast, I'm speaking with Linh Do about the Take On Board accelerator program. This is a program I run, and many of you will know that earlier this year, I did a miniseries on the podcast about professional development options and forgot to do my own.Linh is the chair of the Climate Action Network Australia and AktivAsia, and a board member of the Lord Mayor's Charitable Foundation. She's also a member of the research committee at the Center for Policy Development. She

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30:11

Managing geopolitical risk in the boardroom with...

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2025/11/25

Today on the Take On Board podcast, I'm speaking with Diana Nestorovskaabout considering and managing geopolitical risk in the boardroom.Diana is Deputy chair of South Gippsland Water Corporation, and she has previously been on the boards of Melba Support Services Limited, Sexual Health Victoria and the University of Wollongong University Council. She's also been a member of the Latrobe University Human Research Ethics Committee and a public representative on the Australian Press Council.As of

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33:46

Ari Magalhaes answers all questions about...

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2025/11/18

This week on the Take on Board podcast, Ari Magalhaes joined a great group of Take on Board community members to answer any and all questions about organisational turnarounds, building on her previous insights from our recent podcast episode. Ari emphasised the critical importance of understanding financial statements for board directors and outlined specific key performance indicators (KPIs) that signal potential risks within organizations.Links and ResourcesAri Magalhaes on LinkedInOmniStrategic

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23:05

Fiona David makes the case for boards to take action...

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2025/11/11

Today on the Take on Board podcast, I'm speaking with Fiona David about understanding modern slavery risk.Fiona is on the boards of ACCESS-NRI, Australia's climate simulator, and the Coolaroo Foundation, a philanthropic organisation, and an alternate director on the Forrest Research Foundation for Nicola Forrest. Lawyer, human rights expert, and founder of Fair Futures, Fiona, is leading the charge in helping organisations tackle issues such as modern slavery in their supply chains.Having led the

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28:31

Wake up! Moira Junge wants directors to think about...

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2025/11/04

Today on the Take on Board podcast, I'm speaking with Moira Junge about the importance of sleep for board directors.Moira was on the Sleep Health Foundation Board for six years before stepping into the inaugural CEO role. She's also an advisory board member at Healthylife. Moira is a public health advocate, a clinical health psychologist, an adjunct associate professor, and a former registered nurse.After three decades on the front lines treating mental and physical health challenges, she made the

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27:39

Giselle McLachlan wants to help prepare your...

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2025/10/28

Today on the Take on Board podcast, I'm speaking with Giselle McLachlan about creating the future in the boardroom.Giselle is on the boards of AbacusBio and Chairs the Audit and Risk Committee of Local Government New Zealand. Grounded founder Giselle is a governance and leadership specialist. Giselle is all about down-to-earth governance and business advice, and thrives on building sustainable businesses alongside healthy leaders and lives.Giselle loves working with others who love learning,

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25:22

Ari Magalhaes knows business turnarounds and says you...

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2025/10/21

Today on the Take on Board podcast, I'm speaking with Ari Magalhaes about business turnarounds.Ari is on the boards of Palliative Care Tasmania, serves as Deputy Chair of Women's Health Tasmania, and is part of the Community Advisory Committee of Red Nose Australia. Ari is a global economist, non-executive director, and board advisor with a track record helping ASX private and purpose-led organisations navigate disruption and deliver measurable value.She's driven over $110 million in outcomes, a

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24:38

Professional development miniseries: Francie Doolan...

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2025/10/14

Today on the Take on Board podcast, I'm speaking with Francie Doolan about the Small Giants Academy, Governing for Purpose program.Francie has been working with boards since her early twenties, wearing many different hats over the last 25 years.So, having to switch between lots of different mindsets is something she talks more about in our conversation. She has been a consultant from big four professional service firm reporting to listed boards. She's held management roles as CEO and CFO, reported

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