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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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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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22:14

Professional development mini series: Kim Sullivan's...

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2025/10/07

Today, on the Take On Board podcast, I'm speaking with Kim Sullivan about the AICD Company Directors' course.Kim serves on the board of the Kensington Neighbourhood House and is also the Chief Operating Officer of ORIMA Research, leading the people and culture, IT administration, and other enabling functions of the business.She's also a social researcher, having worked for over 20 years, conducting research for state and federal government clients. Kim is qualified in law, social science, and

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37:07

Professional development mini series: Ngaire Anderson...

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2025/09/30

Today on the Take on Board podcast, I'm speaking with Ngaire Anderson about the Australian Institute of Company Directors ' Boardroom Mastery program.Ngaire serves on the board of IPC Health, where she holds the positions of Deputy Chair and Chair of the Clinical Governance and Clinical Risk Committee. She has formally been on the boards of Heathcote Health, Bendigo Community Health, and Remembrance Park Central Victoria.Following 16 years as a paramedic, Ngaire has held non-executive, executive,

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21:04

Professional development mini series: Jane Davel has...

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2025/09/23

Today on the Take on Board podcast, I'm speaking with Jane Davel about director development options in New Zealand.Jane is on the board of St. Andrews Village Trust and Rowing New Zealand, and she's also a trustee of the New Zealand Rowing Foundation. She's formerly been on the boards of government and for-purpose organizations of varying sizes and sectors, including the social service sector, property and construction investment, and arts and heritage.Jane has been serving on boards for almost a

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26:09

Professional development mini series: Jennifer Duncan...

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2025/09/16

Today on the Take On Board podcast, I'm speaking with Jennifer Duncan, and we'll be talking about the Governance for Social Impact program. This is part of a miniseries that I'm doing about director development.Jennifer is on the boards of Focus One Health Foundation South Australia, and she's also a member of the South Australia Northern Territory Council for the Governance Institute of Australia.She has a long list of former boards: South Australian Council of Social Service, the Australian Youth

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24:04

Professional development mini series: Professional...

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2025/09/09

Today on the Take on Board podcast, I'm speaking with Kiki Paul about the Institute of Community Directors Australia and their professional development course, Diploma of Governance. This is part of the professional development for board directors mini series.Kiki is on the boards of Go Gentle Australia and is the chair of the Australian Online Giving Foundation. Formally been on the boards of the Hornsby Ku-ring-gai Women's Shelter, PANDSI and a founding member of Cancer Chicks. Kiki is an

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30:53

Respect at Work law - compliance and accurate...

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2025/09/02

Today on the Take on Board podcast, I'm speaking with Natasha de Silva about the Respect@Work report, her work on Respect@Work, and the seven standards that need to be complied with.Natasha is on the boards of Plan International Australia, Impact Pathways, James C Financial Services and Eyeplant. She has formerly been on the boards of Full Stop Australia, and Monte Sant' Angelo Mercy College. She is also a member of the Nominations Committee of Basketball Australia, which is where we first crossed

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56:56

AI Mini Series: Candice DeVille answers some of the...

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2025/08/26

Today on the Take on Board podcast, Candice DeVille is back to answer all your questions about AI readiness for boards. She shares insights on translating board directives into actionable strategies, understanding the intent behind AI initiatives, and clarifying business problems AI aims to solve. Candice also outlines four key questions to ask when considering AI projects, including intent, specific business problems, measurable success, and delivery timelines. She emphasizes aligning AI

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29:06

AI Mini Series: Kate Larsen says it's time to talk...

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2025/08/19

Today on the Take On Board podcast, I'm speaking with Kate Larsen about the ethics of AI.Kate, although eager ears will know that Kate has already been on the podcast. Kate is an arts, cultural and nonprofit consultant and writer with more than 25 years of experience in Australia, Asia, and the UK. Recently returned to Naarm/Melbourne. Kate has particular expertise in arts, governance, and cultural leadership, workplace culture and wellbeing, and digital and community-engaged practice.Kate's been on

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27:14

AI Mini Series: Welcoming AI into your board meetings...

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2025/08/12

Today on the Take on Board podcast, I'm speaking with Alice Tang about the use of AI in board meetings and by boards. We also touch on digital and AI strategy and governance.Alice is on the board of Amplify AI Proprietary Limited and was previously trustee for a listed fund manager managing $10 billion in assets. She's also been treasurer and board member for a disability arts board. Her executive roles include six years as Chief Operating Officer of a Listed Alternatives, assets manager, and 16

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