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Minutes by boardcycle: Directors | Executives | Governance

The Minutes podcast by Boardcycle brings snappy insights and and bite-sized learnings from the boardroom to you. Our host, Richard Conway, interviews Australia’s most prominent boardroom leaders on: • how they approach making an organisation’s mission-critical decisions • how they forged their boardroom careers • practical tips and advice on working with, and as part of, a board. With each episode less than 20 minutes, directors, executives and governance professionals alike can learn from the best

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00:12:56

Judgement Over Perfection with Catherine Livingstone...

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2025/12/20

"The perfect decision is rarely the right decision" - Catherine Livingstone ACCatherine Livingstone AC, former Chair of the Commonwealth Bank and Telstra, discusses why seeking perfect information can be a director's worst enemy.In this episode, Catherine explains how boards navigate ambiguity, when to stop asking for more information, and why judgement - not process - sits at the centre of effective governance.With practical insights from chairing some of Australia's most

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00:15:11

Board Oversight in Unprofitable Ventures with Phil...

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2025/12/06

"Value created to time used is the most important metric." - Phil MorlePhil Morle, Chair of v2 Food, Samsara Eco, Eden Brew and Nourish Ingredients, and Partner at Main Sequence Ventures, discusses how boards can govern companies where being unprofitable is the strategy for years. He explains the concept of "binary companies" where revenue doesn't gradually increase but literally turns on after years of investment, and why traditional governance approaches fail in these

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00:12:30

Governing 170,000 Members Successfully with Anthony...

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2025/11/22

"The objectives are not necessarily monetary related - but how do we add more value to what those members do in their jobs?" - Anthony WrightAnthony Wright, Independent Director of CPA Australia and Chair of Hanlon Industries, explains the governance challenges that arise for organisations that exist to serve members rather than shareholders.Drawing from his experience with CPA Australia's 170,000 members across 50 countries, Anthony explores how such boards measure success through

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00:15:44

Building NFP Governance That Scales with Mike Gonski,...

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2025/11/08

"In smaller organisations, I prefer a board director on my board who will err towards being more hands-on than hands-off." - Mike GonskiMike Gonski, Chair of ReachOut Australia and Carriageworks and partner at Herbert Smith Freehills, challenges conventional governance wisdom about board size and director involvement. He explains why he prefers larger boards where directors actively contribute their expertise rather than maintaining strict separation between board and management. Mike

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00:14:53

A Director's Guide to Major Technology Investments...

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2025/10/25

"Technology and the business are almost one and the same." - Peter JamesPeter James, Chair of MYOB, Macquarie Technology Group and DroneShield, and former Chair of Nearmap and Ansarada, explains why boards must stop treating technology as separate from business strategy, how to establish frameworks for evaluating major technology investments, and the critical importance of post-implementation reviews to drive continuous improvement.________________Follow Podcast Host ⁠⁠⁠Richard Conway⁠⁠⁠

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00:14:07

Matters Arising that Actually Matter with Julie...

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2025/10/11

"There shouldn't be two lists. There should just be the list of things that need to be done." - Julie CoatesJulie Coates, Director of Wesfarmers and former CEO and Managing Director of CSR, shares practical guidance for managing board actions/matters arising effectively. Drawing from experience on both sides of the boardroom table, Julie explains why action items without context can be unhelpful and how company secretaries can apply disciplined thinking to distinguish between actions

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00:13:52

Executive Remuneration Decision Making with Greg...

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2025/09/27

"It's simply attract and retain... but once you deconstruct that, it's all about how do you get the right talent, the right incentive, the right people in place." - Greg RidderGreg Ridder, Chair of Kogan.com and Life Without Barriers, shares the practical realities of executive remuneration decision making. From navigating proxy advisor resistance to managing shareholder strikes, Greg discusses how boards can maintain fairness principles while handling market pressures. This

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00:13:20

Making Social Impact Reporting Matter with Audette...

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2025/09/13

"There is enormous risk when you try to metricise the value of a human life." - Audette Exel AOAudette Exel, Chair and Founder of Adara Group and former Director of Westpac and Suncorp, discusses how boards can transform social impact reporting from a compliance exercise into a strategic governance tool.She explores why the "S" in ESG lags behind environmental reporting, the dangers of reducing human services delivery to mere metrics, and how to balance data-driven measurement with meaningful

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00:14:12

The Crisis-Ready Company Secretary with Catherine...

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2025/08/30

"You want a Company Secretary that's helping you work out how things can be done, not telling you why they can't be done." - Catherine Livingstone ACCatherine Livingstone AC, Chancellor of UTS, Chair of Pacific National and Director of The Australian Ballet, reveals what separates exceptional Company Secretaries from competent ones during periods of intense governance pressure.Drawing on her experience leading organisations through Australia's most challenging governance transformations, including

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00:15:18

Bridging Science and Business in Deep Tech with Phil...

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2025/08/16

"Different science choices could have huge downstream impacts on timing, capital, customers, or how big the business might be." - Phil MorleMain Sequence Ventures Partner Phil Morle shares insights from chairing breakthrough deep tech companies like Samsara Eco and V2 Foods about the governance challenges facing science-based businesses.Phil explains how boards can bridge the gap between laboratory innovation and commercial success, focusing on practical approaches to oversight when

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00:15:57

Why Governance Needs an Operations Revolution with...

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2025/08/02

"I think it's really a change in mindset... once you've got the basics right, it's then taking a step back and asking yourself, what more could we do to help this organisation or this team being the board to do better, to do things more efficiently?" - Anthony WrightJoin Richard Conway as he interviews Anthony Wright, Chair of Hanlon Industries and Director of CPA Australia, about why governance teams need their own operations revolution. Anthony, who founded and successfully exited legal technology

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00:15:52

Ways I'm Using (and Not Using) AI on My Boards with...

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2025/07/19

"It is a hundred percent not a silver bullet to anything. It's just another useful tool we need to know how to use." - Mike GonskiMike Gonski, Chair of ReachOut Australia and Carriageworks and Partner at Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer, discusses strategic approaches to AI adoption in governance functions.From the risks of AI minute-taking creating litigation hazards to building "walled gardens" for safe data handling, Mike shares practical frameworks for boards considering AI implementation whilst

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00:14:53

Building Trust Between Boards & Founders with Peter...

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2025/07/05

"Give the founder the oxygen to do what they do really well." - Peter JamesExperienced technology chair Peter James reveals practical strategies for governing founder-led businesses without stifling innovation. Drawing from his experience at companies like iiNet, Nearmap, Ansarada, Macquarie Technology Group and DroneShielf, he discusses managing the unique dynamics when founders hold significant shareholdings, the importance of constant communication, and red flags that signal trouble

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00:16:21

Two Sides of the Board Table with Alison Watkins AM,...

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2025/05/24

"You know if you can secure their backing, that's incredibly empowering." - Alison WatkinsIn this candid conversation, seasoned director Alison Watkins pulls back the curtain on boardroom dynamics from both the CEO and director perspectives. Having been CEO at Coca-Cola Amatil, Graincorp, and Berri before transitioning to non-executive positions, Alison reveals the completely different experience of attending the same board meeting depending on your role. She discusses the unique

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00:15:48

The Governance Trinity: Chair, CEO & CoSec with Carol...

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2025/05/10

"If you don't have a good working relationship with your CEO, then you should probably not be the chair." - Carol SchwartzCarol Schwartz, Chair of Equity Trustees and Reserve Bank of Australia board member, reveals how the three-way relationship between Chair, CEO, and Company Secretary drives organisational success. Discover why a strong Chair-CEO partnership is non-negotiable, how to navigate board-management tensions, and what separates exceptional Company Secretaries from merely

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00:17:59

Startup Thinking for Governance with Hannah Browne,...

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2025/04/26

"I would love to see a bit more entrepreneurial thinking in governance circles and in the boardroom." - Hannah BrowneHannah Browne, Managing Director of technology consultancy Midnyte City and Director at Greenpeace Australia Pacific, discusses how governance practitioners can apply startup methodologies—simplification, systematisation, and scalability—to navigate increasing complexity while maintaining focus on delivering value._____________Follow Podcast Host ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Richard

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00:11:38

Understanding Risk Appetite with Catherine Brenner,...

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2025/04/12

"Risk is a finite resource like any other resource, whether it's human capital, financial capital, et cetera, and it needs to be understood and applied accordingly." - Catherine BrennerCatherine Brenner, Chair of Australian Payments Plus and Director at Scentre Group, Emmi and The George Institute for Global Health, explains how risk appetite statements provide crucial governance guide rails, how they enable strategic risk-taking, and how to successfully implement them across an

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00:13:27

Framing Board Decisions for Success with Christy...

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2025/03/29

"I'm actually more interested in understanding the logic than the number." - Christy BoyceChristy Boyce, experienced director and former partner at Port Jackson Partners and McKinsey, explains how management teams can gain board approval for transformative initiatives by demonstrating comprehensive option analysis, stakeholder consideration, and transparent exploration of what could go wrong._____________Follow Podcast Host ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Richard Conway⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ on LinkedInFollow

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00:11:26

Paths to the Board: Finance Professional with Mark...

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2025/03/15

"Finance is the lingua franca of business, but judgement is what a director needs." - Mark JohnsonMark Johnson, Chair of HCF and Director of Metcash, Aurecon and Sydney Airport Corporation, shares insights on transitioning from audit to the boardroom, discussing how finance professionals can leverage their expertise while developing the broader business judgement essential for effective governance._____________Follow Podcast Host ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Richard Conway⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ on LinkedInFollow

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00:13:47

Paths to the Board: Entrepreneur with Carol Schwartz...

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2025/03/01

“You can be entrepreneurial in everything you do.” - Carol Schwartz AOCarol Schwartz, Chair of Equity Trustees and Director of the Reserve Bank of Australia, discusses her journey from law, property and entrepreneurship to governance, board leadership, and advocacy for women in leadership. She shares insights on how an entrepreneurial mindset can drive change in business, policy, and philanthropy._____________Follow Podcast Host ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Richard Conway⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ on LinkedInFollow ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠boardcycle⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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