Rephonic
Artwork for Aon at The Top: Interviewing Executives on their Paths to the C-Suite and Boardroom

Aon at The Top: Interviewing Executives on their Paths to the C-Suite and Boardroom

Nicole Elizabeth Ward
Artificial Intelligence
Technology
Leadership
Boards
1password
Enovix
Finance
Equilar
Elastic
Calpers
ICGN (international Corporate Governance Network)
Long-Term Value Creation
Singapore
Silicon Valley
Tunein
Coca-Cola Company
Etsy
Couchbase
Servicenow
Marketing

Welcome to Aon at The Top, where I have the honor of interviewing some of the most distinguished executives, c-suite and board members about their journeys and paths to success. I’m your host, Nicole Ward, the Senior Vice President of Sales at Aon. In this series, we draw out meaningful insights and candid perspectives on navigating to the top. At Aon we help you make better business decisions by ... more

PublishesMonthlyEpisodes23Foundeda year ago
Number of ListenersCategories
EntrepreneurshipCareersBusiness

Listen to this Podcast

Artwork for Aon at The Top: Interviewing Executives on their Paths to the C-Suite and Boardroom

Latest Episodes

In this episode of Aon at the Top, I sit down with Gene Pao, President and General Manager of Fuel TV North America, and discuss building a media business in one of the most competitive streaming landscapes in the world. Gene shares his journey from ... more

In this episode of Aon at the Top, I sit down with Coco Brown, founder and CEO of Athena Alliance, and discuss corporate governance, board composition, and what separates high-functioning boards from those just meeting their obligations. We talk abou... more

YouTube

Gabie Boko joins Aon At The Top to discuss her journey from aspiring lawyer in Alaska to Chief Marketing Officer at NetApp, where she leads global marketing strategy for one of the world's most trusted intelligent data infrastructure companies. She r... more

YouTube

Greg Henry joins Aon at the Top to discuss his journey from Milwaukee to becoming CFO of 1Password, one of the fastest-growing cybersecurity companies. We dive into the "million dollar experiences" that shaped his career, from an FDA consent decree t... more

Key Facts

Accepts Guests
Contact Information
Podcast Host
Number of Listeners
Find out how many people listen to this podcast per episode and each month.

Similar Podcasts

People also subscribe to these shows.

The Journal.
The Journal.The Wall Street Journal & Spotify Studios

Recent Guests

Gabie Boko
Chief Marketing Officer at NetApp
NetApp
Episode: NetApp CMO: Stop Treating Marketing Like a Service Function | Gabie Boko
Greg Henry
Chief Financial Officer at 1Password
1Password
Episode: 1Password CFO on IPOs, Near-Death Experiences & the CFO No Problem | Greg Henry
Rachana Kumar
Chief Technology Officer and board member, former Etsy CTO
Etsy (former), Board roles
Episode: Etsy’s Former CTO: Don’t Reject an Opportunity Before It Exists. | Rachana Kumar
Caroline Tsay
Serial public company board member and tech leader; former CEO of Compute Software; board director at Coca-Cola, Morningstar, SEMrush, NICE, Rosetta Stone, Travelzoo
Board member / Former CEO / Tech executive
Episode: Leading Through Change: Lessons from the Boardroom and the CEO Seat | Caroline Tsay
Yasmin Saeed Coffey
Chief Legal Officer and General Manager of Distribution at TuneIn
TuneIn
Episode: CLO Says Why Moving Fast Without All the Answers Is Required in Executive Roles | Yasmin Saeed Coffey
Derrick Alesevich
Chief Legal Officer with two decades leading unicorn tech companies; CLO/CAO/Corporate Secretary at Udacity; former GC at Optimizely; prior roles at Quantcast and Two Wire
Udacity (former); Optimizely (former); Quantcast (former)
Episode: Chief Legal Officer: The Mistake That Breaks Startups | Derrick Alesevich
Shanti Ariker
Chief Legal Officer at JFrog
JFrog
Episode: Speaking Truth: A Chief Legal Officer's Guide to Bold Leadership with Shanti Ariker
Yvonne Wassenaar
Board Director with extensive experience scaling and transforming companies
Arista Networks (board), Braze (board), JFrog (board), Rubrik (board), Infoblox (board), Alation (board), UCLA Easton Technology Management Center (board)
Episode: From Tragedy to Triumph: Scaling Companies and Leading Boards with Yvonne Wassenaar
Helen Riley
COO and CFO at Google X, the Moonshot Factory
Google X (Moonshot Factory)
Episode: Inside the Moonshot Factory: Leadership Lessons from Google X COO Helen Riley

Host

Nicole Ward
Host of the show

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 9 ratings
  • Inspiring and insightful !

    Curated with enthusiasm and expertise, this is a fresh podcast that deep dives into the board journey !

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    D. L.A.
    United Statesa year ago
  • Master leadership podcast

    Nicole is at the top of her leadership game and this interview reminded me of the power of leaning in and listening to insights from USA executives. A powerful share - thank you.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Edwina B
    Australiaa year ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

High-caliber guests and practical takeaways for boardroom readiness.
Thoughtful conversations with deep leadership insights.
Clear focus on governance, risk, and big-picture strategy.
Host keeps interviews insightful and and accessible for listeners at all career stages.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

Apple Podcasts
#116
Ireland/Business/Careers
Apple Podcasts
#192
Singapore/Business/Careers

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Inside the Moonshot Factory: Leadership Lessons from Google X COO Helen Riley
Q: Can you share a defining leadership moment or a tough failure and what it taught you?
She discusses an early career lesson from feedback that led her to shift from a task-first approach to leading with human connection, fostering psychological safety and collaboration to maximize impact.
Inside the Moonshot Factory: Leadership Lessons from Google X COO Helen Riley
Q: What is your North Star and how do you stay aligned with values while driving radical innovation?
Her North Star centers on building profitable, sustainable moonshot businesses that improve lives, coupled with a personal philosophy of curiosity, experimentation, and humility. She describes aligning goals with values and maintaining curiosity as core leadership traits.
Inside the Moonshot Factory: Leadership Lessons from Google X COO Helen Riley
Q: Did you ever envision ending up where you are today?
She explains that she could not have imagined the path, highlighting the role of opportunistic moves, graduate study in the US, and a willingness to embrace change and diverse roles within Google, which culminated in a long tenure and leadership across Moonshot.
Dave Chun: From Immigrant to CEO
Q: What makes Equilar's data and products uniquely valuable to clients?
Equilar combines rich executive data with relationship mapping and governance insights (Eric and Rainmaker) to turn unstructured data into actionable intelligence that improves board engagement and decision-making.
Dave Chun: From Immigrant to CEO
Q: How do you balance strategic vision with day-to-day execution as a leader?
Balance comes from a disciplined rhythm: short, focused presentations for decision-making, regular product and leadership updates, and attending external events to spark big-picture thinking and partnerships.

Audience Metrics

Listeners, social reach, demographics and more for this podcast.

Listeners per Episode
Gender Skew
Location
Interests
Professions
Age Range
Household Income
Social Media Reach

Frequently Asked Questions About This Podcast

What is This Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This series centers on conversations with senior executives and board members about their paths to the C-suite and governance roles. Episodes span leadership lessons, strategic decision-making, risk management, governance best practices, and how vision, culture, and accountability drive organizational transformation. Notable throughlines include cycles of career pivots, the evolving role of the C-suite in tech and media, and the growing importance of ethics, diversity, and AI governance in leadership decisions. The host's practical, interview-style approach often surfaces tactical frameworks, mentorship dynamics, and personal resilience that resonate with aspiring leaders and professionals targeting boardroom-level insights.

Where can I find podcast stats for this podcast?

Rephonic provides a wide range of podcast stats for this podcast. We scanned the web and collated all of the information that we could find in our comprehensive podcast database. See how many people listen to this podcast and access YouTube viewership numbers, download stats, audience demographics, chart rankings, ratings, reviews and more.

How many listeners does this podcast get?

Rephonic provides a full set of podcast information for three million podcasts, including the number of listeners. View further listenership figures for this podcast, including podcast download numbers and subscriber numbers, so you can make better decisions about which podcasts to sponsor or be a guest on. You will need to upgrade your account to access this premium data.

What are the audience demographics for this podcast?

Rephonic provides comprehensive predictive audience data for this podcast, including gender skew, age, country, political leaning, income, professions, education level, and interests. You can access these listener demographics by upgrading your account.

How many subscribers and views does this podcast have?

To see how many followers or subscribers this podcast has on Spotify and other platforms such as Castbox and Podcast Addict, simply upgrade your account. You'll also find viewership figures for their YouTube channel if they have one.

Which podcasts are similar to this podcast?

These podcasts share a similar audience with this podcast:

1. The Journal.

How many episodes of this podcast are there?

this podcast launched a year ago and published 23 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

How do I contact this podcast?

Our systems regularly scour the web to find email addresses and social media links for this podcast. We scanned the web and collated all of the contact information that we could find in our podcast database. But in the unlikely event that you can't find what you're looking for, our concierge service lets you request our research team to source better contacts for you.

Where can I see ratings and reviews for this podcast?

Rephonic pulls ratings and reviews for this podcast from multiple sources, including Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Castbox, and Podcast Addict.

View all the reviews in one place instead of visiting each platform individually and use this information to decide if a show is worth pitching or not.

How do I access podcast episode transcripts for this podcast?

Rephonic provides full transcripts for episodes of this podcast. Search within each transcript for your keywords, whether they be topics, brands or people, and figure out if it's worth pitching as a guest or sponsor. You can even set-up alerts to get notified when your keywords are mentioned.

What guests have appeared on this podcast?

Recent guests on this podcast include:

1. Gabie Boko
2. Greg Henry
3. Rachana Kumar
4. Caroline Tsay
5. Yasmin Saeed Coffey
6. Derrick Alesevich
7. Shanti Ariker
8. Yvonne Wassenaar

To view more recent guests and their details, simply upgrade your Rephonic account. You'll also get access to a typical guest profile to help you decide if the show is worth pitching.

Find and pitch the right podcasts

We help savvy brands, marketers and PR professionals to find the right podcasts for any topic or niche. Get the data and contacts you need to pitch podcasts at scale and turn listeners into customers.
Try it free for 7 days