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Boardroom Confidential

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Boardroom Governance
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Governance
Boardroom Dynamics
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Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Energy Industry
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English National Opera
Aston Martin
Women In Leadership
Insolvency
RNIB Enterprises
Real Sport
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Boardroom Confidential reveals what really happens when the boardroom doors close and the stakes are high. Join journalist and board member Emily Sheffield as she takes a senior business figure through three big agenda items: the boardroom pressure that tests every leader, the lessons learned around the table, and the dynamics that can make or break organisations. Discover the stories leaders usua... more

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"Everyone talks about AI today. But I'm not really sure how many people still understand it."

This week's guest on the Boardroom Confidential podcast, powered by Sherpany, is Devyani Vaishampayan, an independent non-executive director at Forvis Maza... more

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"The most powerful tool I have at my disposal as chair of the risk committee is other people in the room."

This week's guest on the Boardroom Confidential podcast, powered by Sherpany, is Terri Duhon, non-executive director and risk chair at Rathbon... more

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"Companies don't go bust because they don't make profit. They go bust because they run out of cash."

This week's guest on the Boardroom Confidential podcast, powered by Sherpany, is Simon Laffin, an experienced chairman, executive and non-executive ... more

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"Strategy used to be a plan. There are very few organisations that are stable enough now to have that five-year plan in a meaningful way."

This week's guest on the Boardroom Confidential podcast, powered by Sherpany, is Didier Cossin, Chaired Profes... more

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Recent Guests

Devyani Vaishampayan
Independent Non-Executive Director; RemCo Chair at NHS Supply Chain; NED at Forvis Mazars
NHS Supply Chain; Forvis Mazars
Episode: Cyberattacks, AI and boardroom resignations, with Devyani Vaishampayan, RemCo Chair and AI Expert | Boardroom Confidential
Terri Duhon
Non-executive director and risk chair at Rathbones and Wise; ambassador for Women on Boards
Rathbones; Wise; Women on Boards
Episode: Brave questions, diversity, and boardroom pressure, with Terri Duhon, NED and Risk Chair | Boardroom Confidential
Simon Laffin
Experienced chairman, executive and non-executive director; former Flybe chair
Flybe Group; Assura; Impact Healthcare REIT PLC; Hozelock Group
Episode: Cash, risk and 4am boardroom decisions, with Simon Laffin, Former Chairman, Flybe | Boardroom Confidential
Didier Cossin
Governance expert, IMD professor, founder director of the IMD Global Board Center
International Institute for Management Development (IMD)
Episode: Culture, governance-driven performance and boardroom renewal, with Didier Cossin, Governance Expert, IMD | Boardroom Confidential
Brian O'Kelley
CEO and founder with experience at AppNexus, Weybridge, and Scope3
Scope3
Episode: A $1.5bn exit, getting fired and healthy boardrooms, with Brian O’Kelley, CEO, Scope3 | Boardroom Confidential
Mark Williams
Chief Revenue Officer, Datasite Group
Datasite Group
Episode: AI, boardroom unknowns and preparation, with Mark Williams, Chief Revenue Officer, Datasite Group | Boardroom Confidential
Margaret Heffernan
Entrepreneur, author and business thinker; former CEO and professor of practice
Self-employed / University of Bath
Episode: Conflict, responsibility, and Hollywood boardroom interventions, Margaret Heffernan, Entrepreneur | Boardroom Confidential
Roei Samuel
Entrepreneur and board member
Connectd; former Real Sport founder
Episode: Boardroom perspectives, control, and moral decisions, with Roei Samuel | Boardroom Confidential
Daphne Mavroudi-Chocholi
Managing director of RNIB Enterprises, the for-profit arm of the British charity RNIB
RNIB Enterprises
Episode: Imposter syndrome, executive presence and preparation, Daphne Mavroudi-Chocholi, RNIB Enterprises | Boardroom Confidential

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Emily Sheffield
Host of Boardroom Confidential

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#74
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#180
Sweden/Business

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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Brave questions, diversity, and boardroom pressure, with Terri Duhon, NED and Risk Chair | Boardroom Confidential
Q: If you could go back to your first board meeting, what would you tell yourself?
I would tell myself to be brave and a bit bolder, because saying those early questions—even imperfectly—provides a new perspective that can be incredibly valuable later on.
Cyberattacks, AI and boardroom resignations, with Devyani Vaishampayan, RemCo Chair and AI Expert | Boardroom Confidential
Q: Let's start with boardroom pressure and the conversations during a cyber attack in NHS Supply Chain. What were the key shifts in the board's approach?
The board had to rapidly pivot to unknowns, relying on a well-knit team and leveraging the chair's stakeholder management experience. They increased meeting frequency, brought in deeper IT cyber expertise, and coordinated with suppliers, government, and agencies to implement barriers and protect patient care.
Resignations, risk and boardroom secrets at the opera, with Sir John Tusa | Boardroom Confidential
Q: What would you tell yourself at your first board meeting in hindsight?
Pay little attention to induction scripts; hard work pays off; always watch the chair and the CEO for danger signs, and accept that time invested in governance yields better results over the long term.
Resignations, risk and boardroom secrets at the opera, with Sir John Tusa | Boardroom Confidential
Q: What did you learn about the relationship between the chair and the chief executive and how it affects board performance?
A close, confidential, and honest relationship between chair and CEO is essential; without it, the board remains surprised and unable to steer the organisation effectively.
Resignations, risk and boardroom secrets at the opera, with Sir John Tusa | Boardroom Confidential
Q: Can you set the scene for the listener and describe how the board initially reacted to the ENO crisis?
The ENO faced years of financial distress and leadership turnover; the board ultimately supported the director through several funding crises but decided that he had to go after attempts to steady the ship failed, illustrating the board's pivotal role in decisive action.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Boardroom Confidential

What is Boardroom Confidential about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Boardroom Confidential dives into the high-stakes world behind closed boardroom doors, exploring how leaders handle risk, crisis, and tough strategic decisions. Through candid conversations with senior figures—CEOs, chairpersons, and board members—the show uncovers real-world governance dynamics, prep habits, and the human side of leadership under pressure. Across episodes, listeners hear stories about near-crises, contentious boardroom moments, and practical lessons on preparation, communication, and stakeholder management that are likely to help executives and governance professionals navigate complex decisions. A notable through-line is the emphasis on governance as a performance driver, not just compliance, with guests sharing rare insi... more

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