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Enter the Boardroom is the podcast of the Enter the Boardroom Community.

Each week, Nurole CEO Oliver Cummings sits down with leading Chairs, board members, CEOs and academics, drawing out the insights and hard-won lessons that rarely get shared in public.

If you enjoy the podcast, the Community goes much deeper. You'll sharpen your board proposition, build a network of serious peers, stay cur... more

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Celia Huber is a Senior Partner at McKinsey & Company and leads McKinsey's boards services work in North America. Celia also serves on the executive committee of the California Business Roundtable, is a board member of AMN Healthcare and is a trustee... more

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Chris Murray MBE  has chaired National Grid Gas plc, National Grid Electricity pls and National Grid Gas Holdings. He now sits on the board of SGN. Listen to this episode to hear about: What Chris got wrong about boards early in his career (01:28) Th... more

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Betsy Atkins has sat on more than 38 public company boards, been through 17 IPOs, and has done it all while running three companies of her own.  She co-founded Ascend Communications and took it to a $23 billion acquisition by Lucent. She's also the a... more

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Gareth Penny spent 22 years at De Beers, joining the board in 2003 and serving as Group CEO from 2006 to 2010 during which he dismantled over a century of supply-side monopoly. From 2013 to 2022 he was Independent Chair of Norilsk Nickel, winning Rus... more

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Gareth Penny
Former CEO of De Beers; independent chair at Norilsk Nickel; governance expert
De Beers (former); Norilsk Nickel (former chair)
Episode: 179. Gareth Penny: Diamonds and Coal: Governing when the odds are stacked against you
Justine Greening
Former UK politician and founder of the Social Mobility Pledge
Social Mobility Pledge
Episode: 178. The Rt Hon Justine Greening: The talent question most boards are not asking, from Rotherham to Westminster
Natasha Christie-Miller
Executive with vast experience transforming and selling B2B media businesses
Chair of Sifted; Non-exec director Proven Growth and Income VCT; board director Gay Times; trustee Just Like Us
Episode: 177. Natasha Christie-Miller: "Sell the hell out of it" - why boards need to be more focused on commercial reality
Karen Morton
Non-executive on multiple family-owned Irish businesses; governance expert on family boards
DAA PLC, Shaws Department Stores, Fanagans Funeral Directors
Episode: 176. Karen Morton: Family businesses generate 70% of global GDP: why most don’t have boards, and how those that do work
Dhiraj Mukherjee
Co-founder of Shazam
Shazam (co-founder)
Episode: 175. Dhiraj Mukherjee: Co-founder of Shazam on the board lessons from an 18-year journey to a $400m exit
Sir John Kingman
Chair of Legal & General, chair Barclays Bank UK
Legal & General; Barclays Bank UK
Episode: 174. Sir John Kingman: Why boards need more misfits - lessons from the financial crisis
Andy Higginson
Chair of JD Sports Fashion PLC; former chair of Wm Morrison Supermarkets PLC
JD Sports Fashion PLC, Morrison's
Episode: 173. Andy Higginson: Laura Ashley's near collapse, Tesco's legendary strategy and turning round Morrisons
Danuta Gray
Chair of Croda PLC, non-executive director and chair of the Remuneration Committee at Burberry Group PLC
Croda PLC; Burberry Group PLC
Episode: 171. Danuta Gray: The hardest decisions a Chair has to make (1/2)
Julian Metcalfe
Founder of Itsu; co-founder of Pret a Manger
Itsu, Pret a Manger
Episode: 170. Julian Metcalfe OBE: founder of Pret and Itsu - why most boards fail founders

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Oliver Cummings
Host of entering boardroom discussions; CEO of Nurole

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 109 ratings
  • Entertaining, informative and inspiring

    I started listening for professional development. I keep returning for entertainment. Tip: search for Nurole's free insight documents as they’ll flag episodes particularly relevant to you

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    JX588
    United Kingdom3 months ago
  • An amazing and insightful podcast that uses real life examples from across public & private sectors

    Oli Cummings skilfully interviews board members across private and public sectors with great questions that both explain and probe the interviewees. The podcast has a good pace and the lighting round should be curated !

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Oofygoldfinger
    United Kingdom8 months ago
  • Margaret Heffernan- How Boards make the best decisions

    Tremendous! These podcasts over-flow with essential wisdom that demands to be listened to.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Robroy1964
    United Kingdoma year ago
  • MRDReis

    These are excellent!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Ddddfdggghjjuf
    United Kingdoma year ago
  • Excellent and insightful podcast

    Great guests with good insights and food for thought. Well moderated by the host.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    dknoir
    Hong Konga year ago

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Guests are consistently strong experts offering diverse perspectives on governance.
Highly insightful with top-notch guests and thoughtful moderation.
The host is commended for probing questions and engaging interview style.
Listeners praise actionable governance lessons and practical, real-world boardroom anecdotes.

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177. Natasha Christie-Miller: "Sell the hell out of it" - why boards need to be more focused on commercial reality
Q: When was the last time you got a judgment call wrong on a board, and what did you learn?
On a recruitment decision, bringing on a potentially disruptive colleague despite concerns taught me to trust early signals and not rely solely on perceived wisdom.
177. Natasha Christie-Miller: "Sell the hell out of it" - why boards need to be more focused on commercial reality
Q: How have your views on boards changed over time?
You don't have to be old and wise to contribute meaningfully; younger voices bring real strength and diverse perspectives that enrich decision-making.
177. Natasha Christie-Miller: "Sell the hell out of it" - why boards need to be more focused on commercial reality
Q: What's one piece of board advice that sounds right but is wrong?
Humble chairing—believing you must always concede authority or refrain from taking your place, which can lead to disarray; strong leadership involves stepping into responsibility.
177. Natasha Christie-Miller: "Sell the hell out of it" - why boards need to be more focused on commercial reality
Q: What's your favorite quote?
Maya Angelou: When a woman stands up for herself, she stands up for all women, highlighting the transformative power of confident leadership in governance.
177. Natasha Christie-Miller: "Sell the hell out of it" - why boards need to be more focused on commercial reality
Q: What's a boardroom myth you think needs busting?
The idea that two women on a board are enough to achieve gender parity; in reality, diverse and sustained representation requires more comprehensive structural change.

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A governance-focused interview show where senior board chairs, CEOs, and governance experts share practical lessons from high-stakes boardrooms. Episodes frequently cover topics like board composition, crisis leadership, succession, remuneration, and the tension between founder vision and governance discipline, with anecdotes from family-owned firms, global multinationals, and public sector bodies. Noteworthy angles include innovative governance tools, transparent boardroom dynamics, and a consistent emphasis on culture, judgment, and stakeholder management. Listeners can expect actionable takeaways for building effective boards, preparing for non-executive roles, and navigating complex governance challenges across industries.

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2. Justine Greening
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