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On Boards Podcast

Joe Ayoub & Raza Shaikh
Board Governance
Board Of Directors
Artificial Intelligence
Corporate Governance
Innovation
Directors and Officers Insurance
Board Dynamics
Employee Retention
Risk Governance
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI)
Business Strategy
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Employment Policies
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Governance
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Corporate Board Placement

A company's Board of Directors or Advisors often has a pivotal role in the success or failure of a business, whether a company or organization lives or dies - - and whether the people who have invested time, money and emotional capital will succeed. On Boards Podcast: A Deep Dive at Driving Business Success, is about everything related to Boards of Directors and Boards of Advisors. Twice a month, ... more

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In this episode, Joe Ayoub and Raza Shaikh welcome Mark Hamill, CEO of The Naked Headhunter and co-founder of the Virtual Advisory Board (VAB).

Mark shares the origin story of VAB from its start during the COVID-19 pandemic and how it scaled into ... more

In this episode of On Boards, hosts Joe Ayoub and Raza Shaikh speak with Rod Adkins, board chairman, former IBM executive, and author of Curiosity Redefines the Limits. Rod shares insights from nearly 25 years of board experience, focusing on how dir... more

In this episode of On Boards, hosts Joe Ayoub and Raza Shaikh speak with Tina Larsson, a former Wall Street analyst, co-founder of The Folsom Group, and author of Living The High Life. Tina works with co-op, condo, and other HOA boards to improve gov... more

In this episode of On Boards, hosts Joe Ayoub and Raza Shaikh welcome David Karofsky, a principal consultant with The Family Business Consulting Group and co-author of So, you're in the Family Business: A Guide to Sustainability.

David brings both ... more

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Recent Guests

Mark Hamill
Board level advisor and ecosystem builder; CEO/Founder of The Naked Headhunter; co-founder of The Virtual Advisory Board (VAB)
The Naked Headhunter; The Virtual Advisory Board
Episode: 96. Board Matchmaker: Building Global Networks with Mark Hamill
Rod Adkins
Board member and technology executive with extensive experience in AI, IoT, and governance
Board member at United Parcel Service, WW Grainger, Avnet; former IBM executive
Episode: 95. Curiosity, AI, and the Future of the Boardroom with Rod Adkins
Tina Larsson
Former Wall Street analyst; co-founder of The Folsom Group
The Folsom Group
Episode: 94. Bringing Good Governance Home: Inside Co-op and Condo Boardrooms with Tina Larsson
David Karofsky
Principal consultant, Family Business Consulting Group
Family Business Consulting Group
Episode: 93. Multi-generational family businesses with David Karofsky
Babs Ryan
Guest with extensive board and innovation leadership experience
Kintera AI; MarTech Main Street; Aviva Labs
Episode: 92. AI vs. Humans in the Boardroom: Whom Do You Trust, with Babs Ryan.
Gary Evee
Visionary entrepreneur, investor, and cybersecurity leader; founder and CEO of Aprivé
Aprivé
Episode: 91. Reinforcing Board Cybersecurity with Gary Evee
Jon Weber
Founder and lead of Jon F. Weber Advisory Firm; extensive board governance experience
Jon F. Weber Advisory Firm
Episode: 90. Building an effective board for post-restructured companies with Jon Weber
Firas Raouf
Co-founder and general partner at Companyon Ventures
Companyon Ventures
Episode: 89. Building early stage boards with Firas Raouf
Dr. Linda McGoldrick
International independent board member and global business strategy leader.
Episode: 88. Global board leadership with Linda McGoldrick

Hosts

Raza Shaikh
Co-host of On Boards Podcast
Joe Ayoub
Co-Host of On Boards Podcast

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 23 ratings
  • Great content

    Joe and Raza do a great job in selecting guests and asking insightful questions. The knowledge gained from the podcast is valuable to current and prospective board members.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Patrick8286
    United Statesa month ago
  • Love it!

    This podcast is a must listen, consistently enhancing my comprehension of boards. Highly recommend

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Board Aficionado
    United States2 years ago
  • Love it!

    I learned a lot about boards from this podcast! Highly recommend it!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Board Aficionado
    United States3 years ago
  • Essential if you have anything to do with boards of directors

    The on boards should be considered essential for anyone that works with a board of directors or aspire to be on one.

    So subscribe!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mark de R.
    United Kingdom5 years ago
  • A must for any Board or C-Suite member

    Usually companies pay for great Board education like this. The hosts do a great job of curating a diverse group of experienced guests and elucidating best practices and nuts and bolts of how a Board can best be used. If you are a Board member of any organization of any size and developmental phase and/or in the C-suite, especially a founder or CEO, this podcast should be mandatory. This is a hard topic and the hosts and guest give great guidance to make things easier.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    RxJedi
    United States6 years ago

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Content helps founders and executives prepare for boards and improve board performance.
Listeners praise practical, actionable governance insights.
Guests bring diverse, high-caliber governance expertise.
The show offers clear takeaways and regional perspectives on board practices.
Hosts curate a strong lineup of seasoned guests focused on real-world governance.

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96. Board Matchmaker: Building Global Networks with Mark Hamill
Q: What backgrounds, experiences, and expertise are most in demand for boards these days?
Experiences that matter include scaled leadership, turnaround success, international growth, and board-ready expertise from CEOs who have walked the path; diversity of perspectives and cross-industry experiences enhance board effectiveness.
96. Board Matchmaker: Building Global Networks with Mark Hamill
Q: Where is board service headed? Are we getting better, and how is it changing over the next five to ten years?
The trend is toward more owner-founder and family-business boards with higher requirements for experienced leadership; there will be a growing demand for seasoned directors who can drive international growth, governance, and strategic exits.
96. Board Matchmaker: Building Global Networks with Mark Hamill
Q: Going back to the first board seat, is there a thought and process to get board ready, so to speak?
Focus on understanding what the board expects, prepare with practical roundtables or peer insights to comfort a newcomer stepping into a high-profile board, and ensure you're aligning capabilities with the board's needs and timing.
96. Board Matchmaker: Building Global Networks with Mark Hamill
Q: Mark, switching to board recruiting, what advice do you give candidates that are seeking their first board seat?
Assess realism by articulating three to five unique leadership experiences and the verticals and geographies where you've demonstrated impact, then use your network to connect those strengths with potential needs, while being clear about your value proposition.
95. Curiosity, AI, and the Future of the Boardroom with Rod Adkins
Q: How should boards balance the opportunities and threats presented by AI, and what is the expected evolution of board oversight in this area?
There should be a balanced perspective recognizing AI as a transformative force; boards should both leverage AI to improve performance and build defenses using AI to protect data and systems, with ongoing consideration of new capabilities and evolving threat landscapes.

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

A governance-focused show that interviews seasoned board members, CEOs, investors, and advisors to unpack what makes boards effective across public, private, non-profit, and startup contexts. Episodes emphasize board dynamics, recruitment, diversity of thought, leadership, and the growing role of technology — including AI — in steering meaningful board conversations and decision-making. Noteworthy guests frequently bring practical frameworks, from Robert's Rules to board evaluation and governance best practices, making it valuable for anyone aiming to participate on or manage a board. The format tends to mix actionable takeaways with regional and industry contrasts, providing both macro governance insights and concrete steps for improving b... more

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1. Mark Hamill
2. Rod Adkins
3. Tina Larsson
4. David Karofsky
5. Babs Ryan
6. Gary Evee
7. Jon Weber
8. Firas Raouf

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