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Take on Board

Helga Svendsen
Governance
Board Governance
Palestine
Arts and Culture
Gaza
Organizational Psychology
Non-Profit Sector
Essendon Football Club
Leadership
Sustainability
Risk Management
Board Dynamics
Psychosocial Hazards
Australia
Pomodoro Method
Gender Pay Gap
Workplace Well-Being
Disney
Reputation Management
Brand Management

Welcome to the Take on Board podcast, where we talk all things boards and governance. Being on a board can be interesting, valuable and exciting. Yet it can also be lonely, challenging and hard. Each week I talk to women who have been there, done that. Together we'll discover what we need to take on board to be your best in the boardroom.

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Today on the Take On Board podcast, I'm speaking with Diana Nestorovska about considering and managing geopolitical risk in the boardroom.

Diana is Deputy chair of South Gippsland Water Corporation, and she has previously been on the boards of Melba... more

This week on the Take on Board podcast, Ari Magalhaes joined a great group of Take on Board community members to answer any and all questions about organisational turnarounds, building on her previous insights from our recent podcast episode.

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Today on the Take on Board podcast, I'm speaking with Fiona David about understanding modern slavery risk. 

Fiona is on the boards of ACCESS-NRI, Australia's climate simulator, and the Coolaroo Foundation, a philanthropic organisation, and an altern... more

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Today on the Take on Board podcast, I'm speaking with Moira Junge about the importance of sleep for board directors. 

Moira was on the Sleep Health Foundation Board for six years before stepping into the inaugural CEO role. She's also an advisory bo... more

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Recent Guests

Diana Nestorovska
Deputy Chair of South Gippsland Water Corporation, Former Australian diplomat, and governance expert
South Gippsland Water Corporation, Australian Institute of Company Directors
Episode: Managing geopolitical risk in the boardroom with Diana Nestorovska
Moira Junge
Public health advocate, clinical health psychologist, and former registered nurse.
Sleep Health Foundation
Episode: Wake up! Moira Junge wants directors to think about sleep
Giselle McLachlan
Governance and leadership specialist, founder of Grounded
Grounded
Episode: Giselle McLachlan wants to help prepare your boardroom for the future
Ari Magalhaes
A global economist and non-executive director helping organizations navigate disruption
Palliative Care Tasmania, Women's Health Tasmania, Red Nose Australia
Episode: Ari Magalhaes knows business turnarounds and says you can too
Francie Doolan
CEO of Small Giants and governance expert
Small Giants Academy
Episode: Professional development miniseries: Francie Doolan asks do you have the skills to govern in a changing world?
Kim Sullivan
Chief Operating Officer of Arima Research and board member at Kensington Neighborhood House, social researcher with over 20 years of experience.
Arima Research
Episode: Professional development mini series: Kim Sullivan's fresh perspective on the AICD Company Directors' course
Nari Anderson
Deputy Chair of IPC Health and Chair of Clinical Governance and Clinical Risk Committee.
IPC Health
Episode: Professional development miniseries: Ngaire Anderson experienced the AICD Boardroom Mastery program
Jane Davel
Board member of St. Andrews Village Trust and Rowing New Zealand; trustee of New Zealand Rowing Foundation; experienced in governance across various sectors.
Institute of Directors, New Zealand; Australian Institute of Company Directors; Women on Boards Australia
Episode: Professional development miniseries: Jane Davel has options for New Zealand board members
Jennifer Duncan
Board member and consultant with extensive experience in the for-purpose sector
Uncommon Good
Episode: Professional development miniseries: Jennifer Duncan on the virtues of the Governance for Social Impact program

Host

Hélène Espina / Hélia Vendsen / Helga Svendsen
Hosts with extensive experience in governance, board roles, and women's leadership, Hélène, Hélia, and Helga engage in insightful discussions with guests about the challenges and successes in the boardroom. Their backgrounds likely include various fields such as corporate governance, leadership development, and community advocacy.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 94 ratings
  • Exceptional Podcast for Directors & Leaders

    Helga is an experienced and insightful trusted guide. Her conversations are richly informed, practically applied and purposeful. Essential listening for directors and leaders.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Kel O’C
    Australia3 months ago
  • Gender pay gap

    Very informative session with Emma Rae. Thank you 🙏🏻

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Sharonpask
    Australia2 years ago
  • Five Stars for Take On Board!

    Loved the recent Governance summit summary podcasts - super useful

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    katieunicornstewart
    Australia2 years ago
  • Governance for chicks!

    I’m so enjoying Helga Svendsen’s podcasts ‘Take on Board’. She tackles governance and directorship issues by shining a light on diverse stories, perspectives and insights. As a passionate advocate for women’s leadership at board level, I heartily recommend this for both new and experienced directors.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Rifffy
    Australia3 years ago
  • Margot A

    A fabulous podcast that is both insightful and generous with its practical tips and references. An enjoyable and motivating listen!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Margot Andersen
    Australia3 years ago

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Many highlight its practical tips and inspiring stories that resonate with both experienced board members and newcomers.
Listeners appreciate the host's warm interviewing style and the diversity of guests, indicating a high engagement level.
The podcast is frequently described as insightful and informative, particularly for women in governance.

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Ari Magalhaes answers all questions about organisational turnarounds
Q: How can boards maintain that commitment and focus, especially in a not-for-profit context where staff are leaving due to change processes?
Have specific milestones and deliverables, ensuring that the vision remains top of mind amidst operational challenges.
Ari Magalhaes answers all questions about organisational turnarounds
Q: When do we name that this is a turnaround? What are the cues?
When there are chronic, systemic issues requiring significant changes in business model or organizational structure.
Ari Magalhaes answers all questions about organisational turnarounds
Q: What is it that we're paying attention to here that helps us see it needs more vigilance?
Look for significant variations in financials and monitor trends over time to catch consistent deterioration in performance.
Ari Magalhaes answers all questions about organisational turnarounds
Q: What are the top three KPIs that are your go-tos for understanding or determining that an organization may be at risk and requiring interventions?
Look at the balance sheet for liquidity, the profit and loss for surplus, and the cash flow statement for operational cash flow.
Fiona David makes the case for boards to take action on modern slavery risk
Q: What should board directors be looking for in modern slavery statements?
Fiona highlights the need for honesty about risks, the importance of identifying vulnerabilities, and the necessity to include narratives about any challenges encountered.

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2. Moira Junge
3. Giselle McLachlan
4. Ari Magalhaes
5. Francie Doolan
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7. Nari Anderson
8. Jane Davel

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