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The Boardroom Path

Sainty Hird & Partners
Governance
Board Governance
Corporate Governance
Non-Executive Directors
Board Effectiveness
Artificial Intelligence
ESG
Kieran Moynihan
Emotional Intelligence
Diversity and Inclusion
Digital Transformation
Boardroom Governance
Board Intelligence
Stakeholder Management
United Kingdom
Capital Markets
Public Markets
Crisis Management
Geopolitical Risk
Geopolitics

Welcome to The Boardroom Path, the essential podcast for aspiring and newly appointed Non-Executive Directors navigating the journey from executive leadership to the boardroom. Hosted by Ralph Grayson, partner at Sainty Hird & Partners, each episode offers insightful conversations with industry leaders, seasoned board directors, and governance experts. Our guests share practical strategies, valuab... more

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Latest Episodes

What changes when a seasoned executive joins a board and must influence decisions without executive authority?

In this episode of The Boardroom Path, host Ralph Grayson speaks with Quintin Price, Chair of Oxford University Endowment Management and f... more

How do you judge a leader's contribution when the most important results may not arrive for another four years?

In this episode of The Boardroom Path, host Ralph Grayson speaks with Andrew Strauss, former England cricket captain, former Director of ... more

What happens when a board's reputation comes under attack before anyone knows what actually happened?

In this episode of The Boardroom Path, host Ralph Grayson speaks with Tim Robinson, partner at Schillings and a former British Army Major General, ... more

How long should a good board member stay in the room? 

In this episode of The Boardroom Path, host Ralph Grayson speaks with Professor Alex Hill, Professor of Operations Management at Kingston Business School and co-founder of the Centre for High Pe... more

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Recent Guests

Andrew Strauss
Former England cricket captain and Director of England Cricket; Executive Chairman of Mindflick
Mindflick
Episode: Andrew Strauss on Board Effectiveness and Lessons from Elite Sport
Tim Robinson
Partner at Schillings; former Major General in the British Army
Schillings
Episode: From the Battlefield to Boardroom Crisis with Tim Robinson
Alex Hill
Professor of Operations Management at Kingston Business School; co-founder and director of the Centre for High Performance
Kingston University
Episode: Alex Hill on High Performance and Boards Under Pressure
Dean Canham
Lieutenant Colonel, OBE; soldier and strategic leadership thinker
Ministry of Defence / Centre for Army Leadership
Episode: Dean Canham on Boardroom Leadership Beyond Command
Marianne Macdonald
Founder of The 350 Club; board leadership strategist and adviser
The 350 Club / Boardhouse / The Board Directory
Episode: What Chairs and Headhunters Really Want From a NED with Marianne Macdonald
Megan Pantelides
Director of Research at Board Intelligence
Board Intelligence
Episode: Megan Pantelides on the Uncomfortable 37%
Shefaly Yogendra
Board director, governance expert, author
Independent board director; author of Uncharted Spaces, Reset the Agenda, Reimagine the Boardroom
Episode: Shefaly Yogendra on Boardroom Decision Making under Uncertainty
Dorothy Burwell
Global Head of Board Advisory at FGS Global; Board Director at Post Holdings and Pennon Plc
FGS Global
Episode: Dorothy Burwell on Adaptive Capacity and the Human Side of Governance
Steve Kavanagh
Former CEO of Millwall Football Club; long-time governance figure in English football
Gunnar Cook (Sports Advisory) / Former CEO Millwall FC
Episode: Steve Kavanagh on Governance in Elite Sport

Host

Ralph Grayson
Host of The Boardroom Path

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 5 ratings
  • Excellent

    I list to up to 3/4 hours of Podcasts on INED and corporate governance matters. This Podcast series has a replaced several of my longstanding Pods. Excellent presenters and engaging guests !!! Bravo

    Apple Podcasts
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    Irelanda year ago

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Clear, actionable guidance for board evaluations and long-term value.
Thought-provoking discussions on AI, culture, and crisis in boards.
High-quality perspectives on board dynamics and leadership.
Engaging guests and practical governance insights.
Strong emphasis on real-world applicability for aspiring NEDs.

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Talking Points

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Andrew Strauss on Board Effectiveness and Lessons from Elite Sport
Q: What is the role of a board in balancing strategy and execution?
The guest argues that boards should provide a high-level, supportive oversight that challenges the executive team, ensuring the strategy is being executed effectively and adapted as necessary.
Andrew Strauss on Board Effectiveness and Lessons from Elite Sport
Q: How did you reframe your leadership thinking when moving from captain to broader organizational leadership?
He explains shifting from leading by example to structuring and aligning the organization, while allowing space for others to contribute and adapt, highlighting the importance of top-level alignment and clear strategic direction.
Andrew Strauss on Board Effectiveness and Lessons from Elite Sport
Q: So Andrew, welcome to The Boardroom Path.
Andrew discusses transitioning from captaincy in cricket to strategic leadership roles, emphasizing alignment with coaches and executives, and the need to lead with clarity while empowering others.
What Chairs and Headhunters Really Want From a NED with Marianne Macdonald
Q: What makes a NED candidate stand out?
A standout candidate has a strong, relevant experience combined with clear, authentic style and emotional intelligence; preparation and understanding of the business are crucial, as is the ability to convey genuine desire to contribute rather than just seeking the title.
Dean Canham on Boardroom Leadership Beyond Command
Q: How would you distinguish management from leadership in a board context?
Management focuses on doing things right (efficiency and processes), while leadership focuses on doing the right things (direction, vision, and people), which on boards translates to guiding culture, decisions, and stakeholder relationships.

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Frequently Asked Questions About The Boardroom Path

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

This show focuses on governance, boardroom leadership, and how to navigate the transition from executive roles to non-executive directorships. Across episodes, listeners hear practical frameworks for chairing, building psychological safety, and aligning boards with long-term value, while guests share real-world stories from governance in finance, sports, technology, and regulation. A standout theme is the expanding role of boards in uncertain environments—embracing adaptive capacity, AI, crisis management, and stakeholder engagement—paired with actionable guidance for aspiring and new NEDs. The format tends to blend practitioner experience with academic-style insights, making it useful for anyone seeking to improve board effectiveness or pu... more

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