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The Boardroom Path

Sainty Hird & Partners
Non-Executive Directors
Corporate Governance
Board Governance
Board Effectiveness
Governance
Emotional Intelligence
Kieran Moynihan
Diversity and Inclusion
Digital Transformation
ESG
Stakeholder Management
Public Markets
Cybersecurity
Artificial Intelligence
Geopolitics
United Kingdom
Non-Executive Director
Governance Reform
Private Equity
Thinking the Unthinkable

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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What separates a board that merely complies from one that is genuinely fit for purpose? In this episode of The Boardroom Path, host Ralph Grayson speaks with Sam Allen, founder of Sam Allen Associates and an accredited board performance practitioner,... more

Why do boards full of brilliant, experienced people still make catastrophic decisions?

In this episode of The Boardroom Path, host Ralph Grayson sits down at London Business School with Professor Randall Peterson, Professor of Organisational Behavio... more

What does the market see about your board that you cannot see from the inside?

In this episode of The Boardroom Path, host Ralph Grayson speaks with Steven Fine, Chief Executive of Peel Hunt and co-founder of the Non-Executive Director Awards, about... more

How should boards lead when judgement, not information, has become the scarcest resource in the room?

In this episode of The Boardroom Path, host Ralph Grayson speaks with Helle Bank Jorgensen, Global Managing Director for Board Development at Board... more

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Helle Bank Jorgensen
Global voice on board governance, sustainability and board effectiveness; leads Board Intelligence's Global Board Development Practice and founder of Competent Boards
Board Intelligence, Competent Boards
Episode: Helle Bank Jorgensen on Board Leadership in the Age of AI
Maureen Beresford
Regulatory expert involved in UK Corporate Governance Code development
Financial Reporting Council
Episode: What Makes Governance Actually Work? Maureen Beresford on Judgement, Accountability and the UK Code
Simon French
Chief Economist and Head of Research at Panmure Liberum
Panmure Liberum
Episode: Strategic Risk Management for Boards: UK Economy, Capital and Growth with Simon French
Will Geddes
Managing Director of ICP Group (International Corporate Protection)
ICP Group
Episode: Leading Through Permacrisis: Will Geddes on Boardroom Decision-Making Under Pressure
Nik Gowing
Co-author of Thinking the Unthinkable; director of Think Unthink
Think Unthink
Episode: Thinking the Unthinkable: Why Boards Must Govern for a World Without Stability
Kimberley Lewis
Head of Global Stewardship at Schroders
Schroders
Episode: Stewardship, Governance and Long-Term Value Creation with Kimberley Lewis
James Beasley
Head of Board Advisory at Nasdaq Governance Solutions
Nasdaq Governance Solutions
Episode: James Beasley on What High-Performing Boards Do Differently
Harriet Heneghan
Specializes in working with board members and senior leaders, navigating the psychological demands of board-level leadership
Boardroom psychology and coaching
Episode: Coaching the Boardroom with Harriet Heneghan
Evgeny Shadchnev
Founder of Makers; author of Startup CEO Succession; host of Startup CEO Succession
Founder Coach; Speaker
Episode: Evgeny Shadchnev on Transitioning From Founder to CEO

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Ralph Grayson
Host of The Boardroom Path

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    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

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Charles Hall on the Public vs. Private Market: An Analyst's Guide for Boards and Founders
Q: What role could Pisces play in the UK market, and how might it affect IPO timing and relevance?
Pisces could provide a bridge between private and public markets, offering liquidity while staying private; it could attract companies that would otherwise list elsewhere, but its success depends on quality listings and light-touch regulation.
Charles Hall on the Public vs. Private Market: An Analyst's Guide for Boards and Founders
Q: What are the key structural changes needed to keep capital in the UK and encourage listing here?
Needed reforms include incentivizing UK-listed growth, improving tax and regulatory incentives, enhancing the scale-up capital ecosystem (pension funds, British Business Bank), and re-energizing AIM to become the world's best growth market.
Charles Hall on the Public vs. Private Market: An Analyst's Guide for Boards and Founders
Q: How should boards think about engaging with investors in public markets versus private ones?
Hall argues that public investors are supportive when engaged appropriately and that public markets provide capital and accountability, contrasting private markets where information comfort can vary; engaging with a broad investor base is key.
Leading Through Permacrisis: Will Geddes on Boardroom Decision-Making Under Pressure
Q: Do you want to just give us a little bit of background to that, of how your career has evolved and how you found yourself in this space?
Geddes outlines an unusually non-traditional path into crisis work, highlighting mentorship from former Special Forces and government advisors, and emphasizes learning through listening, adapting, and absorbing lessons from experienced operators before applying them to broader threat management.
How Great NEDs Think: Lessons in Leadership, Brand and Governance with Robert Senior
Q: What should a prospective NED assess before joining a board to ensure they can add real value?
Evaluate personal fit, the board's needs, the company's purpose, and whether you bring unique strengths that complement the team; if there's no clear additive value or shared vision, it's better to decline, even if it's a prestigious seat.

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

This program targets aspiring and newly appointed non-executive directors, delivering practical guidance on making the jump from executive roles to the boardroom. Episodes routinely explore board governance, strategy, risk, succession, and stewardship, with expert guests ranging from governance practitioners and investors to economists and cybersecurity leaders. A standout theme is turning regulatory and governance concepts into real-world boardroom impact, including how to ask better questions, prepare for difficult decisions, and drive long-term value. The format often blends actionable frameworks, rich industry anecdotes, and practical tips for navigating cross-border governance and evolving expectations around AI, cyber risk, and ESG. P... more

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