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Women on Boards - 20th Anniversary Series - Inspire | Influence | Impact

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Impact | Influence | Inspire As we celebrate 20 years of Women on Boards in 2026, we are proud to launch a new podcast and vodcast series - 20 Years of Women on Boards. This series captures the story behind the movement; how it started, the challenges along the way, and the impact it has had on boardrooms across Australia and beyond. Delivered as both a podcast and vodcast, the series allows you t... more

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What does great governance look like after more than two decades in the boardroom?

In this episode of 20 Years of Women on Boards – Inspire | Influence | Impact, Claire Braund speaks with Chris Franks AM, an accomplished non-executive director whos... more

How do you successfully transition from leading global businesses to building a rewarding portfolio career in the boardroom?

In this episode of the 20 Years of Women on Boards – Inspire | Influence | Impact podcast, Claire Braund OAM speaks with To... more

What does it take to build a successful board career that spans healthcare, financial services, housing, agriculture and listed companies?

For experienced non-executive director Victoria Weekes, it starts with being willing to learn, embracing unc... more

Inspire | Influence | Impact

As Engineers Australia celebrates International Women in Engineering Day under the theme Engineering Intelligence, our latest 20 Years of Women on Boards podcast with Dr Bronwyn Evans AM provides a powerful reminder tha... more

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Recent Guests

Victoria Weekes
Accomplished non-executive director with experience across multiple sectors and ASX-listed companies
Episode: E9 | Victoria Weekes on Building a Meaningful Board Career: Adventure, Courage and Joy
Bronwyn Evans
A renowned Australian engineer and former CEO of Standards Australia and Engineers Australia
Standards Australia; Engineers Australia
Episode: E8 | Dr Bronwyn Evans AM: Engineering Intelligence, Leadership and the Boardroom
Kerryn Newton
Board whisperer, founder/leader of Directors Australia
Directors Australia
Episode: E7 | Kerryn Newton on What Makes Great Boards Work
Susan Benedyka
Regional leader with governance, strategic planning and community engagement expertise
Moira Shire Council administrator; former CEO/leader in regional development organisations
Episode: E6 | Susan Benedyka on Rural Leadership, Purpose and Contribution
Amanda Heyworth
Professional company director with extensive governance experience spanning startups to ASX 200s in technology, finance, and property
Various governance roles (National Archives of Australia Advisory Council, AU Group, Believe Housing Australia, Corval Partners, etc.)
Episode: E5 | Amanda Heyworth on Curiosity, Growth and Contribution
Julie Garland McLellan
Non-executive director, chair, educator, author and governance guru
Independent governance advisor; associated with Women on Boards and governance education initiatives
Episode: E4 | Julie Garland McLellan on Governance and the Evolution of Women in the Boardroom
Ruth Medd
Founder of Women on Boards, pioneer in the movement
Women on Boards
Episode: E3 | Ruth Medd's Inspiration, Influence and Impact
Cheryl Hayman
Experienced non-executive director and remuneration and nominations committee chair
Private and public boards mentioned in episode
Episode: E2 | Cheryl Hayman's Purposeful, Reciprocal and Energetic Board Career
Claire Braund
Co-founder of Women on Boards and OAM recipient
Women on Boards
Episode: E1 | The History of WOB with Claire Braund OAM

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 17 ratings
  • Unfortunate skewed view

    Today I listened to episode 43 where you interviewed Jon Brett from South Africa. Being born on the wrong side of that colour divide, it saddens me that someone who enjoyed such clear privilege at the expense of others who were treated like animals, would have such a blasé attitude towards apartheid. By simply brushing over the question from the presenter about “growing up in a quiet South Africa during the apartheid years”, it is clear that this guest is not nearly aware of how fortunate and pr... more

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    tally m 12
    South Africa5 years ago
  • Fabulous insights for aspiring directors

    I’ve listened eagerly to every podcasts in the series and learned so much about the many different et pathways to the board. Highly recommend.

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    Marianna O'Gorman
    Australia5 years ago

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E9 | Victoria Weekes on Building a Meaningful Board Career: Adventure, Courage and Joy
Q: You mentioned your first paid board role on a brain cancer nonprofit. What did that experience teach you about a charity's governance and impact?
That tiny but purposeful board demonstrated how governance upgrades and a stronger framework could scale impact in a mission-driven organization, teaching the importance of balancing passion with professional governance and clarity of purpose.
E9 | Victoria Weekes on Building a Meaningful Board Career: Adventure, Courage and Joy
Q: What was the point at which you realized the boardroom, not the C-suite, was where you wanted to have an impact?
She realized this during her senior executive years at Westpac, where observing board dynamics and risk governance showed her that strategic oversight and governance could leverage broader impact beyond day-to-day operations.
E9 | Victoria Weekes on Building a Meaningful Board Career: Adventure, Courage and Joy
Q: So, Victoria, you migrated to Australia at the tender age of two and spent most of your formative years visiting your grandfather's farm on the South Coast during school holidays. How did your rural background shape your leadership and board career?
Her rural upbringing taught practicality, resilience, willingness to take on unfamiliar tasks, and a team-oriented mindset, all of which translated into grounded leadership and an adaptable approach to governance.
E6 | Susan Benedyka on Rural Leadership, Purpose and Contribution
Q: What is the next frontier for women on boards, in your view?
The next frontier is broadening the pool of board candidates to include people with disabilities and a wider range of backgrounds, ensuring boards are diverse in life experiences and perspectives.
E6 | Susan Benedyka on Rural Leadership, Purpose and Contribution
Q: What was your first real board appointment and how did it come about?
My first real board role was with the Riverina Area Consultative Committee, appointed by the federal government, which later evolved into RIDOs and other regional bodies. It happened after I demonstrated ongoing leadership in regional development and through the Australian Rural Leadership Program.

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Across recent episodes, the focus is on governance, boardroom diversity, and pathways to non-executive roles. The conversations center on long-running governance movements, practical guidance for aspiring directors, and the evolution of frameworks like the 40:40:20 model, data-driven advocacy, and inclusive governance cultures. Noteworthy is the series' emphasis on historical context, founder perspectives, and how governance education has shaped boardroom norms—offering both strategic insights and tangible takeaways for listeners aiming to join or build boards.

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1. Victoria Weekes
2. Bronwyn Evans
3. Kerryn Newton
4. Susan Benedyka
5. Amanda Heyworth
6. Julie Garland McLellan
7. Ruth Medd
8. Cheryl Hayman

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