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Welcome to the first Take on Board Summer Series. I've pulled together some of our most-listened to episodes so you have something to keep you company over the next few weeks while I take a bit of a summer holiday!Up next: Today on the Take on Board podcast I’m speaking with Marianna O’Gorman about how to prepare for board meetings. Marianna is on the boards of ARENA – the Australian Renewable Energy Agency and Stanwell Corporation Limited. She is also a committee member of Chief Executive Women, and an Advisory Board member for The McKell Institute. Marianna has a focus on climate governance and risk and she works with organisations who want to transition to a cleaner economy. She has represented Australia at international climate negotiations; helped develop climate change education programs at the World Bank; contributed to the design and implementation of a national carbon price; worked on the foundation of (and later at) Australia’s Green Bank, the Clean Energy Finance Corporation; and conducted academic research on decarbonisation.Links and ResourcesMarianna on LinkedInClimate-related financial disclosureClimate Change and Directors’ DutiesMore Take on BoardEpisode 1: Sandra Loader on depth and breadth in the boardroomEpisode 2: Rachel Lowry on getting clear about intentions in joining a boardEpisode 3: Michelle Shepherd on how to not let imposter syndrome get in your way to the boardroomEpisode 4: Llewellyn Prain on courageous questions in the boardroomUpcoming TOB EventsAll eventsYou might want to:Join the Take on Board Facebook communityJoin the Take on Board LinkedIn communityFollow along on TwitterWork with meJoin the Take on Board: Kickstarter group programJoin the Take on Board: Accelerator group programFind out more about meContact me Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to the first Take on Board Summer Series. I've pulled together some of our most-listened to episodes so you have something to keep you company over the next few weeks while I take a bit of a summer holiday!First up: Today on the Take on Board podcast I’m speaking with Fi Slaven about governance, technology and risk.Fi is on the boards of Austin Health, Chair of the Spinal Research Institute and Crime Stoppers Victoria. She has previously been on the board of Vic ICT for Women. Fi is a diversity, inclusion, equality, and technology enthusiast, which she actively promotes through her roles as Director for William Buck Victoria and NED Board roles. Fi has had an exciting career path, that includes roles like Intensive Care Nurse, Director of Nursing, National CIO and Australian ICT Woman of the Year. In short, Fi genuinely loves working with people and enacting change.Links and ResourcesFi Slaven on LinkedInThe Secure BoardHannah Browne, Founder and Managing Director of MidnyteMore Take on BoardEpisode 1: Sandra Loader on depth and breadth in the boardroomEpisode 2: Rachel Lowry on getting clear about intentions in joining a boardEpisode 3: Michelle Shepherd on how to not let imposter syndrome get in your way to the boardroomEpisode 4: Llewellyn Prain on courageous questions in the boardroomUpcoming TOB EventsBoard Accelerator 2023 - EARLY BIRD PRICING UNTIL 31 DECAll eventsYou might want to:Join the Take on Board Facebook communityJoin the Take on Board LinkedIn communityFollow along on TwitterWork with meJoin the Take on Board: Kickstarter group programJoin the Take on Board: Accelerator group programFind out more about meContact me Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to the final episode of Take on Board for 2023.And what a year it’s been.In this episode, I'm going to take you through my ‘RSVP’ process – an invitation to reflect on the year and set intentions for 2023. Think travel, working with ease and building and creating connections.We do this in the final session of Board Accelerator – my program for women board members. So at the end of this episode, you’ll hear some of the reflections from the group.So, what’s the RSVP formula? Listen now to find out.And thank you for joining the Take on Board community on this wild adventure of a year. We have some exciting things to come in 2024, so stay tuned. We’ll be back on January 10 with all new episodes. Until then, happy holidays and stay safe out there.Resources and linksRSVP WorksheetBoard Accelerator 2024 Upcoming TOB EventsAll eventsYou might want to:Join the Take on Board Facebook communityJoin the Take on Board LinkedIn communityFollow along on TwitterWork with meJoin the Take on Board: Kickstarter group programJoin the Take on Board: Accelerator group programFind out more about meContact me Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today on the Take on Board podcast I’m speaking with Michelle Cutler about conflicts of interest.Michelle is on the board of Shaun Parker & Company - small modern dance company known for its diversity and social commentary works.She has previously been on the boards of Address Housing (community housing provider for women and children fleeing domestic violence) and Give a Smile - providing free orthodontic treatment to kids on public dental lists.Michelle started her working life as a lawyer in Asia before moving to London to work in business advisory across Europe and the US. She has been back in Australia for the past 10 years working as a CEO in the NFP and membership association sector. Her last role was as CEO of Community Legal Centres Australia. At the moment she is working with a small number of clients focussing on strategic planning and governance.Links and ResourcesMichelle on LinkedInManaging Conflicts of Interest Guide by the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission Conflicts of Interest article by AICDBoard Conflict of Interest Policy from the Institute of Community Directors Upcoming TOB EventsAll eventsYou might want to:Join the Take on Board Facebook communityJoin the Take on Board LinkedIn communityFollow along on TwitterWork with meJoin the Take on Board: Kickstarter group programJoin the Take on Board: Accelerator group programFind out more about meContact me Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today on the Take on Board podcast I’m speaking with Melanie Sherrin about board calendars.Melanie provides Company Secretary services to a number of boards including Terrain Natural Land Management in Cairns, Merri-bek Affordable Housing and the Asylum Resource Centre in Melbourne.She’s previously been on a number of boards including Ruby on Rails Australia, Moreland Affordable Housing.Melanie says she’s not as "into" being on boards as some others in the Take on Board community. She likes the governance side and the helping getting them organisied, In some form or another she’s been doing governance work for the past nearly 30 years.”Links and ResourcesMel on LinkedIn AICD Annual Board Calendar Influence GlobalUpcoming TOB EventsAll eventsYou might want to:Join the Take on Board Facebook communityJoin the Take on Board LinkedIn communityFollow along on TwitterWork with meJoin the Take on Board: Kickstarter group programJoin the Take on Board: Accelerator group programFind out more about meContact me Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today on the Take on Board podcast I’m speaking with Karen Corr about her Journey to the boardroom and the boards role in stakeholder engagement.Karen is on the boards of Jumpleads NFP and Inglewood & Districts Health Service. She has previously been on the boards of Bendigo Sustainability Group; Central Victorian Greenhouse AllianceKaren is a community development/ engagement specialist with extensive experience in communications, promotion and project management, across community, business and creative sectors. Starting her career as an environmental engineer, Karen developed a passion for solving complex problems and involving communities in the implementation of solutions. This led her to undertake various roles in community leadership & social entrepreneurship. Including over the last decade, shaping and leading Jumpleads NFP and Make a Change Australia.Links and ResourcesKaren on LinkedInTED Talk: How to achieve you most ambitious goalsUpcoming TOB EventsAll eventsYou might want to:Join the Take on Board Facebook communityJoin the Take on Board LinkedIn communityFollow along on TwitterWork with meJoin the Take on Board: Kickstarter group programJoin the Take on Board: Accelerator group programFind out more about meContact me Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today on the Take on Board podcast Jane Brockington knows when it's time to step down from a board role. In the past six months, she's made the decision several times over.Plus, Jane takes questions from the Take on Board community. Links and ResourcesJane on LinkedInUpcoming TOB EventsAll eventsYou might want to:Join the Take on Board Facebook communityJoin the Take on Board LinkedIn communityFollow along on TwitterWork with meJoin the Take on Board: Kickstarter group programJoin the Take on Board: Accelerator group programFind out more about meContact me Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today on the Take on Board podcast I’m speaking with Sanela Osmic about emotional intelligence in the boardroom.Sanela is on the boards of IPC Health - NED; Australian-Bosnian Chamber of Commerce - NED/Secretary.Sanela Osmic has almost 20 years of experience in governance and working with boards in various capacities. Her career has spanned multiple industries including finance, professional services, disability, government, and education. Sanela has helped organisations build effective boards, enhance ethical governance practices, and maximise their impact. She has a talent for distilling complex governance issues into clear, actionable recommendations that drive results.Links and ResourcesSanela on LinkedInLeading with Emotional Intelligence: A Guide for Board Directors by Sanela OsmicUpcoming TOB EventsAll eventsYou might want to:Join the Take on Board Facebook communityJoin the Take on Board LinkedIn communityFollow along on TwitterWork with meJoin the Take on Board: Kickstarter group programJoin the Take on Board: Accelerator group programFind out more about meContact me Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today on the Take on Board podcast I’m speaking with Ari Magalhaes about strategy and risk.Ari is on the board of Arthritis and Osteoporosis Tasmania, a committee member of the Economic Society of Australia - Tasmanian Branch and a Community Advisory Member of Red Nose Australia and Palliative Care Tasmania.She was formerly on the boards of United Nations of Australia (member of the UNAA Tas Committee and Young Professionals Tasmania Lead and member of the UNAA YP National Committee) and a board member and President of A Fairer World.Ari is a Senior Economist and the founder of OmniStrategic, a consultancy specialising in finance, business performance, and risk. She has been involved with delivering over $100 million in bottom-line results to clients across various industries, from big pharma to community services. Ari has international experience and is very active in the economics space, being a member of the Committee for Economic Development of Australia and the Economic Society of Australia.Links and ResourcesAri Magalhaes on LinkedInThe Checklist Manifesto by Atul Gawande Upcoming TOB EventsAll eventsYou might want to:Join the Take on Board Facebook communityJoin the Take on Board LinkedIn communityFollow along on TwitterWork with meJoin the Take on Board: Kickstarter group programJoin the Take on Board: Accelerator group programFind out more about meContact me Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today on the take on board podcast, I'm speaking with Caroline Patrick about her journey to the boardroom.Caroline is an experienced non executive director with extensive executive level experience in customer engagement. She has diverse industry experience having worked at senior levels in banking, wealth management, health insurance, retail superannuation, and government. Caroline is a non Executive Director of the Women and Children's Hospital Foundation in Adelaide in South Australia, where she also chairs the marketing and fundraising subcommittee. And she is also a non executive director of Kara Inc, a leading disability service provider, working alongside people with disability across metropolitan Adelaide and regional South Australia. Links and ResourcesCaroline Patrick on LinkedInNo Limitations (Podcast)Upcoming TOB EventsAll eventsYou might want to:Join the Take on Board Facebook communityJoin the Take on Board LinkedIn communityFollow along on TwitterWork with meJoin the Take on Board: Kickstarter group programJoin the Take on Board: Accelerator group programFind out more about meContact me Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.