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  • Welcome to the final episode of Take on Board for 2024. 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 2025. Think travel, working with ease and building and creating connections.


    We do this in the final session of Board Accelerator – my program for women and gender-diverse 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 2025, so stay tuned. We’ll be back on January 15 with all new episodes. Until then, happy holidays, and stay safe out there.


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  • Today, on the Take on Board podcast, I'm speaking with Helen Hu about how the skills she learned at Toastmasters have helped her build her board portfolio career.


    Now, let me tell you about Helen. Helen is an emerging company director pursuing a board portfolio career. Twenty years ago, with $1,000 in her pocket, she arrived at Sydney Airport with a small suitcase and a big dream. She spent the first 10 years in Australia getting her master's degree in accounting, became a chartered accountant, and climbed the corporate ladder from a bookkeeper to the CFO and company secretary of a National Agriculture company.


    She spent another 10 years enhancing her governance skills and experience, becoming a graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors and a fellow of the Governance Institute of Australia. During this time, she consolidated her financial, investment and risk management skills and experience. She's now pursuing a full-time board portfolio career. Helen currently serves on the boards of two not-for-profit organizations, where she chairs the finance, audit, Risk and Compliance committees. She's also a dedicated member of Toastmasters clubs and a mentor in the Chartered Accountants program.


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    Speaking Formula

    Toastmasters


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  • Today, on the Take on Board podcast, I'm speaking with Jane Britt about accessibility and inclusion in the boardroom.


    Jane is on the boards of Holy Cross Services and Social Futures and previously served on the board of Queenslanders with Disabilities Network. She is a highly experienced NDIS and disability policy professional director, public speaker and writer who blends her professional expertise with her lived experience of deafblindness.


    In addition to her background in disability policy, which is what I do in her day work, the things outside of that is that I am a Queensland Conservatorium graduate. Classical piano is her "life-giving force." It's always been a really big part of her life. Jane started playing when I was seven. She also loves horse riding. 


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    Stella Young - TED Talk

    PWDA Language Guide: A guide to language about disability

    Royal Commission into Violence, Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation of People with Disability (final report)


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  • Today, on the Take on Board podcast, I’m speaking with Heather Disher about gender equality on sports boards.


    Heather is on the boards of Chair of Pony Club Australia, GAWS (Geelong Animal Welfare Society) & Alchemy Outsourcing. She has previously been on the boards of more than a dozen SME private company boards locally and internationally. 

     

    A passionate entrepreneur, Heather leads two businesses: Alchemy Outsourcing, which specialises in virtual assistant services and Disher Advisory Synergy, which offers governance and advisory services.  

     

    With a global perspective, Heather empowers Boards and CEOs by delivering tailored strategies that drive operational efficiency and business growth.    


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  • Today on the take on board podcast, I'm speaking with Henna Karna about AI and technology.


    Henna is a highly respected global leader with more than 25 years of experience leading innovation across digital/data in high-tech, CPG, risk management, and insurance industries (across P&C, specialty, life, health, retirement, consumer, commercial, brokers, vendors, and independent agents).


    She has led businesses and advised Fortune 100 companies on digital innovation and disruption and has designed and developed patent-pending technology and applications in the field of genetic algorithms, behavioural analytics, deep neural nets and digital data technologies.


    She's joined a couple industry large companies. Most recently, I was at Google and ran the global insurance and risk division for products and solutions on the Google side. And right now, I've been on couple public boards and a couple of private boards, so she's spending most of my time on the portfolio side of thing


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    The Coming Wave by Mustafa Suleyman

    Coursera

    Introduction to Artificial Intelligence


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  • Today on the Take on Board podcast I’m speaking with Erin Turner about the building a diverse team in the boardroom.  


    Erin is on the boards of Australian Financial Complaints Authority (AFCA) and ARC Justice. She has previously been on the board – and Chair – of Financial Rights Legal Centre. 

     

    Erin Turner is a consumer advocate that works with governments and regulators to make markets fairer for Australians. She is the CEO of the Consumer Policy Research Centre, a think tank that looks at emerging issues and how markets impact on people.  

     

    Erin has a Bachelor of Arts and a Master of Politics and Public Policy and is a graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors. 


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    Remote, Not Distant by Gustavo Razzetti


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  • Today on the Take on Board podcast I’m speaking with Jo Plummer about the relationship between the board and CEO.  

     

    This is one of the ‘roles and responsibilities’ episodes – a mini-series into the roles and responsibilities of board directors covering board charters, delegations, board reports, policies, and the relationships between the board and CEO.  


    Jo is the Chair of Barwon Water and the Country Fire Authority and a Non Executive Director Barwon Asset Solutions 

     

    She has previously been on the boards of South Melbourne Market, Deakin MBA Advisory, Vic Water, Geelong Regional Football, Business in Heels, AICD Geelong, Geelong Rangers Football, Western United Advisory, Central Highlands Water, Barwon Youth. 

     

    Jo is a contemporary governance specialist and seasoned board chair experienced in commercial, government, SME and NFP settings. She is an Australian Institute of Company Directors Master and Fellow, and holds an MBA majoring in leadership, communication, strategy & planning.  

     

    Her value proposition lies in creating enabling, high-performance environments where boards partner with their organisations to supercharge aspiration and collective strategic nous to deliver beyond traditional boundaries. She is relentless in her pursuit of environmental, social and governance excellence and, is a long- term advocate for enabling choice, opportunity and equality for women and people who are underrepresented.  

     

    As a self- confessed ‘happy provocateur’, her professional purpose for being is to: “Inspire aspiration, confidence and optimism so together we can do and be better” 


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    Diligent


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  • Today on the Take on Board podcast I’m speaking with Ellen Webb about board and committee charters. This is one of the ‘roles and responsibilities’ episodes – a mini-series into the roles and responsibilities of board directors covering board charters, delegations, board reports, policies, and the relationships between the board and CEO.  


    Ellen is on the boards of Gender Equity Victoria and Robert Connor Dawes Foundation and she is the Company Secretary for Cancer in Kids at the Royal Children's Hospital. She has previously been on the boards of Buchan Bush Nursing Association, Australian Shared Services Benchmarking Association where she also served as chair, and Wingate Avenue Children's Co-Operative. 

     

    Ellen Webb is a seasoned executive and board member with a wealth of experience in driving organizational success through strategic vision, financial acumen, and a commitment to excellence in governance and operations. Her global experience and deep involvement in the not-for-profit sector highlight her versatile and impactful leadership. 


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    IBAC Operation Leo Special Report

    Six tips for improving your board charter


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  • Today on the Take on Board podcast I’m speaking with Yien Hong about board policies. This is one of the ‘roles and responsibilities’ episodes – a mini-series into the roles and responsibilities of board directors covering board charters, delegations, board reports, policies, and the relationships between the board and CEO.  


    Yien in on the boards of Australian Arts Orchestra, AFCA and has previously been on the boards of …YWCA Victoria, YWCA Housing 

     

    Yien is the Chief Legal and Commercial Officer at Judo Bank - the only Australian bank dedicated to the SME businesses. She leads the legal, governance/ company secretariat, corporate affairs, first line risk, procurement and internal audit teams at Judo.  


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  • Today on the Take on Board podcast I’m speaking with Amanda Cornwall about policies.  

     

    This is one of the ‘roles and responsibilities’ episodes – a mini-series into the roles and responsibilities of board directors covering board charters, delegations, board reports, policies, and the relationships between the board and CEO.  

     

    Amanda is on the boards of …Circus Nexus, Merri-bek Affordable Housing ltd, Greenfleet Australia 

     

    And has previously been on the boards of …Wimmera Catchment Management Authority, NSW Nurses Registration Board, Therapeutic Good Administration Advisory Committee, Consumers Federation Australia 

     

    Lawyer, governance consultant and experienced board director in the government and not for profit sectors, Amanda started her career as a banking and finance lawyer, moved into public interest advocacy and then government, where she held senior manager roles for 12 years.  

     

    Amanda specialises in environment, climate change and health care sectors with a passion for the creative industries. She has lived and worked all over Australia, in Africa and SE Asia. 


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    Amanda Cornwall on LinkedIn


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  • Today on the Take on Board podcast I’m speaking with Robyn Weatherley about effective delegations. 

     

    This is one of the ‘roles and responsibilities’ episodes – a mini-series into the roles and responsibilities of board directors covering board charters, delegations, board reports, policies, and the relationships between the board and CEO.  


    Robyn is a Board and Company Secretary, published author, governance advisor, teacher and mentor. In practice for 18 years across of range of industries (from banks to emergency health) and legal structures (listed, unlisted and government), she is currently board secretary at the Future Fund, Australia’s sovereign wealth fund current worth $280b. Robyn has also worked in corporate insolvency in Australia and New York in securitisation and corporate credit. 

     

    All perfect experience for a deep dive into delegations today!  


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  • Today on the Take on Board podcast I’m speaking with Julie Garland McLellan about what makes a great board report, and how to get them! Oh and we're launching another mini-series - I'm hooked! I'm continuing to work through the not for profit governance principles released by the Australian Institute of Company Directors in April 2024. So our next mini series is about roles and responsibilities.


    Julie is on the boards of Dam safety, New South Wales Lupitz, which is a tech startup, and the New South Wales Correctional Services, industries, community Consultative Committee. Julie is a boardroom specialist as a company director. She has experience on a range of boards within the not for profit governments and commercial sectors.


    Her previous boards are just too long to mention here. You'll need to look her up elsewhere, but she may be familiar to many of you as the author of the director's dilemma newsletter, which is read by directors all across the globe. Julie has a degree in civil engineering, an executive MBA, a graduate diploma in Applied Finance and Investment and a Diploma of company directorship and an Advanced Diploma in company directorship.


    She's done a lot. Plus, she's authored a range of books. And I'm so pleased to have you on the podcast today, Julie, to have a chat about board reports. 


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    The Director’s Dilemma™ Newsletter

    Presenting to Boards book (and other books by Julie)


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  • This week on the Take on Board podcast, I sharing my recap from the Climate Governance Forum in August 2024. It’s sponsored by AICD and these events are always fantastic for learning and networking. This year was no different. 


    Some of the major moments for me are when speakers emphasized the importance of climate governance as a critical transformation since the Industrial Revolution. So we need to pay attention.


    There were takeaways that are important for boards: including the recent passage of a climate-related financial disclosure scheme, mandatory climate reporting, and the integration of sustainability into business operations. 


    The forum highlighted the need for organizations to understand their environmental footprint, set targets, and address stakeholder views. The importance of nature-positive principles and regenerative practices was also stressed.


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    Global Nature Positive Summit


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  • Today on the Take on Board podcast I’m speaking with Dominique Hes about how an organisation that has never had a long term strategy got started.  

     

    This is a ‘bonus episode’ in the Take on Board deep dive into strategy. Dominique reached out to me with a good story to tell, so we’re here to share it!  


    Dominique is on the board and Chair of Greenfleet. She has formerly been on the boards of Living Futures Institute of Australia and Trust for Nature.  

     

    Dominique is an author, educator, policy advisory and regenerative thinker. She started researching and writing on regenerative development, biophilia and placemaking in 2005, working in sustainability since 1994. Her focus is on real projects, on the ground and all the messy conversations that enable it to evolve and resolute with place. She is a board director and chair of Greenfleet and on the Circular Economy Ministerial Advisory Group.  


    PLEASE NOTE: Whilst we are talking about strategy … I also need to do a trigger warning on this episode where we touch on child abduction and PTSD. If you’d like to avoid that part of the discussion, we’ll make a note in the show notes about when you can skip to. It’s likely to be at around the 10m mark, after the introduction part. Or, of course, just skip this episode if these topics will be challenging for you, or tune in and reach out for support if you need it. 


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  • Today on the Take on Board podcast I’m speaking with Jamie Brunson about how her board guided the organization through the pandemic.


    Jamie is on the boards of Greater Philadelphia Cultural Fund, Avenue of the Arts, ArtPhilly, Stories to Grow By, and First Person Arts. 

     

    And has previously been on the boards of … Philadelphia Cultural Fund (Mayoral Appointee), Avenue of the Arts Board, City of Philadelphia Dept. of Behavioral Health Exec Committee, Mental Health Assoc, Theatre Alliance of Greater Philadelphia 

     

    Jamie J is the Executive Director of First Person Arts, is an artist/activist using storytelling to build community and catalyze dialogue around important issues, especially those issues impacting the unheard. Jamie was named a 2022 NEA/ Delaware Division of the Arts Established Artist Fellow in Literature: Playwriting, executive producer of two documentary films, producer of 13 annual First Person Arts Festivals of memoir and documentary art, host of WHYY’s Philadelphia Revealed Podcast (July 2024); WHYY’s Commonspace Radio Hour and Podcast series (2018), and COVID Stories – A Digital Memoir (2020).


    She is a Creator of FPA’s Applied Storytelling division where storytelling activities are customized to build communities. Brunson holds an MFA from Sarah Lawrence College and BA from Temple University. 


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    First Person Arts


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  • Today on the Take on Board podcast I’m speaking with Andrea Fernandes about communicating strategy.


    Andrea is on the board – and Acting President- of YWCA Hunter, an organisation that exists to connect, empower and support women and families.  


    Andrea has been involved in the for-purpose sector for nearly twenty years and continues to love the work. Besides serving on the board, Andrea is the Strategy & Planning Manager at YSAS, a large youth specific community organisation that works with young people and families across Victoria. Andrea has participated in The Observership Program, and recently completed studies with the AICD to enhance her skills alongside others in the boardroom. 


    She happily spends her days in a strategy and planning role at YSAS, one of Australia's largest youth-specific community service organisations.


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    The Observership Program

    RACI Framework

    IAP2 Public Participation Spectrum

    The Coaching Habit by Michael Bungay Stanier


    Strategy Mini-Series

    Episode 267: Strategy mini series – Su Jella knows how to report against strategy and has tips for you

    Episode 266: Strategy mini series – Denise North explains how you implement and monitor board strategy

    Episode 265: Strategy Mini-Series – Felicity Green starts by developing and reviewing strategy

    Episode 264: A dive deep into strategic planning with the latest Take on Board podcast mini-series!


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  • Today on the Take on Board podcast I’m speaking with Su Jella on reporting against strategy. 


    Su Jella helps to drive data and AI revolutions and opportunities. A visionary in Data, Analytics, and AI, Su doesn't merely confront the question, "What do we do with all this data?", she transforms this challenge into an enlightening journey of discovery, deriving actionable insights that fuel smarter business decisions.  

     

    Su's expertise is anchored in a groundbreaking approach - she integrates her leadership with a human-centric perspective blended with data-driven strategies and a deep technical acumen. Her collaborative work with boards and C-suite executives aligns data strategies with overarching business goals, paving the way for impactful, ethical decision-making. 

     

    Su's influence extends far beyond data. She is a passionate advocate for community building, a champion for women in leadership and STEM, a mentor and avid contributor to podcasts and writing about Leadership, Data and AI. 

     

    Su was recently awarded a Winner of Women in AI in Asia Pacific and also recognised as Australia's Top 25 Analytics Leaders. 


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    Su Jella on LinkedIn

    The Art of War by Sun Tzu


    Strategy Mini-Series

    Episode 266: Strategy mini series – Denise North explains how you implement and monitor board strategy

    Episode 265: Strategy Mini-Series – Felicity Green starts by developing and reviewing strategy

    Episode 264: A dive deep into strategic planning with the latest Take on Board podcast mini-series!


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  • Today on the Take on Board podcast, I’m speaking with Denise North about implementing and monitoring strategy.  


    Denise is on the board of INSEAD Directors Network - an Alumni Group for IDP-Cs and a Director of own business, Denise North Consulting.  

     

    She has a long list of prior governance roles, including being:  

    Chair of the Advisory Board for Catherine Henry Lawyers Chair of Advisory Board  Chair of the INSEAD Alumni Association Australia & New Zealand Limited  Chair of Streetwize Communications Limited And roles at the Australian Society of Orthodontists Inc, Australian Fisheries Management Authority, Sydney University and Armidale Development Corporation Deputy Chair. 

     

    Denise brings a range of perspectives to the board room drawing on her years as a NED in the NFP, academic and government sectors and from her executive experience in professional services firms, start-ups and listed companies.  

     

    As an advisor, Denise works directly with boards to support them in reviewing their performance, developing and monitoring their organisation’s strategy and improving their board and executive leadership interactions. 


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    Strategy Mini-Series

    Episode 265: Strategy Mini-Series – Felicity Green starts by developing and reviewing strategy

    Episode 264: A dive deep into strategic planning with the latest Take on Board podcast mini-series!


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  • Today on the Take on Board podcast I’m speaking with Felicity Green about developing and reviewing strategy. 


    Felicity is on the boards of The Royal Children's Hospital Foundation and WaterAid Australia. She has previously been on the boards of Connected Communities Melbourne 

     

    Felicity is the co-founder of impact-led consulting practice, Ensemble Strategy, helping clients across the Not for Profit, government and philanthropic sectors to create strategies for a safer, fairer and more sustainable world. Previous to this venture, Felicity was the CEO of Spark Strategy. With an MBA from Peking University, multiple Not for Profit Board positions and recognition as a finalist in the Telstra Business Woman of the Year Awards, she has a proven track record of innovative strategic thinking that drives tangible impact. 


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    Humans of Purpose


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  • This week on Take on Board, you are hearing from me! I am excited to launch our first ever Take on Board mini-series on strategy.


    Over the next 5 weeks (including this one) you will be hearing from a series of guests on strategy, purpose and vision and I am very excited. The goal with this mini series- to make strategy accessible for all of you. So over the next several weeks we have an exciting and helpful strategy lineup ready for you. 


    Felicity Green is a board member of the Royal Children's Hospital Foundation in Victoria and WaterAid, Australia and she takes us through developing strategy.


    Denise North knows loads about implementing and monitoring strategy. She’s on the boards of the INSEAD Directors Network, and runs her own business, Denise North Consulting. 


    Then, I am speaking to Su Jella, from the Women's Tennis Foundation. Su takes us through data and reporting against strategy. 


    And last but certainly not least in our first ever Take on Board mini-series is my chat with Andrea Fernandes, the president of YWCA Hunter, who gives us the lowdown on effectively communicating strategy.


    Links and Resources

    Episode 255: Mel Sherrin unpacks the AICD Not-for-Profit Governance Principles and how all boards can use them

    SOAR (Strengths, Opportunities, Aspirations, Results) free tools

    PESTLE prompts free tool

    Episode 102: Morgana Ryan on developing a board strategy (part 1)

    Episode 103: Morgana Ryan on developing a board strategy (part 2)

    The three Ps of strategic planning


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