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The Pioneers: Many of these board pioneers took on governance roles well before women could vote in a federal election.Hear their stories in this episode of Broad on Boards is a special series from Take on Board, a podcast hosted by Helga Svendsen.Follow this link to find out more and download the fact sheets. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today is episode one of the Broads on Boards special series of theTake on Board podcast. This series explores the history of women on Boards in the place we now call Australia. So it’s fitting to kick off the discussion with an exploration of indigenous governance. So, today I’m speaking with Michelle Deshong about indigenous governance.Michelle is a Kuku Yalanji women with extensive experience in the governance. She is currently Co-Chair of Supply Nation and Council member for AIATSIS.  Michelle was awarded a Churchill Fellowship, in 2017, to 'research and apply best practice on Indigenous governance and leadership models'. Her study involved immersive visits to diverse First Nations communities and institutions. The primary objective was to investigate and analyze various leadership and governance models.This research project uncovered a spectrum of self-government, sovereignty, and development approaches within these communities and provided insights into the potential adaptation and implementation of research findings and best practices within the Australian context. The research also included concepts of nation building, cultural governance, sovereignty, and identity, all of which were explored in detail within the report.  Following the study, Michelle integrated key findings from the Fellowship into the work of the Australian Indigenous Governance Institute where she was CEO.  As you can hear, Michelle is an expert in first nations governance. In asking around who to speak to about this, everyone pointed me her way!  New Broads on Board episodes Tuesday and Fridays throughout March wherever you find your podcasts - you can subscribe here. Find the fact sheets and more information.Links and ResourcesReconciliation Australia Indigenous Governance Institute The Winston Churchill Fellowship Trust of Australia report by Michelle DeshongUpcoming 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 Susan Brady about what causes women to thrive at work. Susan was previously on the board of Strong Women, Strong Girls - non profit board.Susan Mackenty Brady is a CEO, Wall Street Journal bestselling author and speaker about respect as a leader’s ultimate catalyst for accountability, inclusivity and results. As the founding CEO of The Simmons University Institute for Inclusive Leadership she holds the Deloitte Ellen Gabriel Chair for Women and Leadership where she teaches leadership teams how to create cultures of respect. Susan is also the co-author of the Wall Street Journal bestseller of:Arrive & Thrive: 7 Essential Practices of Women Navigating Leadership (McGraw-Hill, April 2022), The Inclusive Leader’s Playbook (Simmons University), Mastering Your Inner Critic and 7 Other High Hurdles to Advancement: How the Best Women Leaders Practice Self-Awareness to Change What Really Matters (McGraw-Hill), and The 30-Second Guide to Coaching Your Inner Critic. Her media appearances include “Good Morning America” on ABC-TV, Bloomberg Businessweek, Forbes and Inc. Magazine and now also the Take on Board podcast! Links and ResourcesSimmons University for Inclusive LeadershipUpcoming 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.

I have a question for you. When do you think the first woman was appointed to a board in Australia? The 1970s? The 1980s? Not sure? We didn't know either, so we asked around. No luck. So we started digging. Lots of digging.if you're ready to dive deep into these fascinating stories and historical moments, we've created the perfect series for you. Broads on Boards is a nine part special series about women who have always done leadership.Coming in March 2024. Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts.For more information: Broads on Boards Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today on the Take on Board podcast I’m speaking with Emma Bennison about wins and challenges in the boardroom.Emma is on the boards of NV Access Ltd, Chair of Attitude Foundation. She has previously been on the boards on Access arts, Arts Access Australia, Blind Citizens Australia, Australian federation of disability Organisations, Disability Voices Tasmania and Every Australian CountsAn experienced Chair, Non-Executive Director and CEO, writer, TEDX/keynote speaker and advocate Emma excels at applying curiosity, creativity and innovation to transforming organisations and to solving the most challenging of strategic problems. Driven by a commitment to developing tomorrow’s leaders, she thrives on coaching, mentoring and nurturing people so they can reach their full potential without losing themselves in the process.Links and ResourcesEmma Bennison on LinkedIn TEDxMaldonWomen, I'm Not Contagious, Emma BennisonThrough the Wall by Anna Bligh 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 Alex Patterson about using a team charter exercise to establish ways of working, set expectations and build accountability.Alex is on the board of WASH House Inc, a not for profit that provides services for women in the Mount Druitt area dealing with domestic violence and poverty.She is a degree qualified chemical engineer and has worked for a dual listed (ASX, NYSE) global medical device company for 17 years. Her roles in Operations, Quality Assurance and Medical Affairs have given her responsibility for systems like global post market surveillance, organisational design, leading multi-disciplinary teams. Her company’s focus is devices for home use, with a mission to reduce the load on hospitals, emergency departments with high quality respiratory therapies that are easy to use and comfortable. Alex has recently taken on her first board role with a not for profit operating in Western Sydney providing services to reduce the impact of poverty, social disadvantage and violence on the lives of women and girls.Links and ResourcesAtlassian Working Agreements MiroUpcoming 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 Major General Elizabeth Cosson joins the Take on Board community to respond to their questions. Last week, Liz talked to the community about her career trajectory from the Australian Army to the Australian boardroom.Links and ResourcesLiz Cosson 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 Major General Elizabeth Cosson joins the Take on Board community to share her trajectory from serving in the Australian Army to the boardroom. Growing up in a military family Liz and her brother had to adapt quickly to places and people - that was just one of the lessons she was able to deploy when she enlisted in the army in 1979.After her presentation, Liz stayed on to respond to questions from the Take on Board Community, that episode will air next week.Links and ResourcesLiz Cosson 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 Belinda Loke about board management software options. Yes, there is more than one!Belinda is a Non Executive Director of the Queen Elizabeth Centre – which is a Victorian public hospital and Victoria’s largest provider of early parenting services to disadvantaged families with 7 sites across Victoria. Belinda is also a Non Executive Director of Kids Hope Australia – and, key to our discussion today – she was also Board Secretary there. Belinda is also a member of the Consumer Advisory Committee of the Royal Childrens Hospital. Prior to that, Belinda was the Founder and Chair of the Asia Pacific Loan Market Association (APLMA) Young Leaders Australian Committee.Links and ResourcesDiligent Institute The Corporate Director Podcast (Diligent Institute) 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.

Welcome to 2024! This week on the Take on Board podcast, I am going solo. I have an update on my RSVP word of the year, a birthday wish and I am sharing tips from the Take on Board community.Each week we have a Tips Tuesday (#tipstuesday) and I have rounded up some of the most popular ones from 2023 for you. They are useful, actionable and will help you maximize your board experience in 2024 and beyond!My birthday wish as I blow out the metaphorical candles, please share this podcast with someone you think would find it helpful, entertaining, relevant or all three. That's it, that's my wish!Producer note: HAPPY BIRTHDAY HELGA!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.