Take on Board

welcome to part two of this series which is a recording of a live Take on Board event with Marianna O’Gorman.If you haven’t already listened to part one, it might be an idea to take a listen to that one first. There’s a link in the shownotes. In this episode, Marianna gives us an excellent overview of what climate governance is all about, why it’s important, and 10 tips for us to take into the boardroom.As is always the case at these events, there’s a lively Q&A section. This episode is that sectin. You’ll hear guests asking questions and Marianna’s refelctions.Briefly about our expert for today - Marianna O'Gorman - Marianna is a non-executive director with a focus on climate governance and risk and she works with organisations who want to transition to a cleaner economy Marianna 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.Also a plug – if you’d like to come to the next Take on Board event, where we’ll hear from Tara Anderson on governing for profit and purpose, it’s on Tuesday 3rd MayThe presentation from the ToB Breakfast - Episode 143Marianna O'Gorman on linkedInYou 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 you'll be hearing from Marianna O’Gorman as she takes us through some tips for climate governance. Firstly, the carbon budget and how much of it we have left. Secondly, some small and some big steps you can make some small, and some big steps you can make in the boardroom to address climate change risk and governance, including setting emission reduction targets and providing transparent carbon disclosures. Thirdly, directors' duties in relation to climate change, and how regulators are defining those duties and monitoring enforcement. Fourth, and finally, she will also briefly address the two national policy proposals being taken to the next federal election by the major parties, and what impact each may have.This episode was recorded at a take on board event in March. So even though she touches on the two national policy proposals being taken to the next election, it hadn't been called at that time. As this goes to air in April, the federal election in Australia has just been called. This information might now be of even greater relevance.Because it was recorded at an event. you'll not only get to hear from Marianna you'll also hear questions from guests and the responses that Marianna has. Now first, let me tell you a little bit about our speaker. Marianna O’Gorman works with organizations who want to transition to a cleaner economy. She is a non-executive director with a focus on climate governance and risk. Marianna 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 has conducted academic research on decarbonisation.Marianna is passionate about the ocean and its protection. Most mornings you'll find her swimming with turtles rays, and the occasional baby shark. Now, I should say that on some mornings, you might also find Marianna walking up mountains, which is what she and I did together on a trip up to Noosa, we did a beautiful hike up Mount Cooroora, a short and rather challenging mountain track.Can I also add that Marianna and I met at one of my Take on Board meetups in Noosa, we caught up again at a recent Take on Board meetup in Noosa, which is where we did the hike together. I guess it's just a little encouragement that if you hear about a Take on Board meet up happening somewhere, please come along, I adore meeting the community. I adore bringing the community together. And hey, you might end up on the podcast or we could end up hiking a mountain somewhere together!Marianna O'Gorman on linkedInYou 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 talk to Barbara Ryan about her journey to the boardroom. Barbara began her career on Wall Street as a sell side analyst covering the large-cap pharma industry for over 30 years. Following her career on the street. She founded her own capital market strategic advisory firm in 2013 and has led the investor relations and communication efforts for a variety of biopharma companies.She has played a leading role in raising well over $1.5 billion in capital for development and early commercial-stage biotechs and has advised on large M&A transactions including Shire + AbbVie and Shire + Bexalta. She's a corporate board member in both public and private boardrooms with expertise in healthcare and life science capital markets.Barbara is currently on the boards of INVO Bioscience, MiNK Therapeutics, OcuTerra and Safecore Health. Barbara is also the founder of Fabulous Pharma Females, a nonprofit organization and a community of empowered women leaders with a shared commitment to elevating women across the biopharmaceutical industry.Barbara Ryan on linkedInYou 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 meAlso mentioned in this episode:Fabulous Pharma Females Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today on the Take on Board podcast, I recap the Australian Institute of Company Directors conference and share my reflections.Here is what I heard during the two-day conference peppered with some of my thoughts on topics that were raised and things for you to think about – it was jam packed. This year, I crowdsourced key takeaways from the amazing members of the Take on Board community, so it’s not just me!You might also want to have a look at my Twitter feed from this period. I live tweeted most of the sessions. There are numerous topics I’ll be covering in the future on the podcast, so if there is a takeaway that resonated with you, please get in touch and let me know.Stay safe out there.You 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 meAlso mentioned in this episode:On-air strategy session – application formTake on Board breakfast: climate governance in the boardroom (3 May 2022)Take on Board book club: Dare to Lead, by Brené Brown (10 May 2022)Kate Jenkins: Respect at Work: Australian Human Rights Commission Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As you would have heard me announce earlier in the year, we're doing some more On Air Strategy Sessions this year. Connor Costello is the president of the board at Environment Victoria, an independent nonprofit campaigning organization working for healthy rivers, a safe climate and sustainable life. They are at a really exciting point in the organization's cycle, on the cusp of a new five-year strategy. Over the next six months, they'll be renewing their strategy and at the same time, looking at fairly significant board renewal with up to 50%, who have come to the end of their maximum terms.We look at board renewal strategies and ensure they have a future-facing skills matrix for a strategy that is still evolving!Conor Costello on LinkedInFOR MORE TAKE ON BOARD INFORMATIONUpcoming eventsTake on Board online event - Governing for profit and purpose - 3rd MayApply for an On Air Strategy SessionProvide your question/challenge for us to work throughJoin the Take on Board community: Facebook groupFollow along on Twitter: @TakeOnBoardFor more information about Helga SvendsenInterested in working with Helga?Contact Helga Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today on the Take on Board podcast I'm speaking with Rachelle Towart about recruiting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to boards. Rochelle Towert received her OAM in acknowledgment of her achievements in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander leadership, governance and education. She is a member of the indigenous advisory board for infrastructure company Broadspectrum. She's formerly a member of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employment Advisory Committee at the University of Canberra, formerly the co-chair of the Prime Minister's expert panel on the review of remote indigenous housing, and formerly a board member of Aboriginal Hostels and Ramallah Investments.Today, she is the managing director of Pipeline Talent Recruitment, a 100% indigenous-owned recruitment company specializing in indigenous appointments. Pipeline talent draws on its extensive database and its professional personal community and family connections to match your requirements with indigenous leaders.As the former CEO of the Australian Indigenous Leadership Center, Rochelle trained 1000s of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander leaders and was recognized with a wide range of awards including Westpac community, CEO of the Year in 2014. And recognition as one of the Australian financial reviews Australian Women of Influence.Pipeline Talent Recruitment WebsiteRachelle Towart OAM on LinkedInFOR MORE TAKE ON BOARD INFORMATIONUpcoming eventsTake on Board online event - Governing for profit and purpose - 3rd MayApply for an On Air Strategy SessionProvide your question/challenge for us to work throughJoin the Take on Board community: Facebook groupFollow along on Twitter: @TakeOnBoardFor more information about Helga SvendsenInterested in working with Helga?Contact Helga Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today on the Take on Board podcast, I’m speaking with Jillian West about what boards need to think about in doing their Reconciliation Action Plans (RAPs) and why they are important. We’ll also touch on cultural awareness for board members.Jill is a proud Palawa woman from the Islands of Bass Strait and a proud Bunurong woman from Point Nepean, born in Victoria with a lengthy career supporting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in work, education, and support in their life journey.Jill from Nomuckerlener has worked extensively in the Indigenous space for 20 years and is strongly committed to working alongside community organisations, developing partnerships, and building cultural capacity. She strives to give Aboriginal people a voice through mentoring employment and education with the aim of closing the gap. Jill's passion comes from her mother and father.Jill's father is Japanangka Errol West, who left a legacy in the education field for Aboriginal people. He was known as the education warrior. Jill says 'I follow his footsteps, and everyday he walks alongside me in the Dreamtime. In his Thesis, he wrote “I first acknowledge the motivation to write, is the obligation I have to all my beautiful children. There are twelve living and some in the spiritual world and to them, I dedicate this thesis with the expectation that their lives overall will be richer than mine."Jillian West on LinkedInLinks and resourcesBringing Them Home video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sl82VMuuKI0 Reconciliation Australia https://www.reconciliation.org.au/reconciliation-action-plans/FOR MORE TAKE ON BOARD INFORMATION:Take on Board Event - Climate Governance in the BoardroomMelbourne in-person gathering - https://www.trybooking.com/BXQFXApply for an on-air strategy sessionJoin the Take on Board community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/TakeOnBoard/Follow along on Twitter: @TakeOnBoardFor more information about Helga Svendsen: https://www.helgasvendsen.com.au/Interested in working with Helga? https://www.helgasvendsen.com.au/workwithmeContact Helga: helga@helgasvendsen.com.au Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today on the Take on Board podcast, I'm speaking with Deborah Rosati about her journey to the boardroom and advancing board diversity. First, let me tell you about Deborah. Deborah is a valued corporate director and an accomplished and business savvy entrepreneur and also a fellow Chartered Professional Accountant with over 35 years of high growth and transformational leadership in the technology, consumer retail, cannabis, life sciences, private equity and venture capital industry sectors.Deborah currently serves as Chair of the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee of TAAL Distributed Information Technologies (CSE: TAAL) (an enterprise blockchain transaction processor) and as Lead Director and Chair of the Audit Committee of Khiron Life Sciences (TSXV:KHRN) (a global cannabis medicinal company). Deborah previously served as vice-chair and Chair of the audit committee of Lifting Co.Deborah is also the founder and CEO of Women Get on Board, a 750 Plus member-based social purpose company that connects, promotes and empowers women to corporate boards. Deborah is certainly talking our language!Deborah Rosati deborahrosati.ca, @DeborahERosatiDeborah's ebooks: How to Get Yourself on a Board & Elevating Your Board EffectivenessWomen Get on Board @WGOBCanadaThe On Air Strategy Session with Megan BettFOR MORE TAKE ON BOARD INFORMATIONUpcoming eventsTake on Board online event - Climate Governance in the Boardroom - 15 MarchTake on Board online event - Governing for profit and purpose - 3rd MayApply for an On Air Strategy SessionProvide your question/challenge for us to work throughJoin the Take on Board community: Facebook groupFollow along on Twitter: @TakeOnBoardFor more information about Helga SvendsenInterested in working with Helga?Contact Helga Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today on the Take on Board podcast, we are doing another on-air strategy session. I'm speaking with Megan Bett. But before I do that, a quick shout out to Jackie Cooper, who recommended that Megan come on the show and explore her challenge for today.Megan is an HR professional, most recently conducting workplace investigations, the tough stuff in HR. She is interested in all things to do with people and the way our minds work. She works for her local council, and has been there for over 11 years. She is exploring taking on more of a leadership role in her community, or even stepping outside her comfort zone a little!This is the perfect episode if one of your 2022 goals is getting on a board!Apply for an on-air strategy sessionFOR MORE TAKE ON BOARD INFORMATION:Take on Board Event - Climate Governance in the BoardroomMelbourne in-person gathering - https://www.trybooking.com/BXQFXJoin the Take on Board community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/TakeOnBoard/Follow along on Twitter: @TakeOnBoardFor more information about Helga Svendsen: https://www.helgasvendsen.com.au/Interested in working with Helga? https://www.helgasvendsen.com.au/workwithmeContact Helga: helga@helgasvendsen.com.au Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today on the Take on Board podcast, I’m speaking with Jenny Selway about climate governance and the role of engineers. We also touch on starting on a board journey and career transitions.Jenny is a non executive director and engineer, currently serving on the Agribio board, an agricultural research facility, Public Private Partnership and Joint Venture between the Victorian state government and Latrobe University.Specialising in international joint ventures and strategic asset management from her time at ExxonMobil, Jenny has worked with globally listed and government partners to find collaborative business solutions in complex, highly regulated environments. Currently undertaking postgraduate studies in climate change policy at ANU, Jenny is passionate about using her unique combination of commercial, technical and governance skills to progress the transition to sustainable energy in Australia.Contact Jenny or find out more about her:https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenny-selwayResources mentioned in this episode:Systems Thinking for Social Change by David StrohTaskforce for Climate Related Financial Disclosures - TCFD Knowledge HubWorld Economic Forum Climate Governance Principles AICD Climate Governance Guide Investor Group on Climate Change - Director Expectations Engineers Australia - Our position on climate change FOR MORE TAKE ON BOARD INFORMATION:Take on Board Event - Climate Governance in the BoardroomJoin the Take on Board community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/TakeOnBoard/Follow along on Twitter: @TakeOnBoardFor more information about Helga Svendsen: https://www.helgasvendsen.com.au/Interested in working with Helga? https://www.helgasvendsen.com.au/workwithmeContact Helga: helga@helgasvendsen.com.au Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.