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Today on the Take on Board podcast, I’m speaking with Meaghan Dwyer about collective leadership.Meaghan is a Partner and Executive Director at John Wardle Architects. She joined this practice over twenty years ago when the team numbered just 8. Today the practice is led by 5 partners and the team has grown to 120. The business is currently transitioning to a model of collective leadership with a view to growing our business while also retaining our unique culture.She has previously served on a number of advisory committees, including: - RMIT Architecture Program Advisory Committee - Building Advisory Council, Department of Land, Environment, Water and Planning.Contact Meaghan or find out more about her:Meaghan on LinkedIn Resources mentioned in this episode:Five Elements of Collective Leadership Collective Leadership: the what, why and how FOR MORE TAKE ON BOARD INFORMATION:Take on Board Event - Climate Governance in the Boardroomhttps://www.trybooking.com/BWMEG Apply for the On Air Strategy Session - https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1StNGa1glt2OQRu8ZssEM94aMwucgIo01YpmerkAgcaU/editJoin 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 Michelle Redfern about building a board portfolio - aligned with interests, purpose and skills.Michelle is Chair of Speckle Financial Health and also a member of Wayfinder Steering Committee. She is also the former Deputy Chair of Good Shepherd Microfinance and a former board member of Williamstown Football Club, The Gippsland League and Swinburne University Business without Borders. She began her board career as Secretary for Highvale Netball Association.Today Michelle is the founder of Advancing Women, an enterprise providing research and advisory services on workplace gender equality, inclusion and diversity. She is co-host of A Career that Soars!, co-founder of CDW (Culturally Diverse Women) and host of the Lead to Soar podcast.Contact Michelle or find out more about her:https://www.linkedin.com/in/michelleredfernResources mentioned in this episode:Lead to Soar - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/lead-to-soar/id1539937389 No Ceiling, No Walls: What women haven't been told about leadership from career-start to the corporate boardroom by Susan L. ColantuonoFOR MORE TAKE ON BOARD INFORMATION:ONE PLACE REMAINING!!! Board Accelerator Program 2022 (as of 31 Jan 2022)Board Accelerator video Testimonial Take on Board Event - Climate Governance in the BoardroomApply for the On Air Strategy Session Join the Take on Board Facebook CommunityFollow 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 Beverley Behan about becoming a board room star.Beverly Behan is one of the foremost global experts on board effectiveness, having worked with nearly 200 boards in the S&P1500 and other companies around the world over the past 25 years.She is the author of governance classic, Great Companies Deserve Great Boards and the recently released Becoming a Boardroom Star which is the #1 new release on Amazon in corporate governance worldwide upon its debut in September, 2021.Contact Beverly or find out more about her:https://www.linkedin.com/in/beverly-behan/Beverly’s company - Board Advisor - https://boardadvisor.net/Resources mentioned in this episode:Books written by Beverly: https://boardadvisor.net/books/FOR MORE TAKE ON BOARD INFORMATION:Take on Board Breakfast - Climate Governance in the Boardroomhttps://www.trybooking.com/BWMEG Apply for the On Air Strategy Session - https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1StNGa1glt2OQRu8ZssEM94aMwucgIo01YpmerkAgcaU/editBoard Accelerator Program 2022 - https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing?eid=832740&Board Accelerator video Testimonial - https://youtu.be/kB0gNo4-fsY Join 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 Jac Phillips about her journey to the boardroom.Jac is currently on the board of Food Revolution Group (FOD) and was previously on the boards of Melbourne Communities Foundation, Fitted for Work, Skin & Cancer Foundation, Deakin University Marketing Advisory Board and Good Cycles.Founder and Chief Creative Officer of Jac Phillips Executive Coaching & Advisory, Jac recently stepped away from a 25 year corporate career across Australia, NZ and Asia leading the Marketing functions for brands like IBM, ANZ Bank, Westpac Group and most recently Visa.Now she coaches awesome business leaders, mostly women, advises two tech start ups and she recently joined her first listed board. And with this portfolio career, working for herself and she reckons she’s the best boss she’s ever had!Contact Jac or find out more about her:LinkedInResources mentioned in this episode:Food Revolution Group Cult Status by Tim DugganFast Track: Career conversations with Margie HartleyRishad Tobaccowala - The Future Does Not Fit in the Containers of the PastFOR MORE TAKE ON BOARD INFORMATION:Apply for the On Air Strategy Session - https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1StNGa1glt2OQRu8ZssEM94aMwucgIo01YpmerkAgcaU/editBoard Accelerator Program 2022 - registration is now open!Join 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.

Hello Take on Board community! How was your holiday period? Busy, restful, or a healthy dose of the two?I’ve revamped my RSVP and have a new goal. I need your help to hold me accountable. Are you in?Today I share some questions to help you level-up your icebreakers in 2022. And after years of asking you for your personal details, I answers my own questions.Plus, a giveaway just for helping build the Take on Board community (you’ll have to listen for the details). There’s information about Take on Board: Accelerator, more ways to network with the group and a fair amount of inspiration to get your 2022 off to a solid start.As always, the Take on Board team welcomes feedback and ideas for future episodes. Who do you think I should speak with this year? We have set the goal of ‘the year of the international guest’. Email Lisa or myself any names and suggestions. We want to know!FOR MORE TAKE ON BOARD INFORMATION:Apply for the On Air Strategy Session - https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1StNGa1glt2OQRu8ZssEM94aMwucgIo01YpmerkAgcaU/editBoard Accelerator Program 2022 - https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing?eid=832740&Board Accelerator video Testimonial - https://youtu.be/kB0gNo4-fsYJoin 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.

Welcome to the final episode of Take on Board for 2021.And what a year it’s been.In this episode, Helga is going to take you through her ‘RSVP’ process – an invitation to reflect on the year and set intentions for 2022. And you know what - this year has been tough.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 we want to invite you to share your RSVP with the Take on Board Community. After you complete your reflections, record a voice memo and email it to helga@helgasvendsen.com.au or info@helgasvendsen.com.au. We want to turn your RSVPs into an inspirational episode - so don't be shy. Have them in by 8 Jan 2022 for a chance to be featured!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 2022, so stay tuned. We’ll be back on January 12 with all new episodes. Until then, happy holidays and stay safe out there.RSVP WORKSHEET: https://zfrmz.com/dmaA54sIZMfdmK9GsJFiFOR MORE TAKE ON BOARD INFORMATION:Board Accelerator Program 2022 - https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing?eid=832740&Board Accelerator video Testimonial - https://youtu.be/kB0gNo4-fsYJoin 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, Helga is speaking with Jane Davel about being Chairing the board and board dynamicsJane is an independent non-executive director and currently serves as: Chair of St. Andrew’s Village Trust (Inc), member of the Electrical Workers Registration Board and the Cadastral Surveyors Licensing Board of New Zealand, and independent board member of Rowing New Zealand.She has held senior executive roles across a number of service industries, including banking and finance, health, entertainment and telecommunications. She has a background in product management, marketing and business planning and has a particular interest in the customer experience. She is a member of the Institute of Directors in New Zealand and of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.Contact Jane or find out more about her:https://www.linkedin.com/in/janedavel/https://twitter.com/daveljane?lang=enResources mentioned in this episode:AICD Courses: https://aicd.companydirectors.com.au/educationThe Great Chair: A Window on Effective Board Leadership: https://www.dymocks.com.au/book/the-great-chair-by-brian-hayward-9781525578922FOR MORE TAKE ON BOARD INFORMATION:Join 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, Helga is speaking with Dr Niki Vincent about the new Victorian requirements for some organisations to have a gender action plan.Dr Niki Vincent commenced in the role of Victoria’s first Public Sector Gender Equality Commissioner in October 2020. She’s currently on the Board of InTouch and has an extensive list of previous Directorships.Niki has a wealth of experience in gender equality and organisational leadership. This includes most recently serving as the South Australian Commissioner for Equal Opportunity from May 2016.Prior to her appointment as Commissioner for Equal Opportunity, Niki held the position of CEO of the Leaders Institute of South Australia as well as a concurrent appointment as a member of the SA Remuneration Tribunal.She has an award-winning PhD in Psychology (Adult Development and Leadership).A mother of four adult children, nine grandchildren and two young adult stepchildren, Niki has also been a foster mum for five years. Her now 18-year-old Liberian foster daughter joined her for the move to Melbourne.Niki spends her sparse free time walking and hiking, seeing films, listening to Radio National podcasts and audiobooks, and camping in remote places.She is currently on the hunt for walking and hiking buddies in Victoria – especially the variety that are not early morning people!Contact Niki or find out more about her:https://www.genderequalitycommission.vic.gov.au/dr-vincent-public-sector-gender-equality-commissionerResources mentioned in this episode:Gender Equality Commission: https://www.genderequalitycommission.vic.gov.au/The Gender Equality Act: https://www.genderequalitycommission.vic.gov.au/what-are-my-obligationsInvisible Women - https://www.dymocks.com.au/book/invisible-women-by-caroline-criado-perez-9781784706289How can workplaces stop the scourge of sexual harassment?http://aicd.companydirectors.com.au/membership/company-director-magazine/2021-back-editions/june/sexual-harassment---enough-enoughFOR MORE TAKE ON BOARD INFORMATION:Board Accelerator Program 2022 - https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing?eid=832740&Board Accelerator video Testimonial - https://youtu.be/kB0gNo4-fsYJoin 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, Helga is speaking with Helen Freris about accessibility action plans.Helen is a community sector professional with key strengths in capacity building, training, delivery, program design, and coordination.She's currently the Health Services Manager at women with disabilities Victoria. Helen is also a fellow of the Williamson Community Leadership Program.Helen shares her expertise about how boards can approach their accessibility action plans and the benefits of implementing one.Contact Helen or find out more about her:https://www.linkedin.com/in/helen-freris-11a96b71/Resources mentioned in this episode:Australian Human Rights Commission - Disability Action Plans: https://humanrights.gov.au/our-work/disability-rights/register-disability-discrimination-act-action-plansFOR MORE TAKE ON BOARD INFORMATION:Board Accelerator Program 2022 - https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing?eid=832740&Board Accelerator video Testimonial - https://youtu.be/kB0gNo4-fsYJoin 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, Helga is speaking with Amanda Robinson about being a co-CEO. You’ll remember that Helga shared her top tips along with her personal experiences about co-chairing a board.Well that episode, prompted the fabulous Dominique Hes to introduce me to Amanda … and here we are.Amanda is a co-CEO at Marshall Day Acoustics, and looks after the Australian operations, including China and Hong Kong. She is a qualified mechanical engineer who has worked in the acoustics field for over 20 years. She has a passion for delivering high quality acoustic spaces in the built form, and for educating people in acoustics.Contact Amanda or find out more about her:https://www.marshallday.com/people/amanda-robinson/#:~:text=Amanda%20Robinson%20is%20co%2DCEO,from%20Adelaide%20University%20in%201996https://www.linkedin.com/in/amanda-robinson-a4830536/Resources mentioned in this episode:Top Tips: Co-chairing a Board - a Case Study with Helga Svendsen - https://www.helgasvendsen.com.au/single-post/top-tips-with-helga-svendsenBrene Brown - https://brenebrown.com/Glennon Doyle - https://momastery.com/FOR MORE TAKE ON BOARD INFORMATION:Join 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.