Take on Board

Today on the Take on Board podcast, Helga talks with Alex Newton.Helga and Alex talk discuss human rights and business and what directors need to know and what to ask.Alex is a lawyer and specialist in business and human rights. She consults with corporations, governments, and non-governmental organizations on a wide range of matters relating to responsible business, human rights, anti discrimination, Public Policy and Governance.She's previously worked as director and executive in Australia's department of Prime Minister and Cabinet. And before that in the United Nations Secretary General's strategic planning unit in New York.Think of this episode as a probono lesson on the new modern slavery laws and their implications for governance and your boards - Helga sure does!Contact Alex or find out more about her:https://alexnewton.com.au/Resources that Alex mentions:The Business of Human Rights by Alex Newton - https://bit.ly/2s4r09sFOR MORE INFORMATION:Join the Take on Board community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/TakeOnBoard/Follow along on Twitter: @TakeOnBoardHelga’s Board Kickstarter and Board Accelerator programs: https://www.helgasvendsen.com.au/eventsFor more information about Helga Svendsen: https://www.helgasvendsen.com.au/Interested in working with Helga? https://www.helgasvendsen.com.au/workwithmeTo contact Helga: helga@helgasvendsen.com.au Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today on the Take on Board podcast, Helga talks with Rachel Alembakis.Rachel is a journalist with over 20 years of experience. One of her areas of expertise is looking at how corporate governance links with impact investment. And how the flow of environmental, social and governance analysis (ESG) analysis can help to mitigate risk and can help provide long term investment return.During her conversation with Helga, Rachel explains how to look at environmental, social and corporate governance issues using two main perspectives and how they impact institutional investors and corporations.Rachel explains two big changes in Australia that corporations and boards need to have on their radars: climate change and the modern slavery act.But knowing where to get the information is just half the battle, interrogating it and understanding it is up to all board members and not just the seasoned journalists, as Rachel tells Helga.Contact Rachel or find out more about her:http://www.rachelalembakis.com/ or https://www.linkedin.com/in/rachel-alembakis-0799161/FOR MORE INFORMATION:Join the Take on Board community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/TakeOnBoard/Follow along on Twitter: @TakeOnBoardHelga’s Board Kickstarter and Board Accelerator programs: https://www.helgasvendsen.com.au/eventsFor more information about Helga Svendsen: https://www.helgasvendsen.com.au/Interested in working with Helga? https://www.helgasvendsen.com.au/workwithmeTo contact Helga: helga@helgasvendsen.com.au Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today on the Take on Board podcast, Helga talks with Clare McCartinClare is the Group General Manager of Executive and Boards at Davidson Recruitment.Clare has the insights from the other side of the interview table. She takes Helga through the board recruitment process. One thing Clare is a fan of, using your network. You never know who you know, who knows someone who can make an introduction.This episode is ideal if you are setting career goals for now or 2020 - we know lots of people listening to this program are interested in their first or next Board role.Contact Clare or find out more about her:https://www.linkedin.com/in/claremccartin/Resources Clare mentions:Helga’s Board Kickstarter and Board Accelerator programs: https://www.helgasvendsen.com.au/eventsAICD: https://aicd.companydirectors.com.au/FOR MORE 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/workwithmeTo contact Helga: helga@helgasvendsen.com.au Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today on the Take on Board podcast, Helga interviews Linda White.Linda describes herself as having done heaps, she rarely says no, and she firmly believes you are never to old learn new things.She's on the National Executive for the Australian Labor Party, the executive of the Australian Council of Trade Unions, the National Executive of the Australian Services Union. And she's also on the board of the Chifley Research Centre, the Australian Centre for the Moving Image, the MCG Trust, and the Portable Long Service Leave governing board.She was formerly on the board of Legal Super, the Royal Botanic Gardens, 200 Gertrude Street, Footscray Community Legal Service and the Australian Social Inclusion board.Being on high-profile boards means dealing with media scrutiny. Linda explains to Helga how this can help a board stay focused and how one of the best chairs she ever worked with made his impact on her.Boards Linda is on:National Executive for the Australian Labor Party - https://www.alp.org.au/about/national-executive/Australian Council of Trade Unions - https://www.actu.org.au/Australian Services Union - http://www.asu.asn.au/Chifley Research Center - https://www.chifley.org.au/Australian Center for the Moving Image - https://www.acmi.net.au/MCG Trust - https://www.mcg.org.au/about-us/mcg-trustPortable Long Service Leave - https://www.vic.gov.au/portable-long-serviceContact Linda or find out more about her:https://www.linkedin.com/in/linda-white-52898718/ or https://twitter.com/lindawhiteasu?lang=enFOR MORE 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/workwithmeTo contact Helga: helga@helgasvendsen.com.au Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today on the Take on Board podcast, Helga chats with Kellie O’Callaghan about governance challenges and one of her passions, putting consumers at the heart of governance and how boards can respectfully engage with community stakeholders. We’re looking at you social media.The conversation between Kellie and Helga will also touch on the importance working through the uncomfortable topics around the board table, embracing disruptors and non-traditional leaders.Kelly is recognised for her strong leadership in health, community services and governance. She's a well respected community leader and influencer with a passion for health, consumer and community engagement.Kelly served for many years as the Chair of Regional Health Service board is a long serving elected Councillor and former Mayor. She has served on a range of state boards and committees. She’s a proud Gippslander who has navigated being the centre of Facebook live meetings with respect for her community - but how does she cope with all those trolls?Boards Kellie is on:Better Care Victoria (Also Chair of Consumer Advisory Committee) - https://www.bettercare.vic.gov.au/Gippsland Primary Health Network - https://www.gphn.org.au/Latrobe City Council, Councillor (Former Mayor) - http://www.latrobe.vic.gov.au/HomeRegional Development Australia - https://www.rda.gov.au/Contact Kellie or find out more about her: On Twitter: @KellieOc or https://www.linkedin.com/in/kellie-o-callaghan-20909258/Resources Kellie mentions:Barwon Health’s response to ransomware attack: https://twitter.com/BarwonHealth/status/1178832227108577280Victorian Health Boards are now open for applications (and close Monday 2nd December) via Get on Board - Victoria - https://getonboard.vic.gov.au/Queensland Health Boards are also now open for applications (until 15th November) - https://hhb.uandu.com/FOR MORE 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/workwithmeTo contact Helga: helga@helgasvendsen.com.au Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today on the Take on Board podcast Helga chats with Sheena Watt about how to get on a board and about cultural isolation in the boardroom.Sheena, a proud Yorta Yorta woman, is a board member of Vic Health, Victorian Health Promotion Foundation, Progressive Public Health Australia, the Victorian Council of Social Services, otherwise known as VCOSS, and Women's Health Victoria.She's also the executive manager for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander policy and programs at AFL Sports Ready.Sheena was formerly on the Boards of the Queen Elizabeth Centre, The Centre for Australian Progress, 3KND (Koori Radio Melbourne), Eastweb fund, National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Women's Alliance, ANTaR National.Sheena has learned to make her voice heard and has found causes she cares about. She says the best way to operate on a board, discover what you don’t know and work on learning about it and keep working to break down preconceptions about fellow board members.Boards Sheena is on:Vic Health - https://www.vichealth.vic.gov.au/Victorian Health Promotion Foundation - Victorian Health Promotion FoundationProgressive Public Health Australia - http://progressivepublichealth.com.au/Victorian Council of Social Services - https://vcoss.org.au/Women's Health Victoria - https://whv.org.au/Contact Sheena or find out more about her: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sheena-watt/Resources Sheena mentions:Take on Board - episode 11 - Sandy Bell - https://www.helgasvendsen.com.au/ep11-sandy-bell-take-on-boardVictorian Health Boards are now open for applications (and close Monday 2nd December) via Get on Board - Victoria - https://getonboard.vic.gov.au/Queensland Health Boards are also now open for applications (until 15th November) - https://hhb.uandu.com/FOR MORE 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/workwithmeTo contact Helga: helga@helgasvendsen.com.au Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today on the Take on Board podcast, Helga interviews Fiona Williams.Fiona is a board member of the Great Ocean Road Health board and was previously the Chair of Bethany Board of Management.She's the child safe volunteering hub project lead at Australian Volunteers International and has worked in the international development sector as a child protection safeguarding specialist for over 15 years.Fiona takes Helga through her board journey - from member to chair, the importance of regional boards and why she thinks it is important to get involved, no matter what level.Boards Fiona is on:Great Ocean Road Health - https://www.greatoceanroadhealth.com.au/Contact Fiona or find out more about her: https://www.linkedin.com/in/fiona-williams-55443b48/Resources Fiona mentions:Health Victoria Boards - https://www2.health.vic.gov.au/hospitals-and-health-services/boards-and-governance/about-health-boardsGet on Board - Victoria - https://getonboard.vic.gov.au/FOR MORE 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/workwithmeTo contact Helga: helga@helgasvendsen.com.au Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today on the Take on Board podcast, Helga speaks with Jane Kennedy.Jane is on the board of UN Youth Australia and describes herself as a perpetual uni student social change advocate and believer in the transformative power of passionate young people.Through her work in the youth participation and international development space, Jane empowers young change makers with the opportunities, resources and networks to help shape their lives, communities and our future.If you are between the ages of 16 and 25, you can apply for an independent board director role at UN Youth Australia - but act quickly - applications close on November 1.https://unyouth.org.au/opportunity/independent-board-director/Boards Jane is on:UN Youth Australia: https://unyouth.org.au/Contact Jane or find out more about her: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jane-kennedy-au/or https://unyouth.org.au/volunteer/jane-kennedy/Resources Jane mentions:Future Directors Institute: https://futuredirectors.com/Becoming by Michelle ObamaTake on Board - Episode 14 - Michelle Shepherd: https://www.helgasvendsen.com.au/ep3-michelle-shepherd-take-on-boardFOR MORE 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/workwithmeTo contact Helga: helga@helgasvendsen.com.au Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today on the Take on Board podcast, Dr Dominique Hes is back for another on air coaching session.Remember a few weeks ago, Dominique was preparing an application for a board role - well she landed an interview.So Helga is having another chat with her to run through some interview preparation tips and tricks. Number one tip - research. But there is so much more these two cover in their chat.Today, you get to eavesdrop on one of those sessions and pick up some of the insights from Helga and from Dominique. This episode is enlightening for all interviews you may have. Enjoy and good luck.And in a future episode of Take on Board, Helga will have a final catch up with Dominique to see how the interview unfolded and what the final outcome was.Resources mentioned:Challenge, action, result60 second introductionJoin 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/workwithmeTo contact Helga: helga@helgasvendsen.com.au Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today on the Take on Board podcast, Helga interviews Zora Artis.Zora is the chair of the International Association of Business Communicators (IABC), on the Asia Pacific regional board. She was formerly on the ABC international executive board from 2016 to 2019 and Zora served on the IABC Victorian chapter board.Zora is the CEO of Artis Advisory a strategic advisory practice focused on helping clients succeed, whether it's solving a business problem, or leveraging opportunities through better organizational alignment, engagement and communication.Zora has almost three decades of experience in business marketing, communication, advertising and branding and a passion for risk - and she gets to the nitty gritty of developing a risk appetite in her chat with Helga.Boards Zora is on:International Association of Business Communicators: https://www.iabc.com/Contact Zora or find out more about her: https://au.linkedin.com/in/zoraartisResources Zora mentions: How Great Leaders Inspire Action with Simon Sinek: https://www.ted.com/talks/simon_sinek_how_great_leaders_inspire_action/transcript?language=enGrit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance with Angela Duckworth: https://www.ted.com/talks/angela_lee_duckworth_grit_the_power_of_passion_and_perseverance?language=enDare to Lead by Brene Brown: https://daretolead.brenebrown.com/FOR MORE 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/workwithmeTo contact Helga: helga@helgasvendsen.com.au Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.