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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. Links and resourcesJane Britt ConsultingStella Young - TED TalkPWDA Language Guide: A guide to language about disability Royal Commission into Violence, Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation of People with Disability (final report) 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 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.    Links and ResourcesHeather Disher 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 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 thingLinks and ResourcesHenna Karna's WebsiteThe Coming Wave by Mustafa Suleyman CourseraIntroduction to Artificial IntelligenceUpcoming 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 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. Links and ResourcesErin Turner on LinkedInRemote, Not Distant by Gustavo RazzettiUpcoming 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 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” Links and ResourcesJo Plummer on LinkedInDiligentUpcoming 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 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. Links and ResourcesEllen Webb on LinkedInIBAC Operation Leo Special Report Six tips for improving your board charterUpcoming 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 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.  Links and ResourcesYien Hong on LinkedInWorkLife by Adam Grant (podcast)Think Fast and Talk Smart by Matt Abrahams (podcast)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 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. Links and ResourcesAmanda Cornwall ConsultingAmanda Cornwall 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 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!  Links and ResourcesRobyn Weatherley 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 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. Links and ResourcesThe Director’s Dilemma™ NewsletterPresenting to Boards book (and other books by Julie)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.