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Today on the Take on Board podcast I’m speaking with Emma Rae about what boards need to know about the gender pay gap.Emma Rae is a diversity equity and inclusion (DEI) consultant with a PhD in DEI. She works with business leaders and boards to understand their DEI data, leverage insights and cultivate inclusive, high-performing cultures.   Emma originally started her career in accounting, and is a qualified CPA.   She is a mum-to-be and passionate about health and wellbeing. She enjoys cooking, dance, and has recently taken up paddle and pickleball.   Emma recently completed a 7-year term as a Non-Executive Director on the Board at WIRE.Links and ResourcesWorkplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA): What is the gender pay gap? Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA): Data Explorer Take on Board episode 127: Boards and the law. Dr Niki Vincent says it’s time to work on your gender action plan All episodes of Broads on Boards are out now!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.

This week on the Take on Board podcast, I am taking you through through the wind up of the Center for Sustainability leadership. I was chair of the board when we had to make some tough decisions.So wind up, it's not a dirty word. In fact, winding up an organization, if done at the right time in the right way, is something that I believe boards can and should be proud of. It's a natural part of the business cycle of an organization.Links and resourcesDownload a copy of my presentation to the Better Boards ConferenceThe podcast today is based on a presentation I did at the Better Boards conference in 2019. If you'd like to see that presentation - rather than just listen to this edited, updated version - you can watch it on YouTube All episodes of Broads on Boards are out now!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 recap the second and very full day of the Australian Institute of Company Directors conference and share my reflections.Hear from me and highlights and takeaways from some of my awesome TOB Correspondents: Kate Waterford, Ruth Faulkner, Jane Andrews, Suzie Thoravel, Emma Olivier, Chaman Sidhu, Zivit Inbar, Sarah Brindley and Sarah Anderson.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.Links and ResourcesBoard directors should serve shorter terms says former CBA chairEdelman Trust BarometerBen's Bites Last Week in AI MIT Technology Review The Economist WIRED The Information Perplexity AI Coursera - https://www.coursera.org/Open University - https://www.open.edu/AI For Everyone - https://www.coursera.org/learn/ai-for-everyoneTake on Board episode 90: Dr Fiona Kerr asks, “okay, my brain does what now while I’m on a Zoom board meeting?” - https://helgasvendsen.com.au/take-on-board-podcast/episode-90-fiona-kerr/Take on Board episode 108: Sandra Sucher on why The Power of Trust is more than the title of her latest book - https://helgasvendsen.com.au/take-on-board-podcast/episode-108-sandra-sucher/Take on Board episode 246: My AICD Australian Governance Summit 2024 recap with special correspondents (day 1) - https://helgasvendsen.com.au/take-on-board-podcast/episode-246-ags-recap/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 recap the Australian Institute of Company Directors conference and share my reflections from the first day.Hear from me and reflections from some of my awesome TOB Correspondents: Chaman Sidhu, Sarah Fairhurst, Clare Schonfeld, Sarah Anderson and Ari Magalhaes.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.Links and ResourcesBoard directors should serve shorter terms says former CBA chairEdelman Trust BarometerAt The Forefront: Update on the Regulatory Environment - Presentation by Professor Pamela Hanrahan UNSW and Johnson Winter Slattery 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 Julie Bearzatto about Risk. What questions should you be asking about technology and the strategy behind balancing growth & risk  Julia has spent 20 years working with technology companies, from startups, scale ups to mature businesses. Much of this time has been in the FinTech space and she become passionate about sharing her experience to educate directors and help companies to scale. Links and ResourcesJulia on LinkedInTurn the Ship Around!: A True Story of Turning Followers into Leaders by L. David MarquetUpcoming 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 Ruhee Meghani about inclusion and wellbeing in the boardroom.Ruhee in on the Regional Advisory Council member at the Victorian Multicultural Commission. She previously chaired the first global South Asian Employee Resource Group for a major retail brand.   Ruhee is the founder of Allied Collective, Australia's first inclusive facilitation & wellbeing agency that prioritizes purpose-led leadership development through future focused training. With over 12 years of experience across wellbeing, retail, advertising, sports management, hospitality, Ruhee is a thought leader in inclusive wellbeing, a Yoga philosophy teacher, and public speaker. With an academic background in psychology & business management, she brings a unique perspective on how we live & work whilst balancing wellbeing. Links and ResourcesRuhee on LinkedInRadical Candor by Kim ScottDEI Reconstructed by Lily ZhengInclusion on Purpose by Ruchika TulshyanUpcoming 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.

This episode in being reaired in honour of Linda White who passed away at the end of February. To me Linda was a colleague and friend. I learned so much from her and I am certain you will as well. _____Today on the Take on Board podcast, I'm speaking with 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 Australian Council of Trade Unions Australian Services Union Chifley Research Center Australian Center for the Moving ImageMCG Trust Portable Long Service Leave 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.

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.