Take on Board Helga Svendsen
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Welcome to the Take on Board podcast, where we talk all things boards and governance. Being on a board can be interesting, valuable and exciting. Yet it can also be lonely, challenging and hard. Each week I talk to women who have been there, done that. Together we'll discover what we need to take on board to be your best in the boardroom.
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Linda White says you should use the 'joining gene' on your pathway to the board room
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.
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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 Image
MCG Trust
Portable Long Service Leave
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Broads on Boards: The Pioneers – the women who took on governance before they could vote
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.
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Broads on Boards: Michelle Deshong on the long, evolving and successful history of Indigenous governance
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!
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Links and Resources
Reconciliation Australia
Indigenous Governance Institute
The Winston Churchill Fellowship Trust of Australia report by Michelle Deshong
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Can you thrive at work? Susan Mackenty Brady has ideas on how to do just that
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 Resources
Simmons University for Inclusive Leadership
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COMING SOON - Broads on Boards a New Podcast from Take on Board
I have a question for you. When do you think the first woman was appointed to a board in Australia? The 1970s? The 1980s? Not sure? We didn't know either, so we asked around. No luck. So we started digging. Lots of digging.
if you're ready to dive deep into these fascinating stories and historical moments, we've created the perfect series for you. Broads on Boards is a nine part special series about women who have always done leadership.
Coming in March 2024. Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts.
For more information: Broads on Boards
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Emma Bennison knows how to navigate wins and challenges around the board table
Today on the Take on Board podcast I’m speaking with Emma Bennison about wins and challenges in the boardroom.
Emma is on the boards of NV Access Ltd, Chair of Attitude Foundation. She has previously been on the boards on Access arts, Arts Access Australia, Blind Citizens Australia, Australian federation of disability Organisations, Disability Voices Tasmania and Every Australian Counts
An experienced Chair, Non-Executive Director and CEO, writer, TEDX/keynote speaker and advocate Emma excels at applying curiosity, creativity and innovation to transforming organisations and to solving the most challenging of strategic problems. Driven by a commitment to developing tomorrow’s leaders, she thrives on coaching, mentoring and nurturing people so they can reach their full potential without losing themselves in the process.
Links and Resources
Emma Bennison on LinkedIn
TEDxMaldonWomen, I'm Not Contagious, Emma Bennison
Through the Wall by Anna Bligh
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Customer Reviews
Governance for chicks!
I’m so enjoying Helga Svendsen’s podcasts ‘Take on Board’. She tackles governance and directorship issues by shining a light on diverse stories, perspectives and insights. As a passionate advocate for women’s leadership at board level, I heartily recommend this for both new and experienced directors.
Margot A
A fabulous podcast that is both insightful and generous with its practical tips and references. An enjoyable and motivating listen!
Mary Muirhead
I look forward to the TOB podcast every week and love hearing from the diverse women leaders who share their governance journeys. Helga brings out the best in all her podcasters and her listeners and community are drawn together to raise each other up to make the world a better place. I’ve learnt so much. When we are often time poor you can be sure that each episode is tight and direct so you can fit it into your week. Thanks Helga!