Boards with Purpose

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Produced by the Australian Institute of Company Directors (AICD), Boards with Purpose is a monthly podcast creating meaningful connection within Australia's diverse not-for-profit sector. Every episode features CEOs, founders, executives and non-executive directors in conversation with Phil Butler, the AICD's NFP Sector Lead. They share their purpose-driven governance insights and experiences to guide, inspire, and inform those working within or alongside the NFP sector. Tune in every month to be inspired, strengthen your governance impact, and stay connected to the leaders shaping Australia's not-for-profit community.

Épisodes

  1. Succession Planning that Actually Works: Building Future-Ready Boards (with Rachael McLennan, People for Purpose)

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    Succession Planning that Actually Works: Building Future-Ready Boards (with Rachael McLennan, People for Purpose)

    In this episode, Phil sits down with Rachael McLennan, co-founder of People for Purpose, for a thoughtful and practical conversation on succession planning in the not-for-profit sector. Together, they explore how rising community expectations, increased regulation and greater scrutiny are driving a more intentional approach to board and executive succession. Rachael highlights the shift from informal, relationship-based appointments to strategically aligned recruitment grounded in purpose, skills, diversity of perspective and future needs. She emphasises that effective succession planning is not a moment in time, but a continuous, forward-looking discipline embedded in strategy. The discussion also examines what high-performing boards are doing well — from setting clear term expectations and aligning director "superpowers" to strategy, to using robust board reviews and nominations committees to drive accountability and improvement. Rachael reflects on the importance of strong chairs, healthy board culture, and honest conversations about CEO succession, internal bench strength and risk appetite. Looking ahead, they consider the impact of AI, remuneration pressures, evolving workforce expectations and the growing complexity of leadership in the sector. The episode offers practical insights for boards and executives committed to building sustainable, future-ready governance in an increasingly demanding environment. Learn more about People for Purpose: https://peopleforpurpose.com.au/

    27 min
  2. Measuring Impact Without Losing Heart: Healthy Compassion in Action (with Zoe Black and Mark Osborn, Happy Paws Happy Hearts)

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    Measuring Impact Without Losing Heart: Healthy Compassion in Action (with Zoe Black and Mark Osborn, Happy Paws Happy Hearts)

    In our debut episode of Board with Purpose, we sit down with Zoe Black, Founder & CEO of Happy Paws Happy Hearts, and Mark Osborn, the organisation's chair, for a powerful conversation on the challenge of measuring impact in a not-for-profit organisation.  Authentic, candid and full of practical insight, we delve into:  How impact data informs governance, board decision‑making and strategic planning  The importance of CEO wellbeing, including Zoe's transformative three‑month sabbatical  Balancing impact and sustainability in a changing NDIS landscape  Scaling a purpose‑driven model across diverse communities  Building board capability and culture for long‑term success  Zoe and Mark generously take us inside the Happy Paws Happy Hearts organisation and board, sharing its journey of impact measurement so far.  Here are just a handful of many noteworthy takeaways: Traditional output metrics fall short. A robust Theory of Change fundamentally reshaped how Happy Paws Happy Hearts understands and delivers impact.  Measuring impact requires trauma‑aware approaches that avoid retraumatising participants while still capturing meaningful outcomes.  Thoughtful impact reporting can strengthen participant agency, giving beneficiaries tools to advocate for themselves in complex support systems.  Embedding impact into organisational strategy demands board commitment—integrating it into dashboards, conversations and decision‑making processes.  Purpose‑driven organisations must carefully balance scale and sustainability without compromising the integrity of their mission.  Effective governance requires navigating shifting NDIS reforms, regional growth pressures, and a clearly defined risk appetite.  Leadership wellbeing is critical; conversations about burnout, sabbaticals and "healthy compassion" reveal what it takes to sustain impactful work over the long term.  Learn more about Happy Paws Happy Hearts: https://www.hphhfoundation.org/  Thank you to Impact Culture Australian for their assistance in this episode of Boards With Purpose. https://impactcultureaustralia.com.au/

    40 min
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À propos

Produced by the Australian Institute of Company Directors (AICD), Boards with Purpose is a monthly podcast creating meaningful connection within Australia's diverse not-for-profit sector. Every episode features CEOs, founders, executives and non-executive directors in conversation with Phil Butler, the AICD's NFP Sector Lead. They share their purpose-driven governance insights and experiences to guide, inspire, and inform those working within or alongside the NFP sector. Tune in every month to be inspired, strengthen your governance impact, and stay connected to the leaders shaping Australia's not-for-profit community.

Informations

  • Création
    Australian Institute of Company Directors
  • Années d’activité
    2020 - 2026
  • Épisodes
    2
  • Classification
    Tous publics
  • Site web de l’émission
    Boards with Purpose

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