Boardroom Confidential

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Boardroom Confidential reveals what really happens when the boardroom doors close and the stakes are high. Join journalist and board member Emily Sheffield as she takes a senior business figure through three big agenda items: the boardroom pressure that tests every leader, the lessons learned around the table, and the dynamics that can make or break organisations. Discover the stories leaders usually only share with their peers. Brought to you by Sherpany, the meeting management solution for board and executive teams.

  1. Boardroom persuasion, climate risk and being the outlier, with Julie Baddeley, Chair, Chapter Zero Alliance | Boardroom Confidential

    8h ago

    Boardroom persuasion, climate risk and being the outlier, with Julie Baddeley, Chair, Chapter Zero Alliance | Boardroom Confidential

    “If you're an outlier, it's not a very comfortable place to be.” This week's guest on the Boardroom Confidential podcast, powered by Sherpany, is Julie Baddeley, Chair of the Chapter Zero Alliance. Julie has sat on boards in executive and non-executive roles for 25 years across consumer, retail, financial services, and professional services.  She shares the boardroom stories that have shaped her career, including what it was really like to be inside the boardroom of a mortgage lender as the 2008 financial crisis unfolded. How she watched complex financial instruments get waved through by people who'd been in banking for decades, and decided to push back. She also shares the lesson she learned the hard way at a major food chain, where she pushed too early for vegetarian and healthy options, and why framing climate as business strategy, not activism, is what makes the difference. Boardroom Confidential is brought to you by Sherpany, a leading meeting management solution, designed to meet the unique needs of the board, board committee, and executive meetings.  Connect with Sherpany on LinkedIn.  Want to know more about us? Visit our website here: sherpany.com/en.  This is an 18Sixty production for Sherpany. CHAPTERS: (00:00) Introduction (04:24) Challenging Groupthink (09:07) Reframing Climate as Strategy (13:05) When Dynamics Break Down (18:56) Taking a Company Private

    23 min
  2. Cyberattacks, AI and boardroom resignations, with Devyani Vaishampayan, RemCo Chair and AI Expert | Boardroom Confidential

    Jun 25

    Cyberattacks, AI and boardroom resignations, with Devyani Vaishampayan, RemCo Chair and AI Expert | Boardroom Confidential

    "Everyone talks about AI today. But I'm not really sure how many people still understand it." This week's guest on the Boardroom Confidential podcast, powered by Sherpany, is Devyani Vaishampayan, an independent non-executive director at Forvis Mazars, and RemCo Chair at a number of organisations, including NHS Supply Chain. Devyani is also an expert in AI, and cuts through the noise to ask the question many boards are still struggling with: what's hype, and what's a real business opportunity?  She shares the boardroom stories that have shaped her career, including the moment she joined an AIM-listed company as RemCo Chair, only to find herself, in her very first meeting, navigating a CEO resignation. She also takes us inside the NHS Supply Chain boardroom during a cyberattack, and explains what made the board's response effective.  Devyani previously spent more than 30 years as an HR director at companies including Rolls Royce, Citibank, and AT&T. Boardroom Confidential is brought to you by Sherpany, a leading meeting management solution, designed to meet the unique needs of the board, board committee, and executive meetings.  Connect with Sherpany on LinkedIn.  Want to know more about us? Visit our website here: sherpany.com/en.  This is an 18Sixty production for Sherpany. CHAPTERS: (00:00) Introduction  (01:30) Cyberattack Crisis (05:14) AI Pressure on Boards (14:08) Chair CEO Dynamics (19:11) Be Brave Speak Up

    21 min
  3. Brave questions, diversity, and boardroom pressure, with Terri Duhon, NED and Risk Chair

    Jun 11

    Brave questions, diversity, and boardroom pressure, with Terri Duhon, NED and Risk Chair

    "The most powerful tool I have at my disposal as chair of the risk committee is other people in the room." This week's guest on the Boardroom Confidential podcast, powered by Sherpany, is Terri Duhon, non-executive director and risk chair at Rathbones and the money transfer company Wise.  Terri shares the boardroom stories and insights that have shaped her career, including confidently walking into her first Morgan Stanley board meeting and realising within minutes that she was joining a conversation with years of history, a language full of acronyms, and a scope far broader than anything she'd mastered before.  She reveals where she believes boardroom pressure really sits, why the most powerful tool she has as risk committee chair is the other people in the room, and her pre-meeting technique that ensures different voices are heard in the boardroom. Terri began her career as a derivatives trader before becoming an entrepreneur, author, and board director. She served on the board of Morgan Stanley International for many years, is an ambassador for Women on Boards, and is a guest lecturer at the London School of Economics and Oxford University. Boardroom Confidential is brought to you by Sherpany, a leading meeting management solution, designed to meet the unique needs of the board, board committee, and executive meetings.  Connect with Sherpany on LinkedIn.  Want to know more about us? Visit our website here: sherpany.com/en.  This is an 18Sixty production for Sherpany. CHAPTERS: (00:00) Introduction (06:25) Acronyms and Asking Questions (12:30) What Makes A Great Chair (14:36) Dynamics, Diversity and Imposter Syndrome (17:09) Be Brave In Your First Meeting

    20 min
  4. Cash, risk and 4am boardroom decisions, with Simon Laffin, Former Chairman, Flybe

    May 28

    Cash, risk and 4am boardroom decisions, with Simon Laffin, Former Chairman, Flybe

    "Companies don't go bust because they don't make profit. They go bust because they run out of cash." This week's guest on the Boardroom Confidential podcast, powered by Sherpany, is Simon Laffin, an experienced chairman, executive and non-executive director with 35 years of board experience.  Simon has served as chairman of the airline Flybe Group, healthcare real estate company Assura and gardening equipment firm Hozelock Group.  He shares the boardroom experiences that have shaped his career, including the emergency overnight meeting that decided the fate of thousands of jobs - and his reputation. He also reveals how experience has taught him to pay more attention to cashflow than profit, and that more time in the boardroom needs to be spent on considering risk. Simon is the author of “Behind Closed Doors: The Boardroom - How to Get In, Get On and Make a Difference”, and his new book, “Why Companies Fail” is out this autumn. Boardroom Confidential is brought to you by Sherpany, a leading meeting management solution, designed to meet the unique needs of the board, board committee, and executive meetings.  Connect with Sherpany on LinkedIn.  Want to know more about us? Visit our website here: sherpany.com/en.  This is an 18Sixty production for Sherpany. CHAPTERS: (00:00) Introduction (02:55) Flybe’s Cash Issues (08:34) Risk And Strategy (13:17) Think The Unthinkable (16:36) Diversity Beats Consensus

    19 min
  5. Culture, governance-driven performance and boardroom renewal, with Didier Cossin, Governance Expert, IMD

    May 14

    Culture, governance-driven performance and boardroom renewal, with Didier Cossin, Governance Expert, IMD

    "Strategy used to be a plan. There are very few organisations that are stable enough now to have that five-year plan in a meaningful way." This week's guest on the Boardroom Confidential podcast, powered by Sherpany, is Didier Cossin, Chaired Professor of Governance and Finance at IMD Business School and Founder Director of the IMD Global Board Center.  Didier shares the boardroom stories and insights that have shaped his career, including facilitating a two-day board retreat that transformed a company's strategy and its board dynamics, bringing a disruptive board member's perspective into focus. He shares his view that AI and geopolitics have made board renewal an urgent priority, and why cybersecurity has moved from a committee-level concern to a full board matter. In Didier’s view, it is governance that will drive performance in a less-certain world. One of the world's leading authorities on corporate governance, Didier has worked with sovereign wealth funds, major pension funds, and organisations across the globe to improve board effectiveness, design, and dynamics.  He is the author of “High Performance Boards”, serves as Chairman at PNYX Group, and is President of The Stewardship Institute. Boardroom Confidential is brought to you by Sherpany, a leading meeting management solution, designed to meet the unique needs of the board, board committee, and executive meetings.  Connect with Sherpany on LinkedIn.  Want to know more about us? Visit our website here: sherpany.com/en.  This is an 18Sixty production for Sherpany. CHAPTERS: (00:00) Introduction  (03:01) The AI Cyber Risk (07:21) Where Boards Fall Short (15:50) The Retreat That Changed Everything (18:11) Humility In The Boardroom

    20 min
  6. Season Two - Coming Soon | Boardroom Confidential

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    Season Two - Coming Soon | Boardroom Confidential

    Boardroom Confidential, a podcast by Sherpany, is back for a second season with more business leaders revealing what really goes on behind the boardroom doors when the pressure’s on and the stakes are high. Communication specialist, former newspaper editor and board member Emily Sheffield takes senior business figures through three big agenda items: the boardroom pressure that tests every leader, the lessons learned around the table, and the dynamics that can make or break organisations. These are the stories that define companies and careers, and the stakes have never been higher. Subscribe or follow today on your favourite podcast platform to make sure you never miss an episode.  Brought to you by Sherpany, the meeting management solution for board, board committee and executive teams. Connect with Sherpany on LinkedIn Want to know more about us? Visit our website here: sherpany.com/en This is an 18Sixty production for Sherpany.

    2 min
  7. A $1.5bn exit, getting fired and healthy boardrooms, with Brian O’Kelley, CEO, Scope3

    Jan 15

    A $1.5bn exit, getting fired and healthy boardrooms, with Brian O’Kelley, CEO, Scope3

    “A healthy boardroom is one where there is a vibrant sharing of ideas, where very few things are off the table.” This week's guest on the Boardroom Confidential podcast is Brian O’Kelley, a serial entrepreneur who has built and sold multiple companies throughout his career. Most notably, he co-founded AppNexus, a software platform that optimised programmatic online advertising, and was later sold to AT&T for $1.5bn. Brian shares the boardroom stories that have shaped his career, including being fired for opposing a sale, and trying to convince his board to “take on” a tech giant. He shares his views on what he feels the role of a board should be, the importance of assembling the right team, and why some setbacks can be a catalyst for growth. Boardroom Confidential is brought to you by Sherpany, a leading meeting management solution, designed to meet the unique needs of the board, board committee, and executive meetings. Connect with Sherpany on LinkedIn Want to know more about us? Visit our website here: sherpany.com/en This is an 18Sixty production for Sherpany. CHAPTERS: (00:00) Introduction (02:40) The Google Dilemma (07:20) The Importance of Pre-Meetings (13:10) Choosing the Right Investors (21:02) Embracing Failure and Adversity

    28 min
  8. AI, boardroom unknowns and preparation, with Mark Williams, Chief Revenue Officer, Datasite Group

    12/18/2025

    AI, boardroom unknowns and preparation, with Mark Williams, Chief Revenue Officer, Datasite Group

    “The amount of unknowns that I had on the table, I joked with my CEO at the time that we needed a bigger table.” This week's guest on the Boardroom Confidential podcast is Mark Williams, Chief Revenue Officer at Datasite Group, a company providing secure software solutions for managing the full spectrum of financial transactions. Mark has years of experience as a senior sales leader and, unlike our previous guests, Mark doesn't sit on a board, but his experiences in the boardroom have often come at the most crucial times for a business. He shares with us the boardroom stories that have shaped his career, including being thrust into a high-stakes board meeting at just 28 years old when a single deal could materially impact quarterly results for a public company. He talks about overcoming imposter syndrome through meticulous preparation, using preparation as a tool to overcome boardroom unknowns, the "one build rule" that transformed how he approaches board communications, and why understanding the people in the room is just as important as knowing your numbers.  He also shares his views on how AI is enhancing rather than replacing human connection in business, and why he is “bullish” about the positive impact the technology can have on business dealings in the near future. Boardroom Confidential is brought to you by Sherpany, a leading meeting management solution, designed to meet the unique needs of the board, board committee, and executive meetings. Connect with Sherpany on LinkedIn Want to know more about us? Visit our website here: https://sherpany.com/en This is an 18Sixty production for Sherpany. CHAPTERS: (00:00) Introduction (01:31) Evolution of Data Rooms (04:39) Preparation and Support (06:15) Overcoming Imposter Syndrome (09:03) The One Build Rule: Effective Communication in the Boardroom (16:53) The Future of AI in Board Meetings

    22 min
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Boardroom Confidential reveals what really happens when the boardroom doors close and the stakes are high. Join journalist and board member Emily Sheffield as she takes a senior business figure through three big agenda items: the boardroom pressure that tests every leader, the lessons learned around the table, and the dynamics that can make or break organisations. Discover the stories leaders usually only share with their peers. Brought to you by Sherpany, the meeting management solution for board and executive teams.

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  • Creator
    Sherpany
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    17
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2025 Sherpany
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    Boardroom Confidential

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