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Today on the Take on Board podcast Major General Elizabeth Cosson joins the Take on Board community to respond to their questions. Last week, Liz talked to the community about her career trajectory from the Australian Army to the Australian boardroom.Links and ResourcesLiz Cosson 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 Major General Elizabeth Cosson joins the Take on Board community to share her trajectory from serving in the Australian Army to the boardroom. Growing up in a military family Liz and her brother had to adapt quickly to places and people - that was just one of the lessons she was able to deploy when she enlisted in the army in 1979.After her presentation, Liz stayed on to respond to questions from the Take on Board Community, that episode will air next week.Links and ResourcesLiz Cosson 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 Belinda Loke about board management software options. Yes, there is more than one!Belinda is a Non Executive Director of the Queen Elizabeth Centre – which is a Victorian public hospital and Victoria’s largest provider of early parenting services to disadvantaged families with 7 sites across Victoria. Belinda is also a Non Executive Director of Kids Hope Australia – and, key to our discussion today – she was also Board Secretary there. Belinda is also a member of the Consumer Advisory Committee of the Royal Childrens Hospital. Prior to that, Belinda was the Founder and Chair of the Asia Pacific Loan Market Association (APLMA) Young Leaders Australian Committee.Links and ResourcesDiligent Institute The Corporate Director Podcast (Diligent Institute) 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.

Welcome to 2024! This week on the Take on Board podcast, I am going solo. I have an update on my RSVP word of the year, a birthday wish and I am sharing tips from the Take on Board community.Each week we have a Tips Tuesday (#tipstuesday) and I have rounded up some of the most popular ones from 2023 for you. They are useful, actionable and will help you maximize your board experience in 2024 and beyond!My birthday wish as I blow out the metaphorical candles, please share this podcast with someone you think would find it helpful, entertaining, relevant or all three. That's it, that's my wish!Producer note: HAPPY BIRTHDAY HELGA!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.

Welcome to the first Take on Board Summer Series. I've pulled together some of our most-listened to episodes so you have something to keep you company over the next few weeks while I take a bit of a summer holiday!For our final Summer Series episode: Today on the Take on Board podcast I’m speaking with Tammy Atkins about the transition to digital board papers - From reams of paper to electronic board papers.Tammy is – and has been - on a number of Victorian government boards and has been a Councillor at the Rural City of Wangaratta. She is a regionally-based non-executive director with expertise in community and stakeholder engagement, strategic writing, and governance-level knowledge of industry sectors, including TAFE and water. Comfortable with technology, Tammy holds qualifications in cyber strategy and risk and is interested in digital literacy initiatives. She is also a Fellow of the Australian Institute of Company Directors. Links and ResourcesTammy on LinkedInMore Take on BoardEpisode 1: Sandra Loader on depth and breadth in the boardroomEpisode 2: Rachel Lowry on getting clear about intentions in joining a boardEpisode 3: Michelle Shepherd on how to not let imposter syndrome get in your way to the boardroomEpisode 4: Llewellyn Prain on courageous questions in the boardroomUpcoming 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.

Welcome to the first Take on Board Summer Series. I've pulled together some of our most-listened to episodes so you have something to keep you company over the next few weeks while I take a bit of a summer holiday!Up next: Today on the Take on Board podcast I’m speaking with Marianna O’Gorman about how to prepare for board meetings. Marianna is on the boards of ARENA – the Australian Renewable Energy Agency and Stanwell Corporation Limited. She is also a committee member of Chief Executive Women, and an Advisory Board member for The McKell Institute. Marianna has a focus on climate governance and risk and she works with organisations who want to transition to a cleaner economy. She has represented Australia at international climate negotiations; helped develop climate change education programs at the World Bank; contributed to the design and implementation of a national carbon price; worked on the foundation of (and later at) Australia’s Green Bank, the Clean Energy Finance Corporation; and conducted academic research on decarbonisation.Links and ResourcesMarianna on LinkedInClimate-related financial disclosureClimate Change and Directors’ DutiesMore Take on BoardEpisode 1: Sandra Loader on depth and breadth in the boardroomEpisode 2: Rachel Lowry on getting clear about intentions in joining a boardEpisode 3: Michelle Shepherd on how to not let imposter syndrome get in your way to the boardroomEpisode 4: Llewellyn Prain on courageous questions in the boardroomUpcoming 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.

Welcome to the first Take on Board Summer Series. I've pulled together some of our most-listened to episodes so you have something to keep you company over the next few weeks while I take a bit of a summer holiday!First up: Today on the Take on Board podcast I’m speaking with Fi Slaven about governance, technology and risk.Fi is on the boards of Austin Health, Chair of the Spinal Research Institute and Crime Stoppers Victoria. She has previously been on the board of Vic ICT for Women. Fi is a diversity, inclusion, equality, and technology enthusiast, which she actively promotes through her roles as Director for William Buck Victoria and NED Board roles. Fi has had an exciting career path, that includes roles like Intensive Care Nurse, Director of Nursing, National CIO and Australian ICT Woman of the Year. In short, Fi genuinely loves working with people and enacting change.Links and ResourcesFi Slaven on LinkedInThe Secure BoardHannah Browne, Founder and Managing Director of MidnyteMore Take on BoardEpisode 1: Sandra Loader on depth and breadth in the boardroomEpisode 2: Rachel Lowry on getting clear about intentions in joining a boardEpisode 3: Michelle Shepherd on how to not let imposter syndrome get in your way to the boardroomEpisode 4: Llewellyn Prain on courageous questions in the boardroomUpcoming TOB EventsBoard Accelerator 2023 - EARLY BIRD PRICING UNTIL 31 DECAll 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.

Welcome to the final episode of Take on Board for 2023.And what a year it’s been.In this episode, I'm going to take you through my ‘RSVP’ process – an invitation to reflect on the year and set intentions for 2023. Think travel, working with ease and building and creating connections.We do this in the final session of Board Accelerator – my program for women board members. So at the end of this episode, you’ll hear some of the reflections from the group.So, what’s the RSVP formula? Listen now to find out.And thank you for joining the Take on Board community on this wild adventure of a year. We have some exciting things to come in 2024, so stay tuned. We’ll be back on January 10 with all new episodes. Until then, happy holidays and stay safe out there.Resources and linksRSVP WorksheetBoard Accelerator 2024 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 Michelle Cutler about conflicts of interest.Michelle is on the board of Shaun Parker & Company - small modern dance company known for its diversity and social commentary works.She has previously been on the boards of Address Housing (community housing provider for women and children fleeing domestic violence) and Give a Smile - providing free orthodontic treatment to kids on public dental lists.Michelle started her working life as a lawyer in Asia before moving to London to work in business advisory across Europe and the US. She has been back in Australia for the past 10 years working as a CEO in the NFP and membership association sector. Her last role was as CEO of Community Legal Centres Australia. At the moment she is working with a small number of clients focussing on strategic planning and governance.Links and ResourcesMichelle on LinkedInManaging Conflicts of Interest Guide by the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission Conflicts of Interest article by AICDBoard Conflict of Interest Policy from the Institute of Community Directors 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 Melanie Sherrin about board calendars.Melanie provides Company Secretary services to a number of boards including Terrain Natural Land Management in Cairns, Merri-bek Affordable Housing and the Asylum Resource Centre in Melbourne.She’s previously been on a number of boards including Ruby on Rails Australia, Moreland Affordable Housing.Melanie says she’s not as "into" being on boards as some others in the Take on Board community. She likes the governance side and the helping getting them organisied, In some form or another she’s been doing governance work for the past nearly 30 years.”Links and ResourcesMel on LinkedIn AICD Annual Board Calendar Influence GlobalUpcoming 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.