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Today on the Take on Board podcast I’m speaking with Caroline Pilot about her experience of Take on Board KickStarter program.Caroline joined her first board, Mambourin, in late 2022 having undertaken the AICD Company Directors course about six years ago and then the ToB KickStarter program in mid 2022. Joining the board of Mambourin fulfilled her ambition to drive health outcomes in the NFP arena.A commercially and politically astute healthcare leader and marketer, Caroline has over 20 years’ experience creating visions, developing and executing strategy and utilising strong partnerships to drive business results and improved health. With a track record of leading industry change and transforming operating models, her purpose is to drive a positive difference to health outcomes. A background spanning Marketing and Business Development in Healthcare and Pharmaceuticals, across small to large entities, generic to specialty niche areas. Links and ResourcesTake on Board KickStarter Program Hannah Brown, Technology leader, company founder, Non-Executive Director and culture advocateAICD networking functions Take on Board KickStarter: Caroline Pilot - Gaining clarity around story and strengths (case study) 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 bring you ToB community crowdsourced response to one question I get asked all the time: Should I do the AICD Company Director's Course? This recording is from the 2023 Take on Board 4th birthday party in July. There wasn’t a speaker, but this question came up – as it often does! So women who have completed the course weighed in on the pros and cons of the program. I hope these insights help, if you are considering signing up for the AICD CDC.Links and ResourcesTake on Board Accelerator program Take on Board KickStarter program TOB EP 192: Megan Buntine makes the case to start succession planning nowTOB EP 46: Jocelyn Furlan on establishing an advisory council TOB EP 38: Jocelyn Furlan on when there was still time to get ahead of COVID-19 TOB EP 103: Morgana Ryan on developing a board strategy TOB EP 102: Morgana Ryan on developing a board strategyTOB EP 185: Belinda Loke on building board acumen outside of the AICDTOB EP 8: Leonie Morgan AM wants more women in decision-making roles TOB EP 143: Marianna O’Gorman on climate change in the boardroom, risk, legislation and responsibility TOB EP 144: Q&A with Marianna O’Gorman about climate governance in the boardroom The Director Toolkit, provided by the Victorian Department of Health AICD Company Directors Course You might want to:Join the Take on Board Facebook communityJoin the Take on Board LinkedIn communityWork with meFind 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 Kun about compassionate decision making in the boardroom.Julie is the Chair of Gender Equity Victoria. She was formerly on the boards of Australian College of Community and Disability Practitioners (2015- 2019), WIRE (2010 - 2012, Community Services Health Industry Training Board (2008 - 2012) ANTaR committee of management (2001 - 2007)Julie pronouns are she/her. She is a strategic thinker who works collaboratively to translate a vision of social justice into action. A proud intersectional feminist who believes in constant learning and walking the talk. A member of boards and committees of management for over 20 years and previous CEO of WIRE she has recently branched out with her own Consultancy to support strategic change and robust compassionate decision making.Links and ResourcesJulie Kun on LinkedInBuilding compassion in the workplace checklist 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 Karen Foster about boardroom power plays.Karen is on the boards of Western Victoria Primary Health Network Chair of the Let's Talk Foundation and Mayor of Moyne Shire Council.She’s a former Chair of Leadership Great South Coast (Chair) Moyne Health Services and former board member of Brophy Family and Youth Services, Corangamite Regional Library Corporation, Regional Leadership Australia and GAICD Regional Advisory Group, Great South CoastA former Journalist, Karen went to the 'dark side' of PR and marketing in the late 2000s. She established a communications consultancy, o2 Media, in 2007. Karen also works with NFP Boards in strategic and business planning. And during Covid, she retrained as a life coach and has combined these skill sets to offer leadership coaching for women. Karen is a mum to two inspiring young adult children and live in coastal Port Fairy with her lawyer husband, Gary, two dogs and a handful of chooks!Links and ResourcesKaren Foster on LinkedInYou Don't Need an MBA: Leadership lessons that cut through the crapUpcoming 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 Alex Tulilo about her journey to the boardroom.Alex is on the boards of Sandhurst Trustees; Willed and was formerly on the boards of Mansfield and District Community BankAs the owner and founder of her own consultancy, Alex works with innovative leaders with a global mission and helps them realise their vision. She is an experienced facilitator, speaker, MC and executive coach. This work is complemented by her non-executive director roles with Sandhurst Trustees and Willed. Before embarking on her entrepreneurial journey,Alex had a highly successful corporate career in financial services. As a former Group Executive of a top 60 ASX listed company with a market capitalisation of $4.24billion, Alex’s 25+ years’ experience in business encompasses an extensive track record in delivering business growth and leading through change in complex and regulated environments.Links and ResourcesAlex Tullio on LinkedInLead to Soar PodcastUpcoming 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 Madeleine Babiolakis about building leadership skills in a new world of work. Plus, Madeleine is pro adding voluntary boards earlier in your board career and shares the benefits of a career portfolio. Balancing it all is possible!Madeline is on the boards of ACCE and Women’s Leadership Institute Australia (WLIA). She was formerly on the board of IABC Victoria.Madeleine is the Founder and Director of Shape & Impact, a consulting and advisory practice helping purpose led organisations achieve strategic impact. A former journalist and press secretary, Madeleine has advised Ministers, CEOs and heads of large organisations and now helps stakeholders across government, technology and education sectors around the world navigate disruptive change. She is a passionate advocate of building leadership skills through a career portfolio, which has seen her join three boards in as many years.Links and ResourcesMadeleine on LinkedIn'An article on setbacks, rejection & resilience' by Madeleine BabiolakisThe Daily Motivation with Lewis Howes BlinkistUpcoming 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 Lina Patel about exploring the difference between US and Australian NFP Boards & GovernanceLina Patel is a startup Board Member for Global Impact Australia. She is a Melbourne based facilitator. Lina works with people who value positive social outcomes and want to improve how they work and her specialty is getting things done, calmly.Links and ResourcesLina Patel - Revma ConsultingLeading with Intent 2021 - report on US NFP board composition, practices, performance, and cultureAustralian Institute of Company Directors Non-for-profit governance Principle Global Impact Living Futures Institute AustraliaTake Me with You: My Story of Making a Global Impact remarkable origin story of Scott Jackson, CEO of Global Impact 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, you're just going to be hearing from me, as I take you through steps to recruit a board member.This is one of the things I get asked all the time, where do I start? What do I need to do? What are the steps? So I've made a checklist for you. And I thought I would take you through that checklist.Now, of course, in the show notes, you will find the downloads for the checklist and some of the other resources that I refer to as we go through the process today. Links and ResourcesHow to recruit a board member: Your three-phase checklist Victorian Government Board GuidelinesAICD Board Recruitment ToolVictoria Health Board Capability FrameworkUpcoming 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 Karen Mundine about why reconciliation matters to business and to boards.Karen Mundine is from the Bundjalung Nation of northern NSW. She is a board member of Gondwana Choirs, Sydney Festival, the Australian Indigenous Leadership Centre (AILC), and Australians for Constitutional Recognition. She is a member of Chief Executive Women. As the CEO at Reconciliation Australia, Karen brings to the role more than 25 years’ experience leading community engagement, public advocacy, communications and social marketing campaigns. An architect of the landmark Australian Reconciliation Barometer, Karen works with governments, the business sector and civil society to advocate for change and is currently a member of the Australian Government’s Referendum Engagement Group.Over the course of her career, she has been instrumental in some of Australia’s watershed national events including the Apology to the Stolen Generations, Centenary of Federation commemorations, Corroboree 2000 and the 1997 and 2021 Australian Reconciliation Conventions. Karen holds a Bachelor of Arts in Communication from the University of Technology Sydney (UTS) and was the winner of the 2021 Indigenous Australian UTS Alumni Award. Karen has wide-ranging board experience and a true sense of country and home.More on Karen MundineLinkedInLinks and ResourcesReconciliation AustraliaReconciliation Action Plans (RAP) Indigenous Governance Program Uluru Statement from the Heart Close the Gap Report 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 Samar Mcheileh about boardroom culture, finances and navigating a management buyout.Samar is on the finance and investment committee for InTouch, and organisation providing services, programs and responses to family violence in migrant and refugee communities. She is also a former Board member of YWCA Victoria.Samar Mcheileh is the co-CEO at Scale Investors. An early stage angel syndicate that invests in exceptional gender diverse entrepreneurs. Samar began her career in logistics and commodity trading, then went to London and got into finance, before coming home and spending 10 years at JBWere in various executive roles. Principally however, she managed the markets desk working on a range of deals across all asset classes.More on Samar McheilehLinkedInScale InvestorsLinks and ResourcesScary Smart: The Future of Artificial Intelligence and How You Can Save Our World, by Mo GawdatThe Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett Connect to Capital, a podcast series by Scale Investors 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.