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As you would have heard me announce earlier in the year, we're doing some more On Air Strategy Sessions this year. Connor Costello is the president of the board at Environment Victoria, an independent nonprofit campaigning organization working for healthy rivers, a safe climate and sustainable life. They are at a really exciting point in the organization's cycle, on the cusp of a new five-year strategy. Over the next six months, they'll be renewing their strategy and at the same time, looking at fairly significant board renewal with up to 50%, who have come to the end of their maximum terms.We look at board renewal strategies and ensure they have a future-facing skills matrix for a strategy that is still evolving!Conor Costello on LinkedInFOR MORE TAKE ON BOARD INFORMATIONUpcoming eventsTake on Board online event - Governing for profit and purpose - 3rd MayApply for an On Air Strategy SessionProvide your question/challenge for us to work throughJoin the Take on Board community: Facebook groupFollow along on Twitter: @TakeOnBoardFor more information about Helga SvendsenInterested in working with Helga?Contact Helga Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today on the Take on Board podcast I'm speaking with Rachelle Towart about recruiting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to boards. Rochelle Towert received her OAM in acknowledgment of her achievements in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander leadership, governance and education. She is a member of the indigenous advisory board for infrastructure company Broadspectrum. She's formerly a member of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employment Advisory Committee at the University of Canberra, formerly the co-chair of the Prime Minister's expert panel on the review of remote indigenous housing, and formerly a board member of Aboriginal Hostels and Ramallah Investments.Today, she is the managing director of Pipeline Talent Recruitment, a 100% indigenous-owned recruitment company specializing in indigenous appointments. Pipeline talent draws on its extensive database and its professional personal community and family connections to match your requirements with indigenous leaders.As the former CEO of the Australian Indigenous Leadership Center, Rochelle trained 1000s of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander leaders and was recognized with a wide range of awards including Westpac community, CEO of the Year in 2014. And recognition as one of the Australian financial reviews Australian Women of Influence.Pipeline Talent Recruitment WebsiteRachelle Towart OAM on LinkedInFOR MORE TAKE ON BOARD INFORMATIONUpcoming eventsTake on Board online event - Governing for profit and purpose - 3rd MayApply for an On Air Strategy SessionProvide your question/challenge for us to work throughJoin the Take on Board community: Facebook groupFollow along on Twitter: @TakeOnBoardFor more information about Helga SvendsenInterested in working with Helga?Contact Helga Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today on the Take on Board podcast, I’m speaking with Jillian West about what boards need to think about in doing their Reconciliation Action Plans (RAPs) and why they are important. We’ll also touch on cultural awareness for board members.Jill is a proud Palawa woman from the Islands of Bass Strait and a proud Bunurong woman from Point Nepean, born in Victoria with a lengthy career supporting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in work, education, and support in their life journey.Jill from Nomuckerlener has worked extensively in the Indigenous space for 20 years and is strongly committed to working alongside community organisations, developing partnerships, and building cultural capacity. She strives to give Aboriginal people a voice through mentoring employment and education with the aim of closing the gap. Jill's passion comes from her mother and father.Jill's father is Japanangka Errol West, who left a legacy in the education field for Aboriginal people. He was known as the education warrior. Jill says 'I follow his footsteps, and everyday he walks alongside me in the Dreamtime. In his Thesis, he wrote “I first acknowledge the motivation to write, is the obligation I have to all my beautiful children. There are twelve living and some in the spiritual world and to them, I dedicate this thesis with the expectation that their lives overall will be richer than mine."Jillian West on LinkedInLinks and resourcesBringing Them Home video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sl82VMuuKI0 Reconciliation Australia https://www.reconciliation.org.au/reconciliation-action-plans/FOR MORE TAKE ON BOARD INFORMATION:Take on Board Event - Climate Governance in the BoardroomMelbourne in-person gathering - https://www.trybooking.com/BXQFXApply for an on-air strategy sessionJoin the Take on Board community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/TakeOnBoard/Follow along on Twitter: @TakeOnBoardFor more information about Helga Svendsen: https://www.helgasvendsen.com.au/Interested in working with Helga? https://www.helgasvendsen.com.au/workwithmeContact Helga: helga@helgasvendsen.com.au Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today on the Take on Board podcast, I'm speaking with Deborah Rosati about her journey to the boardroom and advancing board diversity. First, let me tell you about Deborah. Deborah is a valued corporate director and an accomplished and business savvy entrepreneur and also a fellow Chartered Professional Accountant with over 35 years of high growth and transformational leadership in the technology, consumer retail, cannabis, life sciences, private equity and venture capital industry sectors.Deborah currently serves as Chair of the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee of TAAL Distributed Information Technologies (CSE: TAAL) (an enterprise blockchain transaction processor) and as Lead Director and Chair of the Audit Committee of Khiron Life Sciences (TSXV:KHRN) (a global cannabis medicinal company). Deborah previously served as vice-chair and Chair of the audit committee of Lifting Co.Deborah is also the founder and CEO of Women Get on Board, a 750 Plus member-based social purpose company that connects, promotes and empowers women to corporate boards. Deborah is certainly talking our language!Deborah Rosati deborahrosati.ca, @DeborahERosatiDeborah's ebooks: How to Get Yourself on a Board & Elevating Your Board EffectivenessWomen Get on Board @WGOBCanadaThe On Air Strategy Session with Megan BettFOR MORE TAKE ON BOARD INFORMATIONUpcoming eventsTake on Board online event - Climate Governance in the Boardroom - 15 MarchTake on Board online event - Governing for profit and purpose - 3rd MayApply for an On Air Strategy SessionProvide your question/challenge for us to work throughJoin the Take on Board community: Facebook groupFollow along on Twitter: @TakeOnBoardFor more information about Helga SvendsenInterested in working with Helga?Contact Helga Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today on the Take on Board podcast, we are doing another on-air strategy session. I'm speaking with Megan Bett. But before I do that, a quick shout out to Jackie Cooper, who recommended that Megan come on the show and explore her challenge for today.Megan is an HR professional, most recently conducting workplace investigations, the tough stuff in HR. She is interested in all things to do with people and the way our minds work. She works for her local council, and has been there for over 11 years. She is exploring taking on more of a leadership role in her community, or even stepping outside her comfort zone a little!This is the perfect episode if one of your 2022 goals is getting on a board!Apply for an on-air strategy sessionFOR MORE TAKE ON BOARD INFORMATION:Take on Board Event - Climate Governance in the BoardroomMelbourne in-person gathering - https://www.trybooking.com/BXQFXJoin the Take on Board community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/TakeOnBoard/Follow along on Twitter: @TakeOnBoardFor more information about Helga Svendsen: https://www.helgasvendsen.com.au/Interested in working with Helga? https://www.helgasvendsen.com.au/workwithmeContact Helga: helga@helgasvendsen.com.au Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today on the Take on Board podcast, I’m speaking with Jenny Selway about climate governance and the role of engineers. We also touch on starting on a board journey and career transitions.Jenny is a non executive director and engineer, currently serving on the Agribio board, an agricultural research facility, Public Private Partnership and Joint Venture between the Victorian state government and Latrobe University.Specialising in international joint ventures and strategic asset management from her time at ExxonMobil, Jenny has worked with globally listed and government partners to find collaborative business solutions in complex, highly regulated environments. Currently undertaking postgraduate studies in climate change policy at ANU, Jenny is passionate about using her unique combination of commercial, technical and governance skills to progress the transition to sustainable energy in Australia.Contact Jenny or find out more about her:https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenny-selwayResources mentioned in this episode:Systems Thinking for Social Change by David StrohTaskforce for Climate Related Financial Disclosures - TCFD Knowledge HubWorld Economic Forum Climate Governance Principles AICD Climate Governance Guide Investor Group on Climate Change - Director Expectations Engineers Australia - Our position on climate change FOR MORE TAKE ON BOARD INFORMATION:Take on Board Event - Climate Governance in the BoardroomJoin the Take on Board community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/TakeOnBoard/Follow along on Twitter: @TakeOnBoardFor more information about Helga Svendsen: https://www.helgasvendsen.com.au/Interested in working with Helga? https://www.helgasvendsen.com.au/workwithmeContact Helga: helga@helgasvendsen.com.au Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today on the Take on Board podcast, I’m speaking with Meaghan Dwyer about collective leadership.Meaghan is a Partner and Executive Director at John Wardle Architects. She joined this practice over twenty years ago when the team numbered just 8. Today the practice is led by 5 partners and the team has grown to 120. The business is currently transitioning to a model of collective leadership with a view to growing our business while also retaining our unique culture.She has previously served on a number of advisory committees, including: - RMIT Architecture Program Advisory Committee - Building Advisory Council, Department of Land, Environment, Water and Planning.Contact Meaghan or find out more about her:Meaghan on LinkedIn Resources mentioned in this episode:Five Elements of Collective Leadership Collective Leadership: the what, why and how FOR MORE TAKE ON BOARD INFORMATION:Take on Board Event - Climate Governance in the Boardroomhttps://www.trybooking.com/BWMEG Apply for the On Air Strategy Session - https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1StNGa1glt2OQRu8ZssEM94aMwucgIo01YpmerkAgcaU/editJoin the Take on Board community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/TakeOnBoard/Follow along on Twitter: @TakeOnBoardFor more information about Helga Svendsen: https://www.helgasvendsen.com.au/Interested in working with Helga? https://www.helgasvendsen.com.au/workwithmeContact Helga: helga@helgasvendsen.com.au Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today on the Take on Board podcast, I’m speaking with Michelle Redfern about building a board portfolio - aligned with interests, purpose and skills.Michelle is Chair of Speckle Financial Health and also a member of Wayfinder Steering Committee. She is also the former Deputy Chair of Good Shepherd Microfinance and a former board member of Williamstown Football Club, The Gippsland League and Swinburne University Business without Borders. She began her board career as Secretary for Highvale Netball Association.Today Michelle is the founder of Advancing Women, an enterprise providing research and advisory services on workplace gender equality, inclusion and diversity. She is co-host of A Career that Soars!, co-founder of CDW (Culturally Diverse Women) and host of the Lead to Soar podcast.Contact Michelle or find out more about her:https://www.linkedin.com/in/michelleredfernResources mentioned in this episode:Lead to Soar - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/lead-to-soar/id1539937389 No Ceiling, No Walls: What women haven't been told about leadership from career-start to the corporate boardroom by Susan L. ColantuonoFOR MORE TAKE ON BOARD INFORMATION:ONE PLACE REMAINING!!! Board Accelerator Program 2022 (as of 31 Jan 2022)Board Accelerator video Testimonial Take on Board Event - Climate Governance in the BoardroomApply for the On Air Strategy Session Join the Take on Board Facebook CommunityFollow along on Twitter: @TakeOnBoardFor more information about Helga Svendsen: https://www.helgasvendsen.com.au/Interested in working with Helga? https://www.helgasvendsen.com.au/workwithmeContact Helga: helga@helgasvendsen.com.au Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today on the Take on Board podcast, I’m speaking with Beverley Behan about becoming a board room star.Beverly Behan is one of the foremost global experts on board effectiveness, having worked with nearly 200 boards in the S&P1500 and other companies around the world over the past 25 years.She is the author of governance classic, Great Companies Deserve Great Boards and the recently released Becoming a Boardroom Star which is the #1 new release on Amazon in corporate governance worldwide upon its debut in September, 2021.Contact Beverly or find out more about her:https://www.linkedin.com/in/beverly-behan/Beverly’s company - Board Advisor - https://boardadvisor.net/Resources mentioned in this episode:Books written by Beverly: https://boardadvisor.net/books/FOR MORE TAKE ON BOARD INFORMATION:Take on Board Breakfast - Climate Governance in the Boardroomhttps://www.trybooking.com/BWMEG Apply for the On Air Strategy Session - https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1StNGa1glt2OQRu8ZssEM94aMwucgIo01YpmerkAgcaU/editBoard Accelerator Program 2022 - https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing?eid=832740&Board Accelerator video Testimonial - https://youtu.be/kB0gNo4-fsY Join the Take on Board community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/TakeOnBoard/Follow along on Twitter: @TakeOnBoardFor more information about Helga Svendsen: https://www.helgasvendsen.com.au/Interested in working with Helga? https://www.helgasvendsen.com.au/workwithmeContact Helga: helga@helgasvendsen.com.au Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today on the Take on Board podcast, I’m speaking with Jac Phillips about her journey to the boardroom.Jac is currently on the board of Food Revolution Group (FOD) and was previously on the boards of Melbourne Communities Foundation, Fitted for Work, Skin & Cancer Foundation, Deakin University Marketing Advisory Board and Good Cycles.Founder and Chief Creative Officer of Jac Phillips Executive Coaching & Advisory, Jac recently stepped away from a 25 year corporate career across Australia, NZ and Asia leading the Marketing functions for brands like IBM, ANZ Bank, Westpac Group and most recently Visa.Now she coaches awesome business leaders, mostly women, advises two tech start ups and she recently joined her first listed board. And with this portfolio career, working for herself and she reckons she’s the best boss she’s ever had!Contact Jac or find out more about her:LinkedInResources mentioned in this episode:Food Revolution Group Cult Status by Tim DugganFast Track: Career conversations with Margie HartleyRishad Tobaccowala - The Future Does Not Fit in the Containers of the PastFOR MORE TAKE ON BOARD INFORMATION:Apply for the On Air Strategy Session - https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1StNGa1glt2OQRu8ZssEM94aMwucgIo01YpmerkAgcaU/editBoard Accelerator Program 2022 - registration is now open!Join the Take on Board community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/TakeOnBoard/Follow along on Twitter: @TakeOnBoardFor more information about Helga Svendsen: https://www.helgasvendsen.com.au/Interested in working with Helga? https://www.helgasvendsen.com.au/workwithmeContact Helga: helga@helgasvendsen.com.au Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.