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Today on the Take on Board podcast, Helga speaks with Jennifer Duncan about women leadership and how imposter syndrome sometimes holds us back from seeking roles such as directorships.Jennifer is Deputy Chair of Justice Reinvestment, South Australia, Deputy Chair of the Youth Affairs Council of South Australia and a member of the Living Stories advisory board. She was formerly on the South Australian Council of Social Services, the Australian Youth Affairs coalition Australian Red Cross South Australia and the South Australian health and Community Services skills board.She has a wealth of experience to share with us. She works in and with for purpose organisations. She's led and grown organisations and multimillion dollar projects and collaborated in the creation of successful startups.Jennifer's passion is working with organisations and communities seeking to make a genuine difference.Contact Jennifer or find out more about her:https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennifer-duncan-adelaide/Boards Jennifer is on:Justice Reinvestment - https://www.justicereinvestmentsa.org/Youth Affairs Council of South Australia - https://www.yacsa.com.au/Living Stories - https://www.livingstories.net.au/Resources from this episode:Synchronicity: The Inner Path of Leadership - Joseph JaworskiBoard Tools - https://wiki.qut.edu.au/display/CPNS/Evaluation+ToolsDunning Kruger Effect - https://bit.ly/2u30S03FOR MORE INFORMATION:Join the Take on Board community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/TakeOnBoard/Follow along on Twitter: @TakeOnBoardHelga’s Board Kickstarter and Board Accelerator programs: https://www.helgasvendsen.com.au/eventsDetails about the 2020 Board Accelerator program: https://www.trybooking.com/BGYIYFor more information about Helga Svendsen: https://www.helgasvendsen.com.au/Interested in working with Helga? https://www.helgasvendsen.com.au/workwithmeTo contact Helga: helga@helgasvendsen.com.au Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today on the Take on Board podcast, Helga speaks with Ruth McGowan about getting elected to government, after all, local, state or federal governments are just another form of Board.They’ll be talking about the governance challenges in elected positions, how to get elected, office politics and more.This interview was recorded in late 2019. Since then, Australia has been in the middle of a ferocious the bushfire season. Since Helga has been doing this series on climate change bushfires, and its impact in the boardroom, she thought revisiting this discussion with Ruth would be helpful.In this updated conversation with her we find out how she and her community are. And we also gain some additional insights from her about how getting elected can help to ensure that the science of climate change is heeded in government. It's a call to action for us all. If we care about these issues, we need to be part of the solution and go get elected.Ruth McGowan assists leaders in the local government and public sector to learn how to become more politically astute at work in the community and engaging with elected representatives. She trains leaders in the public sector to boost their political intelligence, which helps them understand office politics.She's written the book, Get Elected, on campaigning for political office. She's passionate about gender equality and improving opportunities for women, and she co founded Honour a Woman, an organisation to advance equality in Australian honours. She's also a member of the board of the Victorian Women's Trust.We'll start with the update and then go into the main interview. So you might notice a change in the audio as we chop and change between the two interviews. But I know that that additional information that we got from Ruth will be of incredible value to you.Contact Ruth or find out more about her:https://ruthmcgowan.com/Boards Ruth is on:Victorian Women's Trust - https://www.vwt.org.au/Resources from this episode:Get Elected - https://ruthmcgowan.com/book/Linkedin to Jack and Jill - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/linkedin-to-jack-and-jill/id1474808296Gippsland Emergency Relief Fund - https://www.gerf.org.au/FOR MORE INFORMATION:Join the Take on Board community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/TakeOnBoard/Follow along on Twitter: @TakeOnBoardHelga’s Board Kickstarter and Board Accelerator programs: https://www.helgasvendsen.com.au/eventsDetails about the 2020 Board Accelerator program: https://www.trybooking.com/BGYIYFor more information about Helga Svendsen: https://www.helgasvendsen.com.au/Interested in working with Helga? https://www.helgasvendsen.com.au/workwithmeTo contact Helga: helga@helgasvendsen.com.au Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today on the Take on Board podcast, Helga talks with Nicola Pero about bushfires, board obligations in considering climate risk, and the balance of operational versus strategic in times of crisis.Nicola is a Gippslander and a board member of Destination Gippsland and Food and Fibre Gippsland. She has a lot to share with us since Gippsland has been at the center of one of the devastating bushfires in Australia. The impact on both the tourism industry and agriculture will be enormous.She was formerly on the business curriculum Advisory Board of Bahrain Polytechnic. With previous private public not for profit and government experience Nicola has a comprehensive background in stakeholder management. Her global expertise comes from leadership roles in Australia, Greece, Canada, USA, Qatar and Bahrain. Her experience has been growing through experience in public venues, local government, economic and tourism development.Contact Nicola or find out more about her:https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicolapero/Boards Nicola is on:Destination Gippsland - https://www.visitgippsland.com.au/Food and Fibre Gippsland - https://www.foodandfibregippsland.com.au/Resources from this episode:New Scientist - https://www.newscientist.com/Soft is the New Hard by Leah Mather - https://www.leahmether.com.au/book/Gippsland Emergency Relief Fund - https://www.gerf.org.au/FOR MORE INFORMATION:Join the Take on Board community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/TakeOnBoard/Follow along on Twitter: @TakeOnBoardHelga’s Board Kickstarter and Board Accelerator programs: https://www.helgasvendsen.com.au/eventsFor more information about Helga Svendsen: https://www.helgasvendsen.com.au/Interested in working with Helga? https://www.helgasvendsen.com.au/workwithmeTo contact Helga: helga@helgasvendsen.com.au Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today on the Take on Board podcast, Helga talks with Henriette Rothschild about bushfires, climate change, emergencies and the impact that this has in the boardroom.Helga was in Adelaide during the Christmas period. During that time, the Adelaide Hills experienced devastating fires. Two people died and others were injured. More than 80 homes were lost, as well as about 500 outbuildings, hundreds of vehicles and extensive losses of livestock, pets and massive crop damage and vineyard damage.In particular, about 1100 hectares of the Adelaide Hills vineyards are believed to have been destroyed or badly damaged due to the fires. This is around one third of the area's grape production.Helga immediately thought of speaking with Henriette about the impact of this sort of devastation and bushfires on the wine industry, as she is on the board of Brown Family Wine Group (Brown Brothers Winery). She’s also on the Board of Richmond Football Club (so she’s held the Premiership Cup!) and a former Advisory Board member of CircleSource and Victoria Police.Helga met Henriette when they did Company Directors Course together at the Australian Institute of Company Directors and she immediately impressed me as one of the smartest people in the room. She has more than a decade of success in challenging executive leadership roles across Australia, New Zealand, Japan and Korea, and has a background in sales, commercial marketing, consulting and HR. She's passionate about working with great people to ensure organisations transform and perform.Contact Henriette or find out more about her:https://www.linkedin.com/in/henriette-rothschild-43b37b2/Resources from this episode:Brown Family Group Wines: https://www.brownbrothers.com.au/Supporting the Australian Wine Industry after the fires: https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2020/01/how-you-can-support-the-australian-wine-industry-after-the-fires/Adelaide Hills Bushfire affected wineries who need your support: https://glamadelaide.com.au/heres-the-bushfire-affected-wineries-who-need-your-support/FOR MORE INFORMATION:Join the Take on Board community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/TakeOnBoard/Follow along on Twitter: @TakeOnBoardHelga’s Board Kickstarter and Board Accelerator programs: https://www.helgasvendsen.com.au/eventsFor more information about Helga Svendsen: https://www.helgasvendsen.com.au/Interested in working with Helga? https://www.helgasvendsen.com.au/workwithmeTo contact Helga: helga@helgasvendsen.com.au Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today on the Take on Board podcast, Helga brings you 20 board tips to take into 2020.In doing so, I acknowledge my good friend Jackie Cooper who helped me bring this together – there’s no way I would have been able to pull out all the key themes and my favourite bits as it would be a bit like having to choose your favourite child. I love all of it! So Jackie was key in pulling this together.So let’s go back to the start. The first Take on Board episode aired Wednesday 2 July 2019 with the fabulous Sandra Loader. Over six months 23 very different women passed on what they’d learnt about getting on a board and being an effective board member.There were some standout themes across all 26 episodes.There’s a loose order to this list: starting with getting on board, to good things to do when on a board. And #1 is without a doubt the most important theme – relationships.Resource’s Helga mentions:The full list of tips from this podcast is in this handy list: https://www.helgasvendsen.com.au/single-post/2020/01/07/20-board-tips-to-take-into-2020Australia’s Bushfire Appeal details:The Victorian Bushfire AppealThis article from the Sydney Morning Herald that outlines a number of organisations supporting people and animals.Service NSW is supporting the Red Cross Disaster Relief and Recovery. To donate, please call 1800 811 700 or make a donation online.South Australia – the Kangaroo Island Bushfire Relief Fund and the South Australian Bushfire relief fund.https://www.kangarooisland.sa.gov.au/notice-board/latest-news/ki-mayoral-relief-and-recovery-bushfire-fundhttps://www.adelaidenow.com.au/news/south-australia/south-aussies-donate-big-to-help-bushfire-victims/news-story/7f8a1ee5d4aecd2fdcb520d6aa5e0f88#20 Organisations and their boards will continue to change Episode 12: After the Royal Commission, Christina LiosisEp 5: Getting attention in the boardroom with Julie Bignell - https://www.helgasvendsen.com.au/ep5-julie-bignell-take-on-board#19 Get board-readyEpisode 9: Getting board ready, Anita RoperAustralian Institute of Company Directors courseBoard Accelerator Program.Board KickStarter program#18 Get your board CV readyEpisode 6, The CV, Dominique Hes#17 Networks matterEpisode 22: Using your networks, Clare McCartin#16 Leverage workplace roles into governance rolesEpisode 8: More women in decision-making roles, Leonie Morgan#15 Follow passions and interestsEpisode 11: Following passions and interests, Sandy Bell#14 Understand your valuesEpisode 12: After the Royal Commission, Christina LiosisBrene Brown says to pick two key values (e.g. ‘equity’ and ‘courage’)#13 Welcome and acknowledge the traditional ownersEpisode 10: Rethinking the meaning of ‘country’, Amber RobertsWelcome (to country) and acknowledgement (of country)Learn about indigenous governance: try the Indigenous Governance Institute Toolkit#12 The board is a team Episode 4: Courageous questions, Llewellyn Prain#10 Embrace diversityEpisode 18: The importance of regional boards, Fiona Williams#9 Align with managementEpisode 7: Making problems easy to solve, Dr Sue Keay#8 Put in the time + read the papersEpisode 2: Getting clear about intentions, Rachel Lowry#7 Put the consumer firstEpisode 20: Putting the consumer first, Kellie O’Callaghan#6 The art of asking the good questionEpisode 13: Finding the right fit, Jo Plummer#5 Find your voiceEpisode 19: Breaking down preconceptions, Sheena WattYour voice: “I had to develop my voice.” Michelle ShepherdLoud and proud: “You need to be loud and proud if you’re on a board.” Sandra LoaderBravery: “Having the courage and the bravery to open your mouth and ask those questions.” Julie Bignell#4 Have a succession planEpisode 15: An appetite for risk, Zora ArtisBoard Observership program#3 Ongoing knowledge and skills developmentEpisode 21: The joining gene, Linda White#2 Respond deliberatelyEpisode 14: Gaining influence and using it for good, Michelle Gibbings#1 Build good relationships Episode 17: Empowering young changemakers, Jane KennedyJoin 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/workwithmeTo contact Helga: helga@helgasvendsen.com.au Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today on the Take on Board podcast, Helga reflects on 2019 and provides some tools for you to do the same.Reflection has popped up in many of Helga’s Take on Board conversations, so it’s only fitting that in this final episode before a two week pause that Helga outlines an exercise for you to incorporate this into your life.But don’t just stop at reflection, look ahead to what you want to accomplish as we roll into a new decade. You’ll want to RSVP to this episode.Have a wonderful festive period and Take on Board will return on January 8, 2020 with all new episodes.Resource’s Helga mentions:RSVP worksheet – PDFRSVP worksheet – word formatIs your goal to join the 2020 Board Accelerator program? It’s not too late: https://www.trybooking.com/BGYIYJoin 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/workwithmeTo contact Helga: helga@helgasvendsen.com.au Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today on the Take on Board podcast, Dr Dominique Hes is back for another on air coaching session.Helga has spoken with Dominique on two separate occasions. Once they covered preparing an application for a board role. Next, they tackled the interview process and how to present yourself with confidence. Well, Dominique has returned to give us an update - how did the interview go and did she land a seat at the board table?Today, you get to sit in on this wrap-up session and pick up some of the insights from Helga and Dominique. Helga cannot contain her excitement!To hear the previous episodes featuring Dominique: On Air Strategy Session: Board interview preparation with Dr Dominique Hes - Episode 16 https://www.helgasvendsen.com.au/ep16-dominique-hes-2-take-on-boardOn Air Strategy Session: Board resumes and applications with Dr Dominique Hes - Episode 6 https://www.helgasvendsen.com.au/ep6-dominique-hes-take-on-boardJoin the 2020 Board Accelerator program: https://www.trybooking.com/BGYIY (you’ll get to meet Dominique!)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/workwithmeTo contact Helga: helga@helgasvendsen.com.au Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today on the Take on Board podcast, Helga talks with Alex Newton.Helga and Alex talk discuss human rights and business and what directors need to know and what to ask.Alex is a lawyer and specialist in business and human rights. She consults with corporations, governments, and non-governmental organizations on a wide range of matters relating to responsible business, human rights, anti discrimination, Public Policy and Governance.She's previously worked as director and executive in Australia's department of Prime Minister and Cabinet. And before that in the United Nations Secretary General's strategic planning unit in New York.Think of this episode as a probono lesson on the new modern slavery laws and their implications for governance and your boards - Helga sure does!Contact Alex or find out more about her:https://alexnewton.com.au/Resources that Alex mentions:The Business of Human Rights by Alex Newton - https://bit.ly/2s4r09sFOR MORE INFORMATION:Join the Take on Board community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/TakeOnBoard/Follow along on Twitter: @TakeOnBoardHelga’s Board Kickstarter and Board Accelerator programs: https://www.helgasvendsen.com.au/eventsFor more information about Helga Svendsen: https://www.helgasvendsen.com.au/Interested in working with Helga? https://www.helgasvendsen.com.au/workwithmeTo contact Helga: helga@helgasvendsen.com.au Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today on the Take on Board podcast, Helga talks with Rachel Alembakis.Rachel is a journalist with over 20 years of experience. One of her areas of expertise is looking at how corporate governance links with impact investment. And how the flow of environmental, social and governance analysis (ESG) analysis can help to mitigate risk and can help provide long term investment return.During her conversation with Helga, Rachel explains how to look at environmental, social and corporate governance issues using two main perspectives and how they impact institutional investors and corporations.Rachel explains two big changes in Australia that corporations and boards need to have on their radars: climate change and the modern slavery act.But knowing where to get the information is just half the battle, interrogating it and understanding it is up to all board members and not just the seasoned journalists, as Rachel tells Helga.Contact Rachel or find out more about her:http://www.rachelalembakis.com/ or https://www.linkedin.com/in/rachel-alembakis-0799161/FOR MORE INFORMATION:Join the Take on Board community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/TakeOnBoard/Follow along on Twitter: @TakeOnBoardHelga’s Board Kickstarter and Board Accelerator programs: https://www.helgasvendsen.com.au/eventsFor more information about Helga Svendsen: https://www.helgasvendsen.com.au/Interested in working with Helga? https://www.helgasvendsen.com.au/workwithmeTo contact Helga: helga@helgasvendsen.com.au Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today on the Take on Board podcast, Helga talks with Clare McCartinClare is the Group General Manager of Executive and Boards at Davidson Recruitment.Clare has the insights from the other side of the interview table. She takes Helga through the board recruitment process. One thing Clare is a fan of, using your network. You never know who you know, who knows someone who can make an introduction.This episode is ideal if you are setting career goals for now or 2020 - we know lots of people listening to this program are interested in their first or next Board role.Contact Clare or find out more about her:https://www.linkedin.com/in/claremccartin/Resources Clare mentions:Helga’s Board Kickstarter and Board Accelerator programs: https://www.helgasvendsen.com.au/eventsAICD: https://aicd.companydirectors.com.au/FOR MORE INFORMATION: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/workwithmeTo contact Helga: helga@helgasvendsen.com.au Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.