BoardPro Podcasts

Webinar: Negotiation and Influence - Increasing your impact

04 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Effective directors benefit from understanding 'the art and science of influencing', inside and outside of the boardroom. Explore how you ca...

Webinar: Identifying and managing conflicts of interest

27 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Directors don’t emerge from a pristine vacuum. They have lives with relationships, ownership of assets, and contractual duties which impact their ab...

Webinar: Board Remuneration 2026 - Understanding board fees

20 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This webinar will help Directors and governance executives in organisations of all types understand Board Fees: Who? Why? What? and How Much?The conve...

Webinar: Governing psyshosocial risks in the workplace

16 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Not every health and safety risk is visible. Many of the most damaging ones show up in how people lead, work, and interact.Most boards take health and...

Webinar: How to create a CEO report that inspires your board

06 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Learn the fine art of CEO reporting to the board in four simple steps in 45 minutes from industry and governance experts.A well-crafted CEO report is ...

Webinar: The Board-Management Dynamic: A Blueprint for Clarity and High Performance

02 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Are you struggling to balance the competing interests and priorities of your Board and management? This webinar will teach you the keys to success. We...

Webinar: Advancing the S in ESG - From Rhetoric to results

16 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Join us for an engaging session designed for directors and executives ready to lead on the Social pillar of ESG. Discover practical frameworks, govern...

Webinar: Top challenges facing boards in 2026

05 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What's making your sweat?Are you facing complex questions around strategy, governance or AI? How about risk and resilience, culture, or represent...

Webinar: Governance is a global game

25 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Join us for a sharp and insightful 45-minutes webinar exploring the foundations of good governance through a global lens. We’ll unpack international...

Webinar: Board code of conduct - Managing difficult board members

18 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Sometimes boards behave badly.Unhelpful dynamics, disruptive behaviours, or misplaced priorities can derail the best of intentions in the boardroom. A...

Webinar: Sports Governance Essentials - Part 1

05 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Practical Tools for Directors of Sports Associations & Clubs Join our Sports Governance Essentials webinars to gain practical knowledge and insig...

Webinar: What the next generation of NFP boards expect

01 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Join us to explore what rising leaders expect, with a particular focus on Digital Fluency, Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Transparency, a...

Webinar: AI and the Board - Navigating the workforce of tomorrow

21 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Think your AI project is just about tech? Think again. This session uncovers the human implications and blind spots boards overlook but can no longer ...

Webinar: How to grow a great culture in your organisation

14 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Learn how to identify the right culture for your strategy and how to grow that into a great culture that “lives” within your organisation and driv...

Webinar : Strategy and Foresight

07 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Learn how to integrate foresight tools into your Strategy development process to provide a clearer picture of how future possibilities may unfold and ...

Webinar: Pathway to reregistration for Incorporated Societies - Part 2

31 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Join us for a two-part webinar series on the Incorporated Societies Act 2022—the most significant reform of New Zealand society law in over a centur...

Webinar: Navigating Governance: How Successful Boards Plan, Pay and Perform

31 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Practical insights on board effectiveness, director remuneration, and governance best practice – grounded in data, and designed for today’s board ...

Webinar: The pathway to reregistration for incorporated societies

30 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Join us for a two-part webinar series on the Incorporated Societies Act 2022—the most significant reform of New Zealand society law in over a centur...

Webinar: Strategic thinking skills for directors

24 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Strategic thinking is about shifting from oversight to foresight—shaping the future, not just managing the present. By asking sharper questions, fos...

Webinar: Board roles and responsibilities

22 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What does it really mean to be a director?This clear, practical session explains your personal responsibilities, legal duties and what good directors ...

Webinar: Governing AI Risk: What every director needs to know

17 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

AI risk isn’t theoretical—it’s happening now.Learn how boards across Australia and New Zealand are building fluency, oversight, and safeguards t...

Webinar: The Governance Grey Zone - HR Oversight

13 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Governance lives in the grey zone—especially when it comes to the board’s role in Human Resources (HR) oversight. Join us to explore how boards ca...

Webinar: The Governance Grey Zone - Strategy and Risk

03 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Governance lives in the grey zone—where strategy and risk meet oversight. Join us to explore how boards can navigate this space with clarity and ali...

How to build a right sized compliance and risk program for small to medium sized businesses

22 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What are your obligations as a business owner, and how do you know if you are actually compliant? Even with a small team or limited resources, there a...

Webinar: How to use AI to prep for your board meetings

17 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

AI doesn’t replace your expertise, it sharpens it. Learn how to use AI to cut through noise, highlight key insights, and walk into your next board m...

Webinar - AI generated board minutes ; Time saving tech or risky business?

19 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What Every Board Director Needs to Know Before Letting AI Into the BoardroomAI is already supporting admin tasks across organisations - but board minu...

Webinar - The board’s role in overseeing cybersecurity and protecting against data breaches

09 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In a world dominated by rapid change, fear and increasing uncertainty. Decisions on Cyber Security are difficult. Stakeholders and customers are intol...

Webinar: Aligning Governance and Management

01 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Great governance depends on more than structure, it hinges on strong relationships, clarity, and trust. When boards and executive teams are aligned, o...

Webinar: Developing board reports that focus the board

28 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Sometimes, boards struggle to find the right balance—either glossing over crucial details in pursuit of the ‘big picture’ or getting lost in the...

Webinar: How to chair a board committee

10 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Chairing a board committee is more than just managing meetings—it’s about leadership, clarity, and impact. A well-run committee enhances board eff...

Webinar: Going paperless in the boardroom

27 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Tips for transitioning to a board portalIs your board still relying on paper-based processes or scattered digital files? Transitioning to a board port...

Webinar - The role and responsibilities of the company secretary in relation to the board

20 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The unsung powerhouse of governanceBehind every high-performing board is a Company Secretary who ensures seamless governance, regulatory compliance, a...

Webinar: The Board’s Role in Workplace Performance & Wellbeing

13 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Join us as we explore how directors can support work to be the means for people to realise their potential and do great things.Success with your organ...

Webinar: Practical use cases for AI in governance

06 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Discover how AI enhances boards to gain innovative strategic insights and productivity tools to meet governance challenges and improve decision making...

Webinar: Two sides to every story - The power of narrative

27 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Story is the thread. It connects everything.Shared knowledge drives the success of our species. The capacity to build and believe in abstract thought ...

Webinar: The board and crisis - Key strategies for a successful crisis response

20 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Effective crisis management starts long before a crisis hits. Boards play a critical role in this. With a fiduciary duty and responsibility to protect...

Webinar: Creating your Strategic Board Culture

14 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Boards have been tasked with pivoting and re-orienting to a new future in a state of great uncertainty. While the "right" path forward throu...

Webinar : The purpose and function of advisory boards for small business

19 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Join us for an insightful webinar designed to help you build the board you’ve always wanted—one that drives success and elevates your organisation...

Webinar : Advisory boards - The board you always wanted

19 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Join us for an insightful webinar designed to help you build the board you’ve always wanted—one that drives success and elevates your organisation...

Webinar: Identifying and managing conflict of interest in the boardroom

12 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This webinar will illuminate the intricate landscape of conflicts of interest within the boardroom. Navigating conflicts effectively is not just a ski...

Webinar : From conflict to innovation

05 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Conflict doesn’t have to divide your board—it can be the spark that drives innovation. Discover practical strategies, real-world case studies and ...

Webinar - Cultivating Board Culture for Excellence and Impact

28 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Cultivating an effective boardroom culture is essential for building trust, creating a psychologically safe environment, and enabling the board to del...

Webinar: The AI Playbook: How to Elevate Your Governance Game

25 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Unlock the potential of AI in governance with this insightful webinar, designed to help directors and executives integrate AI into their decision-maki...

Webinar - Developing CEO KPIs and Performance Management Frameworks

21 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Is your Board prepared for the next CEO appraisal? Join us in a dynamic webinar offering invaluable insights on conducting effective CEO reviews, sett...

Webinar - 8 Steps to building your annual operating plan

14 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Learn how to run a lower stress process to produce an engaging annual operating plan.An annual operating plan is a prized document. It's the blue...

Webinar: How to think differently about whole of business governance

07 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Join us for our enlightening webinar, 'How to think differently about whole of business governance’, where Dr Dean Blomson and our expert panel...

Webinar : The first 100 days - The four key elements of induction

31 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Webinar - How to create a CEO report that will delight your board

24 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Learn the fine art of CEO reporting to the board in four simple steps in 45 minutes from industry and governance experts.Once targets have been clearl...

Webinar - The art of collaborative leadership

20 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The art of collaborative leadership can enhance relationships and transform boardroom decision-making. This webinar will dive into the key components ...

Webinar - Using strategy to shape boardroom conversations

10 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Discover how to use strategy to shape boardroom conversations effectively. Explore the board's role in creating the future for stakeholders, unde...

Webinar UK - Setting your strategic board agenda

06 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

UK VERSION WITH JOHN COURTNEY OF BOARDROOM ADVISORSLearn how to develop and structure a strategic board agenda that keeps the board focused on the imp...

Webinar: Setting the Strategic Board Agenda

03 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Learn how to develop and structure a strategic board agenda that keeps the board focused on the important matters during the meeting.Focus only on tho...

Webinar : Negotiating Stakeholder Alignment

26 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Are you struggling to balance the competing interests and priorities of board members, employees, investors and others? In this webinar, you will lear...

Adaptive Strategy - The changing paradigm of management thinking

19 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

How to establish an Adaptive Strategy and bring the board and organisation on the journey. As the rate of change increases and the world becomes more...

Webinar - Optimising director planning with a skills matrix

12 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Explore using skill matrixes to ensure effective director succession planning and onboarding. Understand how to identify the right competencies, balan...

Webinar - How to determine if your governance is fit for purpose

08 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This webinar is meticulously designed to illuminate what 'fit-for-purpose' governance really means in today's dynamic business environm...

Webinar - Compliance in the boardroom - Who is responsible for what?

29 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Increasingly boards are in the frame when things go perilously wrong and people die.  Industrial manslaughter legislation exists in several jurisdict...

Difficult conversations with difficult directors - How it's done.

15 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

A difficult director can derail the performance of a board very quickly. This webinar will provide tips for how to tackle conversations with directors...

Webinar : The importance of board meeting etiquette

14 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

There would not be a director in the world who has not had a gripe about the conduct of a colleague at one time or another for annoying, frustrating o...

Webinar: From Strategy to Excellence - How to Bridge the Gap

08 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

According to studies, some 60–90% of strategic plans never fully launch (HBR). This webinar will provide practical tips and tools on shifting strate...

Webinar : Is your constitution fit for purpose

26 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Listen to our webinar to assess if your constitution meets today's needs! Learn how to read it critically, understand historical clauses, and exp...

Webinar: Creating effective minutes for your board meeting

19 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Are you taking the preparation of your minutes seriously, and do you know why you should?Inquiries into organisational misdeeds and collapses invariab...

Webinar - Are you getting governance right in your startup

13 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The governance legislative framework is generally the same, irrespective of a company's age or stage. However, due to their size, limited resourc...

AML / CFT Responsibilities of boards and senior executives

10 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

As a Board member or Senior Manager of a reporting entity, you bear significant obligations under the AML/CFT Act. Are you confident that you have the...

Are you getting not for profit governance right?

06 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Explore the critical functions of Board Members, Executive Directors, and your Company secretary in shaping the strategic direction and impact of not ...

Webinar: AI - The role of boards and directors

27 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Join us as we explore the impact of AI and how as directors we can prepare for a future where AI will continue to redefine how we do business.Artifici...

Webinar - Helping directors to be more strategic

09 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The most common complaint of Directors is “Our Board needs to be more strategic”. But what does this mean? How do you go about creating this? What...

Webinar - How to run and manage committees

24 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

There are some things that boards find easy to do.  One is to involve themselves in business operations, much to the frustration of many CEOs.  The ...

Webinar : Board Skills Matrix - How to Get it Right

18 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Join Nicholas Barnett and our expert panel as we delve into the crucial role of the Board Skills Matrix in the director selection process.Discover the...

Webinar: Identify and managing conflict of interest in the boardroom

11 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This webinar will illuminate the intricate landscape of conflicts of interest within the boardroom. Navigating conflicts effectively is not just a ski...

Webinar: Risk as a strategic conversation

04 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Dive deep into the strategic realm of engaging with risk in boardroom discussions. Move from compliance and reporting against your risk register, to u...

Webinar : How to break into the boardroom - Part 2 of 2

14 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this second of two webinars, you will learn how to develop a proactive board search strategy to get you on board faster. Dive deeper into your boar...

Webinar - Does Governance need a reboot?

07 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Join us for our enlightening webinar, 'Does governance need a reboot? Time to think about Governance 4.0? with the esteemed Dr Dean Blomson and o...

Webinar : How to break into the boardroom - Part 1 of 2

06 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Understand where and how to start your board career. Across two webinars you’ll learn how to develop a replicable approach to breaking into the boar...

Webinar: The first 100 days - the 4 elements of board induction

01 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Traditional Board induction packs can leave new Directors disengaged (even before they begin). This can be challenging especially if you want them to ...

Options for board evaluations that actually work

27 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Exceptional board performance is pivotal for organisational success. Discover how to measure and improve your board’s effectiveness with evaluations...

Setting your strategic board agenda

08 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Learn how to develop and structure a strategic board agenda that keeps the board focused on the important matters during the meeting.Focus only on tho...

Writing better board papers - Module 4: 13 - 12

19 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Your board paper will be enhanced by understanding the mechanisms and protocol for delivery, discussion, decision-making and recording. In this sessio...

Writing better board papers - Module 3: 13 - 12

14 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Directors are generalists, not specialists in your discipline, and they need concise yet comprehensive board papers. This session focuses on key techn...

Writing better board papers - Module 2: 13 - 12

13 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Develop the ability to communicate succinctly and comprehensively with effective use of punctuation, grammar, and page layout. Focus the reader on you...

Writing better board papers - Module 1: 13 - 12

13 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Understanding boards' information needs is crucial for creating an enduring legal record of diligence, ensuring comprehensive and accurate docume...

Webinar - Open Strategy - Mastering disruption from outside the C-Suite

06 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Learn how to open up your strategy process to overcome limitations of traditional top-down strategy work. Understand which open strategy techniques se...

Webinar - Understanding Board Dynamics

30 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Learn how to contribute to effective boardroom dynamics to get the best out of the governance minds in the room and support high quality decision-maki...

Writing better board papers - Module 4: 20-11

23 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Writing better board papers - Module 3: 20-11

23 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Masterclass course from BoardPro and Julie Garland McLellan

Writing better board papers - Module 2: 20-11

21 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Creating Effective Minutes for your Board - Module 2

21 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Writing better board papers - Module 1: 20-11

20 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

November 16th : Exposing the hidden risk of organisational culture

16 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Culture's Impact: Harnessing Positives, Navigating Risks for Strategy, Compliance, and Reputation in the Organisation Your organisation’s cultu...

Creating Effective Minutes for your Board - Module 1

14 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

November 14th

Writing better board papers: Module 4

13 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Writing better board papers: Module 3

13 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Writing better board papers: Module 2

13 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Writing better board papers - Module 1

13 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Leveraging Risk and Strategy - What it means for your organisation

10 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Could looking at risk through a more strategic lens not only improve engagement, but also be the missing piece of the jigsaw that enables strategy exe...

Cultural Literacy - The Rules of Belonging

02 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Whilst culture has become an essential focus for senior executives, middle managers and people leaders of all kinds, it is still not well understood. ...

How late reporting kills the CEO

26 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Reporting should never be about activity but rather about questions and strategic insightsLate reporting can kill the CEO either through director frus...

Board Remuneration and Directors Fees in Australia

19 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The governance landscape has incredible heterogeneity, from school boards through to listed companies. This webinar will identify the categories of or...

Creating a CEO report that will delight your board

05 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Develop a CEO Report structure that works for your SME or NonprofitOnce targets have been clearly defined, the CEO should be able to produce a report ...

Board diversity : A comprehensive guide for non exec directors

02 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

A New ParadigmHistorically, corporate governance was primarily concerned with fiduciary responsibilities and compliance. Boards often consisted of uni...