Take on Board

Julie Lyford explains the benefits of the chair being the board's unifying force

07 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Today on the Take on Board podcast, I'm speaking with Julie Lyford about the critical role of the board chair as the unifying force within the board, ...

AICD Australian Governance Summit 2026 Day 2 Recap with special correspondents

31 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Day two of the Australian Governance Summit 2026 was filled with even more important governance insights, expanding on the themes from day one. We lis...

AICD Australian Governance Summit 2026 Day 1 Recap with special correspondents

24 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Today, on the Take on Board podcast, we have the crowdsourced Day 1 recap from the Australian Governance Summit (March 2026, Sydney). It covers key th...

Helga Goes Solo: Learning about the Board Observership Program

17 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this solo episode of Take on Board, I share my keynote from the 2026 Board Observership Program launch. I discuss how the program helps emerging le...

The risks of chairing the risk committee with Olivia Giudice

10 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Today, on the Take on Board podcast, I'm talking to Olivia Giudice about chairing your boards risk committee.Olivia is a Board Director, former Chair ...

Helga Goes Solo: Tips to increase board effectiveness

03 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this solo Take On Board episode, I introduce the Human Synergistics Group Styles Inventory (GSI) as a tool boards can use to increase effectiveness...

How Solai Valliappan learned to love being a board chair

24 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Today on the Take On Board podcast, I'm speaking with Solai Valliappan about learning how to be a board chair.Solai is a Sydney-based technology inves...

Helga Goes Solo: The benefits of board calendars

17 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

This week on Take on Board, I discuss a topic that is sometimes overlooked: the crucial role of governance calendars for boards. Think of it as the bo...

Suzie Thoraval merges ambition with risk in her board career

10 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Today on the Take Board podcast, I'm speaking with Suzie Thoraval about governance of risk and audit. Suzie is the independent chair of the Finan...

Helga goes solo: Risk appetite statements and what you need to know

03 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

This week on the Take On Board podcast, I’ll be discussing risk and risk appetite statements. This topic has been on my mind because I recently faci...

Staying true to your values in the boardroom with Daralyse Lyons

27 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Today on the Take On Board podcast, I'm speaking with Daralyse Lyons about non-executive roles and executive director positions. We may even hear the ...

Helga goes solo: Welcome to the new year! What's ahead for 2026

20 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Happy 2026, Take on Boarders. It is fabulous to be back on the other side. I had a little break. During that period, just a week in Adelaide, between ...

Summer Series: How Linh Do used the board accelerator to boost her board career outcomes

13 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Today on the Take on Board podcast, I’m speaking with Linh Do about the Take on Board accelerator program. This is a program I run, and many of you ...

Summer Series: AI in the boardroom mini series – Candice DeVille explains what boards should be asking about AI

06 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Today on the Take on Board podcast, I’m speaking with Candice Deville about AI and the missing AI conversation in the boardroom.Candice was formally...

Summer Series: Advisory board mini series – Louise Broekman outlines the history and importance of advisory boards

30 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today on the Take On Board Podcast, I'm speaking with Louise Brockman about well, all things advisory boards. This is part of an advisory board mini-s...

Summer Series: Board composition and effectiveness mini series – Katie Constantinou on onboarding new directors

23 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today on the Take on Board Podcast, I’m speaking with Katie Constantinou about onboarding new directors.Katie is on the board of Harbison, an aged c...

It's time to RSVP: Reflections on 2025 and goals for 2026

16 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This year’s final podcast episode is always a special one for me—it’s my chance to pause, reflect, and invite you into the RSVP process that’s...

Nature in the Boardroom: A New Era of Governance with Dominique Hes

09 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to the final Take on Board event for 2025. Dominique Hes is here to explore the innovative concept of integrating nature into boardroom govern...

How Linh Do used the board accelerator to boost her board career outcomes

02 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today on the Take On Board podcast, I'm speaking with Linh Do about the Take On Board accelerator program. This is a program I run, and many of you wi...

Managing geopolitical risk in the boardroom with Diana Nestorovska

25 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today on the Take On Board podcast, I'm speaking with Diana Nestorovska about considering and managing geopolitical risk in the boardroom.Diana i...

Ari Magalhaes answers all questions about organisational turnarounds

18 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week on the Take on Board podcast, Ari Magalhaes joined a great group of Take on Board community members to answer any and all questions about or...

Fiona David makes the case for boards to take action on modern slavery risk

11 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today on the Take on Board podcast, I'm speaking with Fiona David about understanding modern slavery risk. Fiona is on the boards of ACCESS-NRI, ...

Wake up! Moira Junge wants directors to think about sleep

04 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today on the Take on Board podcast, I'm speaking with Moira Junge about the importance of sleep for board directors. Moira was on the Sleep Healt...

Giselle McLachlan wants to help prepare your boardroom for the future

28 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today on the Take on Board podcast, I'm speaking with Giselle McLachlan about creating the future in the boardroom. Giselle is on the boards of A...

Ari Magalhaes knows business turnarounds and says you can too

21 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today on the Take on Board podcast, I'm speaking with Ari Magalhaes about business turnarounds.Ari is on the boards of Palliative Care Tasmania, serve...

Professional development miniseries: Francie Doolan asks do you have the skills to govern in a changing world?

14 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today on the Take on Board podcast, I'm speaking with Francie Doolan about the Small Giants Academy, Governing for Purpose program. Francie has b...

Professional development mini series: Kim Sullivan's fresh perspective on the AICD Company Directors' course

07 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today, on the Take On Board podcast, I'm speaking with Kim Sullivan about the AICD Company Directors' course. Kim serves on the board of the Kens...

Professional development miniseries: Ngaire Anderson experienced the AICD Boardroom Mastery program

30 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today on the Take on Board podcast, I'm speaking with Ngaire Anderson about the Australian Institute of Company Directors ' Boardroom Mastery program....

Professional development miniseries: Jane Davel has options for New Zealand board members

23 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today on the Take on Board podcast, I'm speaking with Jane Davel about director development options in New Zealand. Jane is on the board of St. A...

Professional development miniseries: Jennifer Duncan on the virtues of the Governance for Social Impact program

16 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today on the Take On Board podcast, I'm speaking with Jennifer Duncan, and we'll be talking about the Governance for Social Impact program. This is pa...

Professional development miniseries: Professional Development in Governance with Kiki Paul

09 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today on the Take on Board podcast, I'm speaking with Kiki Paul about the Institute of Community Directors Australia and their professional developmen...

Respect at Work law - compliance and accurate reporting tips with Natasha de Silva

02 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today on the Take on Board podcast, I'm speaking with Natasha de Silva about the Respect@Work report, her work on Respect@Work, and the seven standard...

AI Mini Series: Candice DeVille answers some of the best questions ever - her words

26 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today on the Take on Board podcast, Candice DeVille is back to answer all your questions about AI readiness for boards. She shares insights on transla...

AI Mini Series: Kate Larsen says it's time to talk about the ethics of AI

19 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today on the Take On Board podcast, I'm speaking with Kate Larsen about the ethics of AI.Kate, although eager ears will know that Kate has already bee...

AI Mini Series: Welcoming AI into your board meetings with Alice Tang

12 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today on the Take on Board podcast, I'm speaking with Alice Tang about the use of AI in board meetings and by boards. We also touch on digital and AI ...

AI Mini Series: Dottie Schindlinger is sharing some AI research for boards

05 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today on the Take On Board podcast, I'm speaking with Dottie Schindlinger about AI and some recent research done by the Diligent Institute. Dotti...

AI Mini Series: Candice DeVille explains what boards should be asking about AI

29 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today on the Take On Board podcast, I'm speaking with Candice Deville about AI and the missing AI conversation in the boardroom.Candice was formally o...

AI Mini Series: Henna Karna delivers the basics on AI and how it can help in the boardroom

22 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today on the Take on Board podcast, I'm speaking with Henna Karna about AI and technology. (Please note, we're playing this episode again. It original...

Simone Austin knows the benefits of a non-linear career and picking up transferable skills

15 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today on the Take on Board podcast, I'm speaking with Simone Austin about the transferable skills that have shaped her career journey. Simone is ...

Dorrit Kromann explores the topic of high-performing boards

08 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today on the Take on board podcast, I'm speaking again with Dorrit Kromann about high-performing boards. Now, you may recall that about a year ago, in...

Helga goes solo - boardroom lessons learned from the Jatbula Trail

01 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week on the Take On Board podcast, you are hearing from me. I have some reflections from my recent hike, the Jatbula hike up in the Northern Terr...

Julie Toma let her passions shape her board career - could this work for you?

24 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today on the Take on Board Podcast, I'm speaking with Julie Toma about her journey to the boardroom and maybe some reflections that come along the way...

Advisory board mini-series: Mary Goodwin on her experiences with the Advisory Board Centre's Certified Chair Course

17 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today on the Take On Board Podcast, I'm speaking with Mary Goodwin about the advisory board centres and the certified chair course. Mary chairs the au...

Advisory board mini-series: Take on Board Event - Louise Broekman answers questions on the advisory board market

10 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today, on the Take on Board podcast, Louise Broekman is answering questions about the state of the advisory board market. This is part two of the...

Advisory board mini-series: Take on Board Event - Louise Broekman discusses the advisory board market

03 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today on the Take on Board podcast, Louise Broekman is back to discuss the state of the advisory board market for 2025, highlighting key trends a...

Advisory board mini-series: Heather Disher dishes on business sector advisory boards

27 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today on the Take On Board Podcast, I'm speaking with Heather Disher about business sector advisory boards. Heather is the chair of Pony Club Aus...

Advisory board mini-series: Cynthia Payne outlines the evolution of advisory boards in aged care

20 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today, on the Take On Board Podcast, I'm speaking with Cynthia Payne about health and aged care sector advisory boards.Cynthia is on the advisory boar...

Advisory board mini-series: Sandra Gamble knows what's what about energy and sustainability sector advisory boards

13 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today on the Take On Board Podcast, I'm speaking with Sandra Gamble about advisory boards focusing on energy and sustainability. This is part of an ad...

Advisory board mini-series: Louise Broekman outlines the history and importance of advisory boards

06 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today on the Take On Board Podcast, I'm speaking with Louise Brockman about well, all things advisory boards. This is part of an advisory board mini-s...

Take on Board x Not in My Workplace - Boardroom Leadership & Preventing Workplace Harassment with Helga Svendsen

29 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today, on the Take On Board Podcast, we have a special crossover episode. Rosie Wheen, host of the podcast Not in My Workplace, invited me for an inte...

Can't we just get along? Susan Leahy details healthy board dynamics

22 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today, on the Take On Board Podcast, I'm speaking with Susan Leahy about healthy board dynamics. First off, join me in wishing Susan a very happy 50th...

Genevieve Gregor takes us through a company turnaround and what she learned

15 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today, on the Take on Board podcast, I'm speaking with Genevieve Gregor about Noumi's turnaround—well, as much as she can tell us.Genevieve is on th...

Julia Manning wants boards  to adopt an anti-discrimination approach and has ideas of how

08 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today on the Take Board podcast, I'm speaking with Julia Manning about discrimination and decision-making and how to adopt an anti-discrimination appr...

 Tricia Montalvo Timm explains when to start thinking about succession planning

01 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today on the Take On Board podcast, I'm speaking with Tricia Montalvo Timm, about CEO succession planning. Tricia is on the board of Salsify and ...

My AICD Governance Summit 2025 Day 2 recap with special correspondents

25 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today, on the Take on Board podcast, I recap the Australian Institute of Company Directors conference and share my reflections from the second day. Yo...

My AICD Governance Summit 2025 Day 1 recap with special correspondents

18 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today, on the Take on Board podcast, I recap the Australian Institute of Company Directors conference and share my reflections from the first day. You...

Tracy Bongiorno is Wild for STEM and wants more women to get wild

11 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today on the Take On Board Podcast, I'm speaking with Tracy Bongiorno about the Wild for STEM program. We also might touch on her journey to the first...

Sara Harrup answers the thorny questions about neurodiversity in this community Q and A

04 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today on the Take on Board podcast, Sara Harrup is back to answer all your questions.We had Sara on the podcast at the end of January. She opened up a...

Board composition and effectiveness miniseries: Bernadette Northeast evaluates the importance of board evaluations

25 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today, on the Take On Board Podcast, I'm speaking with Bernadette Northeast about board evaluations. Bernadette has a long list of boards, and I ...

Board composition and effectiveness miniseries: Carmel Mulhern knows how to maximise a board agenda

18 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today on the Take On Board Podcast, I'm speaking with Carmel Mulhern about board agendas. This is part of the board composition and effectiveness, a f...

Board composition and effectiveness miniseries: understanding board skills matrices with Leesa Chesser

11 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today on the Take on Board Podcast, I'm speaking with Leesa Chesser about board skills matrices. This is part of the board composition and effectivene...

Board composition and effectiveness miniseries: Katie Constantinou on onboarding new directors

04 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today on the Take On Board Podcast, I'm speaking with Katie Constantinou about onboarding new directors.Katie is on the board of Harbison, an aged car...

Congratulations Helga on your OAM!

28 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Hello Take on Board community,We interrupt your regular listening flow to share the exciting news that Helga was on the Australia Day 2025 honours lis...

Board composition and effectiveness miniseries: steps for recruiting a board member with me

28 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today, this is the first episode in our first Take on Board miniseries of 2025! It's all about board composition and effectiveness. We've got a great ...

Sara Harrup explains what boards need to know about CEOs and executives who are neurodivergent

21 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today on the Take On Board Podcast, I'm speaking with Sara Harrup about CEOs and executives who are neurodivergent and what boards need to know to man...

Beth Ellen Holimon discusses bringing feminist governance into the board room

14 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today, on the Take On Board Podcast, I'm speaking with Beth Ellen Holimon about feminist governance.Beth Ellen is on the boards of the Feminist Leader...

Take on Board Summer Series - Strategy session – getting ready for the board role (Dominique Hes, part 3)

07 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to the first Take on Board Summer Series. I've pulled together some of our most-requested episodes, so you have something to keep you company ...

Take on Board Summer Series - Strategy session – prepping for a board interview (Dominique Hes, part 2)

31 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to the first Take on Board Summer Series. I've pulled together some of our most-requested episodes, so you have something to keep you company ...

Take on Board Summer Series - Strategy session – developing a governance CV (Dominique Hes, part 1)

24 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to the first Take on Board Summer Series. I've pulled together some of our most-requested episodes, so you have something to keep you company ...

It's time to RSVP: Reflections on 2024 and goals for 2025

17 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to the final episode of Take on Board for 2024. And what a year it’s been.In this episode, I'm going to take you through my ‘RSVP’ proce...

Helen Hu takes what she learned at Toastmasters into the boardroom

10 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today, on the Take on Board podcast, I'm speaking with Helen Hu about how the skills she learned at Toastmasters have helped her build her board portf...

Jane Britt knows a lot about accessibility and inclusion in the boardroom

03 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today, on the Take on Board podcast, I'm speaking with Jane Britt about accessibility and inclusion in the boardroom.Jane is on the boards of Holy Cro...

Heather Disher dishes on gender equality on sports boards

26 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today, on the Take on Board podcast, I’m speaking with Heather Disher about gender equality on sports boards.Heather is on the boards of Chair of Po...

Henna Karna explains what boards need to know about AI and other technology

19 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today on the take on board podcast, I'm speaking with Henna Karna about AI and technology.Henna is a highly respected global leader with more than 25 ...

Erin Turner wants boards to expand what diversity means to those at the table

12 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today on the Take on Board podcast I’m speaking with Erin Turner about the building a diverse team in the boardroom.  Erin is on the board...

Roles and Responsibilities mini-series: Jo Plummer outlines the ideal relationship between CEO and board

05 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today on the Take on Board podcast I’m speaking with Jo Plummer about the relationship between the board and CEO.   This is one of th...

Roles and Responsibilities mini-series: Ellen Webb explains board and committee charters

29 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today on the Take on Board podcast I’m speaking with Ellen Webb about board and committee charters. This is one of the ‘roles and responsibil...

Roles and Responsibilities mini-series: Yien Hong wants you to spring clean your board policies

22 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today on the Take on Board podcast I’m speaking with Yien Hong about board policies. This is one of the ‘roles and responsibilities’ episod...

Roles and Responsibilities mini-series: Amanda Cornwall talks about board policies

15 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today on the Take on Board podcast I’m speaking with Amanda Cornwall about policies.   This is one of the ‘roles and responsibiliti...

Roles and Responsibilities mini-series: Robyn Weatherley speaks to us on effective delegations

08 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today on the Take on Board podcast I’m speaking with Robyn Weatherley about effective delegations.  This is one of the ‘roles and respon...

Roles and Responsibilities mini-series: Julie Garland McLellan on gripping board reports and how to get a page turner

01 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today on the Take on Board podcast I’m speaking with Julie Garland McLellan about what makes a great board report, and how to get them! Oh and ...

Helga goes Solo: Recap of the AICD 2024 Climate Governance Forum

24 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week on the Take on Board podcast, I sharing my recap from the Climate Governance Forum in August 2024. It’s sponsored by AICD and these events...

Strategy mini-series Bonus Episode: Dominique Hes has a strategy story to share

17 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today on the Take on Board podcast I’m speaking with Dominique Hes about how an organisation that has never had a long term strategy got started.&nb...

Strategy mini-series Bonus Episode: Jamie J. Brunson using strategy to guide a board through the pandemic

10 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today on the Take on Board podcast I’m speaking with Jamie Brunson about how her board guided the organization through the pandemic.Jamie is on the ...

Strategy Mini-Series: Andrea Fernandes knows all about communicating strategy

03 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today on the Take on Board podcast I’m speaking with Andrea Fernandes about communicating strategy.Andrea is on the board – and Acting President- ...

Strategy Mini-Series: Su Jella knows how to report against strategy and has tips for you

27 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today on the Take on Board podcast I’m speaking with Su Jella on reporting against strategy. Su Jella helps to drive data and AI revolutions an...

Strategy Mini-Series: Denise North explains how you implement and monitor board strategy

20 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today on the Take on Board podcast, I’m speaking with Denise North about implementing and monitoring strategy.  Denise is on the board of ...

Strategy Mini-Series: Felicity Green starts by developing and reviewing strategy

13 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today on the Take on Board podcast I’m speaking with Felicity Green about developing and reviewing strategy. Felicity is on the boards of The R...

Helga goes Solo: Setting up a Take on Board Strategy Series

06 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week on Take on Board, you are hearing from me! I am excited to launch our first ever Take on Board mini-series on strategy.Over the next 5 weeks...

Christine Miller believe boards need diversity of skills and life experience to help them thrive

30 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today on the Take on Board podcast I’m speaking with Christine Miller about diversity in the boardroom. Christine is on the boards of Advisory ...

Abby Hunt knows psychologically safe boardrooms are more effective boardrooms

23 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today on the Take on Board podcast I’m speaking with Abby Hunt about psychological safety in the boardroom to enhance board effectiveness. Abby...

Lynn Warneke unpacks the 'digital era' and how boards need to approach it

16 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today on the Take on Board podcast I’m speaking with Lynn Warneke about Board governance for the 'digital era'.  Lynn is on the boards of ...

A sweeping conversation with Carol Schwartz about the role of the chair

09 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today on the Take on Board podcast I’m speaking with Carol Schwartz about Board dynamics, culture, risk, strategy and the role of The Chair. ...

Kiki Paul details how to move from CEO to non-executive director

02 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today on the Take on Board podcast I’m speaking with Kiki Paul about moving from CEO to non-executive director (NED) and being clear about each role...

The Royal Commission we should have? The 2013 Essendon Football Club supplements scandal (Rebroadcast from The Westminster Tradition)

25 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week on the Take on Board podcast, I am sharing an episode from The Westminster Tradition, a podcast I love and listen to regularly. I was listen...

Helga goes Solo: Making Space for S.P.A.C.E

18 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week on the Take on Board podcast, I am making space for S.P.A.C.E...Many of you will know from my first Ideas to Action this year that my word f...

Dorrit Kromann speaks about using a psychological approach in the boardroom

11 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today on the Take on Board podcast I’m speaking with Dorrit Kromann about psychology in the boardroom. Dorritt is on the boards of  N...

Mel Sherrin unpacks the AICD nonprofit governance principles and how all boards can use them

04 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today on the Take on Board podcast, I'm speaking with Mel Sherrin about the recently released AICD not for profit governance principles, the new ones ...

Kate Larsen on what boards need to think about before making a statement on on the war in Gaza

28 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today on the Take on Board podcast I’m speaking with Kate Larsen about what boards needs to think through in commenting on the war in Gaza.Kate join...

Need board support? Dominique Hes says getting outside support is a game changer

21 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today on the Take on Board podcast, I’m speaking with Dr. Dominique Hes about engaging external company secretary services to support a board.&...