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    Episode 344: The benefits of board calendars

    In this episode I discuss a topic that is sometimes overlooked: the crucial role of governance calendars for boards….
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    Conversation with Helga Svendsen

    18 February 2026

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    Episode 343: Suzie Thoraval merges ambition with risk in her board career

    Today on the Take on Board podcast, I’m speaking with Suzie Thoraval about governance of risk and audit….
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    Conversation with Suzie Thoraval

    11 February 2026

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    Episode 342: Risk appetite statements and what you need to know

    This week on the Take on Board podcast, I’ll be discussing risk and risk appetite statements….
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    Conversation with Helga Svendsen

    4 February 2026

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    Episode 341: Staying true to your values in the boardroom with Daralyse Lyons

    Today on the Take on Board podcast, I’m speaking with Daralyse Lyons about non-executive roles and executive director positions….
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    Conversation with Daralyse Lyons

    28 January 2026

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    Episode 340: Welcome to the new year! What’s ahead for 2026?

    Happy 2026, Take on Boarders It is fabulous to be back on the other side. I had a little break….
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    Conversation with Helga Svendsen

    21 January 2026

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    Episode 339: summer series – How Linh Do used the Accelerator program to boost her board career outcomes

    Today on the Take on Board podcast, I’m speaking with Linh Do about the Take on Board accelerator program….
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    Conversation with Linh Do

    14 January 2026

    Episode 338: summer series – AI in the boardroom mini series – Candice DeVille explains what boards should be asking about AII

    Today on the Take on Board podcast, I’m speaking with Candice Deville about AI and the missing AI conversation in…
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    Conversation with Candice Deville

    7 January 2026

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    Episode 337: summer series – Advisory board mini series – Louise Broekman outlines the history and importance of advisory boards

    Today on the Take on Board podcast, I’m speaking with Louise Broekman about well, all things advisory boards. This is…
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    Conversation with Louise Broekman

    31 December 2025

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    Episode 336: summer series – Board composition and effectiveness mini series – Katie Constantinou on onboarding new directors

    Today on the Take on Board Podcast, I’m speaking with Katie Constantinou about onboarding new directors….
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    Conversation with Katie Constantinou

    24 December 2025

    RSVP. My reflections on 2025

    Episode 335: It’s time to RSVP: Reflections on 2025 and goals for 2026

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    17 December 2025

    Dominique Hes

    Episode 334: Nature in the Boardroom: A new era of governance with Dominique Hes

    Welcome to the final Take on Board event for 2025. Dominique Hes is here to explore the innovative concept of…
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    Conversation with Dominique Hes

    10 December 2025

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    Episode 333: How Linh Do used the Accelerator program to boost her board career outcomes

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    Conversation with Linh Do

    3 December 2025

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    Episode 332: Managing geopolitical risk in the boardroom with Diana Nestorovska

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    Conversation with Diana Nestorovska

    26 November 2025

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    Episode 331: Ari Magalhaes answers all questions about organisational turnarounds

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    Conversation with Ari Magalhaes

    19 November 2025

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    Episode 330: Fiona David makes the case for boards to take action on modern slavery risk

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    Conversation with Fiona David

    12 November 2025

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    Episode 329: Wake up! Moira Junge wants directors to think about sleep

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    Conversation with Moira Junge

    5 November 2025

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    Episode 328: Giselle McLachlan wants to help prepare your boardroom for the future

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    Conversation with Giselle McLachlan

    29 October 2025

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    Episode 327: Ari Magalhaes knows business turnarounds and says you can too

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    Conversation with Ari Magalhaes

    22 October 2025

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    Episode 326: Professional development for board directors mini series – Francie Doolan asks do you have the skills to govern in a changing world?

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    Conversation with Francie Doolan

    15 October 2025

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    Episode 325: Professional development for board directors mini series – Kim Sullivan’s fresh perspective on the AICD Company Directors course

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    Conversation with Kim Sullivan

    8 October 2025

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    Episode 324: Professional development for board directors mini series – Ngaire Anderson experienced the AICD Boardroom Mastery program

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    Conversation with Ngaire Anderson

    1 October 2025

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