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Welcome to the Take on Board podcast, where we talk all things boards and governance. Being on a board can be interesting, valuable and exciting. Yet it can also be lonely, challenging and hard. Each week I talk to women who have been there, done that. Together we'll discover what we need to take on board to be your best in the boardroom.


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Helga Svendsen

Previous Guests

Susan Leahy
Susan Leahy is a dynamic and highly engaging speaker, trainer, and facilitator specializing in board development, leadership, and effective meetings. She is the founder of Roberts Rules Made Simple, established in 2004, and has empowered thousands of board members, board chairs, and support staff to master Robert's Rules of Order, transforming meetings into productive, efficient, and empowering experiences. Susan has worked with organizations of all sizes, from not-for-profits to Fortune 500 companies and government entities. She is also the creator of the acclaimed 'Chair a Meeting with Confidence' program, designed to help board chairs lead with clarity, authority, and ease. Additionally, Susan is on the council of the Association of Transformational Leaders and has served on the boards of CN AP, the California State Association of Parliamentarians, and Toastmasters.
Genevieve Gregor
Genevieve Gregor is a seasoned board member and executive with extensive experience in company turnarounds and governance. She currently chairs the boards of Noumi Limited, External Hold Co. Limited, Money Tech Group Limited, and Maneuver Limited. Genevieve has previously served on the boards of Western Sydney University and various other portfolio companies. Her professional background includes significant roles in private capital, both in lending and investing, having worked for prestigious firms such as Goldman Sachs and Citi Group. Additionally, she is a part-time senior advisor to TPG Capital, a global alternative capital manager.
Julia Manning
Julia Manning is a researcher and human rights advocate at the Victorian Equal Opportunities and Human Rights Commission, where she focuses on justice and inclusion. Until recently, she was the Vice Chair of Women with Disabilities Victoria and serves on an advisory board at Deakin University. Julia blends her expertise in discrimination, human rights, and organizational change to drive meaningful reform through the Commission's human rights solutions and consultancy services. Her academic work spans domestic and international settings, promoting the rights of people with disabilities to access human rights advocacy services. Julia is also an experienced board director and consultant, working to promote human rights and inclusivity in updated Australian dispute resolution standards.
Tricia Montalvo Timm
Tricia Montalvo Timm is a board director, venture investor, speaker, and author. She serves on the board of Salsify, where she is the chair of the compensation committee and a member of the audit committee. Tricia was also part of the CEO search committee at Salsify. She has previously served on the boards of the Silicon Valley Executive Board, How Women Lead, the Advisory Council of Latinas in Power, and the advisory board of the Katherine and George Alexander Community Law Center at Santa Clara University School of Law. A first-generation Latina, Tricia has a notable career in Silicon Valley, advising high-tech companies and culminating in the sale of the data analytics software company Looker to Google for $2.6 billion. She is the author of the award-winning book 'Embrace the Power of You,' which aims to inspire individuals who have felt like outsiders in the workplace or boardroom to embrace their true selves and achieve success and fulfillment.
Aye Clark
Aye Clark is a governance professional with extensive experience in board roles and corporate governance. She is known for her insights into effective board practices and has contributed to various governance discussions.
Jenny Dean
Jenny Dean is a seasoned director and governance expert, recognized for her work in enhancing board effectiveness and diversity. She has served on multiple boards and is an advocate for women in leadership.
Mel Donald
Mel Donald is a governance consultant and board member with a focus on strategic planning and organizational governance. She has a strong background in facilitating board development and training.
Julie Toma
Julie Toma is a director and governance advisor with a passion for improving board performance. She has experience in various sectors and is committed to promoting good governance practices.
Helen Hu
Helen Hu is a governance professional and board member with expertise in risk management and compliance. She has worked with numerous organizations to strengthen their governance frameworks.
Stephanie Bashir
Stephanie Bashir is a corporate governance expert and board director, known for her contributions to governance reform and advocacy for women in leadership roles.
Fiona Bennett
Fiona Bennett is a governance consultant and board member with a focus on strategic governance and leadership development. She has a wealth of experience in guiding organizations through governance challenges.
Susan Brumby
Susan Brumby is a director and governance specialist with a strong background in community organizations. She is dedicated to enhancing governance practices and supporting women in leadership.
Katie Constantinou
Katie Constantinou is a governance advisor and board member with expertise in onboarding new directors. She is recognized for her work in improving board dynamics and effectiveness.

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healthy board dynamics board development leadership effective meetings Robert's Rules of Order communication group decision-making company turnaround Noumi Limited board governance private capital lending investing discrimination decision-making anti-discrimination approach human rights inclusivity organizational change CEO succession planning compensation committee audit committee venture investor first-generation Latina data analytics Looker Google Embrace the Power of You AICD Governance Summit conference recap women in leadership

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0:00 27:24

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

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Helga Svendsen
Guests
Susan Leahy
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healthy board dynamics board development leadership effective meetings Robert's Rules of Order communication group decision-making

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 birthday! Yes, that's right if you are listening to this podcast today (23 April - it's Susan's big day)!


Susan is on the council of the Association of Transformational Leaders and has formerly been on the boards of CN AP, the California State Association of Parliamentarians, and Toastmasters. We recently had another Toastmasters board member on, as well as Associated Students Incorporated. Susan is a dynamic and highly engaging speaker, trainer, and facilitator specialising in board development, leadership and effective meetings.


As the founder of Roberts Rules Made Simple, established in 2004, Susan has empowered 1000s of board members, board chairs, and support staff to master Robert's Rules of Order, transforming meetings into productive, efficient, and empowering experiences. I'm sure we'll hear more about that and how Robert's Rules of Order can be a fun, interesting, and engaging tool to use as a sought-after expert in communication, leadership, and group decision-making.


Susan has worked with organisations of all sizes, from not-for-profits to Fortune 500 companies and government entities. She's the creator of the acclaimed 'Chair a Meeting with Confidence' programme, designed to help board chairs lead with clarity, authority, and ease.


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Susan Leahy on LinkedIn

Robert's Rules Made Simple


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0:00 28:18

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

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Helga Svendsen
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Genevieve Gregor
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company turnaround Noumi Limited board governance private capital lending investing

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 the boards of Noumi Limited. She chairs Noumi Limited, External Hold Co. Limited, Money Tech Group Limited, and Maneuver Limited. She's previously been on the boards of Western Sydney University and a range of other portfolio company boards.


Genevieve has worked in private capital in both lending and investing capacities. Having worked for Goldman Sachs and Citi Group. Genevieve is a part-time senior advisor to TPG Capital, A Global alternative capital manager.


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0:00 31:20

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

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Helga Svendsen
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Julia Manning
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discrimination decision-making anti-discrimination approach human rights inclusivity organizational change board governance

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


Until recently, Julia was the Vice Chair of Women with Disabilities Victoria and serves on an advisory board at Deakin University. Julia is a researcher and a human rights advocate at the Victorian Equal Opportunities and Human Rights Commission, focusing on justice and inclusion.


Julia blends her expertise in discrimination, human rights and organizational change to drive meaningful reform through the Commission's human rights solutions and consultancy services. Her academic work spans domestic and international settings, focusing on promoting the rights of people with disabilities to access human rights advocacy services.


Julia is an experienced board director and consultant who has recently worked to promote human rights and inclusivity in the updated Australian dispute resolution standards. In the boardroom, Julia applies her extensive knowledge of Victoria's Equal opportunities and discrimination law to ensure that board decisions and interactions are non-discriminatory and inclusive, much of which we will explore today.


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Julia Manning on LinkedIn

Disability Access and Inclusion Health Check

 Human Rights Solutions


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0:00 25:49

 Tricia Montalvo Timm explains when to start thinking about succession planning

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Helga Svendsen
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Tricia Montalvo Timm
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CEO succession planning board governance compensation committee audit committee venture investor first-generation Latina data analytics Looker Google Embrace the Power of You

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 serves as the chair of their compensation committee and a member of the audit committee. Most recently, she was on the CEO search committee. Something that I'm sure we will hear more about today as we talk about CEO succession planning. 


She's previously been on the boards of the Silicon Valley Executive Board, How Women Lead, the Advisory Council of Latinas in Power, and the advisory board of the Katherine and George Alexander Community Law Center at Santa Clara University School of Law. Tricia is a board director, venture investor, speaker and author.


She's a first-generation Latina who rose through the ranks of Silicon Valley, advising high-tech companies, big and small, culminating in the sale of the data analytics software company, Looker, to Google for 2.6 billion. That's a lot of zeros. 


She's also the author of an award-winning book, Embrace the Power of You, where she hopes to inspire anyone who has ever felt like. Other in the workplace, or perhaps in the boardroom, to embrace their true selves, own their identity, and achieve success and fulfillment in their life and career.



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Tricia Montalvo Timm on LinkedIn

Embrace the Power of You


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0:00 38:16

My AICD Governance Summit 2025 Day 2 recap with special correspondents

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Helga Svendsen
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Aye Clark Jenny Dean Mel Donald Julie Toma Helen Hu Stephanie Bashir Fiona Bennett Susan Brumby Katie Constantinou
Keywords
AICD Governance Summit conference recap board governance women in leadership

Today, on the Take on Board podcast, I recap the Australian Institute of Company Directors conference and share my reflections from the second day. You also hear reflections from some fabulous Take on Board correspondents: Aye Clark, Jenny Dean, Mel Donald, Julie Toma, Helen Hu, Stephanie Bashir, Fiona Bennett, Susan Brumby and Katie Constantinou.


I’ll cover some of these topics more in-depth on the podcast in the future, so if you have a takeaway that resonates with you, please let me know.


Thanks to our dogged correspondents! I hope you enjoyed this year's recap!


Links and Resources

Aye Clark on LinkedIn

Jennifer Dean on LinkedIn

Melissa Donald on LinkedIn

Julie Toma on LinkedIn

Helen Hu on LinkedIn

Stephanie Bashir on LinkedIn

Fiona Bennett on LinkedIn

Susan Brumby on LinkedIn

Katie Constantinou on LinkedIn and my interview with Katie Constantinou on onboarding new directors


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