How can you use strategic thinking and influence skills to stand out and make a bigger impact in the boardroom? And is there a difference between being influential or manipulative? In this episode, we’ll talk to award-winning specialist in communication and human behaviour, leadership expert, and executive coach Anneli Blundell. She shares insights…

Non for profit boards, particularly in the voluntary sector, serve as excellent stepping stones for aspiring directors. However, these roles come with their own unique set of challenges. However there are misconceptions and responsibilities that prospective directors must comprehend when contemplating nonprofit positions. In this episode we are joi…

In this episode we have a special replay from our sister podcast, “Non Executive Director Insider Insights”, where you get to meet Non Executive Directors (NEDs) and go inside their boardrooms. Today we hear from Sanchia Aranda AM. Sanchia’s Professional journey began in nursing and developed into over 40 years of expertise in cancer control. At th…

Asking the right questions is a core competency for any effective non-executive director. But it's also a critical component when interviewing for a board position. So when you prepare for an interview how can you be sure you're demonstrating your questioning abilities and stand out from the competition? In this episode, we are joined by Richard El…

Boardroom negotiations can be pivotal moments that can shape the future of companies, influence market dynamics, and impact stakeholders. Whether it's mergers and acquisitions, strategic partnerships, or crucial decision-making, effective negotiations are the key to unlocking mutually beneficial agreements. In this episode, we discuss negotiations …

In this episode of Non Executive Director Insider Insights, we discuss maximising value through a diverse board portfolio with Kerry Ryan. Kerry has broad experience across various consumer-facing industries - retail, FMCG, sport, professional services, education, fitness, health and wellbeing, and social services. Through her diverse board portfol…

In today's episode, we are joined by Kim Seeling Smith, a Future of Work expert and she imparts her skills and wisdom about how to build and retain a future-fit workforce. Kim provides invaluable strategies for board members and senior leaders to build and retain a future-fit workforce. She highlights the three major business disruptions organisati…

One of the keys to a successful business is the ability of the board and executives to make decisions. Decision-making is a critical component for any business but when it’s done using an unstructured process there are a number of ways that it can have a profoundly negative effect on the organisation. Projects get delayed, budgets blow out and ulti…

The speed of change in technology has altered the business landscape dramatically and how we operate in that swiftly changing environment will determine our future success. The way boards have operated in the past is no longer fit for purpose, now and in the future. Boards are under increasing pressure operating in volatile and uncertain environmen…

In this episode we have a special replay from our sister Insider Insights podcast, where you get to meet Non Executive Directors (NEDs) and go inside their boardrooms. Today we hear from ASX Director, Wendy Stops. At the time of this recording, Wendy was a Non Executive Director of the Commonwealth Bank, Coles Group Ltd and Fitted for Work, and Cha…

In this episode of the Board Success Podcast, we delve into the art of discovering your X Factor and the power of storytelling. Our guest, Yamini Naidu, a Bollywood dancing, economist-turned-business storyteller, specialises in working with leaders and professionals to craft narratives that foster meaningful connections. Yamini's background in econ…

By Sally Parrish

In today's fast-paced and constantly changing world, having a strong sense of who you are and what you stand for is more critical than ever. Knowing yourself and what you stand for and stand against is the key to building a solid foundation for your personal and professional life. In this episode, we'll explore why understanding your values is cruc…

This episode of The Board Success Podcast is from the Non Executive Director Insider Insights Podcast. In this episode, we are joined by Professor Andrew MacLeod. Andrew is a Non Executive Chair at Griffin Law, NED for Burnham Global, the Outdoor Education Group, Arabian Leopard Fund and also held advisory board roles at LendSend and Keele Universi…

In this episode of Non Executive Director Insider Insights, we chat with Rob Hale. Rob is a client of the Board Coaching Institute who has recently launched his board career. Building on his stellar career in technology, Rob recently landed a board role in the mutual banking space which nicely rounds out his portfolio as a Government and Industry A…

In this episode, guest expert Gareth Benson discusses the Ideas Economy and creating business growth opportunities through unlocking the tremendous potential from data-driven decisions. With the rise of ChatGPT and other Artificial Intelligence (AI) platforms, understanding the impact of Intellectual Property and data on business has never been mor…

COVID has a massive impact on our wellbeing. For some it was an opportunity to slow down and focus on health and mindset, but for many it resulted in a vast array of issues from carrying extra weight, to fearing the outdoors and a thousand other side effects that are impacting on our wellbeing. Shaun Tucker of Healthy CEOs; a company dedicated to h…

Starting a business from scratch and making it successful is no easy feat. In the highly competitive commercial landscape, carving out your own niche can be especially difficult. In this episode, Kate Dillon shares her story of splitting her time between her role as Director of Employee Strategy and Experience at Gilbert & Tobin Lawyers and buildin…

For the longest time, women have always been at a disadvantage in both personal and professional arenas. We may think that because of how society is evolving, women are now placed on an equal playing field. However, we’ve inherited systems and structures filled with invisible obstacles that prevent women to compete on the same terms in the corporat…

Managing an organisation requires strategies that can increase profitability without sacrificing purpose. Profit may be the same across organisations but the purpose varies. So how can the board encourage goal-driven values that don’t hamper profit in executives and non-executive positions? In this episode of Non Executive Director Insider Insights…

The ability and opportunity to make contributions that bring value to the boardroom require Non Executive Directors to tap into their authenticity. This episode of The Board Success Podcast is from the Non Executive Director Insider Insights Podcast. In this episode, we are joined by Lisa Chung AM, who has served as Non Executive Director for Austr…

Some people have the perception that cybercriminals are just bored kids in their parent’s basements, hacking websites because it’s fun. While this is true for some cyber criminals, there are certainly more advanced and sophisticated ones. In this episode of The Board Success Podcast, we’ll discuss the sophisticated cyber world and how to manage its…

When you're a leader, it's easy to get wrapped up in the big picture. You're focused on moving your company forward and doing what's best for your team. But while you're busy looking ahead, sometimes problems can develop in the boardroom without you even realizing it. In this episode, we'll outline some of the most common boardroom issues and how t…

Welcome to the pilot episode of The Board Success Podcast. In this conversation, host Sally Parrish shares who she is, her passion for board work, and her hopes and future plans for this podcast. Whilst there have been major changes in business in the last 40 to 50 years, the boardroom has struggled to keep pace with these transformations. Stakehol…

Making the leap from the executive world to the boardroom can sometimes seem so effortless by some. While many others struggle to even get an interview for a board role, let alone get appointed to a board. If you’re in search of a magic button to have a successful board career, this episode sheds light on how to approach your board career and how t…

Are you looking to find your true purpose and passion in the boardroom? We all know that success comes from hard work, but without purpose and passion you’ll struggle to maintain long-term motivation or inspiration in your board role. In this episode of Non Executive Director Insider Insights, we’re joined by Dr Delyth Samuel. Delyth has spent over…

Boardrooms have been ingrained with conventional perspectives that are often difficult to challenge. This might explain why people in board positions often find themselves in comfortable, yet critically complacent situations. How can you recognise and break away from these limitations and biases and move beyond the traditional boardroom boundary? I…

The transition from an executive position to a Non Executive Director involves many different types of hurdles. This exciting challenge requires you to quickly skill up in a multitude of personal and professional areas and to allow yourself to enjoy the stretch. These challenges will come from various areas - being heard, soliciting ideas, finding …

It can frustrating trying to get your board career off the ground, and what seemed to work like magic for you in your executive career, doesn’t open doors to board opportunities. Getting rejected after putting in so much effort in applications and interviews can be confronting and may even lead to self-doubt. In this episode of Non Executive Direct…

Getting appointed to a board role will require having more than just referrals and an impressive resumé! You have to figure out how to effectively sell yourself to the business. With lots of executives vying for the position, how can you make sure you successfully land that board role? In this episode of Non Executive Director Insider Insights, we’…

Transitioning into any new role requires learning new things, but how do you prepare for a role that operates in a totally different arena to any other role you have held previously? The delineation between the board and the executive team can be a minefield for new Non Executive Directors. In fact, the shift from an executive position to a board r…

Just like any other role, a board role requires dedication and hard work. To prepare for this responsibility, it’s important to understand whether you’re ready to venture into a board role. In this episode of Non Executive Director Insider Insights, we’re joined by Sandra Dodds. At the time of this recording, Sandra had recently transitioned from h…

The ability and opportunity to make contributions that bring value to the boardroom require Non Executive Directors to tap into their authenticity. In this episode of Non Executive Director Insider Insights, we’re joined by Lisa Chung AM who shares her thoughts on what she describes as the privilege of serving others through the boardroom. She disc…

It’s often stated that the fastest way to success is to role model someone who is already achieving it. If your goal is to become a successful Non Executive Company Director, what better way to do this than to listen to directors’ journeys and firsthand experiences? In the pilot episode of Non Executive Director Insider Insights, Sally Parrish walk…