Best Australian Institute of Company Directors Podcasts (2024)

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S2E7 – David Kirk: Investing in Australia’s tech start-ups, what big companies can learn from small ones, and how to prepare for board meetings 40:04

16m ago40:04

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David Kirk MAICD is the chair of Bailador Technology Investments, KMD Brands and KiwiHarvest. He’s also a former CEO at Fairfax Limited and captained the All Blacks to their first Rugby World Cup victory. We discuss: investing in Australia’s tech start-ups, what big companies can learn from smaller ones, and tips on preparing for board meetings. Pl…

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201 - Mark’s Return: A brief global market meltdown, the RBA’s “don’t call it forward guidance” guidance, and our sluggish GDP numbers. 25:27

1h ago25:27

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We welcome back AICD Chief Economist Mark Thirlwell, fresh from his holiday, as we dive into the market turbulence that peaked while Mark was celebrating his dad’s 80th birthday in Saltburn. We explore the Reserve Bank of Australia’s decision to hold steady on rates, as anticipated, and examine the global interest rate landscape, including hints of…

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S2E6 – Jane Spring: Advice for new board members, lived experience in the disability sector and key questions for management 42:35

1h ago42:35

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Jane Spring AM is the chair of the Australian Disability Strategy Advisory Council and the NSW Disability Council. She’s also chair at Sydney University Sport and a board member with Venues NSW. We speak with Jane about: advice for new board members, the importance of lived experience for boards in the disability sector, and her key questions for m…

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S2E5 – Dr Susan Neuhaus: Leadership lessons from the ADF, governance at the Australian War Memorial and transferring skills from the operating theatre to the boardroom 31:25

1h ago31:25

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Dr Susan Neuhaus AM CSC FAICD is a Council Member at the Australian War Memorial, plus a director with Aspen Medical, Medical Insurance Group Australia and Defence Health Limited. She’s also a practising surgeon and had a distinguished 20-year career in the Australian Army and Army Reserve. Susan talks with us about leadership lessons from the Aust…

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S2E4 – Dr Ian Oppermann: AI opportunities, data safeguards, and scientists in the boardroom 42:16

19m ago42:16

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Dr Ian Oppermann GAICD is a co-founder of ServiceGen, plus the former Chief Data Scientist for the New South Wales Government. He speak to us about: artificial intelligence opportunities, governance safeguards around the use of data, and what scientists can add to the boardroom.By Australian Institute of Company Directors

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S2E3 – Dr Larry Marshall: Net zero challenges, future tech trends and the board’s role in fostering innovation 31:55

1d ago31:55

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Dr Larry Marshall FAICD is a director with Fortescue and Nanosonics, plus a former CEO at the CSIRO. We talk about: challenges in the transition to net zero, future technology trends and the board’s role in fostering innovation at their organisation.By Australian Institute of Company Directors

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IFPA Wrap 369 Dollars & Making Sense 27:50

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2024 - 06 - 25 DMS RT GButcher VCap Part 2By The Institute of Financial Professionals Australia

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IFPA Wrap 366 Dollars & Making Sense 27:50

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2024 - 07 - 16 DMS RT GButcher Venture Captial Pt3By The Institute of Financial Professionals Australia

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IFPA Wrap 365 Dollars & Making Sense 27:50

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2024 - 07 - 23 DMS RT AVennonen Crypto And The Advice IndustryBy The Institute of Financial Professionals Australia

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IFPA Wrap 364 Dollars & Making Sense 27:50

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2024 - 07 - 30 DMS RT MNati Wellness And FinanceBy The Institute of Financial Professionals Australia

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IFPA Wrap 363 Dollars & Making Sense 27:50

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2024 - 08 - 06 DMS RT KMcPhee Super AwarenessBy The Institute of Financial Professionals Australia

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IFPA Wrap 362 Dollars & Making Sense 27:50

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2024 - 08 - 13 DMS RT AInwood Looking For AlphaBy The Institute of Financial Professionals Australia

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IFPA Wrap 371 Dollars & Making Sense 27:41

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2024 - 06 - 11 DMS RT FDrenth Stage3 Tax CutsBy The Institute of Financial Professionals Australia

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IFPA Wrap 372 Dollars & Making Sense 27:50

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2024 - 06 - 04 DMS NPanagis Super Changes FY25By The Institute of Financial Professionals Australia

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IFPA Wrap 373 Dollars & Making Sense 27:50

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2024 - 05 - 28 DMS RT NPanagis Super EOFY ListBy The Institute of Financial Professionals Australia

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IFPA Wrap 374 Dollars & Making Sense 27:50

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2024 - 05 - 21 DMS RT NPanagis EOFY Tax ChecklistBy The Institute of Financial Professionals Australia

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S2E2 – Virginia Bourke: Lessons from the pandemic, challenges for the NFP sector and conflicts in the boardroom 34:27

9d ago34:27

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Virginia Bourke FAICD is the Chair of Mercy Health, Pro-Chancellor of the Australian Catholic University and a director with Catholic Health Australia. She speaks to us about: lessons from the pandemic on crisis management, challenges for the NFP sector and tips for resolving conflicts in the boardroom.…

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S2E1 - Andrew Penn: Preparing for cyber attacks, effective Chair-CEO relationships and governance issues at the National Gallery of Victoria 33:41

1M ago33:41

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Andrew Penn AO is a director with Coles Group and a council member at the National Gallery of Victoria. He’s also a former CEO of Telstra and served as the Chair of the federal government’s Expert Advisory Panel on cyber security strategy. We talk about: lessons for boards on cyber security, advice around effective Chair-CEO relationships, and gove…

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200 - A long goodbye 1:12:20

1M ago1:12:20

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It's our 200th episode and Ivan's last ever :( Mark turns the tables on him and asks what's changed in economics since we started the podcast and what he's learned along the way. Plus, an experiment in UBI and what we can expect from Trumponomics and Kamalanomics. A big thank you to all of our listeners for getting us this far.…

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Boardroom Conversations - Season two is coming soon 1:23

2M ago1:23

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A new season of the AICD's Boardroom Conversations podcast is set to launch soon. We'll be talking to more of Australia's top directors about their careers, leadership lessons and the key issues facing today's boardrooms. Each episode will have important insights for experienced directors, and people who are just beginning their board careers.…

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199 - A marriage of convenience 32:05

2M ago32:05

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Mark Thirlwell is once again joined by Raphael Dixon to discuss the new consumer confidence survey, revealing falling confidence, as well as expectations of an interest rate rise jump. Topic two discusses the unlikely "marriage of convenience" between some renting millenials and some debt free baby boomers, both hoping for rate hikes. And finally, …

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198 - Tour de Canberra 32:58

2M ago32:58

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Mark regales us with the vibe on the ground in Canberra. Plus, an around the grounds on: • RBA Minutes • Core logic house and rent price data • Retail sales numbers • Job ads And the number of the week this week asks: if climate change results in supply shocks become increasingly regular to the point of predictability, should food inflation still b…

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197 - I mean it's one burrito Mark, what could it cost? $111? 27:41

2M ago27:41

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Monthly inflation numbers have come in hot, adding pressure on the RBA to lift rates. What does the upcoming French election tell us about Britain, bonds and post-covid fiscal policy? And does the much hyped Guzman Y Gomez IPO and subsequent share price pop suggest that burritos are recession proof?

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196 - Succulent Chinese deal 39:07

3M ago39:07

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Trade with China continues to flourish despite strategic and political tension. Does Chinese Premier Li Qiang's visit to Australia mean we can continue to, as the Chinese saying goes, pull strongly against the raging tide? Plus, hawkish sounds from the RBA as the path grows ever narrower and the effect of WFH on real wages.…

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195 - Diverging paths 35:32

3M ago35:32

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An end to the era of globalisation has led to developing countries once again falling behind. As the costs of fragmentation become apparent, should a small open economy be doing more to bring back global trade? Plus, continuing resilience in the jobs market, continuing weakness in overall growth, and higher for longer rates in the US.…

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194 - The shipping news 32:18

3M ago32:18

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Global shipping is gummed up again with Houthi attacks in the Red Sea, renewed pirate attacks in the Gulf of Aden, and drought affecting the Panama canal. But could it get even worse? Plus, inflation picks up again in Australia and retail sales remain stagnant.