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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. https://helgasvendsen.com.au/take-on-board-podcast/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Signup to Generate a PitchWelcome 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.
Take on Board is hosted by Helga Svendsen. The show has published 383 episodes to date.
Recent episodes include "Governing Transformations with Sandra Davey" (27 October 2026, 39 minutes), "Helga goes solo: Phishing scams targeting board professionals" (20 October 2026, 14 minutes), and "How to Be a Great Board Chair with Giselle McLachlan" (13 October 2026, 33 minutes).
Take on Board publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 30 minutes across 383 episodes.
Booking probability for Take on Board is 38%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Take on Board requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Take on Board's contact route on record: verified email.
The strongest fits for Take on Board are Business & Management Consulting. Take on Board has a business audience.
Helga Svendsen hosts Take on Board, a business podcast with 383 episodes published.
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Episode #380
Today on the Take on Board podcast, I'm speaking with Sandra Davey about governing transformation and treating change as an ongoing pattern rather than a one-off project. A director at auDA, Screenrights Australia, and...
Today on the Take on Board podcast, I discuss the rise of phishing scams targeting board professionals and share two examples I’ve received: one that’s loudly “too good to be true,” with eye-watering compensation, and...
Today on the Take on Board podcast, I’m speaking with Giselle McLachlan about being a great board chair, and I’m delighted to welcome her back after her earlier appearance in the early days of video. Giselle is a...
Today on the Take on Board podcast, I’m speaking with Shona McGlashan about inclusive board cultures. Shona is chair of Pain BC and vice-chair and governance committee chair of Bard on the Beach Theatre Society. Shona...
Today on the Take on Board podcast, I’m coming from Banff, Alberta. I'm building on conversations from the Vancouver meetup with Nancy Maloney and Shona McGlashan about joining boards and building a portfolio. I explain...
This week on the Take on Board podcast, it's another Ask Me Anything. A few weeks ago, you heard me in conversation with Cathy Robinson from the Board Observership Program and Reena Rihan, an alum of the program, which...
Episode #374
Today on the Take on Board podcast, I have an insightful conversation with Sara Harrup, a governance professional, entrepreneur, and board chair with a portfolio of board roles, including deputy chair of the Australian...
Today on the Take on Board podcast, I'm speaking with Gabrielle Trenbath about her journey to the boardroom, and we'll probably touch on disability inclusion in the boardroom. Gabrielle is on the boards of...
Today on the Take on Board podcast, it's the Take On Board community Q&A event with Sarah Gray on managing perimenopause and menopause in the boardroom. This is the event that followed Helga and Sarah's mid-July...
Today on the Take on Board podcast, I'm speaking with Micaela Drieberg about board reports and her lessons learned from both sides of the table. Micaela, CEO of Gender Equity Victoria is a strategic, collaborative...
Today on the Take on Board podcast, I'm speaking with Pam Macdonald about the importance of the relationship between the chair and the CEO. Pam is the deputy chair of Intereach and president of Active Education...
Today on the Take on Board podcast, I'm recording of a conversation with Cathy Robinson and Reena Rihan from The Observership program. They have asked me to do a session with their current participants around pathways...
This week on the Take on Board podcast, I introduce the Institute of Community Directors Australia’s new Board Payment Wizard and why it’s a useful way for boards to think through whether paying directors is right for...
Today on the Take On Board podcast, I am speaking with Darya Boukata about the presence of nature in the boardroom. This discussion builds on some episodes I recorded in late 2025 with the fantastic Dominique Hes , so...
This week on the Take on Board podcast, I'm a guest on Sue West's podcast Flourish After Fifty. I joined Sue on her show for a wide-ranging conversation. Our conversation demystifies what board work is really like for...
Today, on the Take on Board podcast, I am talking to Sarah Gray. Sarah is one of Australia’s only dual-qualified health professionals in pharmacy and nutrition, a certified menopause practitioner, and the author of "If...
Today on the Take On Board podcast, I'm speaking with Fiona Bennett about clear and planned communication for board chairs. Fiona is the chair of Australian Mutual Bank, and she's also on the board of Neami. She's...
In this episode, I’m recording from the beautiful Larapinta Trail in Central Australia, where I’ve just wrapped up a 14-day end-to-end trek. Disconnected from the outside world, I’ve had plenty of time to reflect on...
Today on the Take On Board podcast, I'm speaking with Davina Stanley about how boards can maximize the effectiveness of their board papers. Davina previously served on the University of Technology Sydney Executive MBA...
Today on the Take On Board podcast, I'm speaking with Jaala Pulford about setting up a new statutory authority, scale an organization or scope, and having to manage staffing changes quickly. Jaala chairs...
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pharmacist, nutritionist, certified menopause practitioner, author, RDH Building Science Inc.
Assistant Professor of Negotiation and Conflict Management, Carbon Direct
LinkedIn expert, profile writer, trainer, Australia's LinkedIn strategy community
Chair of Greenfleet, Greenfleet
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