Broads on Boards

Today on the Take on Board podcast I’m speaking with Carol Schwartz about Board dynamics, culture, risk, strategy and the role of The Chair. Carol is on the boards of Reserve Bank of Australia, Trawalla Group and Chair of EQT Holdings Limited, Climate Council, Trawalla Foundation and the Women’s Leadership Institute Australia  She has previously been on the boards of Stockland, Bank of Melbourne, Australian Chamber Orchestra, Melbourne International Arts Board…….too many to name!  Carol Schwartz has a diverse career across property, the arts, finance, investment, entrepreneurship, government and health. Carol has been recognised for her leadership via a range of honours including her 2019 appointment as an Officer of the Order of Australia, 2020 Leading Philanthropist Award by Philanthropy Australia, an Honorary Doctorate from Monash University, induction into the Australia Property Hall of Fame, and a Centenary Medal. Carol has been a passionate advocate for gender equality and women in leadership, and as, she has catalysed a range of initiatives to grow the critical mass of women in politics, business and the media.  So it won’t surprise you to hear that Carol was also featured in the Broads on Boards Powerhouses chapter because, as you can tell, she is also, well a powerhouse! We’ll make sure we put a link to that episode, and the series, in the show notes.  Links and ResourcesCarol Schwartz on LinkedInCarol Schwartz Broads on Boards podcast episode: The Powerhouses (featuring Carol Schwartz)Trial by Water podcastFind Take on Board the original podcastUpcoming TOB EventsAll eventsYou might want to:Join the Take on Board Facebook communityJoin the Take on Board LinkedIn communityFollow along on TwitterWork with meJoin the Take on Board: Kickstarter group programJoin the Take on Board: Accelerator group programFind out more about meContact me  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Reformers - A ‘new breed of board directors’ emerged. Women from a diverse range of backgrounds entered the boardroom.Hear their stories in this episode of Broads on Boards, a special series from Take on Board, a podcast hosted by Helga Svendsen.Follow this link to find out more and download the fact sheets. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Leaders - More women became board chairs. And women professional NEDs were in more ASX boardrooms.Hear their stories in this episode of Broads on Boards, a special series from Take on Board, a podcast hosted by Helga Svendsen.Follow this link to find out more and download the fact sheets. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Powerhouses – The number of women taking on board roles for the first time surged from the previous decade.Hear their stories in this episode of Broads on Boards, a special series from Take on Board, a podcast hosted by Helga Svendsen.Follow this link to find out more and download the fact sheets. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Changemakers - The 1980s changed women’s role in the workforce and on boards as much as feminism changed lives in the 1970s.Hear their stories in this episode of Broads on Boards, a special series from Take on Board, a podcast hosted by Helga Svendsen.Follow this link to find out more and download the fact sheets. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Trailblazers: The board trailblazers during the 1960s and 1970s made it possible for board boomtime in the 1980s to happen.Hear their stories in this episode of Broads on Boards, a special series from Take on Board, a podcast hosted by Helga Svendsen.Follow this link to find out more and download the fact sheets.The Lowitja O'Donoghue Institute Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Charitable Elite: In conservative post-war Australia, women with financial support helped out on committees and boards.Hear their stories in this episode of Broads on Boards, a special series from Take on Board, a podcast hosted by Helga Svendsen.Follow this link to find out more and download the fact sheets. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Opportunists: These women took advantage of the ‘professionalisation of social welfare’ and wartime opportunities.Hear their stories in this episode of Broads on Boards, a special series from Take on Board, a podcast hosted by Helga Svendsen.Follow this link to find out more and download the fact sheets. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Pioneers: Many of these board pioneers took on governance roles well before women could vote in a federal election.Hear their stories in this episode of Broads on Boards, a special series from Take on Board, a podcast hosted by Helga Svendsen.Follow this link to find out more and download the fact sheets. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today is episode one of the Broads on Boards special series of theTake on Board podcast. This series explores the history of women on Boards in the place we now call Australia. So it’s fitting to kick off the discussion with an exploration of indigenous governance. So, today I’m speaking with Michelle Deshong about indigenous governance.Michelle is a Kuku Yalanji women with extensive experience in the governance. She is currently Co-Chair of Supply Nation and Council member for AIATSIS.  Michelle was awarded a Churchill Fellowship, in 2017, to 'research and apply best practice on Indigenous governance and leadership models'. Her study involved immersive visits to diverse First Nations communities and institutions. The primary objective was to investigate and analyze various leadership and governance models.This research project uncovered a spectrum of self-government, sovereignty, and development approaches within these communities and provided insights into the potential adaptation and implementation of research findings and best practices within the Australian context. The research also included concepts of nation building, cultural governance, sovereignty, and identity, all of which were explored in detail within the report.  Following the study, Michelle integrated key findings from the Fellowship into the work of the Australian Indigenous Governance Institute where she was CEO.  As you can hear, Michelle is an expert in first nations governance. In asking around who to speak to about this, everyone pointed me her way!  Links and ResourcesReconciliation Australia Indigenous Governance Institute The Winston Churchill Fellowship Trust of Australia report by Michelle DeshongFOR MORE BROADS ON BOARDSUpcoming TOB EventsAll eventsYou might want to:Join the Take on Board Facebook communityJoin the Take on Board LinkedIn communityFollow along on TwitterWork with meJoin the Take on Board: Kickstarter group programJoin the Take on Board: Accelerator group programFind out more about meContact me  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I have a question for you. When do you think the first woman was appointed to a board in Australia? The 1970s? The 1980s? Not sure? We didn't know either, so we asked around. No luck. So we started digging. Lots of digging.if you're ready to dive deep into these fascinating stories and historical moments, we've created the perfect series for you. Broads on Boards is a nine part special series about women who have always done leadership.Coming in March 2024. Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts.For more information: Broads on Boards Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.