BoardPro Podcasts

Sometimes boards behave badly.
Unhelpful dynamics, disruptive behaviours, or misplaced priorities can derail the best of intentions in the boardroom. At times, these issues stem from a simple lack of guidance and support. At other times, even with clear expectations and resources in place, challenges persist.

That’s where leadership must step up. The Chair, Company Secretary, or CEO often play a critical role in setting the tone, managing expectations, and addressing behaviour head-on. Doing so not only protects the integrity of the board’s work but also safeguards the organisation’s reputation.

This webinar will explore practical strategies for recognising when a board is veering off track—and how to course-correct effectively. You’ll gain insight into proven techniques to:

• Manage difficult personalities while maintaining professionalism.
• Re-establish standards of conduct and accountability.
• Support constructive, value-adding dialogue at the board table.
• Protect the reputation of both the board and the organisation.

Whether you’re a seasoned chair, an experienced company secretary, or an executive navigating these challenges for the first time, this session will provide the clarity and tools you need to ensure your board stays focused, productive, and respected.

Practical Tools for Directors of Sports Associations & Clubs 

Join our Sports Governance Essentials webinars to gain practical knowledge and insights for running your sports organisation and leading effectively and with confidence. Perfect for all directors: starting out, seasoned or aspiring. 

Are you on the board and leading a large sports body or a small local club? These Sports Governance Essentials webinars are packed with practical tips and tools for directors of all levels. We’ll cover how to run productive meetings, the key responsibilities of directors, and how to use board papers to drive informed decisions.

We’ll also dive into crucial topics like understanding your constitution, managing conflicts of interest, and ensuring legal compliance—all in a clear, easy-to-follow way. Plus, we’ll provide key strategies for chairing meetings productively, so the balance between strategy and operations is properly managed.  For those of you more experienced come along as you never know what gem may be dropped; governance learning never stops! Questions are very welcome throughout the sessions, giving you the chance to get the answers you need.

Join us to explore what rising leaders expect, with a particular focus on Digital Fluency, Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Transparency, and Real-time access. Learn how mentoring can advance the next wave of Not for Profit (NFP) board members, and how tools like BoardPro are reshaping onboarding and induction to meet the pace of modern governance.

This webinar will help boards understand how to attract, engage, and support the next generation of directors by aligning governance practices with evolving expectations.

Think your AI project is just about tech? Think again. This session uncovers the human implications and blind spots boards overlook but can no longer afford to ignore.

From biased hiring tools to disappearing entry-level roles, AI is already reshaping who gets hired, who thrives, and who leads next. Shadow AI use is bypassing governance, widening inequality, and introducing costly security risks, often without board visibility. Women, early-career talent, and underrepresented groups face disproportionate displacement. This webinar is about sharpening awareness - you’ll leave with the right questions to ask, early warning signs to watch, and a clearer understanding of the workforce changes quietly taking shape under your leadership.

Who should attend?

This webinar is essential for board members, CEOs, senior executives, and governance leaders who want to understand the hidden workforce and governance risks AI is creating in their organisations.

Learn how to identify the right culture for your strategy and how to grow that into a great culture that “lives” within your organisation and drives successful performance. 

We are all currently operating in an environment of significant change, however how many of us are reviewing our organisational culture to ensure it is still aligned to our Strategy and fit for purpose. This webinar will assist you to ensure a common understanding of what culture is and how to identify a culture that drives organisational success.

This webinar is aimed at board members, CEOs, senior management and anyone who has accountability for organisational Culture.

Learn how to integrate foresight tools into your Strategy development process to provide a clearer picture of how future possibilities may unfold and how your organisation may need to adapt to be successful.

This webinar unbundles the key steps to developing a Strategy using the tools of foresight to better inform Strategic Priorities and long term plans.

• Understand the components of Strategy according to the International Standard ISO37000
• Learn how to identify the signals of the future that exist today
• Learn how to identify the drivers of change that are impacting on your operating environment
• Learn how to use these futuring tools to inform your Strategy development process, including identifying opportunities and risks.

This webinar is aimed at board members, CEOs, senior management and anyone who has accountability for organisational Strategy.

Join us for a two-part webinar series on the Incorporated Societies Act 2022—the most significant reform of New Zealand society law in over a century.

These sessions will guide you through the key changes and new compliance obligations your society must meet, including updates to governance structures, officer duties, constitutional requirements,  financial reporting and how this may impact operational activities.

You'll learn why re-registration before the April 2026 deadline is critical, the risks of inaction, and how to practically update your constitution and operational practices. Whether you're part of a sports club, cultural group, community organisation or any other member based association, these two webinars will help you understand what’s changing, what’s required, and how to prepare with confidence

Practical insights on board effectiveness, director remuneration, and governance best practice – grounded in data, and designed for today’s board challenges.

Is your board aligned, effective, and paying directors fairly?

Join Governance Expert, Giselle McLachlan and Strategic Pay’s Michelle Read for an evidence-backed session on how boards across New Zealand and Australia should be paying and performing in the boardroom. This practical, engaging webinar explores the latest governance and director remuneration insights to help your board plan, pay and perform with purpose.

We’ll cover:

• Trends and insights for director remuneration
• Best practice for board evaluations, skills matrices, and succession planning
• The role of the Chair in setting tone, performance expectations, and pay discussions

Perfect for directors, executives, and governance professionals wanting to lift boardroom practice and ensure governance processes are future fit.

Join us for a two-part webinar series on the Incorporated Societies Act 2022—the most significant reform of New Zealand society law in over a century.

These sessions will guide you through the key changes and new compliance obligations your society must meet, including updates to governance structures, officer duties, constitutional requirements,  financial reporting and how this may impact operational activities.

You'll learn why re-registration before the April 2026 deadline is critical, the risks of inaction, and how to practically update your constitution and operational practices. Whether you're part of a sports club, cultural group, community organisation or any other member based association, these two webinars will help you understand what’s changing, what’s required, and how to prepare with confidence. 

Strategic thinking is about shifting from oversight to foresight—shaping the future, not just managing the present. By asking sharper questions, fostering strategic awareness, and unlocking new possibilities, boards can drive lasting impact for the communities they serve.

Join us for 45 minutes of insights, practical tools and easy-to-implement techniques aimed squarely at helping Directors think strategically. From personally being strategic, cultivating your strategic mindset, techniques you can use even when everyone around you is in the weeds, through to the latest strategies in designing Board agendas, Board papers and shaping Board discussions. For CEOs, Executive leadership teams, new Directors, and experienced Chairs.