Boardroom Beyond

Women Corporate Directors (WCD) is proud to share the latest episode of Boardroom Beyond. During this episode, seasoned public board director and author Cynthia Jamison joined Jannice Koors, Senior Managing Director at Pearl Meyer, to discuss the central themes of Cynthia's book, Shards in My Hair. Presented in partnership with WCD Executive Sponsor Pearl Meyer, the conversation explored Cynthia's path to the boardroom, looking beyond the resume to examine and celebrate the complex, rewarding realities of the female leadership journey.

Women Corporate Directors (WCD) is proud to share the latest episode of Boardroom Beyond!

During this episode, former astronaut Ellen Ochoa discussed leadership, risk-taking, culture, and governance through the lens of her experiences as an astronaut and NASA leader, in a conversation moderated by Brian Miske, Americas Space Lead at KPMG LLP.

• Brian Miske Americas Space Lead, US Leader Ignition Partner, KPMG LLP (Moderator) Brian Miske Bio

• Ellen Ochoa Former Astronaut & Director, NASA's Johnson Space Center; Director, Service Corporation International, SRI International, Mutual of America, Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation; WCD Seattle Ellen Ochoa Bio

Women Corporate Directors (WCD) is proud to share the latest episode of the Boardroom Beyond podcast. In this special episode of Boardroom Beyond, listen to a session from our 2025 Global Institute featuring WCD Co-Founders, Henrietta Fore and Susan Stautberg.

In this session celebrating WCD's 25th anniversary, our co-founders shared the key drivers that led to WCD's formation and success, and discussed how we can continue to "pay it forward" to the next generation.

Women Corporate Directors (WCD) is proud to share the latest episode of the Boardroom Beyond podcast. In this episode of Boardroom Beyond, Cindy Brinkley, a member of WCD's Board of Directors, and Marta Viegas, a Member of the Board of Exeuctibe Directors at Inter-American Development Bank Group, explore global governance perspectives in LATAM and beyond. Stream the latest episode of Boardroom Beyond to hear their conversation and insights.

In the latest episode of Boardroom Beyond, WCD's CEO Jennifer Reynolds sits with Judy Marks, Chair, CEO & President of Otis Worldwide Corp., and Director at Caterpillar Inc., and a member of WCD Atlanta.

In this episode, Judy showcases how generative AI elevates business by empowering, not replacing, human talent. She emphasizes the importance of responsible innovation in the boardroom. She spotlights the pivotal role of upskilling and staying true to core values in shaping the future of work, offering insights on how she confidently steers these advancements as both a CEO and board member.

The newest episode of Boardroom Beyond dives into Generative AI and cybersecurity with Jan Tighe, Retired Vice Admiral, U.S. Navy, and board director at Goldman Sachs, General Motors, Huntsman, and MITRE Corp. Jan explores how organizations can harness operational data to enhance the workplace and unleash the human experience. She offers advice on embracing AI tools, emphasizing resilience and curiosity, and shares strategies for building confidence through external assessments and tabletop exercises. Additionally, Jan provides guidance on engaging with the C-suite to navigate the benefits and risks of these technologies.

We kick off Season 2 with Jin Montesano, Director, Representative Executive Officer, Executive Vice President, and Chief People Officer of LIXIL. Jin provides us with a unique perspective on Japan's aging population and inclusion in a multigenerational workforce. She details how LIXIL leverages AI as an experimental tool to enhance productivity and employee retention. Jin also discusses management's role in defining workplace culture and the importance of restoring human connection post-COVID. She underscores board oversight on people strategy and the importance of identifying critical skills in a rapidly changing world.

Women Corporate Directors (WCD) is proud to share the latest episode of the Boardroom Beyond podcast. In this episode of Boardroom Beyond, Jennifer Reynolds, WCD's CEO, and Edie Weiner explore Civilization Alpha and expectations for future transformations, discussing the impact on the skillsets needed by board members.

Women Corporate Directors (WCD) is proud to share the latest episode of Boardroom Beyond. In the third episode, Jennifer Reynolds, WCD's CEO, is joined by Laurence Loyer, board member of Consorcio, Vitalis, BIOSIDUS, and Grupo Supervielle. Listen now to explore the challenging yet rewarding emerging market landscape, including the skill sets needed from board members to navigate the evolving economic and financial conditions.

Listen to Women Corporate Directors (WCD) second episode of Boardroom Beyond. This podcast is hosted by WCD's CEO, Jennifer Reynolds, who will regularly sit down with global leaders to discuss board oversight. In this episode of Boardroom Beyond, Jennifer Reynolds, WCD's CEO, and Julie Daum, North American Board Practice Leader at Spencer Stuart, explore the challenges and best practices for boards as they navigate the evolving business landscape, including board composition and refreshment trends.

00:00 Intro

00:40 Speaker Introduction & Background

02:00 Board Recruitment Trends

05:19 What skillsets are boards looking for?

07:50 Trends in Board Selection Due Diligence 1

0:28 Trends with Activist Investor

13:08 Trends in Succession Planning

16:21 Key Tips

17:35 Balancing Skills on the Board

18:57 Outro