The Savvy Director Podcast

Transitioning from full time executive to full time director.  Carmel Macmillan shares how she has done it and what she has learnt along the way.

Proving there’s more to good business than just money. Glenn Vassallo shares his experiences as an ASX NED, chair of an NFP and corporate lawyer, and reveals what led him to establish a law firm that funds its own charity helping children in need.

Avoiding the “R” word (retirement).  Professor Helen Chenery discusses her transition from academic life to director-land, the use of board timeouts to deep dive on key issues, and the importance of authentic self-promotion.

Bringing your life experiences to the board table. Dr Monique Beedles shares how her life experiences have shaped her director career, how directorship fits within her broader career portfolio, and the need for boards to build an innovation culture in their organisations (and the risks if they don’t).

Balancing a director career with an executive career.  Susan Rix AM shares how she makes it work, what it takes to be a great chair, and the importance of pursuing board roles in your passion areas.

Navigating board life.  Sophie Ray reveals her reasons for pursuing board roles, her insights on governing not-for-profit organisations in the current environment, and how she has navigated some pretty tricky situations in board land.

Bringing passion to the board table. Dr Rachel Baird shares how she has landed board roles in her passion areas, how her slightly unusual background has helped her in the board room and how she juggles her director career with her executive career.

From in-house lawyer to full time board director. Sarah Zeljko's thoughts on making the jump, honing your craft and what it takes to create a high-performing board.

Proving there’s science in everything.  Dr Mary Corbett reveals her passion for boards in the agriculture, health and education sectors, the need for trust around the board table and the ways that aspiring directors can make themselves standout from the crowd.

Governing from the sidelines.  Michael Willis shares his insights on leading from the boardroom, the importance of lifelong learning, and the crucial attributes of successful directors.