Women on Boards

How to Be Board Ready Are you ready to serve on a board? Or are you not really sure what ‘being ready’ means? Join Women on Boards Founder, Claire Braund, in conversation with internationally recognised corporate governance expert, Non-Executive Director and author, Dr Kath Hall as they unpack what you must know, what you ideally should know and what is nice to know when you serve on a board.

Why interviews matter? Interviews are a critical part of the recruitment process -regardless if you are a graduate applying for your first role or an experienced Director being interviewed as a potential Chair. Yet for many people, interviews remain a stressful and difficult process to navigate and in many cases can mean the difference between success and failure. Mastering how to interview with skill and confidence in different contexts is a critical planning piece in balancing the precision and artistry involved when it comes to landing leadership and board roles. Jane Crombie, Board and Governance Specialist at Directors Australia, knows better than most the difference a quality interview can make to a board candidate. She talks about why interviews matter in this LinkedIn Live with WOB's Claire Braund.

Private Equity Unpacked Famous investors, Warren Buffett and Charlie Munger, have labelled Private Equity a 'total fraud'. The alternative view is that companies benefit from deep, high quality capital markets to fund operations and expand their business. Private Equity can provide a faster and larger capital injection than a public market transaction, such as a share issue. The Australian private equity market has grown significantly for a number of years. Assets under management in Australian-focused private equity funds nearly tripled in size between 2010 and 2024 to $66 billion. T What is your view on Private Equity? Is it good, bad or meh for Australian companies? Do you really know how Private Equity works? Unpack these and other Private Equity mysteries, and explore some real investment stories with seasoned Private Equity practitioner Mark Richardson, in conversation with WOB Executive Director (and former journalist) Claire Braund OAM.

Men can feel a bit out of place on International Women's Day, so WOB's co-founder and Executive Director, Claire Braund OAM pulled together six tips on how to be a good male ally - today and all days. 1) Allyship does not mean baking banana muffins for the team morning tea or telling everyone you are leaving an important meeting to take your 7 year old daughter to soccer. 2) While mentoring and coaching are important - sponsorship is critical. 3) Network access for women at all levels is a game changer - lunches, dinners and meetings. 4) Give women room to speak in a meeting – actually ask their opinion. 5) Be brave enough to share what you are paid with the women in the same position. 6) Build trust - does your female colleague know that come what may you ‘have her back'. www.womenonboards.net

If you’re looking to step into a Non-Executive Director (NED) role, this workshop is for you! Join Claire Braund OAM and Dr Kath Hall for an in-depth, interactive workshop that will provide you with the knowledge and practical strategies to succeed as a board director. Whether you’re just starting out or seeking a refresher, this workshop will cover: ✔️ Director duties and responsibilities ✔️ How to assess your director potential ✔️ What boards are really looking for ✔️ Sector overview and where to target board roles ✔️ Legal considerations, emerging risks, and much more! What’s included: 4-hour face-to-face workshop 90-minute follow-up virtual session to solidify your learning Complimentary seat at the Director Lunch to network and continue your learning This workshop is perfect for emerging and new directors, and a great opportunity for current directors looking for an update. Spaces are limited—register now on our website to secure your spot! 👉 https://bit.ly/3Dvaowm #BoardCareer #NonExecutiveDirector #WomenOnBoards #Leadership #Governance #DirectorWorkshop

If you’re looking to step into a Non-Executive Director (NED) role, this workshop is for you! Join Claire Braund OAM and Dr Kath Hall for an in-depth, interactive workshop that will provide you with the knowledge and practical strategies to succeed as a board director. Whether you’re just starting out or seeking a refresher, this workshop will cover: ✔️ Director duties and responsibilities ✔️ How to assess your director potential ✔️ What boards are really looking for ✔️ Sector overview and where to target board roles ✔️ Legal considerations, emerging risks, and much more! What’s included: 4-hour face-to-face workshop 90-minute follow-up virtual session to solidify your learning Complimentary seat at the Director Lunch to network and continue your learning This workshop is perfect for emerging and new directors, and a great opportunity for current directors looking for an update. Spaces are limited—register now on our website to secure your spot! 👉 https://bit.ly/4hphr85 #BoardCareer #NonExecutiveDirector #WomenOnBoards #Leadership #Governance #DirectorWorkshop

If you’re looking to step into a Non-Executive Director (NED) role, this workshop is for you! Join Claire Braund OAM and Dr Kath Hall for an in-depth, interactive workshop that will provide you with the knowledge and practical strategies to succeed as a board director. Whether you’re just starting out or seeking a refresher, this workshop will cover: ✔️ Director duties and responsibilities ✔️ How to assess your director potential ✔️ What boards are really looking for ✔️ Sector overview and where to target board roles ✔️ Legal considerations, emerging risks, and much more! What’s included: 4-hour face-to-face workshop 90-minute follow-up virtual session to solidify your learning Complimentary seat at the Director Lunch to network and continue your learning This workshop is perfect for emerging and new directors, and a great opportunity for current directors looking for an update. Spaces are limited—register now on our website to secure your spot! 👉 https://bit.ly/41Ho0hC #BoardCareer #NonExecutiveDirector #WomenOnBoards #Leadership #Governance #DirectorWorkshop

If you’re looking to step into a Non-Executive Director (NED) role, this workshop is for you! Join Claire Braund OAM and Dr Kath Hall for an in-depth, interactive workshop that will provide you with the knowledge and practical strategies to succeed as a board director. Whether you’re just starting out or seeking a refresher, this workshop will cover: ✔️ Director duties and responsibilities ✔️ How to assess your director potential ✔️ What boards are really looking for ✔️ Sector overview and where to target board roles ✔️ Legal considerations, emerging risks, and much more! What’s included: 4-hour face-to-face workshop 90-minute follow-up virtual session to solidify your learning Complimentary seat at the Director Lunch to network and continue your learning This workshop is perfect for emerging and new directors, and a great opportunity for current directors looking for an update. Spaces are limited—register now on our website to secure your spot! 👉 https://bit.ly/43o9OeG #BoardCareer #NonExecutiveDirector #WomenOnBoards #Leadership #Governance #DirectorWorkshop

It’s been a privilege and a pleasure to partner with Governance Institute of Australia during Megan’s tenure as CEO. We wish her all the very best for her future endeavours.

Congratulations to Tasmanian Symphony Orchestra (TSO) for its appointment of 25 year old Rachel Kelly as its principal tuba player following a blind audition. This is the first time in the TSO’s 75 year history that a woman has held this role. Only 10% of Tuba players in global orchestras are female. TSO chief executive Caroline Sharpen told the ABC that the blind audition process was designed to weed out any bias and that the TSO was “spellbound” by Rebecca’s playing. Congratulations 🙌 TSO and Rebecca. #BettinaBettina Pidcock, GAICD, SFFin #wob