Podcasts about Company secretary

"ఈరోజే మనది… రేపు మనది కాదు" అంటూ తన జీవితాన్నే, సమాజ సేవకు అంకితం చేశారు ఈయన!South India's CSR Summit వారి భాగస్వామ్యంతో నిర్వహిస్తున్న “Charcha With Real Leaders” మొట్టమొదటి కార్యక్రమంలో... 'అభయ ఫౌండేషన్' వ్యవస్థాపకులు బాలచంద్ర సుంకు గారు మన మనసుల్ని హత్తుకునే ఎన్నో విషయాలను మనతో పంచుకున్నారు!ఒక వైపు కంపెనీ సెక్రటరీగా బాధ్యతలు నిర్వర్తిస్తూనే..మరోవైపు 1,20,000 మందికి పైగా దుప్పట్ల పంపిణీ,2,000 మందికి పైగా ఉచిత డ్రైవింగ్ శిక్షణ,పేద విద్యార్థులకు ఉన్నత చదువుల కోసం ఆర్థిక సాయం..ఇలా ఎన్నో సేవా కార్యక్రమాలు చేశారు."సమాజంలో అడిగేవారు, ఇచ్చేవారు లేని ఒక సమానత్వ ప్రపంచం రావాలి" అనే అద్భుతమైన విజన్‌తో... బాలికల భద్రత, మానవ విలువల కోసం ఆయన ప్రారంభించిన సరికొత్త పోరాటం గురించి తెలుసుకోవడానికి ఈ స్ఫూర్తిదాయక పాడ్కాస్ట్ ను అస్సలు మిస్ అవ్వకండి!తప్పకుండా వినండి!“Today belongs to us… tomorrow is never guaranteed” with this powerful thought, he dedicated his life to social service!In association with South India's CSR Summit, the first edition of “Charcha With Real Leaders” brings an inspiring conversation with Mr. Balachandra Sunku, founder of Abhaya Foundation, who shares deeply moving insights with us.While managing responsibilities as a Company Secretary, he has also carried out remarkable social service initiatives..distributing over 1,20,000 blankets,providing free driving training to more than 2,000 people,and supporting underprivileged students financially for higher education.With a powerful vision of creating a world with equality where there are no “haves and have-nots,” he has also initiated impactful work towards girls' safety and human values.Don't miss this inspiring episode that truly moves hearts.Make sure to listen!Guest: Balachandra SunkuHost: Vinil Reddy#TALRadioTelugu #CharchaWithRealLeaders #BalachandraSunku #AbhayaFoundation #CSRIndia #SocialService #InspiringStories #TeluguPodcast #LeadershipTalks #HumanValues #NGOIndia #MotivationalStory #RealLifeHeroes #SocialImpact #CommunityService #CSRInitiatives #InspirationalInterview #TALRadio #TouchALifeFoundation

CFOs in Southeast Asia and Hong Kong face a new reality: talent is now a strategic risk. Between 2026–2027, cautious hiring contrasts with fierce competition for hybrid-skilled professionals who blend accounting expertise, digital literacy, commercial acumen, and regulatory fluency. Automation and AI threaten traditional career pipelines, while rapid AI adoption, family office growth, and capital market resurgence intensify demand, driving attrition and salary inflation. CFOs must act as talent architects, restructuring teams, embedding AI governance, and building resilient succession plans to safeguard leadership continuity against competitive pressures and workforce disruption.In this PodChats for FutureCFO, Angus Tsang, CFO and Company Secretary, CN Logistics International Holdings Limited, shares his thoughts on how finance leaders transforming the finance function to align to business priorities and market dynamics.1. How are CFOs redefining the finance operating model to balance cost efficiency with the strategic agility required to support business growth in 2026-2027?2. Do CFOs have a clear inventory of the skills they need versus the skills they possess, particularly regarding AI, data analytics, and regulatory technology?3. How are CFOs adapting their talent acquisition strategy to compete for "versatile" talent in a market where specialists command significant salary premiums?4. What is the CFO's strategy for managing the "automation paradox"—automating routine work without eroding the developmental pathways for early-career finance professionals?5. In your view, are succession plans for critical roles (e.g., Controllers, FP&A Heads, Tax) robust enough to withstand unexpected departures in a volatile hiring market? Is this succession plan reactive (someone resigns) or proactive?6. What should be the approach to managing the emerging risks associated with AI governance, specifically ensuring that the team has the talent to oversee algorithmic decision-making and regulatory compliance?7. How are CFOs leveraging the fluidity of regional hubs (Singapore, Hong Kong, Malaysia) to access talent pools that were previously out of reach?8. Given the rise of contract roles (fractional/project) driven by transformation projects, how are CFOs (and CHROs) balancing permanent headcount with flexible talent to maintain organisational resilience?10. How do CFOs measure the ROI of their talent development programmes, specifically regarding their impact on retention and internal promotion rates for leadership roles?

In this episode of The Daily Lawyer's GC Series, we sit down with Dr. Vivek Mittal, the Executive Director of Legal and Corporate Affairs at Hindustan Unilever Limited (HUL). Vivek's journey is a masterclass in career agility, global leadership, and the "How" of hiring. He shares the incredible story of how a chance trip to Delhi and a sense of "FOMO" led him to register for a Company Secretary course with an 800-rupee loan - a decision that eventually led him to lead legal teams at global giants like Lupin, Dr. Reddy's, and now HUL. Key Topics Covered: 1. Career Growth: How he flipped his focus from being a Company Secretary to a General Counsel at India's leading companies 2. Global Leadership: Lessons from leading massive M&A deals in Brazil, Mexico, and Japan, and managing cross-cultural teams. 3. The "How" of Hiring: Why Vivek gives 50% or more weightage to a candidate's attitude and ethics over their technical domain skills. 4. AI & Legal Tech: Why you can't run away from LLMs and how technology will soon handle 70-80% of routine legal tasks. This episode is part of our General Counsel Series, presented in proud collaboration with Zoho Sign. About Zoho Sign Zoho Sign is a comprehensive digital e-signature solution tailored for Indian businesses. It helps organisations sign, send, manage documents, automate signature workflows, authenticate signers, and enable e-stamping — all while staying compliant with Indian law. If your business deals with a high volume of contracts and legal documentation, Zoho Sign is built to simplify and accelerate the process. Subscribe to The Daily Lawyer If you enjoy conversations with top legal leaders, in-house counsel, law firm partners, and legal entrepreneurs, subscribe to The Daily Lawyer for more such episodes. #TheDailyLawyer #VivekMittal #HindustanUnilever #HUL #GeneralCounsel #GCSeries #LegalCareer #CorporateLawyer #InHouseCounsel #LeadershipLessons #CareerTransition #HiringTips #CompanySecretary #ProfessionalGrowth #NewspaperTest #AIinLegal #LegalTech #GlobalBusiness #EthicsInBusiness #LawStudentsIndia #ZohoSign #LegalAdvice #PodcastIndia #BusinessStrategy #CorporateGovernance

GB2RS News Sunday, the 26th of April 2026 The news headlines: The RSGB Board holds its first post-AGM meeting RSGB 2026 Convention announcement Celebrate World Morse Day with the RSGB Following the RSGB 2026 AGM on Saturday, the 18th of April, the new Board met and co-opted Dr Stewart Bryant, G3YSX, onto the Board under Article 37. The Board then elected Dr Bryant as Board Chair. The purpose of these decisions is to allow newly elected Directors to learn more about the Society and the Board, with the intention that a new Board Chair will be elected from within the new Board in due course. The RSGB Board would like to record its thanks to Stewart for being willing to extend his role in this way. Board Directors also appointed Will Richardson, 2E0WYA, to the volunteer role of Executive Director of Strategic Oversight to help drive forward work on Board effectiveness. As announced previously, Stephen Purser, GW4SHF and Stephen Ramsden, M0CCA, swapped roles after the AGM, so Stephen Ramsden is now Company Secretary and Stephen Purser is Deputy Company Secretary. The Board congratulated John Moss, G0KTW and Ben Lloyd, GW4BML, on their election as Directors and Patrick Wood, 2E0IFB and Graham Smith, G4NMD, on their endorsement as Nominated Directors. The Board Liaison roles are being discussed and will be announced in due course. If you were unable to join the event live, you can catch up with all the AGM proceedings at rsgb.org/agm  Tickets for the RSGB 2026 Convention go on sale on Friday, the 1st of May, and ahead of this, the Society has made some exciting announcements. Not only has it released the first round of speakers, including one on a highly anticipated DXpedition, but it has also shared details of two new workshops that will be taking place. Will you choose NanoVNA Essentials or AI – The Good, the Bad and the Ugly? For those looking to extend the weekend's activities, the RSGB has confirmed that it has partnered with The National Museum of Computing to offer Convention attendees the opportunity to visit on Friday, the 9th of October. The RSGB is delighted that this fantastic annual event is being sponsored by Martin Lynch & Sons and that AMSAT-UK will once again be holding its Colloquium during the Convention this year. The RSGB 2026 Convention is taking place between the 9th and 11th of October at Kents Hill Conference Centre in Milton Keynes. Find out more by going to rsgb.org/convention Tomorrow, Monday the 27th, is World Morse Day. The day honours the birthday of the inventor of Morse code, Samuel Morse, who was born on this day in 1791. The RSGB is continuing its annual celebrations of this day by releasing a video with a question in Morse code for you to answer, which this year is sent by the RSGB CW Champion, Laura Robertson, MM7BFL. Once you have used your Morse skills to decipher the question, get involved by leaving your answer in the comments section under the post. You could even share a video of you sending your answer in Morse! You can view the video tomorrow on the RSGB YouTube channel, or via the RSGB's Facebook, Instagram or X pages.  RSGB members, if you are planning a trip this spring, why not include a visit to one of the Society's partner museums? Whether you're heading to West Wales, Cornwall, Suffolk, Dorset, West Sussex or Milton Keynes, you will be able to save between 20% and 50% on standard admission prices. Visit rsgb.org/partner-museums for your personalised discount voucher. RSGB members also receive free entry to Bletchley Park, which includes the RSGB National Radio Centre. Time is running out to apply and be part of the RSGB team that will be going to Austria for this year's Youngsters on the Air summer camp. This fantastic opportunity is for radio amateurs aged between 16 and 30. The programme will include activities such as experimenting with underground propagation, Summits on the Air, Caves on the Air, as well as having the chance to ascend a 2,000m summit in a cable car and make a long-distance VHF/UHF QSO with your handheld. All in the incredible surroundings of the Austrian Alps. The deadline to apply for this exciting opportunity is Friday, the 1st of May. Get involved by going to rsgb.org/yota-camp and selecting ‘YOTA Austria 2026' from the right-hand menu. UKBOTA's Historic Counties event will be running throughout May for both activators and hunters. Stations will be on the air to celebrate the unique historic structure of the UK. More details can be found at ukbota.net/HC26 Did you know that the weekly RSGB News can be viewed on air and via the web as a television stream? Join Alison, G8ROG, each Sunday at 9 am UK time for a live broadcast of the GB2RS News. Kindly hosted by the British Amateur Television Club, go to batc.org.uk/live/gb2rs to watch the show. Alongside Alison's live presentation, you can view additional text and pictures relating to each news item. The transmission is also relayed via GB3HV in Hampshire using Digital ATV. If you enjoy watching GB2RS as well as listening, there is a live Digital ATV broadcast from Clive, G3GJA, via the Hull 23cm repeater GB3EY at 10 am UK time. If you are not in range of the repeater itself, you can still watch the broadcast, again courtesy of the BATC website, by going to batc.org.uk/live/gb3ey And now for details of rallies and events The EMC & Compliance International Exhibition will be held at the Holiday Inn in Oxford from the 29th of April to the 1st of May 2026. The exhibition is open to all interested parties and is concerned with all aspects of EMC. For more information, including registration details, visit emcandci.com The Broadcast Engineering Museum has an open day on Sunday, the 3rd of May, from 11 am. The museum is located at 41 Capper Avenue, Hemswell Cliff, near Gainsborough, Lincolnshire DN21 5XS. Visitors will be treated to one of the largest collections of historic broadcasting equipment in the world. For more information, visit becg.org.uk/events Thorpe Camp Hamfest is taking place on Sunday, the 3rd of May at Thorpe Camp Visitor Centre, Tattershall Thorpe, LN4 4PL. Traders can arrive from 7 am, and visitors are welcome from 9 am. The entry fee is £5 per person. For more information, visit thorpecamp.org On Monday, the 4th of May, Dartmoor Spring Radio Rally will take place at the Yelverton War Memorial Hall, Meavy Lane, Yelverton, Devon, PL20 6AL. There will be the usual bring and buy, trader stands, refreshments, free parking and available. The doors will be open from 10 am to 1 pm, and admission costs £3. More details are available at dartmoorradioclub.uk Now the Special Event news Special event stations OL900CO, OL900JAR and OL900LT are active until December to celebrate the town of Jaromer in the Czech Republic. For more information, including details of awards that are available for working the stations, visit hamawards.eu On Saturday, the 2nd of May, between 9 am and 5 pm, Dundee Amateur Radio Club will be operating from Broughty Ferry Lifeboat Station using the callsign GB1BFL. The station will be active in support of SOS Radio Week. For updates on frequencies and modes in use, visit the Club's Facebook page. More details are available via dundee-amateur-radio.co.uk Now the DX news Using the callsign GB9IOW, a team of Belgian operators will be active from the Isle of Wight, EU-120, from Tuesday, the 28th of April until Tuesday, the 5th of May. Listen for activity on the HF bands, via the QO-100 satellite and on 23cm EME.  For more information, visit QRZ.com Paul, VP9KF, is active from Bermuda, NA-005, until Thursday, the 30th of April. He is operating using CW only on the HF bands. The station was spotted recently on the 17 and 20m bands. You can find more details at vp9kf.com  Now the contest news Today, Sunday the 26th, the UK Microwave Group EHF Band Contest runs from 0800 to 1700UTC. Using all modes on 76 to 241GHz frequencies, the exchange is signal report, serial number and locator. The SP DX RTTY Contest started at 1200UTC yesterday, the 25th, and runs until 1200UTC today, Sunday, the 26th of April. Using RTTY on the 80 to 10m bands, where contests are permitted, the exchange is signal report and serial number. Polish stations also send their province code. Also, today, the 26th, the British Amateur Radio Teledata Group Sprint 25 Contest runs from 1700 to 2100UTC. Using 75 baud RTTY on the 80 to 10m bands, where contests are permitted, the exchange is your six-character locator. The UK and Ireland Contest Club DX CW Contest started at 1200UTC yesterday, the 25th, and ends at 1200UTC today, Sunday, the 26th of April. Using CW on the 80 to 10m bands, where contests are permitted, the exchange is signal report and serial number.  Full rules, including UK and EI area codes, are available via tinyurl.com/ukeiccrules Tomorrow, the 27th, the RSGB FT4 Series Contest runs from 1900 to 2100UTC. Using FT4 on the 80 to 10m bands, where contests are permitted, the exchange is your report. On Tuesday the 28th, the RSGB SHF UK Activity Contest runs from 1830 to 2130UTC. Using all modes on 2.3 to 10GHz frequencies, the exchange is signal report, serial number and locator. On Wednesday the 29th, the UK and Ireland Contest Club 80m Contest runs from 2000 to 2100UTC. Using CW on the 80m band, the exchange is your six-character locator. On Thursday the 30th, the RSGB 80m Club Championship runs from 1900 to 2030UTC. Using PSK63 and RTTY on the 80m band, the exchange is signal report and serial number. On Saturday, the 2nd of May, the RSGB 432MHz Trophy Contest runs from 1400 to 2000UTC. Using all modes on the 70cm band, the exchange is signal report, serial number and locator. The RSGB 432 to 245GHz Contest starts at 1400UTC on Saturday, the 2nd of May and ends at 1400UTC on Sunday, the 3rd of May. Using all modes on 432 to 245GHz frequencies, the exchange is signal report, serial number and locator. The UK Six Metre Group Summer Marathon starts at 0000UTC on Saturday, the 2nd of May and ends at 2359UTC on Sunday, the 2nd of August. Using all modes on the 6m band, the exchange is your four-character locator. The ARI International DX Contest starts at 1200UTC on Saturday, the 2nd of May and ends at 1159UTC on Sunday, the 3rd of May. Using CW, RTTY and SSB on the 80 to 10m bands, the exchange is signal report and serial number. Italian stations also give their province code. On Sunday, the 3rd of May, the UK Microwave Group Low Band Contest runs from 0900 to 1400UTC. Using all modes on 1.3 to 3.4GHz frequencies, the exchange is signal report, serial number and locator. Also, on Sunday, the 3rd of May, the Worked All Britain 7MHz Phone Contest runs from 1000 to 1400UTC. Using SSB only on the 40m band, the exchange is signal report, serial number and Worked All Britain square. Now the radio propagation report, compiled by G0KYA, G3YLA and G4BAO on Thursday the 23rd of April Last week's HF propagation was dominated by the effects of a high-speed stream from a large coronal hole on the Sun. This pushed the Kp index up to 4 and 5 at times, with the result that maximum usable frequencies, or MUFs, were lowered. The ionosphere struggled, and often the MUF over a 3,000km path was below 21MHz. Yes, there were some openings up to 10m, but they were generally weak. Checks showed that paths opened up to Brazil, Kenya and Chile on the 10m band using FT8, but the signals were well down in the noise and barely workable. Get used to this, as it could be the norm for the next few years! Meanwhile, the solar flux index increased to 116 by Thursday, the 16th of April, no doubt aided by active sunspot group 4420. Next week, NOAA forecasts that the solar flux index could rise to 125. It also predicts that the Kp index may remain low due to a lack of coronal hole activity. Fingers crossed that we don't have any coronal mass ejections over the next week. If this pans out as predicted, we could have some decent HF conditions over the next seven days. Yes, the MUFs may be lower, but 14, 18 and perhaps 21MHz could be usable, with very occasional openings on 24 and 28MHz. DX to be worked this week includes TX9W from the Marquesas Islands; VP9KF in Bermuda; 7P8WR from Lesotho; C5B, C5C and C5D in The Gambia; D60DX in Comoros; and JD1BMH operating from Ogasawara And now the VHF and up propagation news from G3YLA and G4BAO The strong region of high pressure will remain with us for the next two weeks. So tropo should be considered a first-choice mode for a while. The main criteria for the quality of any resulting tropo is moisture. This is because moisture is a component in the calculation of the refractive index of the air. High pressure usually produces dry air above any temperature inversion, but we may not always get the moisture below the inversion. The end of last week was good with reports of beacons in Norway and Sweden into JO02 on 1.3GHz because of moisture present below the inversion. However, if the dry easterly wind returns, it may not go so well. Meteor scatter should continue to be uplifted by the declining Lyrids meteor stream, which peaked last week, and rain scatter is off the menu since the charts are dominated by high-pressure systems. Aurora is showing as occasional weak alerts, but apart from the odd fluttery signals on the LF bands, nothing too interesting at the moment. As usual, watch for the Kp index going up to 5. Keeping the best until last, we are approaching the period when Sporadic-E usually becomes a mode of interest. Work is well underway on a rewrite of the Propquest website, which should be ready soon. This will be the go-to place for the daily updates during the 2026 Sporadic-E season. EME now, and the Moon is moving into a lower noise position. Declination is high, but falling, and path losses will increase as we move away from the Moon's perigee, its closest point to Earth, which occurred on Friday, the 17th of April. Apogee, the Moon's furthest point from Earth and the point of highest path losses, occurs on Sunday, the 17th of May. And that's all from the propagation team this week.

Episode 100: Perspective, Candour, and Strategic Leadership — Rachel Canham, Rentokil Initial In the 100th episode of Lessons I Learned in Law, Rachel Canham, Group General Counsel and Company Secretary at Rentokil Initial, reflects on what it actually takes to operate as a strategic leader at executive level — across a legal function of around 70 lawyers spanning 90 countries. Rachel stepped into her first "top seat" role after a career that took her from private practice through senior in-house roles, and the shift required more than technical excellence. It required a change in mindset and responsibility that she's still refining. Three lessons shape the conversation:Perspective. Shaped by personal adversity, Rachel explains why the best lawyers in a crisis aren't the ones who panic, but the ones who can zoom out and make balanced decisions when the stakes are highest. Calm, objective, clear-headed — and aware that most things are less catastrophic than they first appear.Candour. Rachel makes the case that candour is one of the most underrated qualities at senior leadership level — but only works if you've done the groundwork. Building trust, credibility, and human connection first is what earns you the right to be honest later, even when the message isn't well received.Strategic leadership. Rachel pushes back on the familiar "business partner" framing for in-house lawyers. Her view: lawyers shouldn't be partnering from the sidelines. They should be embedded in decision-making, contributing beyond legal advice, and taking an active role in delivering strategy.Rachel was recorded the same day she addressed the haggis at our Charity General Counsel Burns Supper — in a style I'm unlikely to forget. Genuinely grateful she agreed to be the 100th guest.About the guest Rachel Canham is Group General Counsel and Company Secretary at Rentokil Initial, the FTSE-listed pest control and hygiene services business. She leads a global legal function of around 70 lawyers across 90 countries and sits on the company's executive team.Guest recommendation Song: Belter — Gerry CinnamonResources mentioned Register your interest in The Lodge, Heriot Brown's in-house legal community: https://bit.ly/TheLodgebyHBGive us a Follow! Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/ Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/4 YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/About the show Lessons I Learned in Law is the podcast from Heriot Brown, the specialist in-house legal recruitment firm. Host Scott Brown sits down with senior in-house lawyers to hear how they got where they are, what they wish they'd known, and what they're still trying to figure out. This episode is produced in partnership with Wordsmith — the legal AI platform built for in-house teams. Find more at heriotbrown.com.00:00 Opening insight – The courage to be candid 01:13 Scott introduces Rachel Canham, GC Rentokil Initial 04:48 Stepping into the GC role & executive leadership 10:06 Lesson 1 – Perspective shapes better judgment 17:07 Lesson 2 – The power of candour in leadership 24:50 Lesson 3 – From business partner to strategic leader 30:18 Building commercial thinking & executive presence 33:38 Hot or Not – AI, legal leadership & career positioning 43:36 Personal brand, visibility & standing out as a lawyer 44:54 Walk-on so

In this episode of Compliance Champions, Delphine Forma speaks with Dianah Njeri Igati, Regional Head of Compliance APAC and Company Secretary at Pepperstone, about what it really takes to build compliance across multiple jurisdictions and market types. Dianah explains how Pepperstone approached its crypto launch in Australia, how she thinks about emerging versus developed markets, and why local context matters so much in compliance design. They also discuss Australia's evolving crypto framework, Africa's growing regulatory momentum, practical lessons for firms expanding into new markets, and how AI is changing the role of compliance teams. It is a grounded conversation on strategy, regulation, culture, and the future of compliance.

In this episode in association with the Sports Law Bar Association, Susan Ahern SC speaks with Chris Bryant MBE, Managing Director of UK & Ireland 2028 Ltd, and Úna McNamara, Director of Legal & Company Secretary, for an insider's look at the road to hosting UEFA EURO 2028. They unpack how a five‑nation partnership secured the winning bid, the creation of a standalone organising committee, and the legal and operational machinery required to deliver 51 matches across nine stadiums. From Dublin's role as a major host city to the vast volunteer programme and the €4 billion projected economic impact, the conversation explores the opportunities, challenges, and ambitions behind staging Europe's biggest football event.

"The company secretariat role is fascinating because you get to hear and see so much — you don't just read the outcomes of a meeting." - Anthony WrightAnthony Wright knows the Company Secretary role from the inside. He was General Counsel and Company Secretary at Transpacific Industries before making the move to Head of Strategy, then founded and exited his own legal operations and technology business, Lexvoco, in 2019. He now chairs Hanlon Industries and sits on the board of CPA Australia.In this episode, Anthony shares what it takes for a Company Secretary to be seen as a genuine strategic partner rather than an administrator. He talks about building credibility through technical excellence first, then using that platform to build relationships, ask better questions, and start contributing to — not just recording — the conversations that matter.He also shares a practical mechanism one of his organisations uses to give the CoSec team a formal voice in every meeting review, and explains why the biggest barrier to CoSec career growth is usually the CoSec themselves.________________Follow Podcast Host ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Richard Conway⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ on LinkedInFollow ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠boardcycle⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ on LinkedInVisit the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠boardcycle website

"The best way to sell a company is to run it properly." - Peter JamesPeter James, former Chair of Nearmap and Ansarada and former Director of iiNet, shares what it actually takes to prepare a company for an exit and how to manage the process when one is underway.Drawing from his experience guiding multiple companies through acquisitions and takeovers, Peter explains why the strategic plan is his primary benchmark for evaluating any offer, how to keep management focused on running the business during a transaction, and what he looks for from a Company Secretary when the pressure is on.________________Follow Podcast Host ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Richard Conway⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ on LinkedInFollow ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠boardcycle⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ on LinkedInVisit the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠boardcycle website

We are excited to bring you a powerful episode of TALRadio featuring Sanchita Vaish, a strategic CSR leader and Company Secretary who beautifully connects corporate purpose with meaningful on ground impact.From her journey in compliance and governance to leading impactful community initiatives, Sanchita opens up about what truly drives her commitment to social responsibility and sustainable change.In this conversation, we dive into how businesses can align growth with purpose, how CSR can move beyond obligation to impact, and how leaders can create change that genuinely touches lives.Tune in for thoughtful insights on leadership, responsibility, and the power of purpose driven work.Available on TALRadio | Spotify | Apple Podcast#TALRadioenglish #CSRLeadership #PurposeDrivenWork #SocialImpact #SanchitaVaish #LeadershipDialogue #CorporateResponsibility #Touchalife #TALRadio

GB2RS News Sunday the 1st of February 2026 The news headlines: RSGB Board appoints a Deputy Company Secretary Make sure you are aware of changes in the RSGB 2026 band plans An opportunity to join the GB2RS Newsreader team The RSGB Board is delighted to announce that it has appointed Stephen Ramsden, M0CCA as Deputy Company Secretary. Stephen is a solicitor and former law firm managing partner, with extensive experience in governance systems and compliance frameworks. He is a keen HF portable operator and always interested to learn about and experiment with anything related to amateur radio. Stephen Purser, GW4SHF, has told the Board that he wishes to retire from his role as Company Secretary, and the Board's intention is that Stephen Ramsden will take on the full Company Secretary role after the AGM. You can contact Stephen Ramsden via dep.co.sec@rsgb.org.uk The RSGB 2026 Band Plans were published in the recently released February edition of RadCom. They are now also available on the RSGB website in a wider variety of formats, including more detailed change notes. This year's changes address a handful of key topics, including updates to the 5MHz band plan to emphasise correct operating, which comes in the light of out-of-band FT8 usage and Ofcom monitoring concerns. Updates at 50MHz have been made to accommodate new repeater inputs, which use a wider 1MHz split, easing the implementation of their duplex filters. In the 430MHz UHF band, provision for low-power ad-hoc repeaters and some editorial updates have also been made. As Band Plans change over time, please ensure you only refer or link to the current ones on the RSGB website and remove any older ones you have locally. Unfortunately, the RSGB still notes some websites and unofficial usage charts have obsolete information and urge that these are all removed. View the 2026 Band Plans at rsgb.org/bandplans The RSGB is looking for volunteers to join the team of newsreaders who broadcast the GB2RS news each Sunday. The GB2RS News Manager, Steve, G4HPE, is particularly interested in hearing from people in Wales and Northern Ireland, where he is keen to increase the number of broadcasts. He'd also like to bolster existing QO-100 and Digital Voice services and to add new stations to the national teams on the 40, 60 and 160m bands. If you'd like to be involved with any of these opportunities, or if you have proposals for transmissions using new modes or bands, get in touch. Read the full role description at rsgb.org/volunteers The next Tonight@8 webinar will be live tomorrow, Monday the 2nd of February, from 8 pm via the RSGB's YouTube channel and special BATC channel. RSGB Propagation Studies Committee Chair Steve Nichols, G0KYA, will be showing you how to use the Society's free online HF propagation tools. He'll explain how you can tailor your predictions to suit your particular station, including selecting the right mode, power, noise levels, antennas, and exact location. If you can't wait until tomorrow to hear from Steve, you can catch up on the presentation he delivered at the RSGB 2025 Convention. His lecture, ‘Was that solar cycle 25? What did we learn? is now available to watch in the RSGB 2025 Convention playlist at youtube.com/thersgb Chris Flanagan, G7NRO, is unfortunately no longer able to continue as RSGB QSL Bureau sub-manager for the G7 series, and the RSGB thanks him for the time he has given as an RSGB volunteer. RSGB members with G7 callsigns who collect QSL cards should now send their self-addressed envelopes to Mr Anthony Holles, G4AAV. You can find his details in the sub-manager list of the RSGB QSL Bureau web section at rsgb.org/qsl The January 2026 edition of RadCom Basics is now available for RSGB members to read via the RSGB mobile and web app. This edition includes articles on using a multimeter, advice on getting on the air, and the challenges that face radio amateurs who are new to the HF bands. RadCom Basics covers key aspects of amateur radio in a clear, accessible way and is invaluable for those getting started in amateur radio or wanting to explore something new. This is why the Society is delighted to have added to its collection of RadCom Basics back issues in the RSGB app, where RSGB members can now enjoy editions dating back to May 2019. The publication takes you through topics ranging from working split frequency to building your own digital hotspot, and from using FT8 to taking part in a radio net. With the RSGB mobile app, you can download editions to enjoy offline. You can also browse RadCom Basics on the web via rsgb.org/radcom And finally, a reminder that the next in the popular 145 Alive series will take place on Saturday the 7th of February from 12pm to 3pm. The event will include the addition of 144MHz SSB stations with vertical polarisation. For more information, visit the 145 Alive Facebook page. And now for details of rallies and events The Red Rose Winter Rally, organised by West Manchester Radio Club, will take place on Sunday, the 8th of February at Mather Hall, Mather Lane, Leigh, WN7 2PJ. Exhibitors can set up from 8.15 am and the doors open to visitors at 10 am. A large car park, catering, a bring-and-buy sale, improved disabled access and a seating area will be available on site. For more information and booking, visit wmrc.co.uk On Sunday, the 15th of February, Mid Cheshire Amateur Radio Society's Radioactive Fair will take place at Nantwich Civic Hall, Cheshire CW5 5DG. The doors will be open from 10 am to 3 pm. The event will feature a bring-and-buy sale, RSGB bookstall and raffle. Catering, parking and disabled facilities will be available on site. For more details, visit radioactivefair.co.uk Now the Special Event news Operators from the DARC special event team are active as DH2026EM until the 10th of February to celebrate the Men's European Handball Championship. QSL via DK5ON, Logbook of the World and the DARC Community Logbook. Look for activity on the HF bands using CW, digital modes and SSB. See QRZ.com for more information. Phil, ZL3PAH, is active as ZL60PAH until the 22nd of February to mark his diamond jubilee in amateur radio. He is operating using CW, RTTY and some SSB on the 80 to 10m bands. QSL via Logbook of the World. For more information, see QRZ.com Now the DX news Chas, NK8O, is active as 5H3DX from Tanzania until the 9th of February. In his spare time, he operates CW and digital modes on the 20 to 10m bands. If conditions allow, Chas may also be active on the 6m band. QSL via Logbook of the World, eQSL, or directly to NK8O. Harald, DF2W,O is active as 9X2AW from Kigali in Rwanda until the 9th of February. He is operating on the 160 to 6m bands using CW, FT4, FT8 and SSB as well as via the QO-100 satellite. QSL via OQRS. Now the contest news Tomorrow, the 2nd of February, the RSGB 80m Club Championship runs from 2000 to 2130UTC. Using SSB on the 80m band, the exchange is signal report and serial number. On Tuesday, the 3rd of February, the RSGB 144MHz FM Activity Contest runs from 1900 to 1955 UTC. Using FM on the 2m band, the exchange is signal report, serial number and locator. Also on Tuesday, the 3rd of February, the RSGB 144MHz UK Activity Contest runs from 2000 to 2230 UTC. Using all modes on the 2m band, the exchange is signal report, serial number and locator. On Wednesday, the 4th of February, the RSGB 144MHz FT8 Activity four-hour Contest runs from 1700 to 2100 UTC. Using FT8 on the 2m band, the exchange is a report and four-character locator. Also, on Wednesday the 4th, the RSGB 144MHz FT8 Activity two-hour Contest runs from 1900 to 2100UTC. Using FT8 on the 2m band, the exchange is report and four-character locator. Stations entering the four-hour contest may also enter the two-hour contest. Also on Wednesday, the 4th of February, the United Kingdom and Ireland Contest Club 80m Contest runs from 2000 to 2100 UTC. Using SSB on the 80m band, the exchange is your six-character locator. On Sunday, the 8th of February, the RSGB 432MHz Affiliated Societies Contest runs from 0900 to 1300 UTC. Using all modes on the 70cm band, the exchange is signal report, serial number and locator. Now the radio propagation report, compiled by G0KYA, G3YLA and G4BAO on Thursday the 29th of January 2026 We had a much quieter week Sun-wise, with fewer geomagnetic disturbances and a decreasing solar flux index. Last week started at 153 but decreased to 133 by Wednesday. The Kp index started the week at 2.33 and, apart from an excursion to 5.33, was below 4.33 all week. The 5.33 value was due to an enhanced solar wind stream flowing from a small coronal hole. The lower Kp indices have meant that the ionosphere has had a chance to recover, and we have been seeing maximum usable frequencies, or MUFs, over a 3,000km path reaching 35MHz at times. The 10m band has been coming up quite nicely, with the RR90 beacon in Eastern Russia audible on 28.200MHz mid-morning. On Thursday, the 29th of January, the band was otherwise quite bare, apart from EM0WWA in Ukraine on 28.480MHz with some sort of digitised voice. Also, PP8ZAC in Brazil was loud on 28.025MHz using CW. A quick scan of the 28MHz low-power beacons revealed PY4YYF Brazil on 28.115MHz, YM7TEN in Turkey on 28.225MHz, and that was it. Hopefully, 28MHz will improve as we head towards Spring. Next week, NOAA predicts that the solar flux index will be in the 120 to 140 range, with the Kp index set to remain low until the 4th of February, when it is predicted to rise to 4. So, if this goes to plan, we can expect reasonable conditions on the HF bands. However, you might be better off on 18, 21 or 24MHz as the 10m band may not be as active as we would like. And now the VHF and up propagation news from G3YLA and G4BAO The recent pattern of low pressure close to the southwest of the British Isles has staked its claim for another week. This means further spells of rain, especially in the south and west. The cold southeasterly wind over the northeastern half of the UK will persist, but any high pressure will stay well to the north and east of us, so tropo will probably be hard to find. Rain scatter, on the other hand, may be more productive, especially for the south and west. Some periods of rain, sleet or snow are possible in the northeast, where there may also be some snow static on antennas from time to time.  Meteor scatter will have to rely upon random meteors for the next few weeks, and, as most of you who follow these bulletins will remember, are at a peak in the pre-dawn hours. There has been a steady stream of auroral alerts recently. These have been mostly minor events, but they reinforce the notion that it is worth monitoring the Kp index, which gives a sense of Earth's geomagnetic activity. High Kp values are a useful indicator of a potential auroral event. Sporadic-E usually takes a break at this time of the year, but if you make a point of checking the foEs trace at propquest.co.uk, you may see that there are occasional spikes in the graph of the data from Dourbes in Belgium. This suggests that, although rare, out-of-season Sporadic-E does occur, especially on the lower bands such as 10 and 6m.  This week, Moon declination is positive and falling, going negative again on Thursday. Moon window length and peak elevation are falling. Path losses are rising again as we passed perigee on the 29th of January. 144MHz sky noise will be low all week. And that's all from the propagation team this week.

Send us a textCompany Secretary is an increasingly competitive profession. It takes a unique blend of skills and experiences to secure a senior position. Those interested will appreciate knowing what abilities to prioritise throughout a career and how to approach balancing behavioural, technical, and influencing skills. In this podcast, Dr Sabine Dembkowski, Founder and Managing Partner, is joined by Glenn Oborne and Connor Simms, who are both Directors of Ingen Partners. They specialise in recruitment and consultancy for Company Secretaries, with over 20 years' experience working with individuals at all levels. They understand in-house settings, including most kinds of listed, FCA-regulated and private limited businesses, and stay current on industry trends. They see their roles primarily as career advisers to professionals in this space, recently conducting a “career clinic” initiative to assist individuals in identifying their long-term career aims and mapping out a route to achieve them.“There are no two roles in governance that are the same.“As recruiters, Connor and Glenn know everyone wants that top job, but there is no one fixed path to it due to the variations and nuances within each business. Great Company Secretaries become sensitive to how each organisation adopts and interprets governance. There's no individual who is 10 out of 10 in every area of operations and governance, yet those who understand how their strengths and limitations align with the needs and constraints of the business will go far.“The big thing that differentiates those who achieve that top role is their ability to influence.” At a base level, Company Secretaries need foundational technical skills, a good work ethic, and exceptional adaptability. However, as they rise through the ranks, savvy individuals recognise the value in cultivating relationships, working on emotional intelligence, and gaining exposure to different situations and group dynamics. The role evolves beyond pure technical savvy and into softer skills.There's no fixed textbook way to do it, but building breadth of experience and gaining opportunities to build trust, influence, and guide business stakeholders will elevate certain candidates over others. Showing an ability to delegate, build networks, and make an impact is also key.“The best company secretaries out there are chameleons.”Each board and business operates differently. Company Secretaries must wear many hats when dealing with diverse stakeholders and departments, each with distinct expectations and needs. Their role is to act as translators and navigators between key stakeholders.The best Company Secretaries learn from every engagement and use that experience to expand their toolkit. Technical expertise is secondary to openness, adaptability, and the ability to integrate learning into stronger performance. Tools like AI can increase efficiency and help manage volume, but the true differentiator remains human judgment, tactful discretion, and confidence in navigating complexity and the unknown.The three top takeaways:1.    It's not what you know, it's who you know and who you can be in front of through your network. 2.   Invest in the next generation of talent by being a sponsor or mentor.3.   PuCome Join The Better Boards Community We'd love to get to know you! If you'd like to become part of the Better Boards community, discover our unique approach, and explore ways to work with us or share your ideas on The Better Boards Podcast series, drop us a line at info@better-boards.com.

Watch this episode on Youtube - https://youtu.be/IqXP_NuZ2_EVivek Bajaj is the co-founder of StockEdge and ElearnMarkets, two platforms that have made stock-market education accessible to millions of Indians.A Chartered Accountant, Company Secretary, and IIM Indore graduate, he's spent over two decades in trading, derivatives, and financial education.Through his companies, he's helped everyday people understand how markets really work and how to make smarter money decisions.In this episode, he breaks down trading for absolute beginners, what to do if you have just ₹20,000, how to manage risk, build discipline, and start your journey toward financial confidence.Connect With Vivek -Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/vivbajajYoutube PLAYLIST - https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLbLq81ZyYioet91g2LQ06RV61ziQSy1oe&si=OajfRpadcaMFEUoJWebsite - https://vivekbajaj.com/ Connect With Pritika - Podcast Related Emails - connect@pritika.coInstagram- https://www.instagram.com/pritika.looniaListen to the full podcast here - https://www.youtube.com/@PritikaLooniaOfficial Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/captainpritika/Learn From Me - www.pritika.co Listen to my podcast on - Jio saavn - https://www.jiosaavn.com/shows/sage-up-with-pritika-loonia/2/ZukCx7qhBVQ_ Spotify- https://open.spotify.com/show/7ErewAP263SgLXOUE8V0SI?si=f0c13ec52bb74062 Apple Podcast- https://podcasts.apple.com/in/podcast/sage-up-with-pritika-loonia/id151762994500:00:00-00:01:49 - Trailer00:01:50-00:07:27 - How to begin?00:07:28-00:15:06 - How to start with 20k only?00:15:07-00:17:58 - How to RESEARCH for a good stock?00:17:59-00:20:51- BIGGEST mistake new trader does?00:20:52-00:24:25 - What should I study in COLLEGE if I want to be a trader?00:24:26-00:33:50 - BEST ADVICE TO BEGIN!00:33:51-00:40:31 - How to crosscheck a stock TIP00:40:32-00:45:02 - TWELVE WEEK CHALLENGE

Did you know that Australia is the world's largest lithium producer? In this episode, you'll learn more about the battery business – a complex area given its reliance on the mining sector and the associated challenges involved in extracting primary resources. Listeners will gain an expert-led view of the global battery industry, and how mining, sustainability and policy intersect to power the next generation of economic growth. Key areas covered include: What lithium is and how it powers everything from EVs to renewable storage systems Why "battery passports" are redefining responsible mining The opportunities and risks for Australia in refining and manufacturing Listen now for expert-led views and insights. Host: Patrick Viljoen, Policy Lead ESG, CPA Australia Guest: Jairo Bernal FCPA, CFO of Wildcat Resources Limited and the former Head of Finance and Company Secretary at Chilean lithium mining company SQ Learn more about the global mining industry and Jairo Bernal in this article on INTHEBLACK. And this article outlines the opportunity ahead for Australia's battery industry. Listen to more INTHEBLACK episodes and other CPA Australia podcasts on YouTube. CPA Australia publishes four podcasts, providing commentary and thought leadership across business, finance, and accounting: With Interest INTHEBLACK INTHEBLACK Out Loud Excel Tips Search for them in your podcast platform. Email the podcast team at podcasts@cpaaustralia.com.au

In this episode, our guest is Glenne Drover, a passionate energy professional and currently the Company Secretary at Yarra Energy Foundation. Though semi-retired, Glenne remains deeply active in shaping Australia's energy landscape through consulting, advocacy, and public engagement. We discuss the evolving battery storage landscape, with Glenne providing rich insights into vanadium redox flow batteries, salt-based alternatives, and iron-air innovations. He shares his experience helping commercialize long-duration energy storage in Australia and beyond. A major focus is on community battery projects, including Yarra Energy Foundation's pioneering work that inspired both state and federal programs supporting hundreds of installations across the country. Glenne also explores the role of electric vehicles in grid support (V2G), Australia's world-leading rooftop solar economics, and the emerging challenges of energy resilience in response to extreme weather and grid reliability. This conversation is packed with practical takeaways for anyone interested in energy transition, grid innovation, or how local communities can take charge of their energy future. Please join to find more. Connect with Sohail Hasnie: Facebook @sohailhasnie X (Twitter) @shasnie LinkedIn @shasnie ADB Blog Sohail Hasnie YouTube @energypreneurs Instagram @energypreneurs Tiktok @energypreneurs Spotify Video @energypreneurs

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Welcome to the launch of our new GC Chronicles series, where we shine a spotlight on General Counsels from across the UK and their experiences of working at the heart of big business. Amardeep Gill, Partner and Head of our Public Sector team speaks to Rory Gissane, Group General Counsel & Company Secretary at Mortgage Advice Bureau, about his career journey and how he came to join the organisation. From navigating ethical challenges and offering day-to-day advisory support, to sharing his approach to building a high-performing legal team, Rory provides a candid look at life as a GC. He also discusses the growing scrutiny on corporate governance and what it means for in-house legal leaders today.

"You want a Company Secretary that's helping you work out how things can be done, not telling you why they can't be done." - Catherine Livingstone ACCatherine Livingstone AC, Chancellor of UTS, Chair of Pacific National and Director of The Australian Ballet, reveals what separates exceptional Company Secretaries from competent ones during periods of intense governance pressure.Drawing on her experience leading organisations through Australia's most challenging governance transformations, including Commonwealth Bank during the Banking Royal Commission, Catherine explains how Company Secretaries must exercise judgement about which processes matter most whilst enabling rapid decision-making.She discusses the delicate balance between serving the Board and being part of the management team, and reveals why technology literacy has become essential for modern governance roles._____________Follow Podcast Host ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Richard Conway⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ on LinkedInFollow ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠boardcycle⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ on LinkedInVisit the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠boardcycle website

Send us a textGovernance professionals are no longer the quiet scribes in the corner. Today, they are critical voices at the heart of boardroom decision-making. In this episode, Dr Sabine Dembkowski speaks with Erika Eliasson-Norris, CEO of Beyond Governance and author of The Secret Diary of a Company Secretary, to explore how the role has evolved and why it remains misunderstood.Through candid reflections and practical examples, Erika unpacks the challenges governance professionals face – from ethical tensions to boardroom politics – and shows how the role is changing as boards come under growing scrutiny.“We've moved from record-keeping to future-shaping.”In the past decade, governance professionals have shifted from the edges to the centre of organisations. They now help anticipate regulatory change, manage stakeholder expectations, and act as the ethical compass of the business. Erika emphasises this shift is less about technical skill and more about soft skills—the ability to demonstrate value, build trust, and step into an advisory role.Emotional Intelligence (EQ) is central. Working in grey areas requires integrity, influence, and buy-in across the organisation. EQ allows governance leaders to express ethical standards and help boards make sound decisions under pressure.“Organisations that do governance well avoid scandals and disasters.”Yet, Erika believes the profession is still underutilised. Many boards lack dedicated governance leaders, missing opportunities to prevent crises rooted in governance failures. She sees a major opportunity for boards to embrace governance professionals as strategic advisors rather than administrators.Technology is accelerating this shift. AI can now handle much of the administrative load—board packs, decision logs, registrars—freeing governance professionals to focus on strategy: ethics, risk foresight, regulatory impacts, and shareholder alignment.“A great governance advisor flexes as needed while keeping an ethical compass – their North Star.”Strong governance is about clarity of decisions, anticipating downstream impacts, and communicating choices transparently to stakeholders. Erika calls this “governance with grit”: standing up to powerful leaders, holding firm to values, and ensuring boards don't sacrifice trust for expediency.“The biggest myth about Company Secretaries is that they just take minutes.”In reality, governance professionals leave fingerprints on major board decisions—though often invisibly. Erika's book highlights hidden stories from eight Company Secretaries at high-profile firms, showing how their decisions impact thousands of stakeholders worldwide.With technology creating more space for strategic work, Erika believes it's a fascinating time for new professionals to enter governance. Success requires comfort with uncertainty, listening skills, and a strategic, advisory mindset. Governance is not about ticking boxes—it's about helping steer the organisation with courage, clarity, and trust.Top takeaways:In just a decade, governance professionals have become trusted strategic partners, helping boards navigate uncertainty with clarity and courage.Good governance isn't about compliance—it gives boards confidence to act decisively and ethically, turning governance into a competitive advantage.Boards should treat governance as the steering wheel, not the brakes, to navigate complexity with vision and integrityIf you would like to become part of the Better Boards community, learn about our distinctive approach and explore opportunities to work with us or contribute to The Better Boards podcast series, get in touch at info@better-boards.com. We love to hear from you.

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"If you don't have a good working relationship with your CEO, then you should probably not be the chair." - Carol SchwartzCarol Schwartz, Chair of Equity Trustees and Reserve Bank of Australia board member, reveals how the three-way relationship between Chair, CEO, and Company Secretary drives organisational success. Discover why a strong Chair-CEO partnership is non-negotiable, how to navigate board-management tensions, and what separates exceptional Company Secretaries from merely adequate ones._____________Follow Podcast Host ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Richard Conway⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ on LinkedInFollow ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠boardcycle⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ on LinkedInVisit the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠boardcycle website

Mag Mile Capital Inc. (OTCQB: MMCP) is a boutique, full-service commercial real estate mortgage banking firm headquartered in Chicago, with additional offices in New York, Massachusetts, Connecticut, Texas, and Nevada. Rushi Sha, CEO, Executive Director, and Company Secretary of Mag Mile Capital, joins us today to discuss the firm's transition from a real estate investment banking company to a tech-driven platform. Mag Mile specializes in CMBS loans and the company is focused on growth through geographic expansion, strategic acquisitions, and its AI-powered platform, CapLogic, aimed at bringing greater efficiency to commercial real estate finance.

Jane Hyde, Group General Counsel and Company Secretary at RWS Group PLC, shares a refreshingly non-linear legal career that took her from City law to investment banking, via a sabbatical in wine tasting — all the way to the executive team of a global AI-enabled language services business.In this unfiltered episode, Jane reflects on the pivotal moments that shaped her leadership journey. From leaving Freshfields for the trading floor at JP Morgan, to taking a career break and topping the global wine diploma charts, Jane's path is anything but typical. Her lessons emphasise the value of learning outside law, the importance of clear, human communication (especially in a tech-heavy world), and why ownership and accountability matter more than ever for in-house lawyers.Listeners will take away practical insight on integrating legal with the wider business, contributing meaningfully to executive discussions, and building credibility through sound judgement—not just technical skill. Jane also shares how side roads, like compliance and PSL roles, helped refine her leadership approach, and why your next move doesn't always need to be part of a five-year plan.Guest Recommendations:The Rest is History — A wide-ranging, witty take on historical moments with Tom Holland and Dominic SandbrookThe Rest is Entertainment — A pop culture spin by Marina Hyde and Richard OsmanAbout Heriot Brown: At Heriot Brown, we help lawyers find fulfilment in their careers. Beyond recruitment, we foster a thriving community of in-house legal professionals who share insights, experiences, and growth opportunities.

Lessons I Learned in Law with Amos Carrington, General Counsel & Company Secretary at Low Carbon Amos Carrington, General Counsel at Low Carbon, talks to Scott Brown about making the leap from private practice to leading a mission-driven renewable energy legal team. In this episode, Scott catches up with Amos Carrington, General Counsel at Low Carbon, a fast-growing renewable energy company. Amos shares practical, candid lessons about trusting your instincts, prioritising workplace culture, and seeing feedback as a gift.He reflects openly on his transition from Herbert Smith Freehills—including his pivotal secondment in Tokyo—to leading an expanding in-house legal team through Low Carbon's scale-up journey. Amos highlights why culture and mission alignment have been essential to his career fulfilment and shares personal insights from his time abroad and his passion for music.A great listen for anyone at a career crossroads looking for genuine insights into in-house leadership.Amos's Recommendations:Podcast: The Age of Longevity – Music industry insights from artists who've stood the test of time.Book: The Lorax by Dr. Seuss – An entertaining, timeless cautionary tale on environmental responsibility.About Heriot Brown:  At Heriot Brown, we help lawyers find fulfilment in their careers. Beyond recruitment, we foster a thriving community of in-house legal professionals who share insights, experiences, and growth opportunities.

Send us a textArtificial intelligence (AI) can revolutionise boardrooms in today's rapidly evolving business landscape. Still, this rapid change threatens to distance boards from the companies they serve if proper care is not taken in implementing both the technology and the governance around it.In this podcast, Dr. Sabine Dembkowski, Founder and Managing Partner of Better Boards, discusses how AI can revolutionise boardrooms with Moya Hayhurst, a Fellow of the Chartered Governance Institute with over 25 years of experience in corporate governance across multiple industries, including mining, financial services, and insurance. “If we go back to the beginning as to why boards were created, they're there to protect and drive the value of companies”Boards have a significant role to play in that discussion, but to lead the debate about future-proofing effectively, boards need to absorb and process a vast amount of information.  “The real value from AI and similar is about integrating into the ethos of the company and the core infrastructure, and whether we like it or not, whether executive boards, executive committees and such acknowledge it, the board is a key component of that”Moya is currently involved in a voluntary project with the Centre for AI in Board Effectiveness (CAIBE), which aims to get boards excited and engaged with AI as a tool for improving their effectiveness and the quality of their conversations. To Moya, in an ideal future state, board members and directors will be able to be more effective by having AI bring forward the data and information they need, when they need it, in easily digestible formats. “Some boards are further along than others"Moya realises this is a leap forward. It wasn't that long ago that boards were reticent to use board pack technology. They wanted their hard copies printed and couriered to wherever they were in the world, whereas now 90% of boards walk into a boardroom with an iPad. It's an evolution in progress. “Through an interface like AI, you can bring the board back in alignment with the company”To Moya, what AI is surfacing is not that different skills are needed in the boardroom. The boardroom is already full of incredibly skilled people, but those people are struggling with the data coming at them, and thanks to the time it takes to prepare board papers, not all of that data is up to date. Backward-looking reporting is leading to missed opportunities.“AI is a toddler. They are excited, energetic, and bring such amazing potential, but they've got to have guardrails so that they grow up in the right way”Moya understands that boards have concerns about new technology tools and their security, as well as the protection of sensitive information. Fortunately, most organisations have a governance framework in place to strike a balance between responsibility and innovation. She thinks of AI as a toddler loaded with energy and potential but in desperate need of guidance and thoughtful training. The three top takeaways for effective boards from our conversation are:1.      Lean on governance professionals and IT professionals to help you investigate the technology and offer better intelligence for quicker decisions.2.     Don't be hamstrung by perceived risk. Think through it carefully, and then quantify and manage the risk so that you can empower and engage your directors to really be at the forefront of your industry.3.    You must have a clear plan that understands the risk and governance frameworks of your organisation and its sensitive data, and that ensures your guardrails are in place. 

This conversation explores the importance of simplicity and authenticity in spiritual practice, emphasizing the value of honoring diverse paths while staying true to one's own. It touches on balancing technology with awareness, fostering meaningful dialogue across traditions, and speaking truth with love. The discussion highlights how creativity can deepen spiritual growth and the role of discernment in navigating new ideas and societal pressures.---Les Anand Roberts was born in Shropshire, England, in May 1953 into a working-class family. After dropping out of high school at 16, he spent two years working in manual labor before returning to education at 18. He eventually qualified as a Company Secretary and worked in various accounting roles, though a career breakdown in the early 1980s led to significant life changes. He later moved to Gibraltar, where he worked for Ernst & Young and other companies while navigating a challenging second marriage. Les's life took a transformative turn when he discovered the Integral Yoga Centre in Gibraltar and became deeply involved in the spiritual teachings offered there, particularly the "Science of the Mind."In 2002, Les became self-employed as a business and compliance consultant and founded the charity AKIN (Association for Kids In Need), which helped children in six countries. His charity work extended to founding Childline Gibraltar and contributing to several other local causes. He also served as chairman of The Association of Trust & Company Managers and contributed to Gibraltar's finance sector. In 2009, Les moved to southern Spain, and in 2019, he semi-retired, continuing to work in compliance while collaborating with his partner, Nalanie Harilela Chellaram, to organize spiritual workshops. Outside of work, Les enjoys photography, videography, writing, music, and painting. He has four children and four grandchildren.Follow Les on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/les.anand_creations/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

NEW SEASON TIME! I hope you all enjoyed the Future Boards Forum 2024 episode. That essentially acts as a break in my mercurial podcast. Now, I mix things up again. I can be like a magpie and shiny objects! This season will be ALL interviews with cool people talking about corporate (and board) governance topics that don't get as much air time.  First up, the founder and MD of The Governance Collective, Lisa Coletta. She is obsessed with systems, frameworks and human nature's impact of board dynamics. She's also an expert in the critical administrative and strategic role of the Company Secretary.  Enjoy this, and the rest of the new season! Links: Join Future Directors for FREE (also access Lisa's exclusive courses) Follow and Connect with Paul (LinkedIn) Follow and Connect with Lisa (LinkedIn) Check out The Governance Collective

Today, Oni Blecher interviews Sally Cusack. Sally Cusack is a mother of two teenagers based in Northern NSW. She is the co-founder of PBB Media and now runs PBB Media's weekly free baby and toddler clothes swap and drop in centre, best known as the PBB Hub which was born from the flood relief outreach hub. Sally been a member of Maternity Choices Australia since 2010 where she is currently Company Secretary.  Sally has recently been developing MCA's advocacy project called Best Birth Finder of which the interview is focussed on. Sally is a researcher with Local Futures Organisation. She dedicates her life to human and planet health through localisation and community building. This is a special interview for Oni as this will be her last podcast interview under Pregnancy, Birth, and Beyond. She pays her respect to her time at Pregnancy, Birth, and Beyond and PBB Media and expresses gratitide to all guests, listeners, and experiences. You can find Sally and Best Birth Finder below:hello@pbbmedia.orghttps://www.bestbirthfinder.org.auAnd if you have any feedback, questions, or curiosities for Oni, you're welcome to contact her via @oni_keeperofthehearthoni.blecher@gmail.com

This week on Lessons I Learned in Law, Scott Brown sat down with Sandrine Auffret, Executive Vice President, Chief Legal Counsel, and Company Secretary at ASML. Sandrine invited Scott to ASML's podcast studio on their impressive Eindhoven campus—a city with a rich legacy in tech and innovation.Sandrine's journey from healthcare law to tech is packed with insights. She's been leading ASML's legal team as it grew from 37 to over 100, all while adapting to one of the most rapidly evolving industries in the world. They dive into what it takes to lead legal in such a high-stakes environment, her approach to balancing growth and well-being, and why staying curious has been her superpower.Key Takeaways:Adapting to New Challenges: Sandrine moved from healthcare to high-tech and learned the value of adapting and growing with each role.Building a Strong, Strategic Legal Team: From 37 to 100+—Sandrine shares what it took to transform ASML's legal function into a proactive partner in the business.Authenticity in Leadership: Leading with integrity is non-negotiable for Sandrine, and she talks about the importance of keeping her team motivated and supported.Navigating Cultural Shifts: Moving to a new country and industry brought challenges, but it's shaped her unique approach to leadership.Preparation and Resilience: Sandrine is big on preparation and resilience, encouraging her team to think ahead and tackle challenges together.

Facial Recognition technology will stay in 25 supermarkets, as Foodstuffs North Island deems its trial a success.   The company, which owns Pak'n'Save and New World, installed the technology in the stores for a six-month test.   Early results suggest it prevented about 130 serious incidents and was able to identify repeat offenders more than 1,700 times.   Company Secretary, Julian Benefield, told Mike Hosking the trial was focused on repeat offenders, which 38% of offences were caused by in the last quarter.  He says it's one of the most proactive technologies they could find, as offenders are less aggressive when approached earlier on in the store journey.  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Send us a Text Message.A Company Secretary, often abbreviated as CS, is a key managerial role in any corporate organization. They ensure that the company complies with all legal and regulatory requirements, manage corporate governance, and act as a bridge between the board of directors and stakeholders. This profession is not only respected but also comes with a significant amount of responsibility.Connect With Kapeel GuptaWhat You May Learn0:00 Introduction1:35  Mission Statement1:51  Who is a Marine Biologist2:28   Scope in India and Abroad3:34  Nature of Work4:42  Skills and Educational Qualifications6:33   Salary in India and Abroad7:22  Conclusion7:58 Call to ActionSupport the Show.

Phil Carroll and Kevin Hornsby are joined by John Regan, CEO of Electric Guitar PLC (LSE: ELEG), to discuss the latest exciting developments at the company. Electric Guitar PLC, a digital marketing and advertising company specializing in first-party data solutions, has announced the appointment of Jeremy Saul as Managing Director of its primary operating subsidiary, 3radical. Jeremy brings extensive experience from his previous roles at Peprr and Data Locator Group Ltd, working with major clients like Salesforce, Jaguar, and Visa. His vast expertise in designing and building audience products and solutions is expected to play a pivotal role in converting 3radical's strong pipeline into contracted new business. Join us as John Regan shares insights into Jeremy's appointment, the transition period as Commercial Director Rebecca Trivella prepares to step away, and the recent internal changes with Richard Horwood stepping in as Company Secretary. We delve into how these strategic moves aim to solidify 3radical's position as a leader in first-party data solutions and drive future growth for Electric Guitar PLC. Tune in to hear about the company's vision, the impact of these leadership changes, and what lies ahead for Electric Guitar PLC. Disclaimer & Declaration of Interest The information, investment views, and recommendations in this podcast are provided for general information purposes only. Nothing in this podcast should be construed as a solicitation to buy or sell any financial product relating to any companies under discussion or to engage in or refrain from doing so or engaging in any other transaction. Any opinions or comments are made to the best of the knowledge and belief of the commentator but no responsibility is accepted for actions based on such opinions or comments. The commentators may or may not hold investments in the companies under discussion.

On this week's show, our host, Scott Brown, sits down with Alex O'Connell, General Counsel and Company Secretary at Fever-Tree. the global mixers and soft drinks business. What an apt guest / company for the wonderful British summertime!They discuss the pivotal years in Alex's career, which started as a corporate M&A lawyer at Freshfields in London and Singapore, before taking his first in-house role at AB InBev, the leading global brewer. He joined Fever-Tree in 2021 and discusses how he has applied some of the best practice learned at AB InBev into a smaller organisation. Alex shares valuable insights on management styles, the importance of caring for team members and being open to new ideas. We also hear of Alex's incredible time as an Olympian Fencer where he competed for Team GB at the 2008 Olympics in Beijing - what an experience!His favourite drink is a gin & Fever-Tree Mediterranean tonic water, served with pink grapefruit - the Drink of Champions / Olympians!Follow Heriot Brown:Twitter | LinkedIn |  Facebook | Instagram

**Please note special time for this call.As Parag Agarwal started moving up in his 35-year global career with Fortune 500 corporations, he began to notice a lot of suffering around him.  “I used to sit in a car with my son next to me playing with a toy while there were kids outside who were begging. Pretty early on, I decided I wanted to do something for the vulnerable.”  His heart’s journey started with helping educate underprivileged children. But when his niece sent him videos showing how animals are abused in our society, “it opened a door of awareness for me which cannot be closed.” He decided to dedicate “the second innings of his life” to reducing the suffering faced by animals in India. In 2022, while also serving in his current role as CFO of Dr. Reddys, a multi-billion dollar Indian multinational pharma company, he co-founded India Animal Fund with the blessings of His Holiness the Dalai Lama. India Animal Fund is a backbone organization for ecosystem development of the animal protection movement in India. It works to reduce animal exploitation – including their use for consumption, as objects of research and testing, and other forms of labor – and to enable them to live a life of dignity without fear, hunger, or confinement.  “No one gets up thinking I am going to exploit and be cruel to an animal today,” he reflects. “But somehow it has become part of the system… The suffering of animals is intense.”   In a relatively short period of time, IAF has been able to mobilize various stakeholders and has positively impacted the lives of thousands of animals.     Parag has co-founded several other social impact organizations in this area, including Ahimsa Trust (an organization to catalyze more investment and leadership talent in the field of animal welfare), Plant-based Foods Industry Association (an industry body of plant-based alternatives start-ups), and Physicians’ Association for Nutrition (a body of doctors that educates medical professionals about nutrition).  Another pivotal turning point in his life came more recently, when he sat a 10-day Vipassana meditation retreat followed by extensive reading of Buddha's original teachings about the Four Noble Truths and the Eightfold Path. “This has been the start of my real inner transformation. I feel as if I have just taken a few steps on a very long and beautiful path.”  Parag is a Chartered Accountant and a Company Secretary and has previously been associated with organizations such as Reckitt, Unilever, GSK Consumer Healthcare & Genpact. He is also the founder of TAP India Foundation with the vision of an India where no child is out of school. Parag’s family has taken a pledge to share 50% of their net worth with society, and are signatories to Living My Promise.  Join us for a conversation with this passionate vegan and a voice for the vulnerable.  The conversation will be moderated by former Awakin Calls guests Ariel Nessel and Rev. Bonnie Rose. Ari is currently focused on advancing the alternative proteins sector to address animal cruelty. Bonnie is a minister with Ventura's Center for Spiritual Living and has recently authored a book titled Dances with Dogs.

About Our Guest: Elisabeth Flett is the General Counsel and Company Secretary of Cancer Council NSW. Elisabeth and Mel discuss finding purpose and passion in your career, including Elisabeth's break from the law to study veterinary science and what drew her back to legal practice. Elisabeth was recently awarded 2023 General Counsel of the Year by the Association of Corporate Counsel. Connect with Elisabeth: Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elisabethflett/ Instagram: @the.me.shaped.lawyer Connect with Mel: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/theinhouselawyer/ Counsel Podcast Page on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/67479008/admin/feed/posts/ Instagram & TikTok: @theinhouselawyer

Joseph Selolo is The Company Secretary at The National ConsumerCommission (NCC) and he joins John to motivate the notice that has beenissued under Section 60 (2) (a) of the CPA to peanut butter manufacturers andsuppliers that requires that all manufacturers conduct immediate testing foraflatoxin levels, as per Regulation 1145 of the Foodstuff, Cosmetics, andDisinfectants Act.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The National Consumer Commission released a statement that it was conducting a nationwide assessment of South African peanut butters to establish whether they have been affected by higher than acceptable levels of Aflatoxin, which can cause health complications. The NCC called to attention all persons who have these peanut butter brands to immediately stop consuming them and return them to the point of purchase. To have this discussion with us, we are joined by Mr. Joe Selolo,  Company Secretary at National Consumer Commission.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Joseph Selolo, Company Secretary at The National Consumer Commission(NCC), joins John to discuss the preservation order obtained against PriorityEscapes, a travel agency, and its Director, Mr. Francois Swart, followingconsumer complaints.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today on the Take on Board podcast I'm speaking with Melanie Sherrin about board calendars.Melanie provides Company Secretary services to a number of boards including Terrain Natural Land Management in Cairns, Merri-bek Affordable Housing and the Asylum Resource Centre in Melbourne.She's previously been on a number of boards including Ruby on Rails Australia, Moreland Affordable Housing.Melanie says she's not as "into" being on boards as some others in the Take on Board community. She likes the governance side and the helping getting them organisied, In some form or another she's been doing governance work for the past nearly 30 years.”Links and ResourcesMel on LinkedIn AICD Annual Board Calendar Influence GlobalUpcoming 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.

Women have been playing an increasingly larger role in the world of business. Whilst there is still some work to be done for women to have a level playing field including, the provision of low-interest financing for women-owned businesses, inclusive entrepreneurship and the role of women leaders in global collaboration and visibility which creates solution focused, impactful, influential partnerships and international policy. On the occasion of World Business Women's Day, the Thinking Reimagined podcast®️ and Savvitas collaborated on a women centric discussion centred on: What would you do If you held the reins of global power for just 24 hours. What singular action would you take to empower women in business/sector within your country, sector or region? The Thinking Reimagined Podcast®️ team of Dr. Ama, Peter Armand Boyo (Co-Producer, Director, Actor, Filmmaker & Brand Ambassador) and Nifemi Oguntoye (Co-host) welcomed Jette Bjerrum (Consul General of Denmark in Lagos), Angela Emuwa (Chair, Punch Nigeria Limited), Olapeju Ibekwe (CEO, Sterling One Foundation), Angela Hencher (COO, Charterhouse, Lagos), Busayo Balogun-Agusto (General Counsel and Company Secretary, British Council), Ngozi Oyewole (President, Commonwealth Women In Business), Lynn Tirant (Operations Manager, Fisherman's Cove Resort) Loubna Karroum PhD (Director General, KARDEV), Ajiri Donnelly (Founder, Shelves) and Diwari Peterside (Lawyer & Recording Artist). --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thinking-reimagined/message

Cathy Hoyle is the General Counsel and Company Secretary of Enero, an international network of marketing and communications businesses. Following a ten-year-long stint in the music industry in Los Angelos, Cathy retrained as a lawyer but never lost her passion for working with creative people. Cathy and her team were also the winners of the Small Legal Team of the Year Award at the 2021 ACC Corporate Lawyer of the Year Awards. In this episode, Cathy explains how she got her start in the music industry, and how she made the transition to law. She breaks down what it's like working at a global company like Enero, and shares the importance of maintaining good relationships. Plus, Cathy shares her insights about working in a small legal team, before reflecting on her 2021 award win. This show is produced in collaboration with Wavelength Creative. Visit wavelengthcreative.com for more information.

Cate Bennett is the General Counsel and Company Secretary for Movember, the world's leading men's health charity. Cate's career has comprised entirely of in-house roles in government and social enterprise, and in 2020, she won the Not For Profit Lawyer of the Year at the ACC Australia Corporate Lawyer Awards. In this episode, Cate shares what it's like working at Movember, how the company began, and why their cause is so important. You'll hear what Cate's experience has been in her long career in social enterprise and government roles, before she shares her tips for any other in-house counsels in these fields. This show is produced in collaboration with Wavelength Creative. Visit wavelengthcreative.com for more information.

By now, you're all familiar with how stressed everyone is in the property management industry. Burnout is real, and there's a consensus that property management is just too hard. Thus, we see a mass exodus of property managers. But what if there is support out there, right on your doorstep, that you haven't even used? What if there's available training for your team members, networking events, property management support for dealing with gray areas of the legislation and best practices, digital forms and templates, and even legal advice if you are ever in a situation where you are facing litigation? Well, there is this unicorn called your governing body. In this episode of The Property Management Podcast, Kylie chats with two senior members of the Real Estate Institute of Queensland (REIQ). Connie McKee is a Trainer and Assessor, while Kat Beavon serves as the General Counsel and Company Secretary at REIQ. These two women are amazing advocates of the housing sector. While they are based in Queensland, their advice benefits landlords, business owners, property managers, and anyone involved in property management anywhere in the world. It's time to simplify your Business & Marketing & Grow your Dream business without the Stress, Chaos & Overwhelm. Join the PM Accelerate Membership“Let someone think it was their idea, and you've got a better chance of getting an outcome rather than thinking you're gonna dictate to people about what they should or shouldn't do.”- Connie McKee“I really wanna stress there's no dumb question. We would much rather you call us at the beginning of the transaction rather than calling us going, “Oh, I've done the wrong thing and now I need help getting out of it.” So please, call us as much as you can.”- Kat BeavonIn This Episode:- What solution does REIQ have to the hiring challenge in property management?- How REIQ assists agencies that have property managers who do not know the ins and outs of the legislation- What are the big issues REIQ members are facing right now, and what advice do Connie and Kat give to those in the same situation?- What things should people be aware of concerning the changes in legislation?- Connie and Kat's recommended resources for personal developmentAnd more!!!Resources:- PM Accelerate Membership - No Bullsh!t Leadership Podcast hosted by Martin Moore - Make Maintenance Your Superpower with Tapi (Mention That Property Mum and receive one month free on Tapi)- Rental Heroes - The Tarsi Way - PMVA - That PM Planner - Join Our Done for You Social Media...

--- Join us on Thursday, September 29th from 4 - 6 PM for an evening of discussion on the Meaning of the Monarchy. Speakers include Dr Eliat Aram, Krish Raval OBE, and Dr Simon Western. Get your free ticket here: https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/the-meaning-of-the-monarchy-tickets-423729836347  --- We are celebrating our Golden Jubilee with the 50th episode of Edgy Ideas and thought it appropriate to reflect on the monarchy and its meaning.  My guest Leslie Brissett draws on his wealth of experience in human dynamics and as Director of Group Relations at the Tavistock Institute to share his thoughts on what is projected onto the monarchy from the people, and what the monarchy represents, contains and holds for us.   Simon is an anti-monarchist, and whilst able to admire Queen Elizabeth's extraordinary leadership over 70 years and recognise how the monarchy offers continuity for many, it also is highly problematic. Simon believes it reinforces a dependency and a "know-your-place" culture that reproduces class divisions, and elitist power and undermines our capacity for autonomy and to maximise our collective potential.  Leslie and Simon ponder together the meaning of the monarchy and explore the difference, and continuity between a matriarchy (the Queen) and patriarchy (the King). They reflect together in a non-partisan way, what future containment might look like without a monarchy and what can be learnt from the monarchy, that can help us to work towards creating the good society.     Bio  Leslie is a member of the Judiciary in England and Director of the Group Relations Programme at the Tavistock Institute of Human Relations and has studied human dynamics in experiential settings in many countries. He is also the Company Secretary at TIHR. Born in the UK, Leslie experiences life as a Citizen of the World More on Leslie: https://www.tavinstitute.org/staff/leslie-brissett/

What about the S and the G in ESG?  In episode 191, you meet Catherine Smith, General Counsel & Company Secretary at Wah Kwong Maritime Transport Holdings Limited in Hongkong. We have a candid conversation about Environmental Social and Governance, which refers to the three key factors when measuring a business or company's sustainability and ethical impact. Catherine is calling for more ESG startups since there are so many things we need to do to fulfil the challenges we are facing.  I asked Catherine why the interest in ESG reports has grown so much; she thinks it's because so many more stakeholders are reading them now. There is no way to hide. You do not want to miss out on listening to all the wisdom Catherine shares! Download and listen and discuss these issues with a friend or a peer. They are also welcome to listen to the Shipping Podcast, of course.   

Carolyn Herzog is a C-Suite executive with over 25 years of broad technology experience in multinational companies, having worked in the U.S. and overseas. Currently, as EVP, General Counsel, Company Secretary and Chief Compliance Officer at Arm Ltd., the world's leading semiconductor IP company, Carolyn is responsible globally for all legal, regulatory and public affairs matters for the company and provides strategic counsel to the CEO, Board and leadership team on a broad range of corporate, commercial and regulatory issues. Prior to Arm, Carolyn was the VP, CCO and Deputy GC at Symantec Corporation (SYMC), the world's largest cybersecurity company. Prior roles included acting as Head of Legal for EMEA. Carolyn joined Symantec through the acquisition of AXENT Technologies, Inc. (AXNT) where she led the transaction as GC. Prior to her legal career, Carolyn worked at The World Bank in Washington, D.C. Carolyn currently serves on the Board of the Association of Corporate Counsel and has served as an Advisory Board member to IPWatch Systems Corporation and on the Board for the National Cyber Security Alliance. She has been recognized by the Silicon Valley Business Journal C-Suite Awards, as a Distinguished GC by the Director's Roundtable and an Attorney That Matters by Ethisphere. Carolyn and the Arm Legal Department were recognized for their innovation and positive human impact in 2020 by the American Legal Technology Awards. Both within the companies that Carolyn has worked and externally, she has been an executive advocate for equality and diversity and inclusion initiatives. As in house counsel - and leaders - it is not always our job to be right, but to influence others to want to do the right thing. Lawyers often pride ourselves on our depth of knowledge in our chosen profession - and it's important to ensure that we can advise our clients on legal requirements. Equally important to the success of an in house leader is that our clients seek our counsel.

Debra Counsell followed an unusual career path to her current role as Chief Legal Officer and Company Secretary at BlueScope Steel . Her time with DLA Piper and Clifford Chance took her from the crumbling sidewalks of Hanoi, Vietnam, to Africa, the Middle East, and Paris, France. The broad range of thorny legal issues she encountered during this period were great preparation for her transition in-house to a GC role. In this episode, she shares the challenges, the wins, and the lessons she learned along the way. Topics covered: - How an unusual career path prepared her for in-house work - Lessons from transitioning to in-house and leadership roles - Empowering her team to be enablers and owners in the business - How hybrid work may affect the development of junior lawyers Hear more stories by subscribing to Innovative Legal Leadership on Apple Podcasts , Spotify, or an y podcast platform. Listening on a desktop & can't see the links? Just search for Innovative Legal Leadership in your favorite podcast player.

Darren Zeidel began his career at Skadden before the siren call of working in a business environment brought him to Honeywell as the VP and GC of Business and General Aviation. After close to 10 years at Honeywell, he jumped over to Aon where he is now the EVP, GC, and Company Secretary. Topics covered: - Learning how to leverage intangible assets - Compensating for vulnerabilities caused by the pandemic - Finding value in building out your network - Looking for attitude, agility, and curiosity while building a team - Acting as a pathway to the solution rather than thinking you should have all the answers Hear more stories by subscribing to Innovative Legal Leadership on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or any podcast platform. Listening on a desktop & can't see the links? Just search for Innovative Legal Leadership in your favorite podcast player.