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Getting into a new market is always a challenge. Especially so if it's a highly regulated one with safeguarding concerns such as gambling or gaming. SolutionsHub provides advice for smaller overseas gaming businesses who wish to get into the Irish market.Joining Joe was David Lyons the newly appointed Non-Executive Director of SolutionsHub.

Strategic Pay's latest Directors' Fees Survey shows the non-executive director pay gap has narrowed to just 0.5 percent. The findings highlight a significant narrowing of the gender pay gap across New Zealand boardrooms - with women earning 5.9 percent less than their male counterparts in 2025. Strategic Pay managing director Cathy Hendry says growth in the public sector has helped move this change. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Strategic Pay's latest Directors' Fees Survey shows the non-executive director pay gap has narrowed to just 0.5 percent. The findings highlight a significant narrowing of the gender pay gap across New Zealand boardrooms - with women earning 5.9 percent less than their male counterparts in 2025. Strategic Pay managing director Cathy Hendry says growth in the public sector has helped move this change. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tetragon Energy has just listed on the ASX. It holds some highly prospective acreage off the Philippines coast. It aims to bring in a big multinational partner to help fund the exploration program, in the hope of making a major oil and gas discovery. Guest Bio Conrad Todd is Managing Director of Tetragon Energy (ASX: TET), a newly listed Southeast Asian-focused oil and gas explorer targeting large-scale gas discoveries offshore and onshore the Philippines. He brings more than 44 years' experience in oil and gas exploration and development, having held senior technical and management roles including Exploration and Development Manager for Cooper Energy in Australia and for Lundin in Malaysia, Chief Geophysicist and New Business Manager for LASMO in Indonesia, and Chief Geophysicist for Occidental in Oman. At Lundin, he led the subsurface team behind a complex mixed oil and gas field producing 20,000 barrels of oil per day, while at Cooper Energy he ran the geoscience department through a period in which the company's market capitalisation grew from $20 million to $200 million. Conrad was Managing Director of Triangle Energy (ASX: TEG) from 2022 to 2026, and led the spin-out of its Philippines assets to form Tetragon Energy. He has also worked in mergers and acquisitions and reserve auditing for RISC, co-founded Vizier Energy Consulting, and served as a Non-Executive Director of Pilot Energy. Produced by Resource Media The Hole Truth: Mining Investment Podcast is a product of Read Corporate. Please note that Read Corporate does not provide investment advice and investors should seek personalised advice before making any investment decisions. Links The Hole Truth LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/the-hole-truth-podcast The Hole Truth YouTube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLI4sZkSfEpPi_u7OrD7lQ-tZHbdy6EhCC The Hole Truth Website: https://resourcesrisingstars.com.au/the-hole-truth-podcast/ The Hole Truth Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theholetruthpodcast/ Company Website: https://www.tetragonenergy.com.au/ Key Insights Tetragon's Sulu Sea permits sit inside a proven, underexplored Borneo-style petroleum province Tetragon holds a 37.5% operated interest in SC-80 and SC-81, two deepwater blocks in the southern Sulu Sea directly adjacent to Borneo, a basin that has already yielded billions of barrels of oil and hundreds of trillions of cubic feet of gas. The blocks already contain two undeveloped discoveries totalling roughly 470 billion cubic feet of gross 2C gas resources, drilled by ExxonMobil between 2008 and 2010 before Asian gas prices collapsed in 2014-15. With regional gas prices now roughly three times higher, Todd says the economics of these existing discoveries have changed substantially. The Halcon prospect anchors a potentially company-making exploration target The largest prospect on the permits, a basin floor fan named Halcon, carries a conservatively estimated most-likely recoverable resource of 2.7 trillion cubic feet of gas. Around 4,000 square kilometres of existing 3D seismic data is being reprocessed using modern techniques, a process expected to take about a year and materially sharpen the company's confidence in both the discovered gas and the exploration upside. Todd expects an updated, likely larger, resource estimate for Halcon within the next few months. A farm-out to a major, not drilling success, is the first re-rating catalyst Because the blocks sit in 1,500-2,500 metres of water, Tetragon cannot fund a well on its own and is instead targeting a farm-out to a major or supermajor such as Petronas, Eni or Shell. Todd points to comparable ASX-listed companies with 3D-seismic-defined exploration plays that have re-rated by up to ten times their market capitalisation simply on securing a partner prepared to fund drilling, well before any well is spudded. The onshore Cagayan Basin project offers a faster, lower-risk path to cash flow Tetragon's 100%-owned onshore permit, SC-82 on Luzon, 250km north of Manila, hosts the Nassiping-2 gas discovery, first drilled in 1984 and later flow-tested by another operator. With Manila's power grid short of gas and a high-voltage line just 700 metres from the well site, Tetragon plans to firm up the resource with seismic or airborne gravity and magnetics work and a single follow-up well costing about $8-9 million, then generate and sell electricity on site rather than build a 250km pipeline to Manila. First-pass economics put the value of this project at $90-150 million. A clean spin-out structure and a strong ASX debut give investors direct leverage to the Philippines story Tetragon was spun out of Triangle Energy (ASX:TEG) via an in-specie distribution, with Triangle shareholders holding half of the new company alongside $4 million raised in an IPO priced at 20 cents a share. The stock listed this week and closed its first day at 25 cents. Todd notes the Philippines government is actively courting international explorers, offering domestic gas producers LNG-equivalent pricing, a starkly different regulatory stance to Australia's east coast gas reservation debate.  

Marketing strategy, creative strategy, and bold advertising: Hattie Matthews explains how to build braver, more effective campaigns without the fear of risk. The Confidence Gap can be a silent killer in modern marketing.Caught between tight budgets, short-term pressures, and complex stakeholders, it's easy to default to safe, forgettable "digital beige."Hattie Matthews will share her framework for building a Confidence Engine - using an intentional mix of GenAI, rapid prototyping, and neuroscience to validate brave, emotionally driven work before committing media spend. The session will cover how to minimise risk, bypass algorithmic bias, and build the evidence to get bold creative signed off by senior leadership.Hattie co-founded Uncharted, a global creative agency built for the future, bringing together human creativity and technology to give brands the confidence to set out without fear.An experienced leader in marketing, growth, and innovation, she was formerly managing partner at Karmarama, growth lead at Accenture and Non-Executive Director to HealthTech Start-Up of the Year, eargym. She is an active supporter and former trustee of The White Ribbon Alliance, advocating for women's healthcare in developing countries. She is also an active member of WACL, helping drive gender equality in the marketing and communications industry.00:00 — Introduction03:22 — Why marketing feels so beige07:16 — Seeking out human emotion11:43 — Avoiding algorithmic bias14:20 — Rapid prototyping with AI17:31 — Pre-testing and derisking ideas20:53 — Navigating the boardroom28:28 — Q&A begins54:08 — Performance vs ideas debateIf you enjoyed this, please like and subscribe - it genuinely helps us reach more marketers like you.Join 35,000+ marketers getting our weekly newsletter (it's freeeeee): https://themarketingmeetup.comListen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/marketing-meetup-podcast/id1365546447Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5QvmFdxg5pMwsfPkKjhXl9The Marketing Meetup thrives for many reasons, but one of the crucial reasons we're able to do what we do is because we have the support of some incredible individuals from some equally inspiring companies. Below is the list of our partners in crime: our amigos. All we have to say is a big, massive, thank you.Cambridge Marketing College + Frontify + Planable + Mailchimp + Wistia + Prismic + Canva

How do you successfully transition from leading global businesses to building a rewarding portfolio career in the boardroom? In this episode of the 20 Years of Women on Boards – Inspire | Influence | Impact podcast, Claire Braund OAM speaks with Toni Brendish FAICD about the experiences, decisions and leadership lessons that have shaped her journey from CEO to Chair and Non-Executive Director. Toni reflects on an adventurous childhood spent in remote Australia and Papua New Guinea, explaining how resilience, independence and adapting to change became the foundations of her leadership style. She also shares how an unexpected graduate role at Unilever launched a distinguished executive career spanning Australia, New Zealand, Asia and Europe with global organisations including Danone, Coca-Cola, Colgate-Palmolive and Kimberly-Clark. Now Chair of Fresh Produce Group and a Non-Executive Director of Cobram Estate Olives, Prolife Foods and Clover Corporation, Toni discusses the deliberate planning behind her transition into the boardroom, why purpose and values have always guided her career, and what executives should consider when preparing for their own portfolio careers. From building high-performing teams and leading business transformation to embracing new opportunities and preparing for a second career, this engaging conversation offers practical insights for aspiring and experienced directors. If you're thinking about your own board journey or curious about boards, Toni's story will leave you inspired to plan ahead, back yourself and lead with purpose. Visit www.womenonboards.net LinkedIn Facebook

Alexander S Hoare is an eleventh‑generation Partner at C. Hoare & Co., Britain's oldest privately owned bank, where he has played a central role in stewarding a multi‑century institution through modern financial, technological, and cultural change.A leading voice on values‑based leadership, Alexander is the author of Impact Banker, a reflective memoir that explores what it means to lead with purpose across generations. His work challenges conventional models of growth and profitability, arguing instead for stewardship, trust, and long‑term thinking as the true foundations of enduring organisations.Drawing on decades of experience at the heart of a historic family business, he speaks widely on topics including legacy leadership, purpose‑led governance, and the moral responsibilities of finance. His approach emphasises relationships over scale, culture over short‑term optimisation, and leadership as a custodial duty to future generations.Beyond the bank, Alexander is an advocate for impact investing and contributes to a range of social and civic initiatives. He serves as Chair of Trustees at Intermission Youth, is a Patron of Royal Trinity Hospice, and is a Non‑Executive Director at Tribe Impact Capital.Alexander S Hoare brings a rare perspective on how institutions can balance tradition with innovation—and how leaders can build organisations that endure. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, we speak with Leroy Roberts about preventing supply chain failures through accountability, leadership under pressure, and the role of AI, clarity, and collaboration in resilient decision-making.Download the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠episode transcript⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠===== This week, we talked with Leroy Roberts about leadership under pressure, supply chain disruption, and preventing failure through clear accountability. We discussed psychological safety, the balance between firm control and burnout, the value of AI in risk management, and why future supply chains depend on collaboration, partnership, and better decision-making.  ===== Guest 1: : Leroy Roberts, British Army veteran, Non-Executive Director, and Executive Adviser,  Team-Worth SolutionsLeroy Roberts is a British Army veteran, Non-Executive Director, and Executive Adviser specialising in culture and conduct risk in high-pressure, regulated environments. He works with executive risk owners, including CEOs, CROs, COOs, CPOs, and CHROs, to strengthen decision-making, accountability, and truth-telling under pressure. Leroy helps organisations reduce culture and conduct risk signals within 90 days through practical, diagnostic-led interventions that restore operational grip and produce measurable, auditable improvement. Drawing on leadership experience from the British Army and the Jamaica Constabulary Force, alongside board-level governance experience, he brings a grounded perspective on how leadership behaviour under pressure either amplifies or contains organisational risk. He is the author of The Risk Owner's Reset and a contributing author to the international best-selling series Stand on the Shoulders of Giants.Host 1: Richard Howells, SAP   ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Richard Howells⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ has been working in the Supply Chain Management and Manufacturing space for over 30 years. He is responsible for driving the thought leadership and awareness of SAP's ERP, Finance, and Supply Chain solutions and is an active writer, podcaster, and thought leader on the topics of supply chain, Industry 4.0, digitization, and sustainability.===== Show Links:Link to the book: amazon.com/dp/B0GMS2G361 The Culture and conduct scorecard: https://pro.speakerhub.com/speaker-feedback/?qr=e9a16245-4ab1-4c63-81e7-ce225d9e5372Supply Chain Management:  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠SAP Supply Chain Management⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠SAP Insights: Supply Chain⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠       Follow Us on Social Media : Richard Howells: ⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠, SAP Digital Supply Chain: ⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠    Please give us a like, share, and subscribe to stay up-to-date on future episodes!  ===== Chapters:00:00:00: Intro00:01:00: Guest's Introductions00:01:59: Staying in control during disruption without micromanaging00:04:07: Accountability gaps and early warning signs00:07:40: Building a safe environment for constructive challenge00:11:08: Using AI for risk management with human judgment00:13:26: Accountability without burnout in volatile conditions00:19:20: Leadership under pressure during COVID logistics00:22:56: ''The Risk Owners Reset'' book00:25:55: What is the Future of Supply Chain?00:27:12: Outro

"Highway To Heavenly" The Oxford indie-pop outfit Heavenly formed out of the ashes of another Oxford outfit, the beloved indiepop band Talulah Gosh. With the addition of singer/keyboardist Cathy Rogers, by the time the band's second album Le Jardin De Heavenly hit shelves, their low-fi jangle became augmented by lush and spellbinding harmonies. Throughout the '90s put out a handful of winning albums including Heavenly vs. Satan and The Decline And Fall of Heavenly but they called it a day in 1996 after the death of their drummer Matthew Fletcher. The core unit of Heavenly resumed under the moniker Marine Research and they put out one lone marvelous album and that was that for a while. Did the members of Heavenly stay busy in the interim? That would be a resounding yes but let's also add accomplished. These are the broadstrokes, but you'll get the idea: Singer Amelia Fletcher, who, by the way, has been in The Wedding Present and the Pooh Sticks and guested on tracks by the Candyskins and the 6ths, is a Professor of Competition Policy at the University of East Anglia and in addition to being a Non-Executive Director on the boards of the Financial Conduct Authority, Fletcher was appointed Officer of the Order of the British Empire and Commander of the Order of the British Empire for services to the economy. As for bassist Rob Pursey, who, by the way, is married to Fletcher, he's a screenwriter and he ran the Touchpaper TV production company. He now co-runs the awesome indie label Skep Wax with Fletcher. An educational neuroscientist, Cathy Rogers was the presenter of the British reality competition series Scrapheap Challenge (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scrapheap_Challenge) and Junkyard Wars, and she has worked as a producer for the BBC, ran an olive farm in Italy and worked as Creative Director for RDF Media. Meanwhile, guitarist Peter Monchiloff played in the Would Be Goods, Scarlet's Well (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scarlet%27s_Well), Les Clochards, and Hot Hooves and he was Commissioning Editor for Philosophy at Oxford University Press and is currently Associate Publication Consultant at Lex Academic. As for drummer Ian Button, the former member of The Thrashing Doves has been a university lecturer in music production, he worked with everyone from Robert Forster to Dot Allison, was a member of Death In Vegas and is an in-demand mixer and masterer. Again, this is an abbreviated list, but you can see the members of Heavenly have been busy. But somehow, between all that busy-ness and other bands like Tender Trap and Swansea Sound, Heavenly are back. Not sounding diminished by time, the band's first long player in 30 years Highway to Heavenly is a spry collection of janglepop that's effortlessly melodic and unreasonably catchy. It's lovely work that ranks among the years best. And this is a great chat with three members, then five members, then two members. And we pulled it off without any dropping of the baton--this is a great chat with the charming, gregarious and lovely personnel of Heavenly. www.heavenlyindie.bandcamp.com www.skepwax.com www.stereoembersmagazine.com (http://www.stereoembersmagazine.com) www.bombshellradio.com (http://www.bombshellradio.com) www.alexgreenbooks.com Stereo Embers: BLUESKY + THREADS + IG: @emberspodcast Email: editor@stereoembersmagazine.com

Send us Fan MailSelecting the Chair: Governance Lessons from the US and the UKChair succession is handled differently in the US and the UK. However, both approaches have merit, and there are key principles that matter regardless of geography. In this podcast, Dr Sabine Dembkowski, Founder and Managing Partner, is joined by Susan Skerritt. Susan is a Non-Executive Independent Director on the boards of Citibank Europe PLC, Tanger, Inc., and IG Group PLC. She previously served on the boards of Royal Bank of Canada US Group Holdings, Community Financial Systems, Inc., VEREIT, and Falcon Trade Group. Before her Board career, she had a successful 35-year financial career and served as the Chairman, CEO, and President of Deutsche Bank Trust Company in the US. “Procedural differences reflect genuinely different governance philosophies.“ To Susan, the differences between the US and UK approaches reflect the differing philosophies at play. The US model is rooted in the idea that Boards are best positioned to govern themselves. So, the Board Chair is almost always selected from existing Directors, with the process managed internally. The Chair and CEO roles are often combined, and there is a deep resistance to “governance by checklist” regulations. The UK model places greater weight on structural independence and investor accountability. The current code was built after corporate failures in the 80s and 90s and holds that self-governance without structural safeguards is insufficient. There are term limits, rules about external candidates, and separate CEO and Chair roles. It's not wholly prescriptive, but “comply or explain” dominates. “The strengths of one approach tend to illuminate the weaknesses of the other.” In the US, Susan sees that internal candidates, who already know the company, its strategy, culture, and management team, can reduce transition risk. This is valuable in fast-moving situations and reduces search costs. Plus, internal candidates have established relationships and a track record with management that foster trust and candour from the start. The downsides are insularity, cultures of deference, and a lack of external benchmarking. In the UK, those potential downsides are addressed. The formal process carries a mandate for independence from the new Chair and searches a wide talent pool for the best candidate to meet a carefully vetted list of needs. However, there's a risk the search becomes an expensive, time-consuming theatre. There's also transition risk if the new Chair can't fully integrate with the company culture. “Regardless of which governance tradition we're working within, there are three principles that matter.” To Susan, three principles matter most. First, Boards should know what they need and not reach for what they've always had. The most common failure in Chair succession is a default to continuity.  Second, process quality matters as much as outcome. Susan views this as the UK's greatest contribution to the global governance conversation. A well-designed search process is rigorous, transparent, and defensible. It surfaces assumptions, creates a record, and signals to shareholders that the Board is taking the decision seriously.  Third, succession planning is not an event. It's an ongoing discipline. Effective boards keep succession on the live agenda, actively managed and not derailed by unexpected departures.  The three top takeaways from our conversation are: 1.    Structure matters, but it isn't everything. The issue is always whether the Board is exercising genuine, independent judgment.2.   The US and UK models are converging and getting better for it. 3.   Chair succession is a government bellwether. Come 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.

Killi Resources (ASX: KLI) has just acquired an exceptional iron ore project in Western Australia. It will produce iron ore which is very different from anything else produced in Australia. Killi Resources has just acquired an exceptional iron ore project in Western Australia. It will produce iron ore which is very different from anything else produced in Australia. This product will be in hot demand among the new generation of low-emission steelmaking facilities around the world.   Guest Bio Hamish Halliday is a Non-Executive Director of Killi Resources Limited (ASX: KLI), a geologist with around 30 years of corporate and technical experience across the resources sector. He has been involved in the discovery and funding of multiple large-scale mineral projects across five continents. Halliday founded Adamus Resources, which he grew from a A$3 million float into a multi-million-ounce emerging gold producer, overseeing the discovery of the Southern Ashanti Gold Project in Ghana. He also co-founded a number of other successful junior mining companies, including Gryphon Minerals, Venture Minerals, Renaissance Minerals, Alicanto Minerals and Blackstone Minerals. At Killi, he is focused on advancing the Lodestone Iron Ore Project alongside the Richardson Street group and Chairman Nev Power, the former Fortescue Managing Director.   Produced by Resource Media The Hole Truth: Mining Investment Podcast is a product of Read Corporate.   Please note that Read Corporate does not provide investment advice and investors should seek personalised advice before making any investment decisions.   Links The Hole Truth LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/the-hole-truth-podcast   The Hole Truth YouTube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLI4sZkSfEpPi_u7OrD7lQ-tZHbdy6EhCC&si=iOcGscff7kMSw8c7   The Hole Truth Website: https://resourcesrisingstars.com.au/the-hole-truth-podcast/   The Hole Truth Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theholetruthpodcast/   Company Website: https://www.killiresources.com.au/   Key Insights A Rare, High-Grade Magnetite Body Unlike Anything Else in Australia Killi's newly acquired Lodestone Iron Ore Project hosts a fully recrystallised, coarse-grained magnetite body that Halliday describes as a geological freak. Granites on either side have reworked the mineralisation so the silica–magnetite bonds break apart easily, with grains up to five millimetres across — roughly 100 times coarser than nearby banded iron formations such as Karara. It is more analogous to high-grade bodies seen in Canada, Sweden and South America than to typical Western Australian iron ore. Built for the Green-Steel, Electric Arc Furnace Market The project's key commercial point of difference is that its product can supply the new generation of low-emission steelmaking facilities, whereas most Western Australian iron ore cannot. Electric arc furnaces are where the industry's growth is concentrated, using gas as a reductant rather than coking coal and offering around 80% lower CO2 emissions. Only about 3% of seaborne iron ore is direct-reduction (DR) grade, creating a structural supply shortage that Killi aims to help fill — and Halliday points to Champion Iron spending around half a billion dollars to lift its product toward DR grade as evidence of the premiums on offer. Simple, Low-Cost Processing and Premium Product Because the ore is so coarse and breaks apart easily, Killi can produce a 68–69% Fe concentrate from a 250-micron grind — about ten times coarser than Karara — pointing to a simple processing circuit. The project delivers around 33–40% mass recovery, with concentrate grades targeted at 69–70% Fe at very low impurities. Halliday frames the investment case as clipping the margin at both ends: lower production costs and a higher price, which ultimately translates into stronger free cash flow. Standout Location with Existing Infrastructure Lodestone sits roughly 200 kilometres from the Port of Geraldton, which has spare capacity, with grid power, a sealed road and a rail line running straight to the port — Halliday notes you can stand on the discovery outcrop and see all of it. With no need to build anything beyond the mine gate, the capital required is far smaller than a typical magnetite development, opening the door to a modest, low-capital start-up to generate early cash flow. A Substantial Resource with Major Growth Upside Killi already has an inferred resource of 110 million tonnes, but that tests only about 20% of a magnetite system extending some 25 kilometres of strike. The company plans to start drilling within weeks and aims to quadruple the resource toward roughly half a billion tonnes over the next 12 to 18 months. Running metallurgy, engineering with Sedgman and offtake discussions in parallel, Killi is targeting a pre-feasibility study in the second half of next year and a final investment decision within two to two-and-a-half years. The acquisition is backed by an A$15 million placement, lifting cash to around A$18.5 million, and a heavyweight team including Chairman Nev Power and Steve Parsons' Richardson Street group.  

Is there any power left in campaigning? Is university worth it? And what's happened to the World Cup song?Joining Carys is  Pat Younge. Pat is a former Chief Creative Officer for BBC Television production and former President/General Manager of US cable network, Travel Channel Media. Pat served on the board as Non Executive Director of ITV Studios Ltd from 2020-2024 and is the Chair of the Council of Cardiff University. He's also one of the founding members of the Over/Under podcast.Pat and Carys discuss how Elon Musk is using X to abuse his power, the bigger story around David Stroud and harassment law, why universities provide a societal benefit, and how Donald Trump's immigration rules are impacting the FIFA World Cup.Support us on ⁠www.patreon.com/OverTheTopUnderTheRadar⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - get bonus episodes, a weekly newsletter and become a part of our members-only WhatsApp community.Email us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠info@overunderpod.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sign up to the newsletter at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://www.overunderpod.com⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow us on all socials @‌over_under_pod_Links:https://news.sky.com/story/the-x-effect-how-elon-musk-is-boosting-the-british-right-13464445https://www.theguardian.com/education/2026/jun/02/shrinking-graduate-premium-sours-views-on-university-poll-shows

This week on Taking Stock, Susan speaks to Larissa Feeney, CEO Kinore Finance & Business Services, about whether remote working, not AI, is to blame for weak junior hiring.Three of the most valuable private companies in the world are set to make their stock market debuts. Ronan Reid, Non-Executive Director of the Cantor Fitzgerald Ireland Group joins Susan to discuss.Plus, Russell Vickers, Co-founder and CEO of Future Mobility Campus Ireland joins Susan to discuss how close we really are to a future where cars drive themselves.

Send us Fan MailChair succession is a pivotal moment for boards. It presents an opportunity to reflect on the organisation's future needs and steer it forward strategically. For this reason, organisations must proceed carefully in their Chair searches, eschewing the obvious in favour of what's truly needed. In this podcast, Dr Sabine Dembkowski, Founder and Managing Partner, is joined by Louise Angel. Louise is Senior Managing Director at Teneo and a leading board headhunter, specialising in Chair and Non-Executive Director appointments for UK companies. She works closely with boards on succession planning, board composition and effectiveness, and complex and high-profile chair appointments. “Chair succession is one of those moments where you can genuinely change the trajectory of how a board operates.“To Louise, while companies often refer to Chairs as “running” the board, the reality is much more subtle. Chairs set the tone for the quality of the debates, challenges, and discussions. High-quality conversations lead to higher perceptions of board effectiveness, CEOs feeling better supported, and stakeholders being happier and more engaged. For this reason, when succession comes up, it is a key moment to reflect on what the company needs for its next phase of evolution, and what an effective Chair would need to look like to support and lead that evolution.“The Chair shouldn't be choosing their own successor.” Ideally, Chair searches begin 18 to 24 months in advance. Louise notes that the conversation around succession planning is less awkward if it is a consistent agenda item. The Senior Independent Director (SID) is best suited to drive the conversation, and the board should also consider the timing of Chair succession with CEO transitions to avoid too much change at once."I would always encourage boards to challenge themselves on some of their assumptions. Do you really need someone who has chaired before or who has direct sector experience? Or are you potentially ruling out some very strong candidates by default?”Louise notes that Chair succession is an inherently conservative process. This leads selection committees to choose people with traditional profiles and lean on prior experience as an easy proxy for suitability. However, by questioning assumptions and expanding the search pool, firms can go beyond the handful of people everyone is chasing to uncover other strong candidates who may be better suited for the firm's unique needs.“If you spend the time upfront getting as much clarity as possible on the necessary candidate skillset and profile, you increase your chances of a quick and clean process, which you will only have to run once.”For Louise, investing extra time at the beginning to clarify must-haves, nice-to-haves, and wish lists reduces the overall length and complexity of the search. Support for the SID, a decision on internal vs. external candidate tracks, and keeping the process moving also improves the search experience. Louise further advises firms to remember that candidates are assessing them as well, so appearing well-organised and aligned during the search is an advantage. The three top takeaways from our conversation for effective boards are:1.      See Chair succession as a real opportunity for strategic development and not just a tick-box process.2.     Spend time getting the brief right.3.     Run a process that is both rigorous and thoughtful. The mechanics matter, but so do the human dynamics — and it's the combination of the two that leads to the best outcomes.Come 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.

Have you ever wondered how introversion can be a driving force for leadership and advocacy? In this episode of The Quiet And Strong Podcast, Dr. Shirah Mansaray—a solicitor, advocate, and managing partner—joins David Hall to share her journey and insights on inclusive leadership and the unique strengths of introverts.You'll learn how introverts can influence, communicate with clarity, and create lasting impact both in the boardroom and beyond. Key takeaways include strategies for leveraging reflective thinking, navigating "performance extroversion," creating psychological safety for diverse teams, and finding practical ways to recharge and maintain well-being.If you're looking to embrace your introverted strengths, lead authentically, and advocate for yourself and others, this conversation is for you. Discover how to turn quiet confidence into bold action—and be strong.Episode Link: QuietandStrong.com/275--- Dr Shirah Z. Mansaray, is a Solicitor-Advocate, Managing Partner of law firm, Themis Crown Advocates, and founder of Purposeful Peak Performance Executive Coaching. Dr Mansaray has over 20 years of experience across legal advisory, governance, and nonprofit leadership and serves as a Non-Executive Director at Amnesty International UK. She also serves on the International Advisory Board of Saviesa Think Tank.Her advisory work focuses on social justice, governance, and leadership, particularly in advancing ethical and inclusive decision-making at the highest levels of organisations in the UK, Africa and Europe.Connect with Dr. Shirah: Website | Instagram | LinkedIn | YoutubeSend us Fan MailSupport the show- - -Contact the Host of the Quiet and Strong Podcast:David HallAuthor, Speaker, Educator, Podcasterquietandstrong.comGobio.link/quietandstrongdavid [at] quietandstrong.comNOTE: This post may contain affiliate links. I may earn a commission if you make a purchase, at no extra cost to you.Take the FREE Personality Assessment: Typefinder Personality AssessmentFollow David on your favorite social platform:Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | Youtube Get David's book:Minding Your Time: Time Management, Productivity, and Success, Especially for IntrovertsGet Quiet & Strong Merchandise

Sind Konflikte im Boardroom immer ein Risiko – oder können sie die Governance und Entscheidungsfindung sogar stärken? In dieser Folge des The Agenda Podcasts von Sherpany erläutert Dr. Doris Höpke, Non-Executive Director bei Airbus SE und Mitglied des Aufsichtsrats der Mercedes-Benz Group AG, wie Vorstände und Aufsichtsräte Meinungsverschiedenheiten in bessere Entscheidungen und wirksamere Governance verwandeln können. Dr. Höpke schöpft aus ihrer langjährigen Erfahrung als ehemaliges Vorstandsmitglied der Munich Re und ihrer aktuellen Tätigkeit als selbstständige Beraterin und Mediatorin, um zu erörtern, wann Konflikte konstruktiv sind, wann sie dysfunktional werden und wie Gremien die Vertrauens- und Gesprächskultur aufbauen können, die es braucht, um auch schwierigste Situationen zu bewältigen. In diese Folge erfahren Sie: Warum unterschiedliche Perspektiven im Boardroom nicht nur unvermeidlich, sondern essenziell für die Qualität der Entscheidungsfindung sind Wie konstruktive Konflikte durch Transparenz, Lösungswillen und ein gemeinsames Bekenntnis zur Lösungsfindung gekennzeichnet sind. Warum ungelöste Konflikte zu verzögerten Entscheidungen, nicht tragfähigen Kompromissen und einem Vertrauensverlust führen Welche Rolle Vertrauen und eine Gesprächskultur spielen, damit Gremien auch in Krisensituationen handlungsfähig bleiben. Warum divergierende strategische Zielsetzungen oft erst bei konkreten Entscheidungen zutage treten und wie szenariobasiertes Denken hilft Wann personelle Konsequenzen unvermeidlich werden und warum sie die gleiche Sorgfalt erfordern wie die Berufung. Warum Schweigen im Boardroom ein Governance-Risiko ist und warum unbequeme Fragen ein Merkmal guter Governance sind. The Agenda wird von Ingo Notthoff moderiert – Podcast-Produzent und -Moderator mit langjähriger Erfahrung in Führungs- und Managementrollen auf Konzern-, Mittelstands- und Verbandsebene. Sie sind an tiefgehenden strategischen Themen für Vorstände, Aufsichts- und Verwaltungsräte interessiert? Abonnieren Sie den The Agenda Podcast von Sherpany, dem führenden Anbieter von Lösungen für das Meeting-Management. Thank you for listening! Visit us at Sherpany.com or follow us on LinkedIn for board, board committee, and executive meetings solutions.

Gary Ashworth is the founder of the Double Up Money Mastery Community, serial entrepreneur, investor, best-selling author and business writer. Gary has started, scaled, or backed more than 30 businesses - including taking businesses public and later selling one for 10x the float price. As a business advisor, his role is to help leaders define their offer, grow company value, and plan a successful exit. Gary has also served as a Non-Executive Director on 11 boards across multiple sectors, often representing private equity investors, helping businesses to refine strategy, secure financing, navigate M&A, and prepare for listings.     CONNECT WITH Gary Ashworth Website: https://garyashworth.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gary_ashworth_uk/ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@gary.ashworth25 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@garyashworth3280 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gary.ashworth.54     JOIN THE FIGHT AGAINST FOOD INSECURITY   Join the fight against food insecurity here in the U.S. DONATE TODAY at Meet the Streets Outreach, INC. to fight hunger!    Meet the Streets Outreach provides essential support to Houston's food-insecure communities by offering over 2,100 hot meals each month. With your help, we can continue to serve those in need. Your support ensures that we can continue to make a meaningful difference in the lives of Houston's most vulnerable residents. Thank you for considering this opportunity to invest in the well-being of our community.   Food Insecure Households For many families in the U.S., the past several years have been difficult. Higher food prices, economic instability, and other factors have made providing for a family even harder. 1 in 8 households in the U.S. is food insecure. That means these families don't have enough money or resources to buy enough food for everyone in their household. As recently as 2022, 7.3 million children lived in food insecure households. Also, 16.9% of children live in poverty.   SNAP Benefits More than 22 million U.S. households use SNAP benefits to help with food costs, as of April 2023. Sometimes known as "food stamps," SNAP is the federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. People who receive SNAP benefits can use it to buy groceries, seeds, and plants for food. SNAP cannot be used to purchase hot food or household items like cleaning supplies, vitamins, or diapers.   CONNECT WITH Cedric Francis Website: https://www.lead2greatness.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cedricbfrancis X: https://twitter.com/cedricbfrancis Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cedricbfrancis/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cedric-b-francis-a0544037/

Today's guest is an industry legend and here are just a few highlights from his CV:Joined Foxtons in 1985 as one of just 20 employeesAppointed MD in 1997 (10 offices, £10m turnover) Grew it to 17 offices and £40m turnoverLeft in early 2005 to acquire Marsh & Parsons→Sold Marsh & Parsons to LSL PLC in November 2011 for £53mThese days he work as a Non-Executive Director and advisor, partnering with founders and leadership teams on growth strategy, operational discipline, and building cultures that actually perform, not just look good on paper.Some of the topics discussed in the episode were the Foxtons era, daily structure, recruitment, recessions, business strategy, proptech/AI, mentorship, collaboration and improving the estate agency profession. These businesses include names such as Viewber and Nesti to name a couple. What he doesn't know about estate agency isn't worth knowing and trust me, you won't want to miss this one as it's an absolute belter.

Effective governance is shaped as much by judgement, relationships and culture as it is by experience. That observation is from Cheryl Hayman, whose two-decade board career reflects the evolution of modern governance. Cheryl is an experienced Non-Executive Director and Remuneration and Nomination Committee Chair. She has held many roles, including as one of the first independent NEDs of Women on Boards. Cheryl's journey highlights the value of being intentional. She found that by clearly articulating her strengths, maintaining a visible professional presence and investing in relationships, opportunities followed. Inside the boardroom, her insight is direct. Frameworks matter, she says, but it is the quality of dialogue, trust and willingness to challenge that define outcomes. More about Cheryl Hayman on LinkedIn Cheryl was one of WOB's early non-executive directors, serving on the WOB board from 2016 – 2024. Her current board roles include: Executive Director, Chief Executive Women Non Executive Director; Chair, Remuneration & Nomination; Member, Audit & Risk Committee ASX:AIM Non Executive Director, Guide Dogs NSW/ACT Council Member 4 meetings per year, HCF Australia Women on Boardshttps://www.womenonboards.net/ LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/women-on-boards 

Send us Fan MailBeyond listed corporations, there is a vibrant world of start-ups, scale-ups, and organisations at the pre-IPO stage. What does it take to add value to these Boards, and how does the work differ from that of a listed organisation? Most importantly, how can working with these companies shape a Board portfolio career?In this podcast, Dr Sabine Dembkowski, Founder and Managing Partner, is joined by Susanne Chishti, Chair of FINTECH Circle, Europe's first Investor Network focused on fintech investments. Susanne is an experienced Non-Executive Director, best-selling author, and in 2024, was named as one of the Top 100 Women in Fintech. She is also a former CNBC fintech commentator and a guest lecturer at the University of Cambridge and Warwick Business School.“At every single stage, customer and investor expectations increase“Susanne sees the role of Board members shifting as companies move through different stages. Initially, in the start-up stage, Board members add value by providing practical help to entrepreneurs, demonstrating a strong governance model, opening doors and developing a strong go-to-market strategy. Then, at the scale-up stage, Board members work closely with VCs and investors and add value by showing there's a strong governance model in place and that invested funds will be well looked after. When a firm prepares to go public, the role changes again, and Board members add value by helping the firm prepare for public scrutiny and public governance structures.“It is not easy for somebody who has managed 10,000 people in a large bank to come into a startup with 10 people and add value without killing the innovation, fast movement, and agility of a start-up"For Susanne, it is vital that Board members have an awareness of the scale-up cycles and where their company is in the cycle. This helps inform Board members about what value they can bring. Ideally, Board members maintain flexibility and an openness to learning what's needed in the moment. She acknowledges this requires listening, humbleness, and savvy observation of the environment.“Lots of large private companies have not yet gone public, but they are more successful, you could argue, than large, listed companies.“Susanne notes the private market is fairly new and expanding rapidly. Joining the right start-up at the right stage can offer a chance to experience a similar or greater level of challenge, opportunity, and success than at a listed firm. “In order to be inside the funnel which headhunters use, it's important to understand who the right headhunters“To get a Board seat takes intentional networking and relationship building. For networking, Susanne recommends FINTECH Circle and FinTech conferences. The three top takeaways from our conversation for effective boards are:1.     FinTech and technology sectors offer great opportunities for Board members to add value, even without a pre-existing tech background.2.    Getting a Board seat requires an intentional plan to network and build headhunter relationships. 3.    Look at this opportunity as a potential long-term enrichment of your life and an enjoyable extension of your career path.  and best-selling author, and in 2024 was named Come 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.

This week Nick talks to Dr Ewan KirkDr Ewan Kirk is a British technology entrepreneur, founder of Cantab Capital Partners, until recently was chair of the Issac Newton Institute for Mathematical Sciences, and Non-Executive Director of BAE Systems. He is also Co-Chair of the Turner Kirk Trust, which supports STEM, education, and conservation causes in the UK and the developing world. Nick and Ewan discuss Ewan's journey to becoming a leading figure in quantitative finance, from his early passion for maths, physics, and computing through to entrepreneurship and investment banking. They explore how his technical curiosity led him to build and sell software before joining Goldman Sachs, where he played a key role in developing and scaling derivatives trading, highlighting the importance of combining technical expertise with commercial instinct. The conversation also covers his departure from Goldman, reflections on risk and career decisions, and the founding of Cantab Capital Partners, where he applied systematic, data-driven trading strategies. Ewan's Book Choice was:The Selfish Gene - Richard Dawkins Ewan Music Choice was:Sweet Jane by The Velvet UndergroundThis content is issued by Zeus Capital Limited (“Zeus”) (Incorporated in England & Wales No. 4417845), which is authorised and regulated in the United Kingdom by the Financial Conduct Authority (“FCA”) for designated investment business, (Reg No. 224621) and is a member firm of the London Stock Exchange. This content is for information purposes only and neither the information contained, nor the opinions expressed within, constitute or are to be construed as an offer or a solicitation of an offer to buy or sell the securities or other instruments mentioned in it. Zeus shall not be liable for any direct or indirect damages, including lost profits arising in any way from the information contained in this material. This material is for the use of intended recipients only.

Today on The International Risk Podcast, we turn to the accelerating transformation of the global economy through artificial intelligence. Firms are making aggressive bets on future demand, and mid-market companies are grappling with rising costs, limited visibility, and mounting pressure to prove ROI.To help us make sense of this, we're joined by Craig Unsworth, a portfolio Chief Product Officer and Non-Executive Director working at the intersection of private equity, AI, and product transformation. With over two decades of experience and more than 60 transactions across SaaS, data, and B2B services, Craig works closely with private equity firms and their portfolio companies to drive growth and deliver high-impact, product-led transformations.For more of Craig's work, check out his Substack: http://chieflyproduct.substack.com/The International Risk Podcast brings you conversations with global experts, frontline practitioners, and senior decision-makers who are shaping how we understand and respond to international risk. From geopolitical volatility and organised crime, to cybersecurity threats and hybrid warfare, each episode explores the forces transforming our world and what smart leaders must do to navigate them. Whether you're a board member, policymaker, or risk professional, The International Risk Podcast delivers actionable insights, sharp analysis, and real-world stories that matter.The International Risk Podcast is sponsored by Conducttr, a realistic crisis exercise platform. Conducttr offers crisis exercising software for corporates, consultants, humanitarian, and defence & security clients. Visit Conducttr to learn more.Dominic Bowen is the host of The International Risk Podcast and Europe's leading expert on international risk and crisis management. As Head of Strategic Advisory and Partner at one of Europe's leading risk management consulting firms, Dominic advises CEOs, boards, and senior executives across the continent on how to prepare for uncertainty and act with intent. He has spent decades working in war zones, advising multinational companies, and supporting Europe's business leaders. Tell us what you liked!

Today's guest is a consultant, trainer, mentor, and Non Executive Director for estate agency and prop tech companies, working across Great Britain, Australia, New Zealand, United States and Dubai.With over 30 years of experience in all aspects of Estate Agency, he has a proven track record in both the independent and corporate world. A chief decision maker within Romans, serving as a shareholder and MD during his 22 years with the company and a part of this highly successful group's growth and innovative thinking, not to mention impressive results over an extended period of time. He also enjoyed considerable success in the corporate world as MD for Countrywide Thames, running multiple brands and returning them to good levels of profit with considerable growth year on year.In this episode we discuss the evolving UK property market and estate agency scene, timeless skills, modern necessities, leadership, hiring, the power of collaboration and much much more.Make sure to check the conversation out with one of the most experienced guests I've ever had on the podcast.

Zak Mir talks to Sath Ganesarajah, CEO of Bluebird Mining Ventures Ltd (BMV), as the gold streaming, mining and treasury company confirmed that Frank Amato and Hernán M. Yellati have been appointed to the Board as Non-Executive Directors with immediate effect.Frank Amato will serve as Chair of the Audit Committee, while Hernán M. Yellati has been appointed Chair of the Remuneration and Nomination Committee.Bluebird Mining Ventures Ltd has strengthened its board with the appointment of Frank Amato and Hernán M. Yellati as Non-Executive Directors, in a move aimed at enhancing governance and strategic oversight.Amato will also serve as Chair of the Audit Committee, while Yellati takes on the role of Chair of the Remuneration and Nomination Committee.In addition, Board Advisors Darron Giddens and John Webb will participate in Audit Committee meetings, with Webb also appointed to chair a newly established Conflicts Committee.The changes are designed to bolster the company's governance framework as it continues to execute its growth strategy.Sath Ganesarajah, Chief Executive Officer of BMV, said: "We are delighted to formally welcome Frank and Hernán to the Board. They bring significant experience across financial markets, macroeconomic strategy and emerging technologies, which will be invaluable as we continue to execute our growth strategy."I look forward to working closely with them and our Advisory Board to further strengthen governance, enhance strategic oversight and drive the business forward. Their leadership of the Audit Committee and the Remuneration and Nomination Committee respectively will play an important role in supporting the Company's long-term objectives and delivering value for shareholders."About Bluebird Mining Ventures LtdBluebird Mining Ventures (LSE: BMV) is a gold streaming, mining and treasury company. The Company's mission is to build and manage a gold-backed treasury through streaming agreements, providing investors with exposure to physical gold without the operational risk of mining.BMV focuses on streams from producing assets within the ore concentrate to bullion value chain. Its investments secure multi-year flows of gold that can be recycled into new transactions. This model enables scalable exposure to gold without capital expenditure, or execution risks. Drawing on its heritage in gold, BMV combines the stability of physical bullion with the benefits of a scalable, disciplined business model. With a focus on prudent capital allocation and treasury management, BMV aims to deliver sustainable, long-term value for shareholders.For more information, please visit: www.bmvbtc.com 

What does career security really look like in FinTech today?In this episode of FinTech's DEI Discussions, Nadia is joined by Ronel David, Non-Executive Director, Advisory Board Member and FinTech mentor, to challenge the traditional idea of careers in financial services.From building a portfolio career to redefining success beyond job titles, Ronel shares powerful insights on career resilience, the importance of networks, and why your skills, relationships and reputation matter more than ever in today's market.The conversation also explores inclusion in financial technology, highlighting how access, mentorship and value exchange can shape more diverse and future-ready organisations.If you're navigating change, thinking about your next move, or hiring in FinTech, this episode offers a fresh perspective on what it really takes to build a career that lasts.FinTech's DEI Discussions is powered by Harrington Starr, global leaders in Financial Technology Recruitment. For more episodes or recruitment advice, please visit our website www.harringtonstarr.com

Episode Overview What does a performing arts institution have to teach the business world? As it turns out — everything. In this episode, Carolyn speaks with Terri Martin, Head of Corporate at NIDA — the National Institute of Dramatic Art — about why communication is the most underinvested leadership skill in organisations today, and what happens when leaders finally get it right. Terri's journey to this work is anything but conventional. From a mortifying early experience presenting to a major client, to building and leading businesses across marketing, not-for-profit and education, she arrived at NIDA with a uniquely personal understanding of why so many leaders struggle to communicate with clarity and confidence — and what it costs them when they do. Together, Carolyn and Terri explore why communication is far more than the words we choose, how performers' techniques can transform business leaders, and why the ability to inspire, influence and connect is absolutely vital for anyone who wants to lead a movement of change. In This Episode Terri and Carolyn cover a lot of ground, including the three components of communication — words, voice and body — and why most leaders only focus on one. They discuss what actors understand about presence that many leaders don't, why the pause is one of the most powerful tools a communicator has, and how communication misaligned with purpose creates distrust rather than followership. Terri also draws a sharp distinction between performing leadership and truly embodying it, and shares her vision for a future where communication skills are taught in schools. About Terri Martin Terri Martin is a commercial business leader passionate about helping individuals, teams and organisations communicate with clarity, confidence and impact. Terri leads NIDA Corporate Training, the National Institute of Dramatic Art's executive education business. The division works with leading organisations across Australia to develop communication, presentation and leadership capability using NIDA's world-renowned performer-training techniques. Each year, thousands of professionals participate in programs designed to strengthen presence, influence and authentic leadership in the workplace. Before joining NIDA, Terri built and led consultancy businesses, marketing agencies and not-for-profit organisations, and began her career working in marketing and media including at Nickelodeon in London. This mix of commercial and creative experience underpins her strong belief in the power of communication to transform careers, teams and organisations. Terri is an alumna of The Marketing Academy Leadership Program, a mentor for Future Women and previously served as Vice Chair and Non-Executive Director of ADHD Australia. Connect with Terri: On Linkedin Nida corporate website

In this episode, Ken Rivers, Non-Executive Director of the Health and Safety Executive, explores the core principles of process safety leadership developed by the Process Safety Leadership Group, which came together following the Buncefield incident in 2005, as well as the importance of integrating occupational health and safety to enable safer and healthier workplaces for everyone.

Michelle Michael is an internationally recognised education leader specialising in digital innovation and artificial intelligence in education. With more than 30 years of experience across schools, government and global advisory contexts, she brings a rare blend of strategic insight and practical implementation. As a former Director in the NSW Department of Education, Michelle played a pivotal role in shaping the state's response to generative AI. She led the development and launch of NSWEduChat, one of the largest system-wide AI initiatives in education, supporting teachers and leaders to engage with emerging technologies thoughtfully and responsibly. She also led major reforms including the Effective Use of Mobile Devices Strategy and served as Director of Learning from Home, supporting more than one million students and teachers during COVID. Michelle has advised governments internationally, presented to the OECD and shared the stage with global education leaders, including Sir Ken Robinson. Her leadership has been recognised with NSW Premier's and Australian College of Educators awards. A Fellow of Women in AI and EdSafe AI Alliance in New York, Michelle now works across a portfolio of roles. She is a Beachhead Advisor to New Zealand Trade and Enterprise, a casual academic at Macquarie University, founder of her own education consultancy and a Non Executive Director with Young Change Agents. Michelle's work sits at the intersection of innovation, ethics and impact, helping education systems navigate complexity with clarity and care.

If you're worried you're too young, or don't offer enough value, to be an impactful Board member, think again! My guest today is Claire Braund OAM, Executive Director and co-founder of Women on Boards. In this episode, Claire is sharing a raft of valuable insight into how to get yourself ready for a Board application. There is no such as thing as 'too early' to join a Board: the key is to prepare well. Claire is talking about how to define your value proposition, key skills and experience; how to identify your first Board opportunity; defining your purpose as a Board member and so much more! Claire, on finding the right Board for you:"The big thing is purpose. Why are you seeking to go on a Board? You have to have a match with the Board you want to join. Have a sense about what you might bring to them, not what they can do for you." Links:Visit Women On Boards Connect with Claire Braund on LinkedinConnect with Rebecca Allen on LinkedinVisit the Illuminate website to learn more about standout Career & Leadership coaching for womenRate, Review, & Follow our Show on Apple Podcasts:Also, if you haven't done so already, follow the podcast. We air every week and I don't want you to miss out on a single broadcast. Follow now!About Claire:Claire is a social entrepreneur and businesswoman who co-founded Women on Boards in Australia in 2006 and in the UK in 2012. She is a highly respected speaker and workshop presenter on how to craft a board career, build a board CV and a wide range of topics associated with her role at Women on Boards. She is known for her courage, conviction, compassion and confidence in inspiring and creating pathways for women to take on board and leadership roles. Claire became a Churchill Fellow in 2011 for her research into the effect of gender quotas on publicly listed boards in Norway, the UK and France, is a graduate of the Benevolent Society's Sydney Social Leadership Program and an experienced Non-Executive Director on small businesses and large Not-For-Profit organisations . Past directorships include Central Coast Conservatorium Ltd (Chair), Coast Shelter Emergency Accommodation Ltd, The Women's Club and Foundation for Australian Agricultural Women Ltd. In the 2024 Kings' Birthday Honours List Claire received an Order of Australia Medal (OAM) for service to women, to business and to the NSW Central Coast Region.About Rebecca:Rebecca Allen is a Career & Leadership Coach for corporate women, aspiring to senior levels of leadership. Over the last decade, Rebecca has helped women realise their potential at companies including Woolworths, ANZ, J.P. Morgan, PwC, Coca-Cola Amatil, Ministry of Defence, Frontier Sensing and AbbVie Medical Research through her Roadmap to Senior Leadership coaching programs. Connect with Rebecca

Andrew Jones is the CEO of LondonMetric which has become known as a consolidator of the UK REIT market and is now the 3rd largest UK REIT behind SEGRO and LandSec.Andrew was a co-founder and CEO of Metric Property Investments Plc from its inception in March 2010 until its merger with London & Stamford in January 2013. On completion of the merger, Andrew became Chief Executive of LondonMetric. Andrew was previously Executive Director and Head of Retail at British Land. He joined British Land in 2005 following the acquisition of Pillar and served on the main Board with responsibilities for shopping centres, retail park investment and asset management. He is also currently a Non-Executive Director of leading electric vehicle charging network, InstaVolt, and was previously Non-Executive Director of Unite plc for six years. 

Next in our series of unfiltered talks from the European Coffee Symposium + COHO stages, we turn our attention to the future of the UK coffee shop market with a panel of seasoned leaders in specialty coffee.We're joined by Marta Pogroszewska, Non-Executive Director, Bread Holdings, Paul Kelly, Global Marketing Director, La Marzocco, and Caroline Ottoy, Managing Director, WatchHouse. Sign up for our newsletter to receive the latest coffee news at worldcoffeeportal.comSubscribe to 5THWAVE on Instagram @5thWaveCoffee and tell us what topics you'd like to hear

Key Topics Covered:1. Why Executives Choose Portfolio CareersMany senior leaders leave corporate jobs for more control, flexibility, and purpose.Becoming a non-executive director (NED) lets them advise several businesses, stay intellectually engaged, and build multiple income streams.2. What a Non-Executive Director Actually DoesNEDs guide and support business owners, using their experience and networks to help smaller companies grow.Typical NEDs are former CEOs, directors, or C-suite leaders who want to keep working, but on their own terms.3. Adrian's Journey: From Corporate to EntrepreneurAdrian left a high-level tech role to help executives move into business ownership.He built and acquired several companies, faced personal and business setbacks, and ultimately found new direction after a major life shift.4. Overcoming Identity and Timing ChallengesLeaving a big job can trigger a loss of identity; Adrian stresses the importance of recognising your own value and skills.Timing your transition is key—look for inflection points like changes at work, financial readiness, or life events.5. How to Start Your Own Portfolio CareerAdrian recommends a three-phase roadmap:Clarify your value and how you're seen (positioning)Tap into your existing network for opportunitiesBuild new connections aligned with your goalsLinkedIn is powerful, but most executives underuse it—focus on connecting, not selling.6. The Wealth-Building BenefitsNED roles create time for other wealth-building activities, like property or investing.Some coaches and NEDs eventually take equity stakes in businesses, building long-term wealth and influence. Actionable Takeaways:Consider a portfolio career if you want more freedom, less risk, and a chance to use your experience in new ways.Prepare for the identity shift and plan your timing and finances.Use your network and be proactive—opportunities often come from people you already know.Don't be afraid to reach out for guidance or support. Resources:Leverage Your Corporate Experience to Secure Paid SME Board RolesDownload the Pension and Inheritance Tax GuideWealthBuilders Membership: Free access to guides, webinars, and community Connect with Us:Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, and all major platforms. Next Steps On Your WealthBuilding Journey:  Join the WealthBuilders Facebook CommunitySchedule a 1:1 call with one of our teamBecome a member of WealthBuildersIf you have been enjoying listening to WealthTalk - Please Leave Us A Review!

Multi-exit entrepreneur, investor and one of the UK's most influential business figures, Debbie Wosskow OBE discusses the gender pay gap in writing, her fearlessness in asking men for money, and why the Women's Prize Trust is so important. Debbie is best known for founding the home-swapping platform Love Home Swap and co-founding the women's network AllBright. She has built and scaled multiple successful businesses, advised the UK government on the sharing economy and now co-chairs the Invest in Women Taskforce, driving hundreds of millions of pounds of investment into female-led companies.  A former board member at the Women's Prize Trust, Debbie is Executive Chair of The Better Menopause, a company that produces science-backed nutritional supplements for women navigating perimenopause and menopause, a Board Member of The Mayor of London's Business Advisory Board and a Non-Executive Director at Channel 4. She is also the co-author of the business bestseller, Believe, Build, Become - How to Supercharge Your Career.  Debbie was awarded an OBE in June 2016 for services to business & received Freedom of the City of London 2019. Debbie's book choices are: ** All my Puny Sorrows by Miriam Toews ** Loved and Missed by Susie Boyt ** Piranesi by Susanna Clarke **Americanah by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie ** We All Want Impossible Things by Catherine Newman Vick Hope, multi-award winning TV and BBC Radio 1 presenter, author and journalist, is the host of season eight of the Women's Prize's BookshelfiePodcast. Every week, Vick will be joined by another inspirational woman to discuss the work of incredible female authors. The Women's Prize for Fiction is the biggest celebration of women's creativity in the world and has been running for over 30 years.  Don't want to miss the rest of season eight? Listen and subscribe now! You can buy all books mentioned from our dedicated shelf on Bookshop.org - every purchase supports the work of the Women's Prize Trust and independent bookshops.  This podcast is sponsored by Baileys and produced by Bird Lime Media.

SEPA Instant payments will allow personal and business customers to make a euro payment within ten seconds, 24 hours a day. In tandem with this, Verification of Payee (VoP) will also be introduced for both SEPA Instant and standard SEPA payments. The services are being introduced as part of the EU's Instant Payments Regulation and will come into effect from 9 October 2025. While the benefits of faster transactions and enhanced security are obvious, there may be some teething problems in the initial stages. Uneven rollout across Irish banks may cause short-term confusion or fragmented service, and VoP does not entirely eliminate scams or social-engineering risks. To find out more about this I caught up with  Donal McGuinness, CEO of Prommt who was a guest on the podcast last year.Donal talks about his background, faster payments, and older demographics.More about Donal McGuinessSerial entrepreneur Donal McGuinness is CEO of Prommt. He studied Computer Science at DCU and Telecommunications Engineering at DIT and spent the early years of his career in the telecommunications industry. His experience in mobile payments dates to 1999 when he founded his first mobile payments company, ItsMobile. Donal was also a Non-Executive Director of the Irish Internet Association from 2009 to 2011 and a movie distribution business from 2002 to 2020.In 2016 Donal joined a silicon valley startup in the identity verification space called Danal inc, where he set up and grew the global business outside of the USA as General Manager of EMEA until 2019 when the business was acquired by Boku Inc for $112 million USD. Donal joined Prommt as CEO in 2019. He is an innovator and is passionate about payment innovation.

SEPA Instant payments will allow personal and business customers to make a euro payment within ten seconds, 24 hours a day. In tandem with this, Verification of Payee (VoP) will also be introduced for both SEPA Instant and standard SEPA payments. The services are being introduced as part of the EU's Instant Payments Regulation and will come into effect from 9 October 2025. While the benefits of faster transactions and enhanced security are obvious, there may be some teething problems in the initial stages. Uneven rollout across Irish banks may cause short-term confusion or fragmented service, and VoP does not entirely eliminate scams or social-engineering risks. To find out more about this I caught up with Donal McGuinness, CEO of Prommt who was a guest on the podcast last year. Donal talks about his background, faster payments, and older demographics. More about Donal McGuiness Serial entrepreneur Donal McGuinness is CEO of Prommt. He studied Computer Science at DCU and Telecommunications Engineering at DIT and spent the early years of his career in the telecommunications industry. His experience in mobile payments dates to 1999 when he founded his first mobile payments company, ItsMobile. Donal was also a Non-Executive Director of the Irish Internet Association from 2009 to 2011 and ran a movie distribution business from 2002 to 2020. In 2016 Donal joined a silicon valley startup in the identity verification space called Danal inc, where he set up and grew the global business outside of the USA as General Manager of EMEA until 2019 when the business was acquired by Boku Inc for $112 million USD. Donal joined Prommt as CEO in 2019. He is an innovator and is passionate about payment innovation. See more podcasts here.

Shiva McMahon is the CEO and MD of Petro Australis Energy (PAE), an Australian exploration and production company. With over 30 years of experience in the energy industry, she has built a distinguished career in business leadership, delivering safe and sustainable operations, strategy development and implementation, financial management, business development, and risk management. Before joining PAE, Shiva was Executive Vice President for International Operations at Woodside Energy, where she managed operations across Gulf of Mexico, Trinidad & Tobago, Canada, and Senegal. Her tenure at Woodside followed its merger with BHP Petroleum, where she was the Managing Director for the Australian business. Shiva spent a significant portion of her career at BP, primarily in the Upstream business. She also served as CFO for Castrol, BP's global lubricants business and prior to that ,held various leadership roles across multiple geographies, including as Chief of Staff for Upstream from 2014-2017. Her governance experience includes serving as a Non-Executive Director and Shareholder Representative on the Board of Castrol India, listed on the Mumbai Stock Exchange. She has also served on the boards of The Greater Houston Partnership, the National Ocean Industries Association (NOIA), and the Australian Energy Producers (formerly APPEA).

In this episode, we chat with Geoff McNamara, Co-Founder & Non-Executive Director of Tesoro Gold who are an ASX-listed company, looking to advance its flagship El Zorro Gold Project in Chile, home to the 2-million-ounce Ternera deposit with an exploration target of up to 3 million ounces. They have recently raised $34M so we'll discuss how the funds will be used, support from shareholders and new institutions, highlights from the recent Scoping Study, drilling plans across regional targets, and the pathway to full permitting. KEY TAKEAWAYS Tesoro Gold recently raised $34 million to fund a multi-pronged strategy: completing a pre-feasibility study by mid-2026, advancing regional exploration drilling, and fully permitting the El Zorro project within 18 months. The El Zorro project is a unique, unconstrained 2-million-ounce gold resource in Chile, open in all directions and not at high altitude, with significant potential to grow to the 3-million-ounce target and beyond by linking parallel ridges like Tenore and Drone Hill. The scoping study showed attractive post-tax economics, generating a Net Present Value (NPV) over $650 million and a 50% Internal Rate of Return (IRR) at a $2,750 US dollar gold price, demonstrating the project's high competitiveness with an All-in Sustaining Cost (AISC) of $1,216 US dollars. Chile is a favourable mining jurisdiction, and the company has commenced the permitting process, locking in critical infrastructure including power (20km away) and water (30km away via a desalination plant partner), which are crucial for the project's development BEST MOMENTS "We've made the first intrusive-related gold system discovery in Chile. So it's quite a unique business and story." "The deposit is open in all direction, so a lot of that growth will just be stepping out, north, south, east, and west... it's certainly a pathway to well beyond 3 million ounces in a single deposit." "The all-in sustaining cost is 1,216 US dollars. So it's a highly competitive all-in sustaining cost." "The best leaders and entrepreneurs aren't the ones who know it all, they're the ones humble enough to keep learning through others." VALUABLE RESOURCES Mail:        ⁠rob@mining-international.org⁠ LinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson-3a26a68/⁠ X:              ⁠https://twitter.com/MiningRobTyson⁠  YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/c/DigDeepTheMiningPodcast⁠  Web:        ⁠http://www.mining-international.org⁠ GUEST SOCIALS  https://tesorogold.com.au/ https://x.com/tesorogoldltd?lang=en%20 https://www.linkedin.com/company/tesoro-gold/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/geoff-mcnamara-020867219/ CONTACT METHOD ⁠rob@mining-international.org⁠ ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson-3a26a68/⁠ Podcast Description Rob Tyson is an established recruiter in the mining and quarrying sector and decided to produce the “Dig Deep” The Mining Podcast to provide valuable and informative content around the mining industry. He has a passion and desire to promote the industry and the podcast aims to offer the mining community an insight into people's experiences and careers covering any mining discipline, giving the listeners helpful advice and guidance on industry topics.  This Podcast has been brought to you by Disruptive Media. https://disruptivemedia.co.uk/

On this episode of the Footballco Business Podcast, we're joined by Matt McKie. Currently a Non-Executive Director at Stockport County, Matt has held senior brand and marketing roles at Manchester United, the IOC, Nike and EA Sports. Matt joins us to discuss his work at Stockport County, the importance of community, challenging Wrexham, and why he can't have the next generation of kids growing up in Stockport and following Manchester City. There are also lessons from his time at United, EA Sports and Nike.

In this episode, we're joined by Kevin Smith, Non-Executive Director at IRIS Metals, an ASX-listed company involved in lithium exploration in the historic Black Hills district of South Dakota. With one of the largest hard-rock lithium landholdings in the U.S., IRIS Metals is positioning itself at the heart of America's drive for a domestic supply of critical minerals. In our conversation, we'll explore how IRIS is balancing exploration risk with surging lithium demand, and what sets the company apart in attracting capital and partnerships. We'll also take an educational lens, discussing the unique challenges of developing projects in the U.S. compared to more traditional mining jurisdictions. Kevin will share his insights on navigating the highs and lows of commodity cycles, advice for juniors aiming to transition from exploration to development, and the broader outlook for lithium and critical minerals KEY TAKEAWAYS The company is strategically positioned to be the first and largest lithium producer in the U.S. by the end of the decade, with a quick path to market due to its brownfields project Iris Metals is focusing on brownfields projects on private ground to minimise exploration risk and expedite the transition from exploration to production The lithium market is currently experiencing a downturn, with prices having dropped significantly from previous highs Iris Metals is actively engaging with investors and the local community, emphasising its commitment to responsible mining practices and economic growth BEST MOMENTS "We think that we can be the first and the largest lithium producer in the U.S. to come online here before the end of the decade." "Lithium is an immature market because it's a product that has not been widely used or adopted in industry like copper, lead, zinc." "We have a unique opportunity set, a captive market in audience in customer base. We're one of the few people that can deliver and execute on that." "The path to production is approximately 18 months from here... we think we have some good government support, some good commercial support from large strategic partners." VALUABLE RESOURCES Mail:        ⁠rob@mining-international.org⁠ LinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson-3a26a68/⁠ X:              ⁠https://twitter.com/MiningRobTyson⁠  YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/c/DigDeepTheMiningPodcast⁠  Web:        ⁠http://www.mining-international.org⁠ GUEST SOCIALS  https://irismetals.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/iris-metals-ltd/ https://x.com/IrisMetals CONTACT METHOD ⁠rob@mining-international.org⁠ ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson-3a26a68/⁠ Podcast Description Rob Tyson is an established recruiter in the mining and quarrying sector and decided to produce the “Dig Deep” The Mining Podcast to provide valuable and informative content around the mining industry. He has a passion and desire to promote the industry and the podcast aims to offer the mining community an insight into people's experiences and careers covering any mining discipline, giving the listeners helpful advice and guidance on industry topics.  This Podcast has been brought to you by Disruptive Media. https://disruptivemedia.co.uk/

Fan Mail: Got a challenge digitizing your intake? Share it with us, and we'll unpack solutions from our experience at Cytora.In this episode of Making Risk Flow, host Juan de Castro is joined by Jean-Jacques Henchoz (JJ), Non Executive Director, Brit Insurance  and a non executive director across the insurance value chain, to explore the future of insurance. With over 25 years of industry experience, JJ shares his perspectives on how insurers can remain relevant by addressing protection gaps, improving affordability, and embracing cultural and technological transformation. The discussion highlights how AI, automation, and innovation are reshaping customer experience while reducing inefficiencies. Juan and JJ also examine the importance of attracting tech-savvy talent, breaking down silos, and fostering collaboration across the sector. Packed with insights, this conversation offers a roadmap for insurers seeking to stay customer-centric and resilient in a rapidly evolving world.To receive a custom demo from Cytora, click here and use the code 'Making Risk Flow'.Our previous guests include: Bronek Masojada of PPL, Craig Knightly of Inigo, Andrew Horton of QBE Insurance, Simon McGinn of Allianz, Stephane Flaquet of Hiscox, Matthew Grant of InsTech, Paul Brand of Convex, Paolo Cuomo of Gallagher Re, and Thierry Daucourt of AXA.Check out the three most downloaded episodes: The Five Pillars of Data Analytics Strategy in Insurance | Craig Knightly, Inigo 20 Years as CEO of Hiscox: Personal Reflections and the Evolution of PPL | Bronek Masojada Implementing ESG in the Insurance and Underwriting Space | Simon Tighe, Chaucer, and Paul McCarney, Moody's

In the London market, hundreds of submissions compete for underwriters' attention every week. What separates the ones that land capacity from the ones that get passed over? According to Kingsley Flynn, Chairman and Non-Executive Director at Fenchurch Broking, it often comes down to the story you tell. In this episode of IB Talk, Gia Snape speaks with Flynn about why packaging a risk is as important as pricing it.

Ready to transform your HR operations?Download Deel's free AI-powered HR guide and discover how to streamline processes, stay compliant, and scale globally with ease: https://www.deel.com/resources/ai-in-hr-global-organizations/?utm_medium=sponsored-newsletter&utm_source=nickday&utm_campaign=ww_engage_download_nickday_sponnewsletter_hrnewsletter-theroleofai-jun25_platfpod_all&utm_content=engage_platfpod_sponnewsletter_theroleofai-dedicated-hr_enWhat does it really take for an HR leader to make the leap to the boardroom?In this episode of the HR L&D Podcast, Nick Day sits down with Andrea Wareham, former Chief People Officer at Pret A Manger and now a Non-Executive Director (NED) across multiple organizations. With 20+ years of experience shaping people strategy at one of the UK's most iconic brands, Andrea breaks down the real blueprint for HR leaders who want to operate at the highest level of business.Whether you're an aspiring CHRO or already operating at senior level, this episode will give you the tools to expand your impact, build influence, and shape the future of business from the top down.Listen now and unlock your path to board-level leadership.Andrea's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andreawareham/Nick Day's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nickday/Find your ideal candidate with our job vacancy system: https://jgarecruitment.ck.page/919cf6b9eaSign up to the HR L&D Newsletter - https://jgarecruitment.ck.page/23e7b153e7(00:00) Preview (01:28) Introducing Andrea Wareham(05:39) Why HR Leaders Belong in the Boardroom (10:37) Managing Pressure and Building Trust at Executive Level (13:54) Becoming a Public-Facing People Leader (15:09) Pret's People-First Philosophy (18:23) The People Lens Boards Are Missing (21:34) What It Really Takes to Become a Non-Executive Director (25:03) How to Add Value as an NED (31:07) Why NED Roles Are So Rewarding (35:23) How HR Leaders Can Start Building Board Influence (38:40) Driving Board Diversity Through HR Perspective (41:12) Top Tips for Aspiring NEDs (46:29) Advice for Future HR Leaders

“There's work guilt because you worry that you're not delivering 100%. There's guilt that you're not being the best mum possible. So, it really is guilt on all fronts if you're not careful.”   This is a special episode only available to our podcast subscribers, which we call The Mini Chief. These are short, sharp highlights from our fabulous CEO guests, where you get a 5 to 10 minute snapshot from their full episode. This Mini Chief episode features Nicolette Rubinsztein AM, Professional Board member and author. Her full episode is titled Removing guilt, building female confidence, and overcoming busy-ness. You can find the full audio and show notes here:

“There's work guilt because you worry that you're not delivering 100%. There's guilt that you're not being the best mum possible. So, it really is guilt on all fronts if you're not careful.”   In this Best of Series episode, we replay a chat we had in 2019 with Nicolette Rubinsztein AM, Professional Board member and author, on removing guilt, building female confidence, and overcoming busy-ness.  

Bruno Jaspaert is the Belgian CEO of DEEP C Industrial Zones, one of Vietnam's largest industrial zone developers with a 3,400-hectare land portfolio across Haiphong and Quang Ninh. With over 25 years of international experience spanning Asia and Europe, Bruno has held senior roles in sales, production, innovation, project and strategy management across sectors including chemicals, logistics, steel, and oil & gas.In addition to his role at DEEP C, he currently serves as a Non-Executive Director at Ras Al Khaimah Economic Zone (RAKEZ) in the UAE and is the Chairman of EuroCham Vietnam. A multilingual leader and committed team builder, Bruno is driven by people, innovation, and delivering positive impact. He holds two master's degrees—in International Relations and in Commercial Engineering.Bruno is a strong advocate for sustainable growth and ESG reporting as a tool to align stakeholders and prove that economic development and environmental responsibility can go hand in hand.---Listen to this episode on YoutubeAnd explore many amazing articles about the pioneers at: https://vietcetera.com/vn/bo-suu-tap/vietnam-innovatorFeel free to leave any questions or invitations for business cooperation at hello@vietnaminnovators.com

Interview with Kevin Smith, Non-Executive Director of Iris Metals Ltd.Recording date: 15th May 2025Iris Metals (ASX:IR1) presents a distinctive investment proposition in the lithium sector, focusing on speed-to-market in the United States through brownfield restart projects in South Dakota. Unlike many peers that require years of development and massive capital expenditure, Iris is advancing a permitted portfolio of hard rock spodumene assets with potential production by the end of 2026."This isn't your traditional dynamic of what you think of in a Western Australian style spodumene project where we're going to go drill for three or four years, build a huge resource, then raise a billion dollars off an FID and go build it," explains Kevin Smith, Non-Executive Director of Iris Metals. "We have a quick path to production by leveraging the operations that are already there."The company's strategic advantages begin with location. In a US market that currently imports 100% of its lithium requirements, Iris controls previously producing mines that operated during the Cold War era. These assets are already licensed and permitted, potentially eliminating years of regulatory hurdles that typically delay new mining projects.Iris employs a "hub and spoke" model centered around three primary project areas: Beecher (which already has a resource statement), Tin Mountain, and Edison. All three sites are currently being drilled, with updated resource estimates expected by fall 2025 to support a final investment decision.The US political landscape creates additional tailwinds. Recent tariffs on lithium imports, even from traditional allies like Canada, provide market protection for domestic producers. Combined with production tax credits, these policies create a protected ecosystem for US lithium development.From a technological standpoint, Iris avoids the risks associated with novel extraction methods by focusing on conventional hard rock mining – a proven approach widely used in established lithium producing regions. "We don't have to prove up a process flowsheet like the DLE guys," notes Smith. "We're going to use technology that's tried and proven in Western Australia and other places."The company claims several advantages that could contribute to a competitive cost structure, including very low strip ratios (potentially as low as 1:1), existing infrastructure, and proximity to workforce and services. These factors lead Iris to believe it can operate in "the bottom quartile of the cost curve" globally.Beyond mining, Iris has demonstrated the ability to produce battery-grade lithium compounds domestically through partnership with Indiana-based Reelement. Initial trials have reportedly produced 99.5% pure lithium carbonate – potentially enabling a complete US supply chain without sending material overseas for processing.For investors, upcoming catalysts include results from ongoing drill programs, trial mining activities to verify cost parameters, detailed engineering studies, and a potential OTC listing to improve accessibility for North American investors. The timeline to potential production appears relatively short compared to many lithium development peers, potentially offering a faster path to cash flow in a strategic jurisdiction.View Iris Metals' company profile: https://www.cruxinvestor.com/companies/iris-metals-limitedSign up for Crux Investor: https://cruxinvestor.com

In this episode of Molecule to Market, you'll go inside the outsourcing space of the global drug development sector with Rob Wood, pharma portfolio investor and Founder. Your host, Raman Sehgal, discusses the pharmaceutical and biotechnology supply chain with Rob, covering: Identifying a niche in the pharma services space that led to working with top 50 Big Pharma Growing STEM into an international powerhouse before eventually selling to UDG Healthcare Life as a pharma portfolio advisor and investor of seven pharma services companies Creating an academy that will introduce entrepreneurship to hundreds of thousands of kids How AI will impact the commercialization of new and existing drugs Rob Wood is an experienced entrepreneur in the pharma services industry. He founded, scaled, and sold STEM for €120 million, expanding into 51 countries and working with all of the top 50 pharmaceutical companies. STEM grew to over 1,000 staff globally and received the Queen's Award for International Trade. After selling STEM, Rob joined UDG plc as CEO & President of Advisory and Head of Group Business Development, leading multiple healthcare consultancies and re-modelling business development across 28 companies. Today, Rob serves as Chairman or Non-Executive Director for several healthcare service companies, focusing on growth, leadership, and investment opportunities. He holds an MBA from Newcastle University. He recently founded the Rob Wood Enterprising Futures Academy in conjunction with Newcastle University. Please subscribe, tell your industry colleagues and join us in celebrating and promoting the value and importance of the global life science outsourcing space. We'd also appreciate a positive rating! Molecule to Market is also sponsored and funded by ramarketing, an international marketing, design, digital and content agency helping companies differentiate, get noticed and grow in life sciences.

Shirah Mansaray is the CEO and founding trustee of the international charity, I Am Somebody's Child Soldier, which provides mental health support to former child victims of war in Uganda. Shirah has over 15 years' experience working in the humanitarian field, with organisations ranging from the United Nations and the Human Rights and Economic Affairs Department at the Council of Europe, Strasbourg. Shirah is a Non-Executive Director and Trustee of Amnesty International UK.Shirah is passionate about advocating for mental health as a fundamental human right for populations in the Global South and worldwide.Shirah is currently a PhD scholar at University College London (UCL) conducting academic and industry research on healthcare policies and architectures that promote mental health through design responsibility and sustainable environmental design. She has a Master's degree in Development, Technology and Innovation Policy from UCL, where her thesis interrogated the efficacy of the World Food Program's Blockchain based digital identification system and the data privacy rights of refugees.Shirah is a trained lawyer and is currently seconded to Bates Wells LLP where she advises charities, non-profits and civil society organisations in the UK and internationally on governance matters, commercial agreements, charity law and human rights law.From child soldier to mental health advocate, Shirah shares her journey of compassion and change. Raised between the UK and Uganda, she founded I Am Somebody's Child Soldier to support former child soldiers. Now a vice chair at Amnesty International and a PhD researcher, she champions mental health as a human rights issue.In this conversation, Shirah discusses trauma, advocacy, and global injustices while balancing leadership and academia. Learn how she transforms personal experience into impact—and get a glimpse of her upcoming book!CHAPTERS:00:00 - Intro00:30 - Shiro's Background05:15 - Mental Health as a Human Right07:50 - Child Soldiers and Conflict13:09 - The Impact of War on Children17:34 - Funding Challenges in Advocacy20:18 - Role at Amnesty International22:14 - Balancing Activism and Personal Life27:03 - Your Book and Its Messagehttps://www.themiscrown.com/https://iamsomebodyschildsoldier.org/https://www.linkedin.com/in/shirah-z-mansaray/ABOUT OUR HOST:Ken Eslick is an Entrepreneur, Author, Podcaster, Tony Robbins Trainer, Life Coach, Husband of 35+ Years, and Grandfather. Ken currently spends his time as the President & Founder of The Leaders Lab where he and his team focus on Leadership Talent Acquisition. They get founders the next level C-Suite Leaders they need to go from being an Inc. Magazine 5000 fastest growing company to $100,000,000 + in revenue.  You can learn more about Ken and his team attheleaderslab.coListen to more episodes on Mission Matters:https://missionmatters.com/author/ken-eslick/#education #socialjusticeeducation #mentalhealthadvocacy #socialjusticeactivism #internationallaw

In this episode of Molecule to Market, you'll go inside the outsourcing space of the global drug development sector with Jason C. Foster, Chief Executive Officer and Executive Director at Ori Biotech. Your host, Raman Sehgal, discusses the pharmaceutical and biotechnology supply chain with Jason, covering: How being frustrated by big company life led to the development of a business unit within Reckitt Benckiser that went on to be valued at $1bn The story of how a spin-out went on to list on the LSE with a cool $3.5bn market cap Taking his skills and experience before making 18+ healthcare start-up investments,... determined to add value beyond the cash Being wowed by the potential of CGTs and building the business he always wanted to work for in Ori The mission is to build enabling technology for power cell therapy companies and cut down the manufacturing costs by at least 50% to improve accessibility and affordability. Jason has held leading roles in consulting, healthcare and technology companies for over 20 years in the US, UK and Europe. He is CEO and Executive Director for Ori Biotech, a cell and gene therapy manufacturing technology start-up with offices in London and New Jersey. He raised a $100M Series B funding round in December 2022. Jason also serves as a Non-Executive Director of London-based health tech start-ups gripAble and Credentially and Auxita Pty, an Australian healthcare data platform. As the Managing Director of Health Equity Consulting, he has advised PE/VC funds, family offices, accelerators and healthTech start-ups.   Please subscribe, tell your industry colleagues and join us in celebrating and promoting the value and importance of the global life science outsourcing space. We'd also appreciate a positive rating! Molecule to Market is also sponsored and funded by ramarketing, an international marketing, design, digital and content agency helping companies differentiate, get noticed and grow in life sciences.