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Non Executive Director Insider Insights

Non Executive Director Insider Insights

By: Sally Parrish
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 Welcome to Insider Insights where you get to meet Non Executive Directors and go inside their boardroom. Listen in as they share their tips and insights for landing a paid board role.Sally Parrish © 2025 Economics Management Management & Leadership
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  • Episode 13: An Interview with Non Executive Director Eric Morris

    Episode 13: An Interview with Non Executive Director Eric Morris
    Mar 19 2025

    In this episode we chat with retail expert Eric Morris who enjoyed almost two decades at the helm as CEO of The Pas Group/Brand Collective, before stepping out of his executive career and into his board career just a couple of years ago.

    Eric shares how he prepared himself to make this transition to boards and gives his tips for navigating the other side of the table.

    Key Highlights:

    Eric discusses the importance of maintaining a respectful and collaborative relationship with the CEO.

    When considering new roles, how to prioritise fit and the potential to add value, as well as the dynamics of the executive team and other board members.

    Erics tips for building meaningful connections and keeping the networking alive.

    If you haven't yet listened to the previous episode with Kerry Ryan, please check it out!
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    32 mins
  • Episode 12: An Interview with Non Executive Director Kerry Ryan

    Episode 12: An Interview with Non Executive Director Kerry Ryan
    Oct 23 2023
    In this episode of Non Executive Director Insider Insights, we discuss maximising value through a diverse board portfolio with Kerry Ryan. Kerry has broad experience across various consumer-facing industries - retail, FMCG, sport, professional services, education, fitness, health and wellbeing, and social services.

    Through her diverse board portfolio, Kerry was able to embrace opportunities that challenged her growth enabling her to strengthen her skills and enhance her opportunity to add greater value.

    In this episode of Insider Insights, we explore:

    • Kerry's journey to joining the board of the Richmond Football Club
    • Strategies for preparation and presentation for board interviews
    • Deal breakers when evaluating board role offers
    • Overcoming some of the hurdles faced by Non Executive Directors
    • Tips for embarking on your first board role
    • Kerry's 5 Cs framework for assessing board role candidates
    • Recommendations for those who make the shortlist for board positions


    If you haven’t listened to our previous episode on An Interview with Non Executive Director Rob Hale, check out Episode 11.
    Quotes
    "You need to be very certain about your value proposition. Look at the values and strategy of the organisation and get a feel for whether that fits with your values." -Kerry Ryan

    "It's important to identify where you want to play, the industries that interest you, and then understand how you can add value." -Kerry Ryan

    "Board roles are not just about attending meetings, it's about all the other things that you need to do outside the boardroom that take up a lot of time." -Kerry Ryan
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    37 mins
  • Episode 11: An Interview with Non Executive Director Rob Hale

    Episode 11: An Interview with Non Executive Director Rob Hale
    Jun 5 2023
    In this episode of Non Executive Director Insider Insights, we chat with Rob Hale. Rob is a client of the Board Coaching Institute who has recently launched his board career. Building on his stellar career in technology, Rob recently landed a board role in the mutual banking space which nicely rounds out his portfolio as a Government and Industry Advisory Board member, and fintech executive.

    Whilst Tech challenges are high on board agendas, there are few executives who can successfully bridge the gap between having deep operational technical insights and being able to translate this into board level knowledge to form the basis for sound decision making.

    For Rob, the keys to board success staying true to his value proposition for helping people, being transparent, listening closely, and translating complex technical issues into actionable business strategies.

    In this episode of Insider Insights, we explore:

    • The defining moment for Rob's Board Career
    • The significance of getting clear with your values and purpose
    • Struggles of identifying your Board Value Proposition
    • The biggest challenges for NEDs
    • Advantage of having both Executive and Non-Executive roles
    • Rob's advice to anyone starting in the board role



    If you haven’t listened to our previous episode on The Benefits of a Purpose-Driven and Profitable Board with Sanchia Aranda AM, check out Episode 10.
    Quotes
    “I've learned so much about how a board operates that my understanding of what a board needs from an executive team is now elevated.” -Rob Hale

    “I am lucky that my boardroom is about a four hour drive away. That's a great opportunity to put some podcasts on. Slow down and think about what I'm about to go into, get my head in the zone, and start thinking like a board director.” -Rob Hale

    “You find yourself thinking really carefully before you say anything, don't say too much. Play a few words, but the high value contribution, that's what I'm trying to do.” - Rob Hale
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    36 mins
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