Climate action is a matter of urgency that affects society at large and is now at the forefront of Director duties. But what kinds of issues are boards tackling and how will their decisions affect the rest of us? Head in the Trees looks at the importance of climate governance across a range of industries beyond the primary sector to the practical measures being taken to limit global warming and prevent a catastrophic climate disaster.

Hosts: Kirsten Patterson and Sonia Yee

Producer: Sonia Yee

Sound engineer: Marc Chesterman

People: Emily Miller-Sharma, Rod Carr, Graiine Troute, Thomas Elliot, Kanika Jhunjhnuwala

Climate action is a matter of urgency that affects society at large and is now at the forefront of Director duties. But what kinds of issues are boards tackling and how will their decisions affect the rest of us? Head in the Trees looks at the importance of climate governance across a range of industries beyond the primary sector to the practical measures being taken to limit global warming and prevent a catastrophic climate disaster.
Hosts: Kirsten Patterson and Sonia Yee
Producer: Sonia Yee
Sound engineer: Marc Chesterman
People: Emily Miller-Sharma, Rod Carr, Graiine Troute, Thomas Elliot, Kanika Jhunjhnuwala

Across the Board is a 7-part documentary podcast series that goes beyond the old perceptions of men in suits sitting around boardroom tables to investigate why good governance is essential in our everyday lives, why it matters now more than ever, and most importantly, why we should care. The series covers everything from workplace culture to how to get a seat at the table, technology, board diversity, technology and more with stories and experiences shared by high profile directors across a range of industries.  

Across the Board is a 7-part documentary podcast series that goes beyond the old perceptions of men in suits sitting around boardroom tables to investigate why good governance is essential in our everyday lives, why it matters now more than ever, and most importantly, why we should care. The series covers everything from workplace culture to how to get a seat at the table, technology, board diversity, technology and more with stories and experiences shared by high profile directors across a range of industries.

Across the Board

Episode Five: Head in the Trees

Success can be achieved quietly over time, but sometimes it doesn’t come without failure. With so many changes happening in society sometimes dealing with new issues is about making it up as you go. This final episode of Across the Board looks at how directors set the benchmark for success, but what it feels like when coming face-to-face with outright failure, including a legal perspective of the Main Zeal case that went to the Supreme Court in 2022.

Host: Kirsten Patterson and Sonia Yee

Producer: Sonia Yee

Sound engineer: Marc Chesterman

People: Dr Rod Carr, Steven Renata, Dr Smita Singh, Jonathan Forsey, Cameron McCulloch

Success can be achieved quietly over time, but sometimes it doesn’t come without failure. With so many changes happening in society sometimes dealing with new issues is about making it up as you go. This final episode of Across the Board looks at how directors set the benchmark for success, but what it feels like when coming face-to-face with outright failure, including a legal perspective of the Main Zeal case that went to the Supreme Court in 2022.
Host: Kirsten Patterson and Sonia Yee
Producer: Sonia Yee
Sound engineer: Marc Chesterman
People: Dr Rod Carr, Steven Renata, Dr Smita Singh, Jonathan Forsey, Cameron McCulloch

Episode Seven: Failure vs Success

Technology has become an integral part of our everyday lives. But while technology has granted us some freedoms and opportunities it also poses huge risks opening the floodgates for hackers and increasing the need for cyber security. Switched On addresses innovation, the need for boards to stay alert, the benefits of integrating tech into the boardroom and the trickle-down effect on the well-being of staff, as well as the changes and challenges presented by technology.

Host: Kirsten Patterson 
Producer: Sonia Yee

Sound engineer: Marc Chesterman

People: Marian Johnson, David Bullock, Steven Renata, Sonya Williams, Leighton Roberts, Anchali Anandanayagam

Technology has become an integral part of our everyday lives. But while technology has granted us some freedoms and opportunities it also poses huge risks opening the floodgates for hackers and increasing the need for cyber security. Switched On addresses innovation, the need for boards to stay alert, the benefits of integrating tech into the boardroom and the trickle-down effect on the well-being of staff, as well as the changes and challenges presented by technology.
Host: Kirsten Patterson Producer: Sonia Yee
Sound engineer: Marc Chesterman
People: Marian Johnson, David Bullock, Steven Renata, Sonya Williams, Leighton Roberts, Anchali Anandanayagam

Episode Six: Switched On

With the weight of so much pressure, dealing with stress at the top isn’t always easy.

The Domino Effect looks at gas-lighting and what it’s like to be bullied in the boardroom, including personal portraits of how anxiety, isolation, depression and stress at the top has played out for directors affecting their sense of self, their family lives and their ability to stay ‘checked in.’ It also explores the challenges of speaking out, the impact of stress on the body and mind and how that plays out under the weight of the decision-making process.

Hosts: Kirsten Patterson and Sonia Yee

Producer: Sonia Yee

Sound engineer: Marc Chesterman

People: Tina Jennen, Paul Dykzeul, Kevin Kenrick, Taimi Allen, Dr Emily Beausoleil, Ross Townshend

With the weight of so much pressure, dealing with stress at the top isn’t always easy.
The Domino Effect looks at gas-lighting and what it’s like to be bullied in the boardroom, including personal portraits of how anxiety, isolation, depression and stress at the top has played out for directors affecting their sense of self, their family lives and their ability to stay ‘checked in.’ It also explores the challenges of speaking out, the impact of stress on the body and mind and how that plays out under the weight of the decision-making process.
Hosts: Kirsten Patterson and Sonia Yee
Producer: Sonia Yee
Sound engineer: Marc Chesterman
People: Tina Jennen, Paul Dykzeul, Kevin Kenrick, Taimi Allen, Dr Emily Beausoleil, Ross Townshend

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