Podcast: Board Talk – Off the Cuff
Board Talk: Off the Cuff is a new podcast from the Institute of Directors in New Zealand, featuring candid conversations with emerging and seasoned governance professionals with insights and practical tools to support those navigating leadership and the boardroom.
Through the series, you'll gain useful tips from directors with diverse industry sector knowledge that will open the doors to the boardroom with real people sharing their perspectives on the obstacles, challenges and positive benefits of contributing at the board table, including why they're giving back to the community or their organisations of choice, and why people are at the heart of good governance.
Listen to the trailer below or through your favourite podcast app for a taste of what's to come - subscribe to the podcast for notifications.
Spotify | Apple | iHeartRadio. Episodes drop monthly.
Episode 2 out now!
Knowing your value proposition
Do you really know your value when pitching yourself to a board?
This pilot episode of Board Talk: Off the Cuff explores 'value proposition' - what it looks like, how to attract opportunities, why knowing yourself -- and understanding your skill set -- will make you a strong candidate for a board role, the importance of diversity as Aotearoa New Zealand's demographics evolve, and much more.
This episode features voices from diverse sectors including finance, social purpose and commercial enterprise.
Special thanks to all of the participants in the podcast and to IoD sponsor Marsh.
Why your Plan B matters and spotting the a-ha moments in 2026
Over the next two episodes, we explore the Top Five Issues that directors need to be aware of for 2026, including governing for growth, the rise of advisory boards and committees, the changing nature of the stakeholder environment and why the chair-CEO relationship is pivotal for the success of any organisations, and much, much more.
This episode includes:
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- Nick Tuffley, Chief Economist, ASB
- Suse Reynolds MInstD, Independent Director
- Hinerangi Raumati Tua ONZM, Chair and Director
Listen to the episode to find out more.