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Where Trust Meets Tension: Guiding CEOs, Boards, and the World Beyond the Boardroom in 2026
26/1/2026 | 20 mins.
In this episode, host Sonia Yee continues the exploration of the Top Five Issues for Directors in 2026.

Independent director Helen Robinson shares tips on the evolving relationship between chairs and CEOs and how leadership dynamics shape organisational success.
Louise Broekman explains why advisory boards and committees help to de-risk the decision making process and boost agility, and Charles Finney outlines the geopolitical pressures boards that directors need to monitor in 2026—including shifting supply chains, friend‑shoring, trade tensions, and the ongoing balancing act between major markets like the U.S. and China.

Listen to the episode for practical tips and future-focused perspectives to guide your strategy and sharpen your mindset in 2026 and beyond.

For more governance tools and resources, or to access the Top Five Issues for 2026 head to the Institute of Directors.
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Why your Plan B matters and spotting the 'aha' moments in 2026
22/12/2025 | 21 mins.
Over the next two episodes, we explore the Top Five Issues that directors need to be aware of in 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 organisation, and much, much more.

This episode includes:
Nick Tuffley, Chief Economist, ASB
Suse Reynolds MInstD, Independent Director
Hinerangi Raumati Tua ONZM, Chair and Director

For more about governance, including information about courses, access to articles and resources, head to iod.org.nz

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Knowing Your Value Proposition
17/11/2025 | 26 mins.
Knowing yourself could be your make or break, if you want to make an impression at the board table

This pilot episode 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.

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Board Talk: Off the Cuff is coming soon!
12/11/2025 | 1 mins.
Forget fireside chats, Board Talk: Off the Cuff is a new podcast with real people talking about the issues affecting their organisations in the boardroom and beyond.

Brought to you by the Institute of Directors in New Zealand, the series is produced and presented by international award-winning producer Sonia Yee who brings to light the issues that are top of mind for directors - and the challenges and opportunities they face now, and into the future.

Listen to the trailer for a taste of what's to come - subscribe to the podcast for notifications.
Episodes drop monthly.
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About 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.--------------------------The Institute of Directors is a not-for-profit organisation in Aotearoa New Zealand led by a vision to support directors to positively transform the future.To find out more, or for free access to board toolkits and resources head to iod.org.nz Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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