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Governance Bites #150: Fiscal stewardship and intergenerational responsibility, with Sir Bill Birch
May 20, 2026
21m 27s
Governance Bites #149: How good governance leads to growth, with Josh Gould
May 13, 2026
40m 14s
Governance Bites #148: Emerging governance trends, with Rosey Nathan
May 6, 2026
12m 30s
Governance Bites #147: governance and leadership in national scale crises, with Sir William Birch
Apr 29, 2026
23m 26s
Governance Bites #146: Conflicts of interest, and how to handle them, with Steven Bowman
Apr 22, 2026
29m 10s
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| 5/20/26 | Governance Bites #150: Fiscal stewardship and intergenerational responsibility, with Sir Bill Birch | Send us Fan Mail Sir William (Bill) Birch brings decades of high-level public leadership and governance experience to the conversation. A senior figure in New Zealand politics for more than two decades, he held several key ministerial portfolios, including Finance, National Development and Energy. During his time in government he was closely involved in major economic reforms and policy decisions that shaped modern New Zealand’s public sector governance. Since leaving Parliament, Sir Bill has... | 21m 27s | ||||||
| 5/13/26 | Governance Bites #149: How good governance leads to growth, with Josh Gould | Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Mark Banicevich sits down with thebigword CEO Josh Gould to unpack how effective governance drives sustainable growth. From defining what growth-oriented governance looks like in practice to identifying the behaviours that separate high-performing boards from those that hold organisations back, this conversation is packed with practical insights. Josh shares the critical questions directors should ask, how to balance risk with bold decision-making, and why cu... | 40m 14s | ||||||
| 5/6/26 | Governance Bites #148: Emerging governance trends, with Rosey Nathan | Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Mark Banicevich sits down with Rosey Nathan to unpack the trends reshaping modern boards. From overconfidence in readiness to the realities of cybersecurity, AI, and misinformation, this conversation challenges whether boards are moving fast enough, or relying too heavily on others. They explore digital literacy as a core director skill, the evolving nature of reputation risk, and whether risk frameworks are keeping pace. Rosey Nathan also shares sharp, pract... | 12m 30s | ||||||
| 4/29/26 | Governance Bites #147: governance and leadership in national scale crises, with Sir William Birch | Send us Fan Mail Sir William (Bill) Birch brings decades of high-level public leadership and governance experience to the conversation. A senior figure in New Zealand politics for more than two decades, he held several key ministerial portfolios, including Finance, National Development and Energy. During his time in government he was closely involved in major economic reforms and policy decisions that shaped modern New Zealand’s public sector governance. Since leaving Parliament, Sir Bill has... | 23m 26s | ||||||
| 4/22/26 | Governance Bites #146: Conflicts of interest, and how to handle them, with Steven Bowman | Send us Fan Mail Are conflicts of interest a negative? Governance expert Steven Bowman, who has worked with boards for over 40 years, argues they are necessary — if you never have them, you likely have the wrong board. In this insightful conversation, interviewer Mark Banicevich explores how boards must shift from requiring a declaration of conflict of interest to a declaration of interest, allowing the board to collectively determine if a conflict exists. Steven outlines the three primary st... | 29m 10s | ||||||
| 4/15/26 | Governance Bites #145: Governance for value creation, with Laurence Kubiak | Send us Fan Mail Laurence Kubiak brings a rare combination of executive leadership and boardroom governance experience across the private, public and not-for-profit sectors. He is Chief Executive Officer of Nautech Electronics Ltd, New Zealand’s largest independent contract electronics manufacturer, and serves as a director of Northpower Ltd. Laurence previously chaired Trustees Executors Limited and the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra, bringing deep insight into governance across regulated, c... | 23m 58s | ||||||
| 4/8/26 | Governance Bites #144: a brief personal history, with Rt Hon Sir William Birch | Send us Fan Mail Sir William (Bill) Birch brings decades of high-level public leadership and governance experience to the conversation. A senior figure in New Zealand politics for more than two decades, he held several key ministerial portfolios, including Finance, National Development and Energy. During his time in government he was closely involved in major economic reforms and policy decisions that shaped modern New Zealand’s public sector governance. Since leaving Parliament, Sir Bill has... | 26m 52s | ||||||
| 4/1/26 | Governance Bites #143: Content of a good board meeting, with Steven Bowman | Send us Fan Mail Veteran governance expert Steven Bowman, who has spent over 40 years in the board and CEO space, reveals the key to Mastering the Effective Board Meeting in this insightful interview with Mark Banicevich. Steven insists the role of any board is not to monitor compliance or produce busy reports, but to create the future. Discover critical strategies like structuring your agenda with ""big ticket"" items up front, using a consent agenda for noting papers, and embedding your org... | 34m 15s | ||||||
| 3/25/26 | Governance Bites #142: governance and employee well-being, with Tracey Cross | Send us Fan Mail Is employee financial stress impacting your company’s bottom line? In this essential Governance Bites episode, host Mark Banicevich speaks with legal advisor and independent director Tracey Cross about why boards must prioritize employee financial well-being. Tracey explains that unresolved financial issues drive underperformance and stress, noting 79% of non-relation stress is financial. Discover the economic and social case for action, and learn how stepping up to lead make... | 18m 48s | ||||||
| 3/18/26 | Governance Bites #141: cracking the nut of visual learning for directors, with John Mason | Send us Fan Mail In this episode, John Mason joins Mark Banicevich to unpack the fast-changing world of visual learning — and what it means for today’s directors. With attention spans shrinking and Gen Z and Gen Alpha now dominating many workforces, John explains why short, authentic, phone-shot videos are transforming how organisations share knowledge. They discuss why corporate-style training is dying, how peer-to-peer clips can solve problems overnight, and why boards should rethink how th... | 22m 11s | ||||||
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| 3/11/26 | Governance Bites #140: the chair's role in appointing a CEO, with Joseph Catanzariti AM | Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Mark Banicevich sits down with governance expert Joseph Catanzariti AM to explore the critical role of the chair in recruiting a CEO. The conversation ranges from what truly makes an effective director, to how chairs should navigate CEO succession, manage subcommittees, work with external advisers, and ensure a transparent, rigorous process. Joe also shares insights on preparation, crisis situations, director responsibilities, and common pitfalls boards face ... | 32m 31s | ||||||
| 3/4/26 | Governance Bites #139: advisory boards for family businesses, with Sandy Kimpton | Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Governance Bites, Mark Banicevich sits down with family governance expert Sandy Kimpton to discuss a crucial topic: what is true intergenerational success? Discover why family governance is about more than just wealth management; it's about developing human capital and preserving your family’s legacy and values. Sandy explains the power of "operating with intentionality", providing practical steps to align family and business. Learn how a long-term family p... | 21m 12s | ||||||
| 2/25/26 | Governance Bites #138: Board-only or in camera time, with Steven Bowman | Send us Fan Mail Tune into Governance Bites as Mark Banicevich interviews governance expert STeven Bowman, who draws on nearly 40 years of experience in the board and CEO space,. This conversation dissects the crucial yet often misunderstood practice of Board Only Sessions (or ""in camera"" time). Steven reveals why this dedicated time, which excludes executive staff, is vital for managing director bad behaviour. Learn the best practices for handling sensitive topics, including CEO performanc... | 22m 51s | ||||||
| 2/18/26 | Governance Bites #137: Governance in the world of AI, with Ian Fitzgerald | Send us Fan Mail In this essential episode, Mark Banicevich interviews governance veteran Ian Fitzgerald on the immediate and long-term impact of artificial intelligence on the boardroom. Ian breaks down how AI enhances the four pillars of governance—from using AI for scenario planning and deeper strategic insight to improving oversight and risk management through pattern recognition. The discussion covers practical tools for handling confidential board information securely and the critical i... | 28m 34s | ||||||
| 2/11/26 | Governance Bites #136: Artificial intelligence and governance, with Tony Dench | Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Governance Bites, Mark Banicevich sits down with Tony Dench to explore the transformative impact of artificial intelligence [AI] on boards and governance. They discuss why AI is no longer optional, the opportunities it creates, the risks boards must manage, and how to approach ethical and ESG [environmental, social and governance] considerations. Tony shares practical advice for directors feeling out of their depth and reveals how AI is reshaping decision-m... | 17m 47s | ||||||
| 2/4/26 | Governance Bites #135: CEO and director remuneration, with Dr John Peebles | Send us Fan Mail In this high-value episode of Governance Bites, interviewer Mark Banicevich speaks with Dr John Peebles, a governance PhD and experienced chair, on the explosive topic of CEO and Director Remuneration. Dr Peebles reveals how New Zealand’s executive pay is rapidly shifting from a conservative, base-salary model to an aggressive, US-style incentive structure, with potential short-term and long-term bonuses now soaring past 100% of base pay. They discuss why our low director fee... | 30m 26s | ||||||
| 1/28/26 | Governance Bites #134: six secrets to supercharge your board, with Tracey Cross | Send us Fan Mail Is your board underperforming? Governance expert Tracey Cross, an independent director and legal advisor, joins Mark Banicevich on Governance Bites to reveal the ""Six Secrets to Supercharge Your Board Performance"". This discussion is essential, especially given that 67% of respondents to an important survey would like to replace a board member. Tracey emphasises the necessity of becoming one aligned team, supporting the often-overlooked Chair, and accepting that directors a... | 16m 54s | ||||||
| 1/21/26 | Governance Bites #133: CEO or managing director? with Steven Bowman | Send us Fan Mail Join Mark Banicevich on Governance Bites as he talks with Steven Bowman, a governance expert with 45 years in the CEO and board space. They unpack the fundamental differences between a CEO and a Managing Director (MD). The core distinction is that an MD is both a manager and a voting director of the board. Steven shares the criteria for adopting the MD title, such as having a board vote or shares in the company. Crucially, they discuss how boards navigate the potential blurri... | 17m 27s | ||||||
| 1/14/26 | Governance Bites #132: Public-to-private leadership lessons, with Dr Richard Carson | Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Mark Banicevich interviews Dr Richard Carson on the leadership lessons gained from advising three state governors—and how they translate into today’s corporate boardrooms. They explore the culture shocks public leaders face when moving into private governance, from shifting accountability to adapting to faster decision cycles. Dr Carson shares crisis management strategies, coalition-building insights, and ways boards can leverage public sector skills to manag... | 24m 08s | ||||||
| 1/7/26 | Governance Bites #131: the importance of the 'S' in ESG, with Joseph Catanzariti AM | Send us Fan Mail In this video, Joseph Catanzariti AM joins Mark Banicevich to unpack why the often-ignored “S” in ESG is fast becoming a strategic imperative for boards. From psychosocial risk and culture to stakeholder expectations, Joe explains how misunderstanding the social dimension can damage resilience, reputation, and long-term value. With real cases, practical indicators, and clear guidance on what boards should be asking for, this conversation reveals why directors must engage deep... | 30m 04s | ||||||
| 12/10/25 | Governance Bites #130: Power cliques on boards, with Dr John Peebles | Send us Fan Mail Uncover the hidden dynamics of corporate boards with Dr John Peebles, an expert with a PhD in governance and extensive experience as a director and executive search specialist. In this episode, Mark Banicevich talks with Dr Peebles about ""Power Cliques on Boards,"" revealing how informal groups control decision-making outside the boardroom. Learn why boards are not seamless units, the shocking prevalence of passive acceptance of agendas, and why transparency and a good proce... | 20m 58s | ||||||
| 12/3/25 | Governance Bites #129: succession in family businesses, with Sandy Kimpton | Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Governance Bites, Mark Banicevich sits down with family governance expert Sandy Kimpton to discuss a crucial topic: what is true intergenerational success? Discover why family governance is about more than just wealth management; it's about developing human capital and preserving your family’s legacy and values. Sandy explains the power of "operating with intentionality", providing practical steps to align family and business. Learn how a long-term family p... | 17m 02s | ||||||
| 11/26/25 | Governance Bites #128: Strategic thinking on the board, with Tony Dench | Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Governance Bites, Mark Banicevich speaks with Tony Dench about what it really means for boards to think strategically — not just plan strategically. X123 shares practical insights on how directors can lift their thinking beyond operations, keep strategic discussions alive between board meetings, and create energy and focus around long-term opportunities. They explore how chairs can enable deeper conversations, how diversity enriches strategy, and what disti... | 17m 30s | ||||||
| 11/19/25 | Governance Bites #127: What makes a high performing board? with Ian Fitzgerald | Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Mark Banicevich interviews governance expert Ian Fitzgerald, as he shares lessons from over 35 years in boardrooms in New Zealand and overseas. Ian breaks down what truly defines a high-performing board. Discover the fundamental elements: trust-based teamwork, clarity of purpose, and diversity of thought. Ian reveals how boards balance short-term pressures with long-term value creation, the role of constructive culture and candour, and the power of regular bo... | 18m 12s | ||||||
| 11/12/25 | Governance Bites #126: Why most change initiatives fail, with Dr Richard Carson | Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Mark Banicevich speaks with Dr Richard Carson about why most change initiatives fail — and what boards can do differently. They explore the common traps leaders fall into, the importance of people-centred strategies, and how governance structures can support rather than hinder transformation. With real-world examples and practical governance advice, Dr Carson highlights how boards can secure employee buy-in, measure meaningful progress, and challenge top-down... | 25m 04s | ||||||
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