The Better Boards Podcast Series
The Better Boards podcast series is the podcast for Chairs, CEOs, Non-Executive Directors, Company Secretaries, and their advisors. Every episode is filled with practical insights and learnings from those inside the boar...
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- Colin Reed2 eps
- Simon Laffin1 ep
- Dr Maya Bundt1 ep
Also: Dorothy Burwell, David Grossman, Prof Dr Philipp Hoog, Susan Skerritt, Louise Angle, Susanne Chishti
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- 🇬🇧United Kingdom · Management#145523 to 2.8K
- 🇮🇹Italy · Management#122216 to 1.1K
- 🇸🇪Sweden · Management#14179 to 420
- 🇿🇦ZA · Management#11771 to 375
- 🇮🇪Ireland · Management#13255 to 290
- Per-Episode Audience
Est. listeners per new episode within ~30 days
1.0K to 5.3K🎙 Weekly cadence·164 episodes·Last published 1w ago - Monthly Reach
Unique listeners across all episodes (30 days)
2.0K to 11K🇺🇸71%🇬🇧15%🇮🇹6%+5 more - Active Followers
Loyal subscribers who consistently listen
1.1K to 5.9K
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| Date | Episode | Topics | Guests | Brands | Places | Keywords | Sponsor | Length | |
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| 10/15/26 | The two sides of the handshake | Dr Maya Bundt & Chris Verdonck, Cybersecurity Board Reporting | Send us Fan Mail Boards and management should connect smoothly on cyber risk, but often don’t. The 2026 Cybersecurity Board Reporting Study reveals what is happening in boardrooms and, more importantly, what boards can change to get better information and achieve better outcomes. In this episode of The Better Boards Podcast Series, Dr Sabine Dembkowski, Founder and Managing Partner of Better Boards, the provider of board evaluation and board development services, speaks with Dr Maya Bundt and... | 25m 14s | ||||||
| 10/3/26 | Beyond Good Intentions: How Should a Board Oversee Ethics? | Vera Cherepenova, Chair & NED | Send us Fan Mail Boards say ethics matter, but many still lack a firm approach to ethical issues. Learn what works in today’s volatile environment to bring ethical judgment to business decisions, strategy, risk, and performance conversations. In this podcast, Dr Sabine Dembkowski, Founder and Managing Partner of Better Boards, is joined by Vera Cherepanova. Vera serves as chair, director, and ethics advisor to global professional bodies, corporations, and international nonprofits. She b... | 23m 27s | ||||||
| 9/17/26 | The First Mandate is the Hardest | Katia Ciesielska, NED | Send us Fan Mail A board career as a young, independent director? It is possible, even without executive experience. Learn what works to earn appointments, how to structure a portfolio of positions, and key lessons for ongoing success. In this podcast, Dr Sabine Dembkowski, Founder and Managing Partner of Better Boards, is joined by Katia Ciesielska. Katia is an independent non-executive director and corporate governance adviser based in Luxembourg. Over the last eight years, she has bu... | 23m 44s | ||||||
| 9/3/26 | board effectivenesshuman performance+5 | Simon Laffin | Better Boards Podcast Series | — | boardroomhuman factors+5 | — | 26m 24s | ||
| 8/20/26 | cybersecurityboard management+3 | Dr Maya Bundt | Switzerland’s National Cyber Strategy | — | cybersecurityboards+5 | — | 22m 16s | ||
| 8/6/26 | board governancereactive management+3 | Dorothy Burwell | FGS GlobalPost Holdings+1 | — | board advisorygovernance+3 | — | 21m 06s | ||
| 7/16/26 | leadershipboardroom dynamics+3 | David Grossman | The Grossman GroupThe Harris Poll | — | leadershipboardroom+3 | — | 23m 08s | ||
| 7/2/26 | family-owned businessesgovernance+3 | Prof Dr Philipp Hoog | BBE Handelsberatung | — | family firmsglobal GDP+3 | — | 19m 39s | ||
| 6/17/26 | chair successiongovernance+3 | Susan Skerritt | Citibank Europe PLCTanger, Inc.+1 | — | chair successiongovernance lessons+3 | — | 32m 19s | ||
| 6/4/26 | Chair successionboard governance+3 | Louise Angle | Teneo | — | Chair successionboard leadership+3 | — | 16m 56s | ||
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| 5/21/26 | geopolitical riskboard management+3 | Colin Reed | Clock&CloudSalesforce | US | geopolitical riskboard governance+4 | — | 27m 45s | ||
| 5/6/26 | geopolitical riskboard governance+3 | Colin Reed | Clock&Cloud | — | geopoliticsrisk management+3 | — | 24m 07s | ||
| 4/16/26 | board portfolio careerstart-ups+4 | Susanne Chishti | FINTECH Circle | — | board portfoliostart-ups+5 | — | 20m 27s | ||
| 4/1/26 | Capital Discipline in High-Performance Enterprises: Aligning Strategy, Technology and Governance Part II | Marco Mattiacci, Global Top Executive | Send us Fan Mail In capital-intensive, brand-driven organisations, strategic ambition must be matched by disciplined governance. Effective governance links capital allocation to technology strategy, culture development, and measurable KPIs, so that speed and ambition balance with long-term enterprise value creation. In this podcast, Dr. Sabine Dembkowski, Founder and Managing Partner of better Boards, is joined once again by Marco Mattiacci, a global executive with 25+ years of leadership acr... | 17m 26s | ||||||
| 3/19/26 | Capital Discipline in High-Performance Enterprises: Aligning Strategy, Technology and Governance Part I | Marco Mattiacci, Global Top Executive | Send us Fan Mail In capital-intensive, brand-driven organisations, strategic ambition must be matched by disciplined governance. Effective governance links capital allocation to technology strategy, culture development, and measurable KPIs, so that speed and ambition balance with long-term enterprise value creation. In this podcast, Dr Sabine Dembkowski, Founder and Managing Partner, is joined by Marco Mattiacci. Marco is a global executive with 25+ years of leadership across luxury, automoti... | 25m 44s | ||||||
| 2/19/26 | The Spirit of the Code: Making Comply or Explain Work in Practice | Kelvin Ernest, Senior Policy Associate, Financial Reporting Council | Send us Fan Mail Comply or Explain is sometimes treated as a procedural exercise. However, the true purpose is to encourage thoughtful decisions, support accountability, and promote open communication with stakeholders. In this podcast, Dr Sabine Dembkowski, Founder and Managing Partner, is joined by Kelvin Ernest, a governance professional with extensive experience navigating evolving regulatory expectations and corporate reporting practice. As a Senior Policy Associate in the Financia... | 15m 26s | ||||||
| 2/5/26 | Board evaluation results - Insights from an analysis of FTSE350 annual reports | Frederik Otto, AvS, London | Send us Fan Mail Better Boards goes beyond box-ticking. We combine independent, peer-reviewed research with an intuitive digital platform that gives every Director an individualised report, alongside external benchmarks and comparisons across all dimensions of effective governance. Professional services firms can also license the platform to strengthen their own board advisory work — without building or maintaining their own technology. If you would like to join the community, explore our res... | 24m 23s | ||||||
| 1/15/26 | The Route to the Top – How to become a Company Secretary? | Glenn Oborne and Connor Simms, Directors of Ingen Partners | Send us Fan Mail Company Secretary is an increasingly competitive profession. It takes a unique blend of skills and experiences to secure a senior position. Those interested will appreciate knowing what abilities to prioritise throughout a career and how to approach balancing behavioural, technical, and influencing skills. In this podcast, Dr Sabine Dembkowski, Founder and Managing Partner, is joined by Glenn Oborne and Connor Simms, who are both Directors of Ingen Partners. They specia... | 24m 32s | ||||||
| 1/1/26 | The Board’s Playbook for Modern Technology Oversight | Susanne Alfs | Send us Fan Mail Theory is one thing, but how can boards effectively implement cyber governance and broader technology oversight in practice? In this podcast, Dr Sabine Dembkowski, is joined by Susanne Alfs. Susanne is a Non-Executive Director and Senior Technology Executive specialising in cyber governance and board-level technology oversight. Bringing both the NED lens and her executive leadership experience, Susanne helps boards translate complex cyber and technology risks into busin... | 17m 11s | ||||||
| 12/18/25 | Fact rather than fiction - Corporate Directors and Officers are "Discretionaries" not Fiduciaries | Marc I Steinberg, Radford Professor of Law at Southern Methodist University (SMU) Dedman School of Law | Send us Fan Mail Better Boards goes beyond box-ticking. We combine independent, peer-reviewed research with an intuitive digital platform that gives every Director an individualised report, alongside external benchmarks and comparisons across all dimensions of effective governance. Professional services firms can also license the platform to strengthen their own board advisory work — without building or maintaining their own technology. If you would like to join the community, explore our res... | 19m 06s | ||||||
| 12/4/25 | Family Businesses and the War for Talent | Andreas von Specht, CEO AvS Advisors | Send us Fan Mail Family businesses represent a significant majority of the European, Asian and US landscape. Yet so much that we focus on in business, governance, and search is designed for corporates. In this podcast, Dr Sabine Dembkowski, Founder and Managing Partner of Better Boards, is joined by Andreas von Specht. Andreas von Specht is a family shareholder and NED of Berenberg Bank, Europe’s second-oldest private bank, and shareholder of Bergos Bank in Zurich. He founded AvS Advisors in ... | 24m 47s | ||||||
| 11/20/25 | Board Governance Considerations in Private Market Investments | Dr Eelco Fiole, CFO, NED | Send us Fan Mail Private equity, private debt – private markets are absolutely the flavour of the day. Yet, despite the headlines and eye-catching numbers, very little discussion is taking place about governance in this context. In this podcast, Dr Sabine Dembkowski, Founder and Managing Partner, is joined by Dr Eelco Fiole. He has more than 30 years of international finance experience, including two decades as Non-Executive Director, CFO, and CEO in alternative investments with teams i... | 21m 12s | ||||||
| 11/6/25 | Managing risks in highly regulated industries | Terri Duhon, Chair of Risk Committees | Send us Fan Mail The breadth, depth, and frequency of risks have increased tremendously. Serving on risk committees is particularly challenging at present, making it important to take a fresh look at the risks, risk mitigation, regulatory scrutiny, and stakeholder complexities the risk committee must balance. In this podcast, Dr Sabine Dembkowski, Founder and Managing Partner, is joined by Terri Duhon. Terri is an award-winning educator and TEDx speaker. She went from earning a master's... | 24m 29s | ||||||
| 10/16/25 | It’s not if, its when: the strategic role of Boards in the cyber-risk age | Beatrice Devillon-Cohen, Senior Independent Director and Chair of Risk Committees | Send us Fan Mail Cybersecurity is a core business risk that can impact the entire organisation. Boards are challenged to understand how cyber threats impact financial performance, reputation, and regulatory obligations. Boards need to build awareness of their organisation’s cyber security posture, protection measures, and incident response protocols. In this podcast, Dr Sabine Dembkowski, Founder and Managing Partner of Better Boards, is joined by Beatrice Devillon-Cohen. Beatrice has o... | 23m 46s | ||||||
| 9/18/25 | Governance Experts as Non-Executive Directors: A perfect fit? | Lyn Colloff, Company Secretary | Send us Fan Mail Governance experts and Company Secretaries offer a prime, yet often overlooked, talent pool for high-quality Non-Executive Directors. But what makes them excel on Boards? In this podcast, Dr Sabine Dembkowski, Founder and Managing Partner, speaks with Lyn Colloff, a Fellow of the Chartered Governance Institute with 40 years’ experience in governance, risk, and compliance across listed and regulated sectors. Most recently, she served as Company Secretary and Head of Governance... | 18m 01s | ||||||
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Chart history for The Better Boards Podcast Series
Peaked at #117 in South Africa, currently #117 in South Africa.
| Market | Genre | Peak | Current | Trend |
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| South Africa | — | #117 | #117 | — |
| Italy | — | #122 | #122 | — |
| Ireland | — | #132 | #132 | — |
| Sweden | — | #141 | #141 | — |
| United Kingdom | — | #145 | #145 | — |
| AE | — | #158 | #158 | — |
| PH | — | #167 | #167 | — |
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7 placements across 7 markets.
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7 placements across 7 markets.