Boardroom Beyond

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Boardroom Beyond is a podcast, hosted by Women Corporate Directors, featuring global board leaders that unravels the complexities of geopolitical issues, economic and regulatory challenges, board oversight, emerging technology and more. Women Corporate Directors (WCD) is the world's largest membership organization and community of women corporate board directors. A 501(c)(3) foundation, WCD is a trusted community of directors serving on more than 8,500 public and private boards around the world.

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July 28, 2026Episode 129 min

Leading in Extreme Environments: Lessons from Space for Governance on Earth

Women Corporate Directors (WCD) is proud to share the latest episode of Boardroom Beyond! During this episode , former astronaut Ellen Ochoa discussed leadership, risk-taking, culture, and governance through the lens of her experiences as an astronaut and NASA leader, in a conversation moderated by Brian Miske, Americas Space Lead at KPMG LLP. Brian Miske Americas Space Lead, US Leader Ignition Partner, KPMG LLP (Moderator) Brian Miske Bio Ellen Ochoa Former Astronaut & Director, NASA's Johnson Space Center; Director, Service Corporation International, SRI International, Mutual of America, Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation; WCD Seattle Ellen Ochoa Bio

December 8, 2025Episode 122 min

25 Years Later: Continuing the Impact with Henrietta Fore and Susan Stautberg

Women Corporate Directors (WCD) is proud to share the latest episode of the Boardroom Beyond podcast. In this special episode of Boardroom Beyond, listen to a session from our 2025 Global Institute featuring WCD Co-Founders, Henrietta Fore and Susan Stautberg. In this session celebrating WCD's 25th anniversary , our co-founders shared the key drivers that led to WCD's formation and success, and discussed how we can continue to "pay it forward" to the next generation.

April 3, 2025Episode 421 min

Global Governance Perspectives with Marta Viegas

Women Corporate Directors (WCD) is proud to share the latest episode of the Boardroom Beyond podcast. In this episode of Boardroom Beyond, Cindy Brinkley, a member of WCD's Board of Directors, and Marta Viegas, a Member of the Board of Exeuctibe Directors at Inter-American Development Bank Group, explore global governance perspectives in LATAM and beyond. Stream the latest episode of Boardroom Beyond to hear their conversation and insights.

October 24, 2024Episode 317 min

Judy Marks: Leading in Revolutionary Times

In the latest episode of Boardroom Beyond, WCD's CEO Jennifer Reynolds sits with Judy Marks, Chair, CEO & President of Otis Worldwide Corp., and Director at Caterpillar Inc., and a member of WCD Atlanta. In this episode, Judy showcases how generative AI elevates business by empowering, not replacing, human talent. She emphasizes the importance of responsible innovation in the boardroom. She spotlights the pivotal role of upskilling and staying true to core values in shaping the future of work, offering insights on how she confidently steers these advancements as both a CEO and board member.

September 11, 2024Episode 219 min

Jan Tighe: Evolving Tech Risk - GenAI & Cybersecurity

The newest episode of Boardroom Beyond dives into Generative AI and cybersecurity with Jan Tighe , Retired Vice Admiral, U.S. Navy, and board director at Goldman Sachs, General Motors, Huntsman, and MITRE Corp. Jan explores how organizations can harness operational data to enhance the workplace and unleash the human experience. She offers advice on embracing AI tools, emphasizing resilience and curiosity, and shares strategies for building confidence through external assessments and tabletop exercises. Additionally, Jan provides guidance on engaging with the C-suite to navigate the benefits and risks of these technologies.

August 15, 2024Episode 125 min

Innovative and Ethical Workplace Culture in a NextGen World

We kick off Season 2 with Jin Montesano , Director, Representative Executive Officer, Executive Vice President, and Chief People Officer of LIXIL. Jin provides us with a unique perspective on Japan's aging population and inclusion in a multigenerational workforce. She details how LIXIL leverages AI as an experimental tool to enhance productivity and employee retention. Jin also discusses management's role in defining workplace culture and the importance of restoring human connection post-COVID. She underscores board oversight on people strategy and the importance of identifying critical skills in a rapidly changing world.

May 13, 2024Episode 424 min

Edie Weiner: The Big Picture

Women Corporate Directors (WCD) is proud to share the latest episode of the Boardroom Beyond podcast. In this episode of Boardroom Beyond, Jennifer Reynolds, WCD's CEO, and Edie Weiner explore Civilization Alpha and expectations for future transformations, discussing the impact on the skillsets needed by board members.

April 11, 2024Episode 316 min

Laurence Loyer: Emerging Markets - Tackling Challenging Economic & Financial Conditions

Women Corporate Directors (WCD) is proud to share the latest episode of Boardroom Beyond. In the third episode, Jennifer Reynolds, WCD's CEO, is joined by Laurence Loyer , board member of Consorcio, Vitalis, BIOSIDUS, and Grupo Supervielle. Listen now to explore the challenging yet rewarding emerging market landscape, including the skill sets needed from board members to navigate the evolving economic and financial conditions.

March 20, 2024Episode 219 min

Julie Daum: Board Composition and Refreshment Trends

Listen to Women Corporate Directors (WCD) second episode of Boardroom Beyond . This podcast is hosted by WCD's CEO, Jennifer Reynolds, who will regularly sit down with global leaders to discuss board oversight. In this episode of Boardroom Beyond , Jennifer Reynolds, WCD's CEO, and Julie Daum, North American Board Practice Leader at Spencer Stuart, explore the challenges and best practices for boards as they navigate the evolving business landscape, including board composition and refreshment trends. 00:00 Intro 00:40 Speaker Introduction & Background 02:00 Board Recruitment Trends 05:19 What skillsets are boards looking for? 07:50 Trends in Board Selection Due Diligence 1 0:28 Trends with Activist Investor 13:08 Trends in Succession Planning 16:21 Key Tips 17:35 Balancing Skills on the Board 18:57 Outro

February 7, 2024Episode 117 min

Deborah Ellinger: Women in Leadership & Florida Initiatives

As our world has become increasingly complex and interconnected, board members think deeply about how board oversight and governance practices may need to evolve to address significant economic, geopolitical, and societal factors and revolutionary technology transformations. Women Corporate Directors (WCD) is proud to introduce our newest form of programming, the Boardroom Beyond podcast, featuring WCD's CEO, Jennifer Reynolds, who will regularly sit down with global leaders to discuss board oversight. In the debut episode of Boardroom Beyond, Jennifer Reynolds, WCD's CEO, and Deborah Ellinger, Senior Advisor, Boston Consulting Group; Former CEO and Board Member of Multiple Companies, including Tupperware and iRobot; Board Member, Women Corporate Directors; WCD Tampa, break down the strides and challenges in achieving gender and ethnic diversity in boardrooms. 00:00 Intro 01:15 Why is progress slowing for women on boards? 04:15 What can be done to support progress? 07:10 How are board recruitment strategies changing? 08:25 Progress for women in leadership roles 11:03 Florida's Women of Color Pipeline Initiative 13:33 Increasing diversity of candidates 15:20 Why WCD? 16:45 Outro