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Connecting people,
ideas and action

I help individuals, teams, organisations
and communities to be clear on their
roles and future plans.

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Bringing the Take on Board community and my
greater network of fabulous women together.

Breakfasts, the alumni dinner, podcast parties,
the book club, meetups and more...

Upcoming events
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Take on Board: KickStarter

Registrations are now open for the
2024 program.

40% off full price until 23 March.

REGISTER NOW
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Take on Board: Accelerator

Join this hands-on 12-month program with a small group
of board directors (6-10 like-minded women and
gender diverse people) to build your board wisdom and
develop your governance skills.

Starts in February and runs until December.

REGISTER
Headshot of Helga Svendsen

Connecting people,
ideas and action

I help individuals, teams,
organisations and communities
to be clear on their roles
and future plans.

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Events calendar

I’m always looking for ways to
bring the Take on Board community
and my greater network
of fabulous women together.

UPCOMING EVENTS
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KickStarter

How to find, apply and step into
your first board director role.

It's like being part of a sports team
preparing for an event – with an
experienced coach at your side along with
the rest of the team to cheer you on.

REGISTER NOW
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Accelerator

Join this practical 12-month
program with a small group (6-10
like-minded women and
gender diverse people) to build your
board knowledge and develop
your governance skills.
Starts February, ends December.

REGISTER

Your go-to for governance

There’s the Take on Board: KickStarter group program for women and gender diverse people who want to join a board of directors for the first time. And Take on Board: Accelerator for those who want to build on their governance experience.

To work on a specific board challenge, individuals can sign up for a one-on-one governance coaching program, a one-off strategy session or a full VIP day. I also conduct board evaluations for organisations.

And for weekly tips, tricks and advice to help you navigate your way on to your first or next board, tune in to the Take on Board podcast.

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Secure facilitation and advice for your organisation

Get clear on roles and future plans with workshop facilitation, group training and consulting services that can cover stakeholder engagement, board evaluations and recruitment, service reviews, capacity building and planning.

I’m known for dynamic public speaking. I can deliver a speech that engages all levels of your organisation.

Build your career and leadership skills through coaching

I’m a Professional Certified Coach (ICF). Explore the challenges that come with a career transition or a step-up role through one-on-one individual coaching program or one-off coaching sessions.

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Here are the success stories

Read the inspiring case studies about the organisations and individuals that took the next steps in professional development, improved performance and identified solutions to adapt to challenges.

Coming soon...

Connect with the Take on Board community

Tap into the broad and welcoming Take on Board community through the Facebook and LinkedIn groups and events such as the breakfasts, book club and podcast parties. There’s also the popular coffee lucky dip networking events.

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Learn about the past, present and future of leadership

Sign up to the Take on Board and Ideas to Action newsletters to hear about my latest news, ideas, events and program updates. You’ll also hear about the latest Take on Board and Ideas to Action blog updates.

Coming soon...

Broads on Boards: the long history of women on boards of directors in Australia.

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