WGOB Founder and CEO Deborah Rosati spoke with Josephine Yam, CEO & Co-Founder of Skills4Good AI, to discuss a timely topic—responsible AI for board members. In today's digital landscape, it's no longer optional for board members to understand the fundamentals of AI. An accomplished AI lawyer and ethicist, Josephine explains why upskilling in responsible AI is critical for staying ahead in the digital economy and ensuring that companies use AI for good.

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Deborah Rosati spoke with Helle Bank Jørgensen, CEO & Founder of Competent Boards, to discuss her company’s research on evolving boardroom competencies and the board education imperative. During their engaging conversation, Deborah and Helle examined key results from The Future Boardroom, the new report from Competent Boards, exploring how expectations for board directors are changing and unpacking the competencies needed for navigating digital and ESG challenges as a board member.

WGOB: In Conversation offers women business leaders advice for their board journeys through thought-provoking conversations with experts. Expect powerful insights that will empower you with the confidence and courage to lead and serve on corporate boards.

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Deborah Rosati spoke with Heather Laxton, Corporate Governance Professional, Principal, GovRight Consulting to examine Canada's Modern Slavery Act and its impact on boards. Their conversation explores the key provisions of the act, the implications for board directors, and the role of boards in ensuring that organizations comply with the act.

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Since recording this episode, Heather has also joined forces with UK-based firm Beyond Governance. Find her there: https://beyondgovernance.com/on-demand-team/

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Deborah Rosati spoke with Ivy Lumia, Founder & CEO of Best In Governance (BIG) to discuss stakeholder engagement. During their conversation, they explore the role of the board in stakeholder engagement, trends in stakeholder engagement in Canada for TSX-listed companies, and how C-level executives should educate and collaborate with their boards in this area.

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Deborah Rosati spoke with Richard Barber, CEO and Board Director, to discuss a timely topic: AI. Their lively and informative discussion offers key insights for board members into the state of AI today and how companies can unleash the power of AI with responsible governance.

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Deborah Rosati spoke with Andrea Nicholls, CFO at Dentons Canada LLP and Corporate Director, to explore the CFO’s journey to the boardroom. During the conversation, Andrea discusses the skills and expertise that CFOs bring to the boardroom and she also shares the story of her own board journey.

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Deborah Rosati spoke with Tina Mithra, Founder & CEO of Genesis Risk Consulting, to discuss risk appetite and a board’s oversight role. Throughout the dynamic conversation, Tina and Deborah explore the definition of risk appetite, the role of the board and best practices for managing risk.

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Deborah Rosati spoke with Elaine Roper Head, Board/CHRO Practices and Partner, Public Sector, Odgers Berndtson to discuss how women can position themselves to get on a corporate board. The wide-ranging conversation includes insights on finding the right fit, working with executive recruiters and preparing a standout board profile.

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