In this first guest episode of OnBoard, Liza Tullidge sits down with powerhouse non-executive Célia Pronto, who is an award-winning Director with over 30 years’ experience in the food manufacturing, restaurant, logistics, travel, hospitality, leisure, FMCG, E-Commerce, automotive retail and utility sectors. Together, they explore what it takes to lead with clarity in an increasingly complex board landscape—navigating long-term value creation, emerging political and operational risks, and evol...
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In this first guest episode of OnBoard, Liza Tullidge sits down with powerhouse non-executive Célia Pronto, who is an award-winning Director with over 30 years’ experience in the food manufacturing, restaurant, logistics, travel, hospitality, leisure, FMCG, E-Commerce, automotive retail and utility sectors. Together, they explore what it takes to lead with clarity in an increasingly complex board landscape—navigating long-term value creation, emerging political and operational risks, and evol...
In this first guest episode of OnBoard, Liza Tullidge sits down with powerhouse non-executive Célia Pronto, who is an award-winning Director with over 30 years’ experience in the food manufacturing, restaurant, logistics, travel, hospitality, leisure, FMCG, E-Commerce, automotive retail and utility sectors. Together, they explore what it takes to lead with clarity in an increasingly complex board landscape—navigating long-term value creation, emerging political and operational risks, and evol...
In this episode of OnBoard, we explore one of the most essential—and often misunderstood—concepts in the boardroom: support and challenge. If you’re new to the boardroom or preparing for your first NED role, understanding this dynamic is key. Great governance lives in the balance between backing leadership and holding them to account. But what does that actually look like in practice? We unpack: • Why “support and challenge” is a cornerstone of effective board service • How to build trust and...
Stepping into the boardroom means shifting from execution to oversight, from leading teams to guiding leadership, and from managing strategy to ensuring accountability. Many first-time NEDs struggle with this transition—not because they lack expertise, but because they approach governance with an executive mindset rather than a board mindset. In this episode, we explore: ✅ The fundamental differences between executive and non-executive roles—and why this distinction matters. ✅ Common pitfal...
AI is not a one-size-fits-all technology, yet it’s often treated that way in governance discussions. Boards need to distinguish rule-based automation (RPA), predictive AI, decision-making IA, and Agentic AI—each requiring a different governance model, risk approach, and oversight structure. In this episode, we explore: ✅ The 3C AI Governance Model—how boards can classify AI and apply the right oversight controls. ✅ The risk of misclassifying AI systems—and why it could lead to complian...
Welcome to this week’s OnBoard newsletter in audio format—your quick-fire rundown of the biggest governance insights, board opportunities, and strategic updates shaping the boardroom today. Whether you're an aspiring NED or a seasoned director, this episode will help you stay ahead. 🔍 In this issue: AI Governance & Risk Management—Are boards applying the right oversight models?The Future of Boardroom Readiness—How Netā is making governance education more accessible.We Need You!—Call...
Board roles aren’t just for the later stages of your career—they’re a powerful way to expand your leadership influence, shape industries, and drive meaningful change. Yet, too often, women overlook the boardroom as a strategic career move rather than seeing it as a deliberate step in their leadership journey. In this episode, we explore: ✅ Why board service should be part of your long-term career strategy. ✅ How board roles accelerate leadership influence, network expansion, and p...
The boardroom is evolving—are you ready? In this episode of OnBoard, we’re diving into how to build a board strategy that gets you appointed, explore 10 exclusive NED roles, and break down key governance insights every board leader should know. 🎯 What You’ll Learn: ✔ A look at 10 current NED vacancies and how to position yourself for them. (skip to 1:55) ✔ How to define and refine your board strategy to stand out to decision-maers. (Skip to 2:55) ✔ The Backbone of Leadership: Governance 101—...
In this first guest episode of OnBoard, Liza Tullidge sits down with powerhouse non-executive Célia Pronto, who is an award-winning Director with over 30 years’ experience in the food manufacturing, restaurant, logistics, travel, hospitality, leisure, FMCG, E-Commerce, automotive retail and utility sectors. Together, they explore what it takes to lead with clarity in an increasingly complex board landscape—navigating long-term value creation, emerging political and operational risks, and evol...
