{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/62ee92f069245300142d0a91/6a4299ff3fa89e3338a73d4f?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Helga goes solo: Lessons from the Larapinta Trail","description":"<p>In this episode, I’m recording from the beautiful Larapinta Trail in Central Australia, where I’ve just wrapped up a 14-day end-to-end trek. Disconnected from the outside world, I’ve had plenty of time to reflect on governance, drawing parallels between the wilderness and the boardroom. </p><p><br></p><p>I share lessons on adopting a \"starry night\" perspective for strategy, the critical need for robust risk assessment and scenario planning—highlighted by our team's experience navigating a medical emergency—and why governance, just like hiking, is truly a team sport. </p><p><br></p><p>I also touch on the importance of celebrating small wins and take a moment to acknowledge the Arrernte people, on whose stunning land this journey took place</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Upcoming TOB Events</strong></p><p><a href=\"https://helgasvendsen.com.au/community/events/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">All events</a></p><p><br></p><p><strong>You might want to:</strong></p><p>Join the <a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/groups/TakeOnBoard/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Take on Board Facebook community</a></p><p>Join the<strong> </strong><a href=\"https://www.linkedin.com/groups/13955373/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Take on Board LinkedIn community</a></p><p><a href=\"https://mobile.twitter.com/takeonboard\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Follow along on Twitter</a></p><p><a href=\"https://helgasvendsen.com.au/work-with-me/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Work with me</a></p><p><a href=\"https://helgasvendsen.com.au/work-with-me/governance/kickstarter/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Join the Take on Board: Kickstarter group program</a></p><p><a href=\"https://helgasvendsen.com.au/work-with-me/governance/accelerator/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Join the Take on Board: Accelerator group program</a></p><p><a href=\"https://helgasvendsen.com.au/about/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Find out more about me</a></p><p>.</p>","author_name":"Helga Svendsen"}