The Boardroom Path
Sainty Hird & Partners
Welcome to The Boardroom Path, the essential podcast for aspiring and newly appointed Non-Executive Directors navigating the journey from executive leadership to the boardroom. Hosted by Ralph Grayson, partner at Sainty Hird & Partners, each episode offers insightful conversations with industry leaders, seasoned board directors, and governance experts. Our guests share practical strategies, valuable perspectives, and actionable advice on how to effectively transition into board roles, maximise your impact, and build a rewarding NED career.
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Episodes · 26
Leading Through Permacrisis: Will Geddes on Boardroom Decision-Making Under PressureE
Episode 26 · 29 Apr 2026
- 42m
Thinking the Unthinkable: Why Boards Must Govern for a World Without Stability
Episode 25 · 15 Apr 2026
- 39m
Stewardship, Governance and Long-Term Value Creation with Kimberley Lewis
Episode 24 · 1 Apr 2026
- 53m
James Beasley on What High-Performing Boards Do Differently
Episode 23 · 18 Mar 2026
- 37m
Coaching the Boardroom with Harriet Heneghan
Episode 22 · 4 Mar 2026
- 49m
Evgeny Shadchnev on Transitioning From Founder to CEO
Episode 21 · 10 Dec 2025
- 44m
Are Boards Adding Enough Value? Megan Pantelides on the Evidence
Episode 20 · 3 Dec 2025
- 48m
The AI Arms Race: What NEDs Must Know About Cyber, Data and AI
Episode 19 · 26 Nov 2025
- 41m
How Great NEDs Think: Lessons in Leadership, Brand and Governance with Robert Senior
Episode 18 · 19 Nov 2025
- 41m
The Secret Diary of the Boardroom: What Every NED Needs to Know About Governance
Episode 17 · 12 Nov 2025
- 56m
Charles Hall on the Public vs. Private Market: An Analyst's Guide for Boards and Founders
Episode 16 · 5 Nov 2025
- 42m
The Scale-Up Capital Crisis: Alasdair Haynes on Why the IPO Process Must Change
Episode 15 · 29 Oct 2025
- 54m
The Helicopter View: Mastering the Executive-to-NED Transition
Episode 14 · 22 Oct 2025
- 33m
The QCA Mission: Driving Investment for Small and Mid-Cap UK Boards
Episode 13 · 15 Oct 2025
- 43m
The Future of Governance: How AI Will Transform the Boardroom
Episode 12 · 8 Oct 2025
- 45m
Coachable Founders and Coachable NEDs: The Secret to Startup Success
Episode 11 · 1 Oct 2025
- 42m
The Trump Effect: What UK Boards Need to Know About US Politics
Episode 10 · 24 Sept 2025
- 42m
How AI and Technology Are Reshaping the Boardroom
Episode 9 · 17 Sept 2025
- 46m
The Future of UK Boards: Why Diversity and Dynamism Are Critical
Episode 8 · 3 Sept 2025
- 54m
From Combat to Coaching: Rupert Jones on Building Resilient Leaders
Episode 7 · 6 Aug 2025
- 36m
Opening the Boardroom: How Elise Perraud is Reshaping NED Pathways
Episode 6 · 25 Jun 2025
- 36m
Patrick Dunne on Next Gen Boards: Unlocking the Power of Five Generations
Episode 5 · 28 May 2025
- 33m
The Boardroom Debate: Barry Gamble on NED Challenges and Governance Reform
Episode 4 · 30 Apr 2025
- 59m
Mastering the NED Role: What Every Aspiring Director Needs to Know
Episode 3 · 16 Apr 2025
- 55m
From Executive Suite to Boardroom Seat: Insights with Murray Steele
Episode 2 · 2 Apr 2025
- 46m
The Certified NED: Why Your Board Career Should Start with Certification
Episode 1 · 19 Mar 2025