The Governance Matters podcast provides listeners with insight into the cutting-edge issues of the day for corporate secretaries, general counsel and all governance professionals. Produced by Governance Intelligence, this monthly podcast will look at how the role of the corporate secretary and the board has evolved over time, as well as how the governance landscape continues to change.From ESG to entity management, shareholder engagement to technology, we’ll hear from award-winning governance professionals and leading advisers about the latest public company governance matters.<hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

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The Governance Matters podcast provides listeners with insight into the cutting-edge issues of the day for corporate secretaries, general counsel and all governance professionals. Produced by Governance Intelligence, this monthly podcast will look at how the role of the corporate secretary and the board has evolved over time, as well as how the governance landscape continues to change.From ESG to entity management, shareholder engagement to technology, we’ll hear from award-winning governance professionals and leading advisers about the latest public company governance matters.<hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
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Recent Episodes

June 23, 2026
What governance teams need to know about the growing power of retail investors
Senior reporter Natalie Bannerman interviews retail investing expert Katie Perry about how growing retail investor power reshapes governance conversations and accountability.

May 1, 2026
Trust and credibility remain central to ESG reporting, says governance researcher
Governance researcher Gaizka Ormazabal discusses his latest work on trust and credibility in ESG reporting with host Natalie Bannerman, revealing how regulatory changes and political ideology shape corporate behavior and investor decisions.

April 2, 2026
Governance teams need to ‘be a journalist, ask the questions’ to get the best from its boards
<p>On the latest episode of the Governance Matters podcast, senior reporter Natalie Bannerman speaks to Davina Stanley, founder of Clarity First Program, a professional development initiative designed to help executives, managers and their teams. It enables them to refine complex ideas, improve communication and secure faster, better decisions from senior leaders and boards</p><br><p>Directors often tell Stanley that understanding the board takes a fraction of the time once executives have completed her training. One even said they now spend 90 percent less time understanding the board deck than before.</p><br><p>Through the discussion, Stanley advises listeners on how to prevent communication breakdowns across various teams, how to get better board contributions and why governance professionals need to act like journalists to get the best insights and produce the best board materials.</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
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