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On Boards Podcast

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by Joe Ayoub & Raza Shaikh

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98 episodes
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A company's Board of Directors or Advisors often has a pivotal role in the success or failure of a business, whether a company or organization lives or dies - - and whether the people who have invested time, money and emotional capital will succeed. On Boards Podcast: A Deep Dive at Driving Business Success, is about everything related to Boards of Directors and Boards of Advisors. Twice a month, in 30 minutes, hear and learn about all aspects of boards and business governance. 
In each episode co-hosts Raza Shaikh and Joe Ayoub interview a guest who has experience with boards - as a board member, a CEO, an investor or an advisor, among other roles, for a conversation on a wide range of topics including: What makes great boards great? What makes a board unsuccessful? How to be a good board member? How to make your board one of the most valuable assets of your company. They discuss public, private, non-profit and start-ups (which they believe is its own category) boards - the work they do, the impact they have and their potential to be profoundly impactful on the organization they serve. On Boards Podcast is for anyone who is a board member, would like serve on a board, is an owner of a business, a member of a non-profit organization, an investor in a business or is interested in Board of Directors or Boards of Advisors or business governance.

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Episode thumbnail for 97. The Modern Boardroom Playbook with Jonathan Foster

May 18, 2026

97. The Modern Boardroom Playbook with Jonathan Foster

Joe Ayoub and Raza Shaikh interview Jonathan Foster, founder of Current Capital Partners, discussing modern board effectiveness, AI oversight, and shareholder accountability.

Episode thumbnail for 96. Board Matchmaker: Building Global Networks with Mark Hamill

May 5, 2026

96. Board Matchmaker: Building Global Networks with Mark Hamill

<p dir="ltr">In this episode, Joe Ayoub and Raza Shaikh welcome Mark Hamill, CEO of The Naked Headhunter and co-founder of the Virtual Advisory Board (VAB). </p> <p dir="ltr">Mark shares the origin story of VAB from its start during the COVID-19 pandemic and how it scaled into a global network of over 1,300 members spanning 4,000 boards. The conversation dives into the power of peer-to-peer networks, the mechanics of building effective boards, and the tangible ROI that strong boards can deliver.</p> <p dir="ltr">They also unpack the realities of board recruitment, what it takes to land a first board seat, and why clarity of expertise and network strength are more important than ever. Mark offers a grounded perspective on the future of board service, emphasizing experience, diversity of thought, and the growing demand for board members who have "walked the walk."</p> <p dir="ltr"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Key takeaways</strong></span></p> <ul> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation"><strong>Boards deliver outsized ROI when done right</strong></p> </li> <ul> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="2"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">Board investment is relatively small compared to impact</p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="2"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">Experienced board members accelerate growth, decision making and access</p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="2"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">A small, structured board can shift a company's trajectory by turning big picture ambitions into executable strategy</p> </li> </ul> </ul> <ul> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation"><strong>Your first board seat is almost always the hardest to secure</strong></p> </li> <ul> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="2"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">Most board roles come through networks, not formal channels</p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="2"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">Once you secure your first board seat, credibility compounds quickly and future opportunities will tend to follow</p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="2"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">Mark highlights the importance of understanding yourself and your unique leadership experiences before connecting with networks</p> </li> </ul> </ul> <ul> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation"><strong>Community and peer learning drive board success</strong></p> </li> <ul> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="2"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">The Virtual Advisory Board thrives on member led engagement and shared experiences</p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="2"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">The group creates a trustworthy environment for honest conversions where leaders can discuss difficult and high pressure decisions </p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="2"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">Members bring live challenges and get immediate input from peers who've faced similar situations</p> </li> </ul> </ul> <ul> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation"><strong>Board composition is about complementary experience</strong></p> </li> <ul> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="2"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">Strong boards blend industry expertise, scaling experience, and global perspective</p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="2"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">Diversity of experience leads to better outcomes</p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="2"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">The most effective boards are intentionally built around the company's specific stage and challenges, rather than prestige or status</p> </li> </ul> </ul> <p dir="ltr"><span style= "text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Quotes:</strong></span></p> <p dir="ltr">"The strength of your network really becomes 80% of the reason how your next role will be sourced."</p> <p dir="ltr">"We're (VAB) not going to tell you what to do, but we can certainly share experiences of how other people have dealt with it."</p> <p dir="ltr">" Where you are in your board journey, there'll be different tracks internally that you can kind of take depending on where you are in your voyage."</p> <p dir="ltr"><span style= "text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Links</strong></span></p> <p dir="ltr"><a href="https://www.thenakedheadhunter.com/">The Naked Headhunter</a></p> <p dir="ltr"><a href= "https://www.virtualadvisoryboard.co.uk/">Virtual Advisory Board</a></p> <p dir="ltr"><span style= "text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Bio</strong></span></p> <p dir="ltr">Mark is the CEO and founder of Naked Headhunter and has been involved in executive search since 1999. During his career he has placed over 500 executives and he works across all practice groups. Mark began his career at Heineken; serving the company in a variety of commercial roles both in Ireland and in Central Europe. In 1999, he himself was "headhunted" for a job in the executive search sector and has never looked back.</p> <p dir="ltr"> </p> <p> </p>

Episode thumbnail for 95. Curiosity, AI, and the Future of the Boardroom with Rod Adkins

April 15, 2026

95. Curiosity, AI, and the Future of the Boardroom with Rod Adkins

Hosts Joe Ayoub and Raza Shaikh interview board chairman Rod Adkins about how AI reshapes boardroom oversight and risk management in this insightful discussion.

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What is On Boards Podcast?

A company's Board of Directors or Advisors often has a pivotal role in the success or failure of a business, whether a company or organization lives or dies - - and whether the people who have invested time, money and emotional capital will succeed.

On Boards Podcast: A Deep Dive at Driving Business Success, is about everything related to Boards of Directors and Boards of Advisors. Twice a month, in 30 minutes, hear and learn about all aspects of boards and business governance. 
In each episode co-hosts Raza Shaikh and Joe Ayoub interview a guest who has experience with boards - as a board member, a CEO, an investor or an advisor, among other roles, for a conversation on a wide range of topics including:

What makes great boards great? What makes a board unsuccessful? How to be a good board member? How to make your board one of the most valuable assets of your company.

They discuss public, private, non-profit and start-ups (which they believe is its own category) boards - the work they do, the impact they have and their potential to be profoundly impactful on the organization they serve.

On Boards Podcast is for anyone who is a board member, would like serve on a board, is an owner of a business, a member of a non-profit organization, an investor in a business or is interested in Board of Directors or Boards of Advisors or business governance.

How often does this podcast release new episodes?

This podcast updates bi-weekly.

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