The Corporate Governance Podcast
- Episodes
- 37
- Released
- monthly
- Latest episode
- Nov 4, 2026
About the podcast
The Corporate Governance Institute brings you the: "The Corporate Governance Podcast". This podcast dives into the nuances of corporate boards, ESG, ethical practices, and governance. Hosted by CGIs Dan Bryne, it sheds light on the challenges and opportunities in enhancing transparency and accountability. Aimed at executives, board members, investors, and anyone interested in corporate dynamics, the podcast offers insights, interviews, and case studies. It's your go-to source for bridging theory with practice in the corporate governance landscape.
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Episodes 37
The soaring pressure on corporate leaders
Dan hosts corporate leadership advisor Kate Adams, author of the new book, Accountability Under Fire. They'll discuss the ever-increasing levels of scruinty on corporate leaders and what executives and the …
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Dan hosts corporate leadership advisor Kate Adams, author of the new book, Accountability Under Fire. They'll discuss the ever-increasing levels of scruinty on corporate leaders and what executives and the board can do about it.
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We need to talk about compliance
Dan hosts Dr Max Steiger - Chief Compliance and Governance Officer (CCGO) at German Fintech Unzer - for a close-up look at the modern compliance responsibilities that boards face. To explore your corporate …
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Dan hosts Dr Max Steiger - Chief Compliance and Governance Officer (CCGO) at German Fintech Unzer - for a close-up look at the modern compliance responsibilities that boards face.
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From AI panic to AI governance: Building rulebooks amid media frenzies
Corporate leaders are anxious to look beyond the media frenzy around AI dangers and arrive at practical, strategic next steps for their own AI governance. To zoom in on that challenge, Dan chats with UC …
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Corporate leaders are anxious to look beyond the media frenzy around AI dangers and arrive at practical, strategic next steps for their own AI governance. To zoom in on that challenge, Dan chats with UC Berkeley Law Professor Stavros Gadinis, author of the new book Corporate Ordering: How Corporations Navigate Social Conflict.
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Making high-stakes corporate decisions
Dan hosts Grant Purdy, coach, consultant and co-author of Deciding: A guide to Even Better Decision-Making. They'll discuss the unique pressure that decision-making puts on corporate leaders and how they can …
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Dan hosts Grant Purdy, coach, consultant and co-author of Deciding: A guide to Even Better Decision-Making. They'll discuss the unique pressure that decision-making puts on corporate leaders and how they can address those challenges head-on.
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How bad structures destroy good governance
Dan chats with Alison Teitelbaum about why structure is everything in corporate governance, and how women leaders are often still treated differently when it comes to analysing key decisions. To explore your …
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Dan chats with Alison Teitelbaum about why structure is everything in corporate governance, and how women leaders are often still treated differently when it comes to analysing key decisions.
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The guide to building your boardroom career
Dan's guest for this episode is Mcklein Javeri who offers great insights into building a strong boardroom career, as well as breaking down some common misconceptions along the way.To explore your corporate …
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Dan's guest for this episode is Mcklein Javeri who offers great insights into building a strong boardroom career, as well as breaking down some common misconceptions along the way.
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Key trends from proxy season 2026
Dan chats with Aaron Boles of Kingsdale Advisors on what we should take away from this year's proxy season - from activists to ESG to AI.To explore your corporate leadership opportunities, check out our courses …
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Dan chats with Aaron Boles of Kingsdale Advisors on what we should take away from this year's proxy season - from activists to ESG to AI.
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The secrets of good boardroom leadership
Dan hosts leadership counsel Dawn Stallwood, author of Beautiful Leadership: Your personal framework for authentic impact. The chat zeroes on on those critical qualities modern directors need to be good …
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Dan hosts leadership counsel Dawn Stallwood, author of Beautiful Leadership: Your personal framework for authentic impact. The chat zeroes on on those critical qualities modern directors need to be good leaders.
To explore your corporate leadership opportunities, check out our courses and membership opportunities today.
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Why boardroom communication is crucial
Dan chats with communications expert Davina Stanley about the common issues of boardroom communication and how to solve them.To explore your corporate leadership opportunities, check out our courses and …
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Dan chats with communications expert Davina Stanley about the common issues of boardroom communication and how to solve them.
To explore your corporate leadership opportunities, check out our courses and membership opportunities today.
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Modern boardroom blind spots
A new report from TCGI has revealed an alarming paradox in how prepared directors feel they are to take on modern boardroom challenges. Dan discusses this, and much more, with Anthony Quigley and David Duffy.To …
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A new report from TCGI has revealed an alarming paradox in how prepared directors feel they are to take on modern boardroom challenges. Dan discusses this, and much more, with Anthony Quigley and David Duffy.
To explore your corporate leadership opportunities, check out our courses and membership opportunities today.
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The latest trends in governance and proxy voting
Dan and special guest Ryan Wade of Broadridge Financial Services unpack the latest ProxyPulse Report (2025), shining a light on shareholder mood, areas of focus, and levels of proposal support. To explore your …
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Dan and special guest Ryan Wade of Broadridge Financial Services unpack the latest ProxyPulse Report (2025), shining a light on shareholder mood, areas of focus, and levels of proposal support.
To explore your corporate leadership opportunities, check out our courses and membership opportunities today.
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Keeping your business future-fit
Dan chats with change management expert Frisk Wirya about the importance - and difficulties - in making modern organisations future-fitTo explore your corporate leadership opportunities, check out our courses …
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Dan chats with change management expert Frisk Wirya about the importance - and difficulties - in making modern organisations future-fit
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The crucial role of whistleblowers
Dan hosts Noreen Metcalf for an in-depth discussion on what it means to be a whistleblower: the challenges and the lessons learned from Noreen's own whistleblowing experience. Whistleblowers are often crucial …
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Dan hosts Noreen Metcalf for an in-depth discussion on what it means to be a whistleblower: the challenges and the lessons learned from Noreen's own whistleblowing experience.
Whistleblowers are often crucial links in the chain of corporate transparency and accountability, but the journey can often be tough, fuelled by animosity, despite the many calls for them to be protected.
To explore your corporate leadership opportunities, check out our courses and membership opportunities today.
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Navigating the AI legal landscape
The latest episode dives deep into the complex world of AI governance and compliance. What is expected of directors as AI responsibilities rapidly evolve around them?To explore your corporate leadership …
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The latest episode dives deep into the complex world of AI governance and compliance. What is expected of directors as AI responsibilities rapidly evolve around them?
To explore your corporate leadership opportunities, check out our courses and membership opportunities today.
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Let's talk about succession planning
Dan hosts Brian Stafford, CEO of Diligent Corporation, who brings new data about the level of confidence boards have in their succession-planning processes. It's a crucial governance responsibility, but are …
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Dan hosts Brian Stafford, CEO of Diligent Corporation, who brings new data about the level of confidence boards have in their succession-planning processes. It's a crucial governance responsibility, but are directors giving it enough attention?
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What's going on with DExit?
The latest episode of the Corporate Governance Podcast deals with an emerging trend in US governance. Walker Newell is the guest speaker, and expert in governance and legal affairs, who explains it all. To …
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The latest episode of the Corporate Governance Podcast deals with an emerging trend in US governance. Walker Newell is the guest speaker, and expert in governance and legal affairs, who explains it all.
To explore your corporate leadership opportunities, check out our courses and membership opportunities today.
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What's the future of DEI?
Dan and Margot Slattery get to the bottom of what's next for DEI. The movement has taken a battering in recent months as conservative politics increasingly target it. What is the situation on the ground, and …
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Dan and Margot Slattery get to the bottom of what's next for DEI. The movement has taken a battering in recent months as conservative politics increasingly target it. What is the situation on the ground, and what does the future look like?
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AI in the boardroom
Dan speaks with AI expert Jamie Bykov Brett on the realities of how AI is transforming boardrooms and governance responsibilities. To explore your corporate leadership opportunities, check out our courses and …
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Dan speaks with AI expert Jamie Bykov Brett on the realities of how AI is transforming boardrooms and governance responsibilities.
To explore your corporate leadership opportunities, check out our courses and membership opportunities today.
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Is it time to ditch the word 'fiduciary'?
Is it time to ditch the word 'fiduciary'? Dan's latest guest, Marc Steinberg, thinks that the term doesn't apply to modern directors' roles. Marc has recently authored a new book titled "Corporate Director and …
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Is it time to ditch the word 'fiduciary'? Dan's latest guest, Marc Steinberg, thinks that the term doesn't apply to modern directors' roles. Marc has recently authored a new book titled "Corporate Director and Officer Liability — “Discretionaries” Not Fiduciaries" about this very subject.
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The essential governance playbook
The latest edition of the corporate governance podcast stresses why it’s important to have a good game plan in the modern boardroom. Dan hosts Jonathan Foster for an in-depth discussionTo explore your corporate …
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The latest edition of the corporate governance podcast stresses why it’s important to have a good game plan in the modern boardroom. Dan hosts Jonathan Foster for an in-depth discussion
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Why lifelong learning is crucial
Dan hosts Nancy Spears and David Duffy for an in-depth look at the value of lifelong learningTo explore your corporate leadership opportunities, check out our courses and membership opportunities today. Hosted …
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Dan hosts Nancy Spears and David Duffy for an in-depth look at the value of lifelong learning
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Boardroom Psychology
Dive into the essentials of boardroom psychology and see how much issues like bias, appetite for change and communication affect boardroom decision-making. To explore your corporate leadership opportunities …
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Dive into the essentials of boardroom psychology and see how much issues like bias, appetite for change and communication affect boardroom decision-making.
To explore your corporate leadership opportunities, check out our courses and membership opportunities today.
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Where is ESG going next?
Is ESG dying or just evolving? Dan and Niall Collins of the Institute of Sustainability Studies discuss what's next for the movement plagued by strong pushback from right-wing governments and companies who …
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Is ESG dying or just evolving? Dan and Niall Collins of the Institute of Sustainability Studies discuss what's next for the movement plagued by strong pushback from right-wing governments and companies who can't cope with the red tape.
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A new governance code
In this episode, Dan Byrne speaks with Níall Fitzgerald of Chartered Accountants Ireland about the new Irish Corporate Governance Code and how closely it overlaps with the UK's code... despite the differences …
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In this episode, Dan Byrne speaks with Níall Fitzgerald of Chartered Accountants Ireland about the new Irish Corporate Governance Code and how closely it overlaps with the UK's code... despite the differences Brexit has carved between both nations.
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Politics and governance
In this episode, Dan speaks with Dr Thomas Fewer of the NobleReach Foundation in the United States about the presence of polarised politics in modern governance.To explore your corporate leadership …
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In this episode, Dan speaks with Dr Thomas Fewer of the NobleReach Foundation in the United States about the presence of polarised politics in modern governance.
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Getting started on AI governance
Dan and Paul Stark discuss AI in the boardroom and how to get start with this huge shift in corporate leadershipTo explore your corporate leadership opportunities, check out our courses and membership …
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Dan and Paul Stark discuss AI in the boardroom and how to get start with this huge shift in corporate leadership
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How to tackle CSRD
Dan and Mark Kane discuss the EU's new sustainability reporting rulebook - the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD), and taking the fear out of new responsibilities.To explore your corporate …
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Dan and Mark Kane discuss the EU's new sustainability reporting rulebook - the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD), and taking the fear out of new responsibilities.
To explore your corporate leadership opportunities, check out our courses and membership opportunities today.
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AI and corporate governance
Dan sits down with Sharmla Chetty, CEO of Duke Corporate Education, on the sweeping changes AI is set to bring to corporate governance. They explore both the potential and the risks, and how directors can …
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Dan sits down with Sharmla Chetty, CEO of Duke Corporate Education, on the sweeping changes AI is set to bring to corporate governance. They explore both the potential and the risks, and how directors can address them.
To explore your corporate leadership opportunities, check out our courses and membership opportunities today.
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How to be a good chair
In this episode, Dan Byrne speaks with David Duffy - co-founder and chief innovation officer at the Corporate Governance Institute - about the crucial role of chair of the board, how it has changed through the …
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In this episode, Dan Byrne speaks with David Duffy - co-founder and chief innovation officer at the Corporate Governance Institute - about the crucial role of chair of the board, how it has changed through the years, and what modern chairs need to do to make their role a success.
To explore your corporate leadership opportunities, check out our courses and membership opportunities today.
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The importance of diversity, equity and inclusion
In this episode, Dan speaks with John Chrimes, programme director, NED, and governance advisor about how diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) is evolving, and how boards navigate the challenge amid fierce …
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In this episode, Dan speaks with John Chrimes, programme director, NED, and governance advisor about how diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) is evolving, and how boards navigate the challenge amid fierce debate on the concept worldwide.
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