{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Ep11 | Chris Franks AM: Governance with Purpose","description":"What does great governance look like after more than two decades in the boardroom? In this episode of 20 Years of Women on Boards \u2013 Inspire | Influence | Impact, Claire Braund speaks with Chris Franks AM, an accomplished non-executive director whose governance career spans mutuals, financial services, international development, health and the not-for-profit sector. Chris reflects on an extraordinary career journey from nursing to research, international development and some of Australia's leading member-owned organisations. She shares how purpose has shaped every board appointment, why strong chairs matter more than ever, and why board performance and accountability remain among governance's biggest challenges. They also discuss: \u2022 Building a purpose-driven board career \u2022 The evolution of governance over the past 25 years \u2022 Why women have transformed the boardroom \u2022 The importance of board evaluations and performance \u2022 Leadership, culture and organisational purpose \u2022 Advice for aspiring directors Whether you're beginning your board journey or are an experienced director, this conversation offers practical insights into effective governance and values-led leadership.   >> Learn more about Women on Boards ","author_name":"Women on Boards - 20th Anniversary Series - Inspire | Influence | Impact","author_url":"http:\/\/sites.libsyn.com\/252947\/site","html":"