Business leaders have a key role to play in the path to truth and reconciliation. As we commemorate National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, it's critical for members of Canada's business community to not only honour the painful history and ongoing impacts of residential schools, but commit to action towards reconciliation with Indigenous peoples in Canada.

To examine what that action looks like in practice, Deborah Rosati was joined by Helen Bobiwash, a board member, business leader, and member of the Thessalon First Nation, to discuss the path to truth and reconciliation. Throughout their discussion, they explore how corporate directors can build trust and enhance connections between corporate Canada and Indigenous communities, creating new opportunities and economic benefits for everyone. They dig into the Truth and Reconciliation Commission's Calls to Action for businesses and unpack the implications for board directors, examining how boards can educate themselves and respond meaningfully and effectively.

"I see my role, whether it's as an accountant who has worked formerly with First Nations, or now as a board director, is really focused on uplifting the well-being of our communities—Indigenous communities, but also the greater society within Canada and across mother Earth," says Helen. "I do believe that if Indigenous people and non-Indigenous people can walk beside each other and work together with mutual respect and shared responsibility, we can all thrive."

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How can we accelerate our journey towards a sustainable energy future? According to Beth Borody, CEO of The Femina Collective, it starts with creating more opportunities and a more supportive environment for women in the mining sector.

In this conversation, Deborah Rosati is joined by Beth Borody to discuss her journey as a leader in mining and unpack how providing more opportunities for women to work within the industry can mitigate risk in five key areas. They also explore the role of boards in ensuring that mining companies are prepared to shake up and transform the sector.

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WGOB Founder and CEO Deborah Rosati spoke with Josephine Yam, CEO & Co-Founder of Skills4Good AI, to discuss a timely topic—responsible AI for board members. In today's digital landscape, it's no longer optional for board members to understand the fundamentals of AI. An accomplished AI lawyer and ethicist, Josephine explains why upskilling in responsible AI is critical for staying ahead in the digital economy and ensuring that companies use AI for good.

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Deborah Rosati spoke with Helle Bank Jørgensen, CEO & Founder of Competent Boards, to discuss her company’s research on evolving boardroom competencies and the board education imperative. During their engaging conversation, Deborah and Helle examined key results from The Future Boardroom, the new report from Competent Boards, exploring how expectations for board directors are changing and unpacking the competencies needed for navigating digital and ESG challenges as a board member.

WGOB: In Conversation offers women business leaders advice for their board journeys through thought-provoking conversations with experts. Expect powerful insights that will empower you with the confidence and courage to lead and serve on corporate boards.

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Deborah Rosati spoke with Heather Laxton, Corporate Governance Professional, Principal, GovRight Consulting to examine Canada's Modern Slavery Act and its impact on boards. Their conversation explores the key provisions of the act, the implications for board directors, and the role of boards in ensuring that organizations comply with the act.

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Since recording this episode, Heather has also joined forces with UK-based firm Beyond Governance. Find her there: https://beyondgovernance.com/on-demand-team/

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Deborah Rosati spoke with Ivy Lumia, Founder & CEO of Best In Governance (BIG) to discuss stakeholder engagement. During their conversation, they explore the role of the board in stakeholder engagement, trends in stakeholder engagement in Canada for TSX-listed companies, and how C-level executives should educate and collaborate with their boards in this area.

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Deborah Rosati spoke with Richard Barber, CEO and Board Director, to discuss a timely topic: AI. Their lively and informative discussion offers key insights for board members into the state of AI today and how companies can unleash the power of AI with responsible governance.

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Deborah Rosati spoke with Andrea Nicholls, CFO at Dentons Canada LLP and Corporate Director, to explore the CFO’s journey to the boardroom. During the conversation, Andrea discusses the skills and expertise that CFOs bring to the boardroom and she also shares the story of her own board journey.

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