Grit in the Boardroom
Do you want to know how leaders confront a corporate scandal and what it really takes to lead under pressure? Grit in the Boardroom is a bi-weekly podcast that pulls back the curtain on boardroom decisions, exploring how high-stakes strategy turns into business resilience in practice. Host Erika Eliasson-Norris – CEO of Beyond Governance, Founder of an award-winning consultancy, and Governance Assessor to the UK’s Post Office Horizon IT Inquiry – walks through management case studies, turnaround stories, and candid executive interviews. Erika highlights the strengths, shortcomings, conflicts, and strategic decision-making that define modern corporate governance. Every episode brings together voices from across leadership: executives, chairs, and directors who have stood on the edge of critical calls, felt the weight of risk, and lived with the outcomes. If you enjoy podcasts like How I Built This with Guy Raz or Worklife with Adam Grant, you’ll love Grit in the Boardroom.
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- Threatening CallsEpisode: They Tried to Take Me Out0:31Feb 19, 2026
- Leadership BehaviorEpisode: Admitting “I Don’t Know” Is a Superpower in Leadership #BusinessInsights #CorporateScandal0:54Feb 17, 2026
- Cultural ChangeEpisode: Admitting “I Don’t Know” Is a Superpower in Leadership #BusinessInsights #CorporateScandal1:17Feb 17, 2026
- Integrity DiscussionEpisode: Stop the Corporate Scandal Before It Happens0:28Feb 12, 2026
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Board Governance and Ethics
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Building an Institution From a Blank Page | Grit in the Boardroom

Building a National Institution From a Blank Page | Grit in the Boardroom

Building An Inclusive Boardroom | Grit in the Boardroom

The Real Cost of Hiding Who You Are | Grit in the Boardroom

Building an Institution From a Blank Page | Grit in the Boardroom

Ensuring Everyone's Voice Is Heard | Grit in the Boardroom

Everybody Should Have The Opportunity To Speak | Grit in the Boardroom

The Impact of Staying Silent | Grit in the Boardroom

Own Your Mistakes | Grit in the Boardroom

How empathetic leadership can coexist with strength | Grit in the Boardroom

Having The Courage to Speak Up | Grit in the Boardroom

Risk Appetite vs Risk Tolerance | Grit in the Boardroom

Building Productive CEO-Chair Relationships | Grit in the Boardroom

Essentials For Managing Conflict | Grit in the Boardroom

How To Design Boards That Actually Work | Grit in the Boardroom

Standing By Your Values vs Neutral Approach | Grit in the Boardroom

Spotting Challenges in Culture | Grit in the Boardroom

When Business Becomes Personal | Grit in the Boardroom

When Doing the Right Thing Costs You Everything | Grit in the Boardroom

Keep Emotion Out of the Boardroom | Grit in the Boardroom

Your First Board Meeting Tells You Everything | Grit in the Boardroom

When No One Pushes Back | Grit in the Boardroom

Are Universities Ready for the Next Big Crisis? | Grit in the Boardroom

The Truth About Joining A Board | Grit in the Boardroom

Your Employees Are Telling You Everything | Grit in the Boardroom

AI Can Help You But It Can't Lead | Grit in the Boardroom











