Grit in the Boardroom

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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Aug 6, 20264:48

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

Aug 4, 20261:30

Building An Inclusive Boardroom | Grit in the Boardroom

Jul 30, 20261:18

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

Jul 29, 202659:50

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

Jul 24, 20260:46

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

Jul 22, 20260:44

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

Jul 20, 20263:24

The Impact of Staying Silent | Grit in the Boardroom

Jul 17, 20261:28

Own Your Mistakes | Grit in the Boardroom

Jul 16, 20260:46

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

Jul 15, 20261:00:00

Having The Courage to Speak Up | Grit in the Boardroom

Jul 9, 20260:45

Risk Appetite vs Risk Tolerance | Grit in the Boardroom

Jul 7, 20260:53

Building Productive CEO-Chair Relationships | Grit in the Boardroom

Jul 2, 20260:59

Essentials For Managing Conflict | Grit in the Boardroom

Jul 1, 202649:30

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

Jun 25, 20261:00

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

Jun 23, 20261:01

Spotting Challenges in Culture | Grit in the Boardroom

Jun 18, 20260:49

When Business Becomes Personal | Grit in the Boardroom

Jun 17, 202650:33

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

Jun 11, 20260:45

Keep Emotion Out of the Boardroom | Grit in the Boardroom

Jun 9, 20260:46

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

Jun 4, 20260:53

When No One Pushes Back | Grit in the Boardroom

Jun 3, 202635:34

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

May 28, 20261:10

The Truth About Joining A Board | Grit in the Boardroom

May 26, 20261:05

Your Employees Are Telling You Everything | Grit in the Boardroom

May 22, 20261:21

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

May 20, 202653:38

Why AI and Tech Mean Nothing Without People | Grit in the Boardroom

May 6, 20260:40

Leadership Is Navigation, Not Force | Grit in the Boardroom

May 6, 202653:21

How We Saved a Dying Business | Grit in the Boardroom

Apr 30, 20261:39

Leading When the Goal Feels Impossible

Apr 28, 20260:57

When the Founder Becomes the Bottleneck