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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Episode Highlights
- Compassion in Decision-MakingEpisode: The £300M Mistake: How Ethics Actually Drive Profit | Grit in the Boardroom57:50Feb 10, 2026
- Emotional ReflectionEpisode: Are Universities Ready for the Next Big Crisis? | Grit in the Boardroom5:40Jun 3, 2026
- Graduation JoyEpisode: Are Universities Ready for the Next Big Crisis? | Grit in the Boardroom6:10Jun 3, 2026
- Awakening ResponsibilityEpisode: Are Universities Ready for the Next Big Crisis? | Grit in the Boardroom8:00Jun 3, 2026
- Uncertainty in AcademiaEpisode: Are Universities Ready for the Next Big Crisis? | Grit in the Boardroom18:59Jun 3, 2026
- Game of ChessEpisode: Are Universities Ready for the Next Big Crisis? | Grit in the Boardroom20:26Jun 3, 2026
- Mental Health SupportEpisode: Are Universities Ready for the Next Big Crisis? | Grit in the Boardroom27:25Jun 3, 2026
- Intrusive GovernanceEpisode: Are Universities Ready for the Next Big Crisis? | Grit in the Boardroom33:24Jun 3, 2026
Monthly quiz · August 2026
Board Governance and Ethics
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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

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

Leadership Is Navigation, Not Force | Grit in the Boardroom

How We Saved a Dying Business | Grit in the Boardroom

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