Composure Under Fire | Grit in the Boardroom
- Aug 27, 2026
- 1:00
- Short
In this episode of Grit in the Boardroom, Erika Eliasson-Norris, CEO of Beyond Governance, sits down with Dr Heather Melville OBE for one of the most powerful executive interviews on what it truly means to lead through adversity. With over 40 years spanning financial services, technology and corporate banking, Heather brings the real c suite insights on leadership decisions, company culture change, and why boards must stop thinking diversity and start thinking inclusivity.
From founding the RBS Focused Women's Network to advising FTSE CEOs in an advisory capacity at Stork & May, Heather has lived the boardroom decisions that define organisations. She shares unflinching stories of business resilience, composure under fire, and the moments of strategic decision making that shaped her career and the careers of those around her.
Brief Summary
Leaders must balance emotions and professionalism during challenging situations.
Key points
- The Reality of Leadership. A leader must often mask their true feelings to deliver a message effectively.
