Alumni

Your journey doesn’t end with graduation – it’s just beginning.

Welcome to The Observership Program alumni community! As a graduate, you’re part of a vibrant network of diverse, board-ready talent poised to drive positive change in Australian governance.

We invite you to stay actively engaged with our community, where each shared success strengthens our collective impact. Accelerate your governance journey by enhancing your skills through our training resources, connecting with fellow alumni and experienced directors, and increasing your visibility for board roles through our placement initiative.

Whether you’re sharing your success story, updating your profile, or joining our LinkedIn group, your continued involvement is invaluable. Together, we’re not just advancing individual careers – we’re transforming board diversity across Australia. Stay connected, stay inspired, and let’s shape the future of governance together.

Accelerate your governance journey, expand your network, and stay in touch with The Observership Program community.

SPOTLIGHT

Board Leadership: Insights from Emma Olivier’s Board Journey

Accomplished non-executive director Emma Olivier recently shared her inspiring board journey with Observers. Her practical advice: play to your strengths, actively grow your networks, embrace authenticity, and apply widely. "You miss 100% of the opportunities you don't apply for," she reminds us. Emma powerfully challenged us: "If you look in the mirror, that's what a board director looks like." Read on for Emma's actionable advice for your board journey.

Mentoring Advice from Leonie Morgan AM FAICD

Governance expert Leonie Morgan AM FAICD recently spoke to our alumni about the power of mentoring and how it can transform your board journey. Mentoring helps you reflect on your experience, holding up a mirror to understand where you've been and chart where you want to go.

Bianca Goebel’s Governance Journey

Bianca Goebel GAICD completed her Observership with Bush Heritage Australia in 2021. She recently shared her journey with alumni, detailing her path from volunteer committee member to non-executive director at South East Water. At just 34, Bianca has achieved what many aspiring directors spend decades working towards – securing a significant board position while maintaining a successful executive career.

Insights from My First Australian Governance Summit

The Australian Governance Summit reinforced why programs like The Observership Program are crucial—boardrooms need diverse perspectives to navigate today's challenges. As a 2024 graduate, I gained invaluable insights on what effective governance truly requires. Here's my reflections on AGS25.

Leveraging your Observership Experience: Morgana Ryan FAICD

Morgana Ryan FAICD, a CEO, Chair, and author, is well-known to graduates of The Observership Program. Her commitment to diverse leadership makes her advice invaluable. In this Q&A, Morgana offers insights on how alumni can leverage their unique governance experience.

Navigating your first board role: Philip Archer

We caught up with Philip Archer, Director of The Observership Program's Board Search initiative. With more than four decades of executive search experience, Philip's advice is gold for aspiring directors.

Each shared success strengthens our collective impact.

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If you are an alumnus of The Observership Program, you are welcome to join the Alumni Network.

To learn more, contact: alumni@observership.com.au