Inspire | Influence | Impact Lasting change begins by making opportunity visible and accessible. For 20 years, Women on Boards has done exactly that, helping reshape leadership and governance across Australia through the vision of co-founders Claire Braund and Ruth Medd. In this episode, Claire reflects on the origins of the organisation, from an informal network inspired by the Sydney Olympics to a national organisation driving measurable change in boardroom representation. She shares the challenges of confronting entrenched systems, the strategies that improved transparency and access, and the evolution towards broader diversity and leadership impact. She also discusses the power of advocacy, community, and persistence in shifting long-held norms, offering insight into how a clear purpose, strong partnerships, and unwavering belief can influence institutions and create enduring, systemic change.  Vide & audio production by Chris Ashmore Media. Host Chris Ashmore ------------------------------------------------------- Learn more or join at Women on Boards