Ned Capital Podcast
Welcome to the official podcast of NED Capital — the UK's trusted partner in non-executive recruitment and boardroom excellence. Our mission is to connect exceptional talent with forward-thinking organisations, and this podcast brings that mission to life through candid conversations, expert insights, and board-level perspectives.
Episodes
70 episodes
How to Prepare for a Non-Executive Director Interview
Welcome to the NED Capital Podcast.Getting shortlisted for a Non-Executive Director position is an achievement in itself. But the interview for a NED role is very different from a conventional executive job interview.You are not s...
Fractional Executive or NED? Choosing the Right Leadership Support for Your Business
Welcome to the NED Capital Podcast.As businesses grow, there comes a point when the founders and executive team need additional experience around the leadership table.But what sort of experience do you actually need?Should ...
What Makes a Board Meeting Effective? Managing Challenge and Disagreement
A board meeting can look quite straightforward from the outside. Directors sit around a table, management presents its reports, questions are asked, decisions are made and the meeting moves on to the next item.But a good board meeting is m...
Do NEDs Need FCA Approval? Understanding the Regulatory Role of Financial Services Directors
Welcome to the NED Capital Podcast.Being appointed as a Non-Executive Director can look very different depending on the organisation. A NED joining the board of a privately owned manufacturing business will face a different governance en...
Why Chair Succession Planning Is One of the Board’s Most Important Decisions
Welcome to the NED Capital Podcast.When boards think about succession planning, the focus is often on the executive team. Who will eventually replace the CEO? What happens if the CFO leaves? Do we have the leadership capability needed fo...
Why NED Succession Planning Should Start Before a Board Vacancy Exists
Welcome to the NED Capital Podcast. Today we are looking at an important aspect of board governance that is often left until too late: succession planning for non-executive directors.Boards spend considerable time thinking a...
How to Build a Successful NED Portfolio Career
How to Build a Successful NED Portfolio CareerWelcome to the NED Capital Podcast. Today we are looking at an increasingly attractive career path for experienced executives and business leaders: the portfolio career.Rather than h...
What Are the Legal Duties of a Non-Executive Director in the UK
Welcome to the NED Capital Podcast. Today we are looking at one of the most important subjects anyone considering a non-executive director appointment should understand: the legal duties of a NED in the UK.There is sometimes a misconcept...
Trustee, NED or Advisory Board Member: Which Role Is Right for You?
Welcome to the NED Capital Podcast. Today we are looking at three board-level roles that are sometimes confused with one another: the non-executive director, the trustee and the advisory board member.All three can involve experienced pro...
Specialist Senior Management Function Recruitment for UK Regulated Firms
Welcome to the NED Capital Podcast. Today we are looking at an area of senior recruitment that is particularly important within regulated financial services: Senior Management Functions, commonly known as SMFs.For many busin...
Board Diversity: Moving Beyond Tokenism to Better Governance
Welcome to the NED Capital Podcast. Today we are looking at board diversity — and, more importantly, how boards can make diversity meaningful rather than simply treating it as another box to tick.Board diversity has rightly ...
From Executive to Non-Executive: Making the Transition to the Boardroom
Welcome to the NED Capital Podcast. Today we are looking at a transition that many experienced executives consider during their careers: moving from an executive leadership role into the world of non-executive directorships....
Why Technology and AI Expertise Is Becoming Essential on UK Boards
Welcome to the NED Capital Podcast. Today we are looking at an issue that is becoming increasingly important for boards across almost every sector: technology, artificial intelligence and the role of the non-executive director in o...
What Are the Best Non-Executive Director Courses in the UK?
Welcome to the NED Capital Podcast, where we explore the issues that matter to chairs, CEOs, investors and experienced executives looking to build successful board careers.Today, we're answering a question we hear regularly:...
How to Become a Non-Executive Director and Find Your First Board Role
Welcome to the NED Capital Podcast, where we explore the world of Non-Executive Directors, board governance and portfolio careers.Today, we're answering a question we hear regularly from experienced executives:How do you actual...
What Is Corporate Governance and Why Does Your Board Structure Matter?
Welcome to the NED Capital Podcast, where we explore the issues that matter to chairs, CEOs, investors and business owners when building effective boards.Today, we're looking at one of the foundations of a successful board:Corp...
How Much Should a Non-Executive Director Be Paid?
Welcome to the NED Capital Podcast, where we explore the issues that matter to chairs, CEOs, investors and business owners when building effective boards.Today, we're looking at one of the most practical questions surrounding Non-Executi...
How to Conduct a Board Skills Audit Before Hiring a Non-Executive Director
Welcome to the NED Capital Podcast, where we explore the issues that matter to chairs, directors, investors and business owners when it comes to building stronger, more effective boards.Today, we’re looking at a question that is surprisi...
Stronger Boards, Better Decisions: Board Papers, Turnaround Leadership and Refreshing Underperforming Boards
Podcast IntroductionWelcome to the NED Capital Podcast, where we explore the practical realities of effective corporate governance, board leadership and Non-Executive Director recruitment.Today's episode focuses on three important...
Building a High-Performing Board: IPO Readiness, FCA Governance and Running Better Board Meetings
Podcast IntroductionWelcome to the NED Capital Podcast, where we discuss board leadership, corporate governance and the role exceptional Non-Executive Directors play in helping organisations grow safely and successfully.Today's ep...
Why the Right Chairman Changes Everything: Inside Chairman of the Board Recruitment
Welcome to today’s episode, where we explore one of the most influential yet often misunderstood roles in business leadership: the Chairman of the Board. While CEOs and founders are often in the spotlight, the Chairman operates slightly behind ...
Strengthening London Boardrooms: The Rising Demand for Non-Executive Directors
Welcome to the NED Capital Podcast, where we explore board leadership, governance, and the strategic forces shaping the UK’s most successful organisations. In today’s episode, we’re focusing on London NED recruitment and why more businesses tha...
Why Non-Executive Directors Are More Important Than Ever – And How Bloglovin Helps Share Their Insights
Welcome to the NED Capital Podcast, the show dedicated to boardroom leadership, governance excellence, and the growing impact of Non-Executive Directors across UK businesses and beyond. Today, we’re exploring an important platform that is helpi...
Behind the Leaders — Meet the Team Powering FD Capital
Welcome back to The Finance Leadership Podcast, where we dive into the people and insights shaping how businesses find the financial leadership they need to thrive. Today’s episode is a special one — we're introducing you to the talent...
Scaling Smarter: How NED Capital and FD Capital Help Businesses Grow
Welcome back to the show — the podcast where we explore the people, ideas, and strategies shaping smarter businesses and stronger leadership. I’m your host, and today’s episode is all about value, insight, and where you can access high-quality ...