Episode 08: Finding Your Purpose and Passion in the Boardroom with Dr. Delyth Samuel

Non Executive Director Insider Insights

Are you looking to find your true purpose and passion in the boardroom? We all know that success comes from hard work, but without purpose and passion you’ll struggle to maintain long-term motivation or inspiration in your board role.

In this episode of Non Executive Director Insider Insights, we’re joined by Dr Delyth Samuel. Delyth has spent over 20 years juggling full time work with board work. Her first role was a state appointed role as a result of her industry expertise with the International Fibre Centre. At the time of recording, she was secretary of the local tennis club and Non Executive Director at the Mulgrave Country Club.

Understanding how to make an impact in the boardroom that speaks to your purpose and passion can help open up possibilities and set you on a path towards true satisfaction. It’s never too late to start making meaningful changes and building a life that you can truly be proud of.

In this episode of Insider Insights, we explore:

• The value of purpose and passion in the boardroom
• How to deal with salary benchmarking
• The value of making a difference

Being in the boardroom is a challenge, and it can sometimes feel overwhelming. It can be hard to add value in the boardroom when you feel like you're just going through the motions, but Dr Samuel has some great advice on how to make the most of your board career.

If you haven’t listened to our previous episode on Encouraging Creative and Dynamic Thinking in the Boardroom with Anita Muller, check out Episode 07.