Is there really a Board Appointment out there for me?
Is there really a board appointment, that reflects by skills and experience, for me?
I don’t have the networks I need to get on a board, so should I even bother trying to start a board career?
If you don’t have the right networks - Are you wasting your time? Absolutely not.
How much time does a Non-Executive Director role take?
The time commitment should not be overlooked. It involves more than simply attending scheduled meetings.
Can I have both an Executive and a Non-Executive role?
In short, yes. You can have a Non-Executive and Executive role at the same time. Indeed doing so, may be the best career decision you’ll ever make.
No Board Experience? No Problem
It may surprise you to know that the majority of new board appointments have neither past NED experience nor were/are CEOs.
Common Questions: How to transition from an Executive to a Non-Executive?
If you are a Senior Executive and looking for your first board appointment then, most likely, you have already begun to wonder HOW that transition will take place.
The style, format and content of a Board CV that gets results
Board CV writing is a skill, here are the steps that will help you write an excellent and compelling Board CV.
The Framework for writing a Board CV
Submitting an Executive CV fo a Board roles is enough to miss the shortlist
It’s time to reset – what you can you do differently to get a Board Appointment in 2021
Some simple and actionable advice on getting your board goals back on track for 2021.
Why your Board Application should have a Supporting Statement
A supporting statement is a document that addresses the key or essential criteria required for a particular Board Vacancy.
How to handle a call to or from a Board Recruiter
There are only two ways you are going to engage with a recruiter as a candidate. Each has a slightly different approach.
How you should use Search Firms to get a Board Appointment
20% of appointments in Australia are made through recruiters and adverts. You need to know how to make search firms work in your favour.
The four keys to developing Personal Connections
There are 4 key things to work when developing personal or professional connections - your motivation, authenticity, passion & mantra.
Strong Ties are Less Likely to Get you a Board Appointment
People you know and trust, who are connected are not who you should target to get you a board appointment.
NOW is the time to develop and future proof your career!
The demand for Non Executive Directors never drops. If anything the competition for these positions increases in times of uncertainty.
With no board experience – who will appoint you? What roles should you pursue?
People incorrectly think that they don’t have the right level of skills or experience to sit on boards. This is untrue if you are clear on what sort of board you would like to sit on.