Board Readiness

Moving from an investor seat to an independent director required a change of perspective. A Board Readiness engagement helped her pivot and land board roles supporting women-led organizations.

The experienced entrepreneur, CEO and Outstanding Director winner shares her insights on great boardroom culture, the value of curiosity and her own board journey, including a Board Readiness engagement.

Board service helps CEOs and C-suite leaders gain new perspectives, grow professional networks and strengthen their own board relationships.

Curious what it takes to land a paid board role with a public or private company? Don’t miss the practical guidance in the C.U. on the Show podcast.

This year’s Outstanding Director recipient reflects on her board service contributions and the role Navigate Forward plays in helping senior leaders grow into serving as board members.

Our Board Readiness alum shares her journey from executive roles with Lifetouch and Tastefully Simple to TEDx speaker, strategic advisor, award-winning author and corporate director.

If you're considering board of director service, check out this 30-minute podcast interview with Richard Dodson, LinkedIn Practice Lead for Navigate Forward.

We asked three experts to weigh in on the dos, don’ts and “must-haves” for great LinkedIn presence for executives seeking board of director roles. Perfect your profile with tips from Patti O’Leary and Richard Dodson of Navigate Forward and Jim Zuehlke of Cardinal Board Services.

While large, publicly traded boards make headlines, there are more opportunities with privately held organizations. Here's a look at some of the nuances that can help board candidates and serving directors navigate the private company landscape.