Thought leadership
LinkedIn articles and on-site pieces on Board Portfolio® strategy, executive careers, board readiness and leadership — curated thought leadership from Kylie Hammond.
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A critique of outdated executive outplacement — and why coming restructuring will expose programs that prepare documents but don’t get senior talent back into the market.
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Why senior executives need representation and a deliberate campaign — not ordinary job applications — to land their next role.
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Why qualifications and a strong executive career alone are insufficient to build a serious board portfolio in Australia.
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How prospective directors can demonstrate board value before an appointment rather than waiting to audition for vacancies.
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Why long-term relationships and reputation matter more than applications when pursuing board appointments.
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A reflection on building an AI workforce — and what it means for how a specialist practice can be run.
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The financial vulnerability senior executives can face when lifestyle commitments depend on a seemingly comfortable salary.
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A career lesson about missed opportunities, executive search, and responding when an unexpected high-level role appears.
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A founder spotlight on workplace technology innovators and the broader transformation of Australian workplaces.
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Why a credible, capable board is central to investor confidence and successful capital raising.
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Why Kyal McAuliffe believes AI verification will become one of the defining technologies of the next decade — and what that means for boards.
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Some professional mistakes are recoverable. Circumvention isn't one of them — bypassing the person who opened the door rarely creates opportunity; it destroys trust.
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For more than twenty years, I have worked at the coalface of board search, advising, assessing, and placing board directors across the…
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By Kylie Hammond, CEO & Founder – Kylie Hammond Executive Search & Tiger Boards In today’s competitive board and executive landscape,…
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The pathway to the boardroom has changed. In the past, having deep technical expertise or years of executive experience was enough to…
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As of 27 August, there are just 126 days left in the year. That’s a very short runway if you are: In today’s volatile market, those who…
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Across Australia, more executives than ever are considering stepping away from salaried employment to set up their own boutique…
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In business, nothing is more powerful than a referral. After decades of working with executives, boards, and HR leaders, I can say with…
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Before you spend a cent on a governance course, print new business cards, or start calling yourself a board director, stop and ask…
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Yesterday at the Bond Alumni Homecoming Women in Leadership Breakfast, I delivered a keynote that hit a nerve—not because it was…
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The boardroom isn’t reserved for the lucky few. Yet you’d be forgiven for thinking that if you follow traditional advice: be patient,…
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We are living in a time of significant change—politically, legislatively, and economically. The world is experiencing extremes in highs…
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The landscape of board governance is undergoing significant transformation, and I believe technology will have a profound impact on…
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One of my most popular videos was titled “Help! I’ve Been Put on a Performance Plan”—and I believe the reason it resonated with so many…
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