Why Personal Branding is Essential for Your Board Career Success
As the world becomes increasingly digital, personal branding has emerged as a critical factor in securing board roles. Boards are no longer just looking for candidates with impressive resumes; they want directors who are visible, engaged, and recognised as thought leaders in their industry. Whether you’re an aspiring director or looking to expand your board […]
Why Your Board Resume Needs to Stand Out in 2025: Lessons from Reviewing 1,000 Applications
Navigating the path to board appointments is a challenge, and as we approach 2025, it’s clear that standing out from the crowd requires more than just experience. Recently, I ran a large-scale recruitment campaign for board directors, and out of 1,000 resumes, only a handful truly stood out. This stark reality highlights a crucial issue: […]
Navigating a Career Move: Why 2024’s End Might Not Be Ideal—But 2025 Could Be Your Year
As we approach the final months of 2024, many professionals are considering a career shift. Yet, let’s be real—late-year transitions are rarely smooth sailing. With economic headwinds, corporate restructures, and a drop in business confidence, this period may not be the ideal time for executing a career move. But don’t let that dishearten you! If […]
Why Every Full-Time Board Director Should Engage a Personal or Virtual Assistant
If you’re serious about developing a successful board portfolio as a full-time board director, one of the first things you should consider is engaging a personal assistant (PA) or virtual assistant (VA). This crucial support can help manage your time, keep you organised, and ensure you’re informed and prepared for each of your board commitments. […]
The Biggest Networking Mistake Executives Make: How to Build a Strategic Business Network
One of the most common mistakes executives make is failing to invest in their business network. Too often, I hear the mantra: “I’m too busy.” Too busy to network effectively, too busy to attend events, too busy to forge those strategic relationships that will pay dividends down the road. The reality is, effective networking doesn’t […]
The Myth of Unpaid Not-for-Profit Board Work: Why It’s Not the Best Path to a Commercial Board Career
There’s a lot of well-intentioned advice floating around for executives looking to commence their board careers, but unfortunately, much of it is based on myths. One of the most persistent myths I hear is that the best way to start your board career is by serving on multiple not-for-profit boards, often unpaid, with the belief […]