Building Your Boardroom Champions: The Secret to Sustaining a Successful Board Career
One of the most underestimated keys to a successful board career is the need for champions—people who advocate for you, sing your praises, and keep your name circulating in boardroom circles. A strong portfolio of champions can open doors to board positions you may never even hear about otherwise. But creating these valuable relationships doesn’t […]
2025: The Year to Transform Your Board Career Through Strategic Networking
If I had to choose just one action to elevate your board career in 2025, it would be to commit to a networking strategy that goes beyond the basics and creates lasting impact. Many aspiring board directors limit their network to their industry or existing company. They rarely step into new circles or take the […]
Ghosted by a Recruitment Firm? Here’s How to Handle the Silence Like a Pro
Ghosting is a term often associated with dating, but it has become increasingly common in the recruitment world. Imagine going through six rounds of interviews for a coveted CEO role, investing hours in meetings and preparation, only to be met with complete silence from the executive search firm managing the process. It’s disappointing, frustrating, and […]
3 Key Signs That You’re Ready to Step Into the Boardroom
Joining a board is a pivotal career move that demands a unique blend of experience, strategic thinking, and a solid understanding of governance. However, many professionals are uncertain about when to make this transition. Over the years, I’ve noticed three distinct signs that indicate someone is truly ready to embrace the responsibilities of a board […]
Stop the Hustle: Embrace Balance for a More Fulfilling Approach to Success
In recent years, we’ve seen the mantra of “hustle, hustle, hustle” dominate business circles. The message has been loud and clear: work from dawn until late at night if you want to deliver results and achieve success. This mindset has created a culture of overwork, where scaling up and pushing limits are seen as the […]
The Secret to a Successful Board Career: Building Your Champions
One of the most overlooked and underutilized elements of a successful board career is recognising early on that you’re going to need champions to succeed. These are not just casual connections; these are the people who advocate for you behind closed doors, the raving fans who will vouch for your capabilities, and the ones who […]