Log in
Forgot password


We are thrilled to partner with several mission-aligned companies who offer invaluable resources for aspiring board members. Whether you’re seeking to craft or update a compelling board bio or to engage in personalized coaching, our affiliates are here to help you position yourself strategically for meaningful board opportunities. Together, we’re making the board search process a tailored, goal-driven experience that aligns with your career aspirations.

coaching

Ready to refine your boardroom skills and strategy? bluSPARC’s one-on-one coaching helps board directors craft their value proposition, address competency gaps, and build the connections needed for board success.



Schedule a convenient time with Kim HERE. 


board resume writing

Looking to create a standout board resume? D&S Career Management specializes in crafting tailored resumes that showcase your unique skills, leadership experience, and boardroom potential.



D&S Executive Career Management - Board Candidate Foundations


About

D&S Executive Career Management is focused on positioning senior leaders to land top career and board opportunities. Their unique expertise on board document best practices has been recognized by Forbes and has earned us exclusive partnerships with organizations such as the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) Board Advisory Council and The Fourth Floor, a market network seeking to diversify boardrooms.   


Board Candidate Foundations - includes:

  • Board Search Strategy: Strategy session to get clear about the goals for your board search
  • Bespoke Value Proposition: Option to create a unique Value Proposition Statement
  • Board-Ready Resume: Standout board resume hyper-targeted to board-specific skills and experience 
  • Board Bio: Formal, comprehensive one-page board bio and a short, one-paragraph bio 
  • LinkedIn Profile Enhancement: Engaging and optimized LinkedIn profile to elevate your professional brand and increase visibility as an industry leader

Schedule a convenient time with Carmen HERE.


Courses

Interested in developing your personal roadmap to find the right board and serve effectively at the table? For Seattle-based directors, this two-day program focuses on supporting executive women looking to move from non-profit to for-profit boards. 


Upcoming Program Dates 

  • June 12th - 13th, 2025 
  • November 6th - 7th, 2025 

Program Leadership

Cate Goethals, Academic Director 

Adjunct Professor Cate Goethals of the Foster School of Business at the University of Washington specializes in leadership development for professional women. Cate’s “Women at the Top” class was recognized by Forbes as one of the 10 “most innovative” MBA classes. A much sought-after speaker on issues related to women in leadership, Cate has recently completed a major international study of the impact of women on boards.


Benefits of Attending 

  • Deepen knowledge of board roles and responsibilities, including financial reporting, corporate strategy, CEO performance and regulatory compliance
  • Understand the best professional pathways to influential boards
  • Develop a detailed personal action plan for securing the right board seat and advancing board service
  • Learn proven techniques for becoming known to nominating committees
  • Understand the board interview and onboarding process
  • Hear from sitting board members how they found their best voice at the table

Content Overview 

The Opportunity
  • How do women board members contribute to higher performing organizations?
  • Where are board opportunities increasing for women?
  • The program is also open to men who are looking for ways to support women joining more boards.

Effective Boards and Board Members

  • What are the characteristics of the best boards and board members?
  • What do women in particular bring to the table? A look at the research on this diversity effect as well as the opinions of current board members.

Board Roles and Responsibilities

  • How are boards structured and what are formal roles and responsibilities?
  • What are the characteristics of different types of boards, including nonprofit, private, startup and corporate?

Developing a Personal Board Strategy and Action Plan

  • Which boards make sense for you? Getting clear on relevant values and goals.
  • How can you leverage your experience into the right board opportunities?
  • What skills and background are boards looking for? What will they see as your strengths? What is the best way to fill gaps?
  • What strategic career choices should you consider to position yourself for directorship?

Focused Networking Techniques

  • Learn how marketing yourself as a potential board member is different from seeking an executive position.
  • Practice this different type of marketing and networking.
  • Learn how to reach out to directors and others outside your network.

Effectively Joining New Boards

  • What are board members and recruiters looking for in a candidate?
  • Best practices for onboarding.
  • Forging influential relationships with other board members and with management.

Learn more HERE.



Powered by Wild Apricot Membership Software