Pathway to the Boardroom: Becoming a Director (Ep 249)
- Author
- Renata Bernarde
- Published
- Sun 28 Jul 2024
- Episode Link
- https://www.renatabernarde.com/navigating-your-way-to-a-board-seat
This a Rebroadcast of Episode 056.
Marion Macleod is a non-executive director with over 25 years’ board experience. Coming from a STEMM background she has had creative, corporate, and business careers – and sees herself as someone who brings a number of perspectives to the table. She brings a reflective diversity of thinking that supports the strategic consideration of risk-managed opportunities. An avid interest in current affairs also provides a deep understanding of the current perspective.
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Timestamps to guide your listening:
- 09:00 – Zoom dynamics and etiquette
- 27:21 – Marion's career
- 37:58 – The pre-requisites to be considered for a non-executive board position
- 41:09 – Misconceptions about the role of board directors
- 44:12 – How to begin your career as a board director
- 47:26 – Government boards
- 49:35 – Board director job applications
- 59:52 – Networking
- 60:00 – Final words
Links mentioned in this episode:
- Alan Robert Kohler AM is an Australian financial journalist and newspaper editor
- Australian Institute of Company Directors
- Episode 202 - Navigating the Path to Board Directorship: A Conversation with Expert Helga Svendsen
- Episode 111 - Portfolio Career: An Alternative Path to C-Level Jobs, with Julia Cookson
- Episode 104 - Want to Become a Board Director? - with Moana Weir (Part 1)
- Episode 105 - Understanding the Role of Chairperson - with Moana Weir (Part 2)
About the host, Renata Bernarde
Hello, I'm Renata Bernarde, the Host of The Job Hunting Podcast. I'm also an executive coach, job-hunting expert, and career strategist. I teach corporate, non-profit, and public professionals the steps and frameworks to help them find great jobs, change, and advance their careers with confidence and less stress.
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