THE BOARDROOM COMPANY

The Boardroom Company Live Podcast

Dorothy Burwell – The worst mistake boards make in a crisis

Public company board member (USA and UK boards) and crisis communication expert to boards
Episode : 29

Admiral Bobby Inman – The unfiltered truth about Steve Jobs, AI & the next tech collapse

4 Star Admiral, CEO and Public Co Board Member shares his stories from childhood until today
Episode : 31

Frank Jaehnert – Board Careers

Former CEO of Brady Corp and current board director of public and private companies
Episode : 15

Dennis Cagan – Served on over 73 boards!

Served on over 73 public, private and nonprofit boards. Shares his insights on landing a board seat.
Episode : 20

Steve Song – CFO and Board Director

Former CFO of Luke’s Lobster, investment banker, private equity – now serving on boards in the restaurant/food industry.
Episode : 24

Mary Landry – Military then Boards

Retired Rear Admiral of the US Coast Guard. Now on the boards of USAA and Norwegian Cruise.
Episode : 23

JC Vega – Cybersecurity and Boards

Cybersecurity expert.
Episode : 18

Jim O’Malley – How to work with recruiters

Search Consultant shares his advice on how to win over recruiters if you are seeking a board role.
Episode : 21

Stop using this one word to get on a board!

There is 1 word you need to stop using!
Episode : 16

Board Presence – Like Executive Presence but better!

You need to learn board presence if you want to land a board seat.
Episode : 19

Building your board brand on LinkedIn: Nicole Wallace

LinkedIn: how to build your brand for board members.
Episode : 11

Naomi

MENTOR & ADVISOR

Expert guidance for board careers

FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

It is designed for senior executives, experienced operators, and high-potential professionals who want to serve on boards. This includes seasoned C-suite leaders and functional executives as well as ambitious individuals earlier in their careers. It is also relevant for those exploring advisory boards or non-profit boards as an important steppingstone to corporate boards.

The company offers Boardroom Bridge programs, which are structured pathways to being confident and ready to pursue board roles. It also produces The Boardroom Company Live podcast and provides educational content through its book Wanted – A Board Career. Additional services may include coaching, advisory, and mentorship 1-2-1.

The company does not place candidates on boards or act as a recruiter. Board roles are secured through relationships, reputation, and positioning. Any service claiming guaranteed placement is misleading. Clients have achieved board roles through introductions that The Boardroom Company makes, however, this is up to the client.

There is no fixed timeline. Securing a board role often takes months or years depending on experience and network. The company focuses on building a strong foundation for long-term success. Timing is influenced by market conditions and relationships.