Board Journey

Finding and Enhancing Board Experience  

The EF's Board Journey community is a forum for like-minded members to learn about board service, how to secure a board seat and build and share knowledge about board structure and practice.  Through online tools, articles and programs, the group provides tips and contacts for aspiring or seasoned board members alike.

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Secrets to Accelerating Board Success

Tissa Richards is a repeat software founder and CEO, a TedX and keynote speaker who works with global F500 companies and fast-growing startups. Her “No Permission Needed” book has won multiple awards and is an Amazon best-seller. She annually guides hundreds of diverse candidates to public and private board positions.  Tissa's recent presentation to the EF Board Journey community included advice on:

  • Crafting a memorable board story

  • Developing a crisp, concise value proposition

  • Refreshing your board materials and LinkedIn profile

  • Standing out from the candidate crowd

  • Activating your network for accelerated success

 

Landing Board Seats

EF member, experienced board director and board coach Mike Lorelli presents on understanding why you want to serve on a board, and how to be marketable in a competitive board landscape.  Mike's advice includes go-to-market tips including a step-by-step guide to activating your network, and strategic mapping showing you how you fit into specific board opportunities. 

Since serving as president for two of PepsiCo’s divisions, Mike has been on three public boards and seven private boards, and is currently on three.  He is Master Level-certified at both NACD (National Association of Corporate Directors) and ACCD (American College of Corporate Directors).  He is presently CEO of Faster Landings, a coaching practice helping CEO’s land Board seats and transition to new CEO roles.

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