Board | NED Coaching
Non-executive career coaching will help you grow or launch your portfolio, understand your NED skillset and areas for development, your motivations and value proposition; and create a career plan for securing paid NED, consulting and advisory roles.
The boardroom is a dynamic and demanding environment. It requires a unique blend of strategic vision, strong leadership, and the ability to navigate complex governance issues. At City CV, we understand the challenges and opportunities that aspiring and established board members face. That’s why we’ve developed our specialised Board Coaching & NED Coaching programs, designed to empower you to excel in the boardroom and make a significant impact on the organisations you serve.
Who Can Benefit from Board & NED Coaching?
Our coaching programs are designed to meet the specific needs of a diverse range of professionals, including:
- Aspiring Non-executive Directors (NEDs): Individuals seeking to launch their board careers and gain the necessary skills and knowledge to secure their first NED role.
- Established NEDs: Experienced board members who want to further refine their skills, navigate new board challenges, or transition to more complex board positions.
- Executives Aspiring to Board Positions: Senior executives who are looking to make the move to the boardroom and demonstrate their strategic capabilities.
- Chairs & CEOs: Existing board chairs and CEOs seeking to elevate their leadership effectiveness within the boardroom.
The role of a Non-executive Director is critical to organisational success. We cover all types of organisations from major corporates to small private companies, public sector bodies and charities.
Why Invest in NED Career Coaching?
We understand that each NED journey is unique. Our coaching is personalised to your goals, whether you’re aiming to land your first NED role or expand your portfolio, we are here to drive things forward through each stage of your NED career.
- Develop Strategic Acumen: Refine your ability to think strategically, analyse complex situations, and make sound decisions that drive organisational success.
- Elevate Your Leadership Skills: Hone your leadership style, communication skills, and ability to influence and inspire others in the boardroom setting.
- Enhance Your Governance Expertise: Deepen your understanding of corporate governance principles, best practices, and regulatory requirements to ensure effective board oversight.
- Navigate Challenging Conversations: Develop effective strategies for navigating complex boardroom discussions, managing conflict, and fostering collaboration among board members.
- Sharpen Your Interview Skills: Master the art of board interview preparation, including crafting compelling responses and confidently presenting your qualifications and vision.
- Build Confidence & Presence: Develop the confidence and executive presence needed to command respect and effectively contribute to boardroom discussions.
- Boost Your Network: Leverage your network to gain valuable insights and connect with potential board opportunities.
Non-executive career coaching opens up a whole new mindset – our seasoned NED career coaches bring years of hands-on experience from diverse industries, and can support you every step of the way.
If you need any advice, we are just a phone call away:
“I’d been considering NED roles for quite a while and although I knew they would take my law career to the next level, I wasn’t quite sure where to start. Fortunately, City CV was recommended to me and once I was in their professional hands, they helped me to identify and prepare for the roles I really wanted.
As a result I’m now paid to sit on two boards and have plans to add to my NED portfolio. I couldn’t be happier.“
“Not only did I get an interview, I bypassed the long list interviews and went straight through to the shortlist.”
Our Approach
Stage 1: NED Career Strategy
Joining a board does not necessarily follow normal hiring procedures. This initial stage puts you in control of your career strategy. Your board coach will work with you to identify your value, strengths and aspirations. Together, we define the skillset you bring to a board and refine your brand to correctly position you and your ‘value proposition’ in the board / NED marketplace.
We will identify and start to fill any gaps in your knowledge/board fit and work with you to determine appropriate companies and opportunities that match your expertise. Importantly, for new NEDs, this period provides the space for you to adjust your mindset from that of a ‘doer’ to that of an ‘advisor’, a shift that is commonly underestimated.
Together, we will create an insightful strategy that helps you define and achieve your career goals; formulating a way forward and a framework for support as you move onwards and upwards.
Stage 2: NED Search Strategy
We ensure your job search is at its most productive with targeted and effective strategies to steer you through the complex board search arena. This could include helping you identify the most appropriate channels for your job search, optimise your activity to move up the LinkedIn rankings, and engage with appropriate headhunters to build relationships that will enrich your search and match you with the board that can best utilise your talents.
Stage 3: NED Interview Strategy
Our board and NED interview coaching provides the preparation, techniques and practice you need to manage the board interview process, including how to demonstrate specific board-level advisory skills and how to establish the interpersonal dynamic that will convince an organisation you are right for their board.
Investing in Your Boardroom Success
A successful board career requires more than just experience. It demands a strategic approach, honed skills, and the confidence to navigate the complexities of the boardroom. City CV’s Board & NED Coaching programs provide you with the tools and strategies you need to excel in this competitive environment.
Let City CV be your trusted partner on your journey to boardroom success.
Call +44 (0)20 7100 6656 or email our expert team to discuss your career transformation.
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