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Effective Stakeholder Communications

Webinar recording with Sallie Pilot from Black Sun Stakeholder Communications  How is your board ensuring effective stakeholder communications during and post the Covid pandemic? Listen to this webinar recording when Sallie Pilot […]

Celebrating 10 years of Women on Boards

We’re proud to have supported thousands of women into the boardroom over the last 10 years. Thank you to everyone who has been part of this journey and helped us […]

Emotional intelligence in the boardroom

Eilish Jamieson WOB Ambassador, Executive Coach, and Portfolio NED An interview with Dr Ali Budjanovcanin (Kings Business School & certified EQ practitioner) by Eilish Jamieson We are all aware that […]

Jan Babiak's top 10 tips for becoming a NED

Jan Babiak Portfolio NED Jan spent 28 years with Ernst & Young before starting her ‘portfolio career’ in 2010. At EY, she held board-level and global P&L leadership roles in […]

Making your business plan for a board role

Deborah Cooper Partner and Head of Board services at Miles Advisory Establishing yourself as a NED is best approached as a business endeavour. It is important to be purposeful about what […]

ON BOARD FOR SUCCESS: Heidi Smith

Heidi Smith Treasurer to the Board of Pushkin House Stepping in to the Role of Charity Treasurer Heidi Smith was appointed Treasurer to the Board of Pushkin House 18 months […]

What to Focus on When Pitching for a NED Role

Juliet Taylor CEO of board recruiters Starfish Search Having a wealth of experience to bring to NED positions is a clear advantage. However, it can make summarising the value you […]

TEN for TEN years: Alex Tamlyn

Alex Tamlyn Experienced lawyer and governance expert reflects on developments in corporate governance over the past 30 years. You can listen to Alex’s story in full on podcast here or […]