Do I have the right skills and experience for a Board? I'm back for Part 2 of our three-part series to guide you through the vital self-assessment step on your journey to the Boardroom. The big question: Do I have the right skills and experience to join a Board? The answer is almost certainly yes, but the key is finding the right Board that needs what you offer right now. In this episode, I help you: Define Your Whole Value: Your Unique Board Value Proposition (UBVP) is more than just your professional expertise. I explain why the "whole basket of goods"—your soft skills, lived experience, and unique attributes—is what can truly opens Boardroom doors. The Power of Alignment: Learn the crucial steps to calibrate your UBVP with your Board goal. I share how to strategically research your target Board to ensure your skills are precisely what they need, making your candidacy a 'winnable' game. The Reality Check: I explain the importance of getting candid feedback from a trusted advisor with Board experience to gain an objective view of your Board readiness. Actionable Next Steps: Set Your Goal: If you haven't yet, listen to Episode 102 to set your Board goal. Audit Your Value: Explore Episodes 98 and 103 to clearly define your Unique Board Value Proposition. Download the Resource: Access the Board Skills Self-Assessment resource (PDF). Resources & Opportunities: Episode 102 – Break into the Boardroom – Setting a Board Goal Episode 98 – The Ingredients for your Unique Board Value Proposition Episode 103 - Break into the Boardroom: Understanding your Board Value Proposition Board Skills Self-Assessment Resource (PDF) Want to accelerate your Board journey? Break into the Boardroom Course: My online course guides you through a 4-step process taking you from Board hopeful to Board Member. Use the code BOARDREADY at checkout to get $100 off your enrolment. What's Next? You've done the hard work of self-assessment. Now, let's go find that seat! Join me for Part 3 of this series, Episode 128, where we'll tackle the burning question: "How do I find and get on a Board?" That episode will come out on 19 November 2025.

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