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This Peer Group will discuss and support each other issues related to joining a new board. Topics will include effective strategies for advocating for your ideas, determining the appropriate timing for speaking up in meetings, fostering the right attitude for active engagement, and embracing the principle of "noses in, fingers out," among others. Each board is different; group members will help each other developing strategies for success in their own board culture as well as building effective working relationships with the CEO and other board members. Group members will receive copies of Better Boards Initiatives’ "Advice to New Board Members" as the basis for the first discussion. This peer group is intended to be a safe and space to explore and learn together.
Chatham House Rule: What is said in this group, stays in this group. Sessions are not recorded and will not be part of the library.
What to expect: -A topical theme each meeting with guided questions -We may invite some expert guests selectively! -No slides/decks or AV and a loosely structured dialogue
Insightful conversations for topics such as: -How to manage expectations and time commitment -Your due diligence before joining a board -Equity as an advisor on boards and compensation for a private board seat -Thoughts on advisory roles moving to paid boards: how to leverage your network to go in the direction of paid board roles -Networking strategies to leverage your network
Date and time: 1 hour meeting on the fourth Monday of each month at 11am PT/2pm ET
Peer Group Host: Gaby Aneas
Peer Group Expert: Cate Goethals
Cate Goethals is a certified coach (PCC, CHIC) who works with top executives and aspiring board directors to help them confidently embody their leadership value, transition to bigger or more satisfying roles, and pursue their first board seats. An expert in executive leadership and boardroom trends, I have been coaching leaders for more than three decades. Each client relationship is completely personalized and structured to that individual’s unique goals.
Clients know me for my nurturing yet challenging approach. I ask the precise questions that help leaders discover the answers hidden within. A proponent of authentic leadership, I guide executives to deeper meaning and answers – resulting in an actionable, practical path forward, regardless of their goal. One client describes me as “having changed the trajectory of her career,” while another says I “hold her accountable and helped her realize her full value and potential.” I like to think I offer just the right combination of love and push. I am also a globally recognized expert in boardroom trends, diversity, and strategies for achieving first board seats. As a long-time business professor at University of Washington, my programs include the Foster Women Board Director Development Program, MBA “Women at the Top,” (one of the Forbes “10 Most Innovative” MBA courses), and Women in Leadership. I serve as an executive coach for Athena Alliance, an Executive Education as a Service platform for top women leaders.
I am co-founder of Better Boards Initiative (BBI), which serves to champion diversity in the boardroom and help new diverse directors contribute from day one. I frequently speak on issues related to leadership development and the benefits of boardroom diversity.
Gabriela is deeply motivated by the concept of crafting meaningful experiences that surpass the delivery of high-quality products and services. With a Master's degree in Customer Experience and Innovation, coupled with a background in Industrial Engineering and Art Direction, she has amassed over 5 years of expertise in redesigning and creating products, services, and interactions with a focus on Human Centricity. Gabriela's approach is fueled by a passion for innovation and driven by a commitment to good design principles.
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