The Athena Guide for Landing Your First Board Seat
It can take 2-3 years to land a board seat—even for the most qualified candidates. Learning the best practices in this guide will put you on the fast-track to the boardroom.
Based on a proven model for success
This guide has been developed through knowledge gained from more than six years helping over 300 women land board seats. Helping women achieve board seats is a core part of Athena’s origin story and mission.
This playbook is meant to give aspiring directors a high-level guide for the elements they must consider for their own board journeys. It can also serve as a powerful refresh for existing board directors considering expanding their board portfolios.
In this practical guide, learn how to…
- Understand boardroom fundamentals
- Develop your go-to-market strategy
- Develop your Branded Career Portfolio
- Get yourself out there and apply to board opportunities
- Ace the board interview and land the board seat
Accelerate your path to the boardroom
Athena supports rising board directors in their journey to the boardroom. C-Suite leaders, board directors, and top management professionals come to Athena for a supportive network, ongoing boardroom education, and access to board opportunities.
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