A more strategic path
to the boardroom.
For more than 25 years, Sheila Ronning has helped executives pursue and secure corporate board seats. Whether you are building your board-ready foundation or converting readiness into opportunities, we offer focused ways to help you move forward.
The 2 Essentials to Landing a Corporate Board Seat
Getting on a corporate board is not only about being qualified. It is about being clearly positioned, strategically visible, and remembered by the right people when opportunities arise.
Your branding communicates the value you bring to the boardroom. Your networking strategy makes sure that value is known by the people who can open doors.
Together, these give you the foundation and traction for success.
Branding that Showcases Your Value
Position yourself as a clear choice for the boardroom with a compelling board bio, LinkedIn presence, elevator pitch, and board candidate narrative..
A Strong Networking Strategy
Build meaningful relationships that open doors through targeted outreach, thoughtful follow-up, and a disciplined networking plan.
For executives who want more support and accountability
Our Annual Strategic Memberships offer structure and momentum across the entire board pursuit journey.
Stay Accountable and
Keep Moving
Receive check-ins and
expert accountability to
help you stay focused,
consistent, and in motion.
Accountability + action =
results
Expand Your Network
Increase your visibility and
gain access to board
opportunities through strategic
networking programs.
Get Help with Strong Cover
Letters
Craft tailored cover letters
that connect your experience,
leadership value, and board
relevance to specific board
opportunities.
Practice Networking and
Board Interviews
Role-play networking
conversations and board
interviews so you feel
prepared, confident,
and effective when
opportunities arise.
Learn Through Webinars
and Fireside Chats
Gain insights from expert
perspectives, educational
sessions, and real-world
boardroom conversations.
Learn from Peers
Build community, expand your
network, and receive feedback
from other accomplished
leaders.
Work 1:1 with Sheila
Ronning
Get personalized guidance from
Sheila, who has helped thousands of
executives pursue and secure
board seats for more than
25 years.
Annual Strategic Membership Options
| Benefits- | VIP I | VIP II | VIP III | Premium Access |
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Unlimited access to live and recorded webinars and fireside chats
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150+ recorded webinars and fireside chats, as well as 8-12 new events per year, all on topics that can help you land your board seat and prepare you for board service.
Valued over $7,500 |
✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
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Exposure & perks with our partners at top board-related publications
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Benefit from our partnerships with Corporate Board Member Magazine, Directors & Board Magazine, Private Company Directors Magazine, and Family Business Boards.
Valued over $1,500 |
✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
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Notifications of Board Openings
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While we are not a search firm, we receive board openings through our network that we are able to pass on to our members from public and privately held companies, as well as private equity, etc. We have no guarantee of how many openings may be received.
Valued over $1,000 |
✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
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Invitation to our Board Assembly event
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This exclusive event gathers board influencers and insiders, both men and women, to engage in structured networking and learn from distinguished speakers.
Valued over $1,500 |
✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✕ |
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Personal Branding: Elevator pitch that communicates your unique value
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Capture the attention of new contacts and help your network help you by having an impactful, informative, and powerful elevator pitch, or value proposition. Valued up to $2,500 |
1:1/Group | 1:1/Group | Group | ✕ |
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Personal Branding: Board Bio that spotlights your achievements and the impact you've made
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Your board bio should showcase your experiences, leadership and the unique value you bring to a board. Over 20 years of experience has helped us develop an ideal one-page board bio that will get you noticed. Valued up to $3,000 |
1:1/Group | 1:1/Group | Group | ✕ |
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Personal Branding: LinkedIn profile that showcases your expertise
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Your LinkedIn profile is important when it comes to getting on a board. You will want it to make sure it looks good, and is aligned with your board bio to show off your unique board value.
Valued up to $2,500 |
1:1/Group | 1:1/Group | Group | ✕ |
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Networking strategies to get the best ROI on your time and energy
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Networking can get a bad name, but is all about having real conversations. If you want to get a good ROI on your networking efforts, though, it is important to have a strategy. We have developed a strategy for building your network, and maintaining those relationships.
Valued up to $7,500 |
1:1/Group | 1:1/Group | Group | ✕ |
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Ongoing accountability partnership to keep you on track and reach your goals
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Research shows that having an Accountability Partner with whom you check in regularly makes it 95% likely that you will achieve your goals - whether in group sessions or 1:1 with Sheila Ronning, we can provide that necessary accountability. Valued up to $4,000 |
1:1/Group | Group | Group | ✕ |
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Training on the latest technologies to enhance your personal branding and networking strategy
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We will show you how to use technologies like AI, Canva, and other relevant web-based solutions that will help you in keeping your branding updated and building your network.
Valued up to $3,000 |
1:1/Group | Group | Group | ✕ |
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Cover letters that will make you stand out and get you in the yes pile
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Having an excellent cover letter can help you really stand out from other candidates. We can guide you on how to create a cover letter that reflects why you are the right person for the position. Valued up to $1,000 |
1:1/Group | Group | Group | ✕ |
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Interview prep to get you one step closer to reaching your goal
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There is a distinct difference between interviewing for a management position and interviewing for a board seat. We will help you prepare for being assessed in risk, crisis management, and ability to partake in conversations around strategic growth. Valued up to $2,000 |
1:1/Group | Group | Group | ✕ |
| Package Value Membership Price |
$37,000 |
$26,900 |
$21,400 |
$10,000 |
Your roadmap to the boardroom
A proven, step-by-step framework to move from the
C-suite to the boardroom.
With clarity, strategy, and momentum — the five essentials that position you to be known, considered, and confidently chosen.
Strategy. Visibility. Relationships. Momentum. That's how you get to the table.
Let's talk about your boardroom.
Tell me where you are, where you want to land, and what you've already tried. I'll tell you honestly what would move you forward and which path is the right starting point.
In their words.
Questions, answered
Frequently asked questions.
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Start with the Board Branding Package. It builds the foundation bio, LinkedIn, elevator pitch, board matrix, and a curated target company profile so you show up as a serious board candidate from day one.
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Strategic Networking and 1:1 work with Sheila are designed for traction outreach plans, role-play, and accountability that turn conversations into board interviews.
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Book a 30-minute discovery call with Sheila. We'll review where you are and the smartest next step Foundation or Traction.
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Women in the Boardroom is our long-standing program for executives pursuing board service. Board-way is our broader division over time we are bringing them together.
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Yes. While our community grew out of supporting women, Board-way works with senior executives of all genders pursuing corporate board service.