WIB is a wonderful organization … that offered connections and advice to me as I searched for the board seat that I currently hold. Sheila Ronning is great at engaging people and …the webinar tutorials that WIB provides on specific topics and the direct advice that Sheila provides to members have been most welcome and appreciated. I’d highly recommend WIB for women preparing to serve on boards as well as for those already serving on boards.
~ Dessa Glasser
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Thanks for the work we did together. As a result, I joined the board of directors at Pelvital… as their first independent director. I could not have secured this board position without the help of Sheila Ronning and WIB.
~ Cathy Barr
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As a VIP member, WIB provided me … the structured process I needed. The preparation of my personal value add, and … webinars were very beneficial…Ultimately, my membership with WIB, led me to joining the BODs for Darling Ingredients, a $3.3B global company... I’ll be forever grateful to WIB…
~ Beth Albright
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As a VIP member of WIB …one of the board openings that came through …I am thrilled that I am now on their board of directors. I am extremely grateful to WIB for making this possible… In addition, the advice from Sheila Ronning … and the knowledge provided through webinars really helped me. I will continue to be a VIP member and I encourage anyone else seeking a corporate board seat to join as well.
~ Sandy Yeager
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I secured a board seat within my first year of membership because of these notifications. If it was not for WIB, I never would have known of the opportunity. I encourage anyone wanting to pursue a corporate board position to become a VIP Member.WIB has helped me tremendously in my pursuit and desire to become a corporate board director.
~ Ann Arnold
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…I met Board Chair at the Board Assembly event. This all led to my appointment as an independent director for Westwater Resources. Sheila Ronning was a terrific advocate for me throughout the process. I have benefited immensely from the coaching, networking process, and board resume services offered by WIB . The process works! I definitely recommend WIB to women seeking a first or additional board position.
~ Deborah Peacock
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My appointment to the board of directors at Spartan Motors, Inc. would not have come to fruition without the help of Sheila Ronning and the support and knowledge I received through WIB. This will be an incredible opportunity and I credit Sheila with being the catalyst and the expertise I needed to make it happen.
~ Angie Freeman, CHRO at C.H. Robinson
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The coaching I received from Sheila Ronning helped me to be well-prepared for the board interviews I landed for Kaiser Aluminum. And now, today, I am in the running for an additional board seat that I learned of through WIB... The WIB board opening notification program is the best I've seen.. Having help…with my elevator pitch is also beneficial …and trained me to share my value add quickly and clearly in a networking setting… I highly recommend the WIB.
~ Teresa Sebastian
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Sheila reminded me that my network can’t read minds & gave me the kick I needed to start the networking process. Once I did, the calls started coming in & I landed a board seat, with more opportunities ahead. The networking process at Women in the Boardroom works!
~ Anne Cleary
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After just one conversation with Sheila, I knew WIB would be right for me. I found the Webinars informative and helpful, especially the insights and tips regarding interviewing. My conversations with Sheila were, by far, the most impactful aspect of WIB membership. Sheila is engaged and direct and inspires confidence. I truly believe my WIB membership contributed to my securing {the 3 board positions within 6 months of joining}
~ Tina Donikowski
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Even as an experienced Public Board Director and Board Chair, the next board seat doesn’t just come knocking. In addition, requirements and qualifications for Board seats continue to change and evolve. The objective advice on the current needs of public boards, as well as the abundance of board openings I received from WIB, helped me to secure the additional corporate board seat I was looking for. That is why I continue my VIP membership year after year.
~ Peggy Scott, Board of Cleco Company, The Eastern Company & others
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Women in the Boardroom played a critical part in helping me land my first corporate board seat. From help with board documents to making me aware of the opportunity - thank you WIB! For women looking to serve, I'd recommend exploring the VIP membership at WIB. Their singular purpose is to help women on their board journey - couldn't you use some help?
~ Sharena Ali
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… it was the proven WIB process and the personal guidance I received as a VIP Member, that led me to obtain my first position on a public board…Without the efforts and tremendous support of Sheila Ronning, I would not have been aware of the board opportunity nor made the right connections to get it.
~ Mona Aboelnaga Kanaan
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Women in the Boardroom was the inspiration I needed to finally get serious about securing a seat at the board table. There is a very specific methodology to finding a board position, and Sheila and her team know what works.… I accelerated through a step-by-step process that worked for me in seven months…my first seat, came through a WIB board posting…I was ready for the interview process because of the WIB webinars. I consider WIB not only my board coaching service but my learning library for this new and exciting chapter of my professional life.
~ Beth LaBreche
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WIB has …educat[ed] me in the topics… paid board
service…connect[ed] me to other women who serve on boards, and … to board openings. …I have had a third and final interview for a corporate board seat…This would not have happened had I not joined WIB. {update she got it!}
~ Wendy Weinstein
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My new board position would not have happened had I not joined WIB …the process and guidance I have received … has been invaluable. While attending programs from other groups have been great, it is the follow-up and check-ins that I receive from WIB that have pushed me to get the work done that is needed to attain a board seat.
~ Cathy Sandeen
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Sheila and WIB have been an incredible resource for me. From …check-ins to crafting plans of action, Sheila motivates me to stay on track to reach milestones and goals. When I was appointed to my first corporate board, I had many questions about being an effective board member. As an example, I wanted to learn more about the right ways to interact with… the Board. WIB offered several avenues to get up to speed, including connections to existing public board directors and brainstorming sessions with Sheila. …I learned a great deal and became better prepared…My 2nd public board seat came via a WIB board opening notification …I wouldn’t have had access to this opportunity if it weren’t for membership.
~ Caroline Tsay
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The strength and energy Sheila Ronning has is incredible. She builds up women more than she could ever imagine.
~ Becky Pratt
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With over 20 years of experience, we are the experts to help you get your seat at the table.
Whether you prefer one-on-one sessions, a hybrid program, or a DIY approach, we’ve got the solution to expedite your journey to the boardroom, ensuring the best return on your investment in time and energy.
To explore the options that best match your needs, select your key areas from our list and the services we offer for those will be displayed below. Want to compare our offerings, click here.
Want to find out if you are ready for board service? This interactive course provides a brief introduction to board service and gives you a concrete answer to the question “Am I ready?” Take our exclusive personal assessment.
You’re ready to land a seat in the corporate boardroom, but you don’t know where to start. Our DIY virtual course gives you the exact steps you need to develop your value-add and create all the elements you need to pursue board openings. Key Items: Value proposition Personal Branding Networking strategy Board Bio
DIY with unlimited access to live & recorded fireside chats & webinars for 1 year (view content library here) Key Items: Value proposition Personal Branding Networking strategy Interviewing Board Hot Topics Best Practices Board Bio
Board opening notifications for 1 year DIY with unlimited access to live & recorded fireside chats & webinars for 1 year (view content library here) Key Items: Value proposition Personal Branding Networking strategy Interviewing Board Hot Topics Best Practices Notification of Board Opportunities Board Bio Cover Letters
DIY with unlimited access to live & recorded fireside chats & webinars for up to 15 people annually (view content library here) Key Items: Value proposition Personal Branding Networking strategy Interviewing Board Hot Topics Best Practices Board Bio
Use these sessions to refine drafts of your board documents, review your LinkedIn profile, learn board networking strategies, prepare for board interviews, or polish your board-ready personal brand and/or elevator pitch – we’re here to help you on your board journey. (Max amount of board strategist time is 2-hours) KEY ITEMS Value proposition Personal Branding Networking strategy Interviewing Board Bio […]
Work with our Women in the Boardroom to write your board bio in a way that captures the attention of board nominating committees. You will work with our Board Strategist to expertly craft your board bio that showcases your board qualifications through your accomplishments and achievements and the impact you have had. Key Items Elevator Pitch/Value proposition Step-by-step guidance on […]
Creating an effective board bio goes beyond writing. Ensuring your board bio is professional, well-formatted, and visually compelling is key to getting noticed by board-nominating committees. We have our own proven approach to designing visually powerful board bio’s. Benefits: Well-formatted board-ready documents Highlight your unique talents Utilize our professional designers Key Items: Personal Branding
If you’re ready to accelerate your journey to the boardroom, this package will ensure you are showcasing your board qualifications. Set yourself up to get noticed by board-nominating committees. Benefits: Board Bio Writing Concierge Package Board Bio Design Concierge Package LinkedIn Profile optimized Elevator Pitch/Value Proposition Cover Letter Samples Key Items: Value Proposition Personal Branding Professionally crafted LinkedIn Profile optimized […]
Notification of corporate board opportunities Unlimited access to live and on demand fireside chats & webinars (view content library here) Invitation to Board Assembly event Invitation to Virtual Circles 4/year Invitation to Public Director Virtual Circles 2/year (must currently be a Public Director) Invitations to Quarterly Q&A Sessions along with our VIP members & Sheila Ronning The VIP III level […]
Includes everything from VIP III In addition you receive one-on-one sessions with our Board Strategist on your personalized profile: For all of these: The knowledge of your unique expertise A compelling value proposition/elevator pitch Networking strategies to get the best ROI on your time and energy Learn how to create cover letters that will get you in the yes pile […]
Includes everything from VIP II & III In addition: Exclusive Board Connections at VIP I only Virtual Circles 2/year Accountability partner to help you reach your goals Key Items: Value proposition Personal Branding Networking strategy Interviewing Board Hot Topics Best Practices Accountability Partner Notification of Board Opportunities Board Bio Cover Letters Increased board connections Explanation of the different VIP levels […]
Our Luminary Group A is a hybrid of a VIP II membership and a peer advisory group. Groups are 8 to 12 of your peers, your accountability partners Mixed in along with six group sessions you will have one-on-one meetings with Sheila Ronning that will focus on your personalized profile Group sessions are paced at a cadence for rapid feedback […]
Our Luminary Group B peer advisory option is designed to provide you with a community to receive valuable feedback and suggestions. In addition, in Group B you will not be placed with other individuals who share your main industry experience to help facilitate increased board connections. Groups are 8 to 12 of your peers, your accountability partners Group sessions are […]
Networking is the key to landing a corporate board seat. However, you might not have the right network, the time, or perhaps you do not enjoy networking. The good news is that we can help. With over 20 years of experience in this space, we have cultivated an expansive network of corporate board members and created a program to facilitate […]
Executives participating in this experience will: Use the WIB proven and prescribed board journey process to obtain a board seat Identify and own the skill sets, experiences, capabilities, and impact that qualify them for board service Build and promote an enterprise level, board-ready personal brand Leverage proven networking strategies to make true connections with influencers and connectors Stand out as […]
Connect with our network. 78% of our connections are corporate officers and 13% are senior level executives Our linkedin page has 160,000+ followers and growing For more information go here https://womenintheboardroom.com/sponsorship/ Key Items: Personal Branding Board Hot Topics Best Practices Increased board connections
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