How to Apply for a Board of Directors Seat w/ Debra Boggs

Speaking and Communicating Podcast

Elevate Your Executive Presence and Secure That Coveted Board Seat...

Meet Debra Boggs!

Are you an accomplished executive eyeing a seat at the boardroom table? In this compelling episode of the Speaking and Communicating Podcast, host Roberta Ndlela sits down with Debra Boggs, a luminary in executive career growth and member of the Forbes Business Council. Debra shares her expertise on the nuanced differences between C-suite leadership and board advisement, offering a masterclass on how to pivot your resume and personal brand from an action-oriented doer to a strategic influencer.

Discover the secrets to networking your way into the boardroom, where a staggering 85% of opportunities are secured. Learn how to craft a resume that speaks volumes about your high-level impact, and why a finely-honed value proposition can set you apart in a sea of highly qualified candidates. Debra also delves into the art of negotiation, revealing that even the most attractive offers have room for improvement, and why you should always counter, especially when it comes to protective severance agreements.

For those with aspirations to join a board, Debra demystifies the process, highlighting the importance of global experience, financial acumen, and cybersecurity knowledge in today's market. Plus, she shares her personal journey to the Forbes Business Council, underscoring the power of networking and the significance of having champions in your corner.

Don't miss this episode's wealth of strategies for executives and board hopefuls alike.

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📋 Episode Chapters

(00:00) Communication and soft skills are crucial for career growth and leadership development
(00:43) Debra Boggs is an expert in executive career growth
(01:51) Debra founded and now runs DNS, executive career management
(02:49) You started writing resumes as a passion project that turned into a business
(04:20) You've taken a passion project and a side hustle and turned it into full time
(05:09) What does a resume look like for an executive versus a regular professional
(08:55) Many people start their resumes out with 25 years of experience in finance
(09:36) Only about 15% of corporate board seats are filled through recruiters
(12:35) The Spencer Stewart board index looks at the newest board members for public companies
(15:14) Let's talk about negotiating your salary, our favorite topic
(17:35) Is a board seat something you can negotiate or can't
(19:04) Your membership on the Forbes business council is very recent
(20:38) The first thing is to focus on networking and not applying online
(22:55) You should be very specific with your value proposition when applying for executive positions
(24:37) Any last words for anyone who needs to network enough for hopefully securing a board seat
(25:51) Debra Boggs on LinkedIn: I post a ton of content
(26:30) Thank you for joining us on the speaking on Communicating podcast

Connect with Debra:
Website: https://www.dscareermanagement.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/debraboggs/

Additional Resources:
Forbes Business Council
https://www.forbes.com/business-council/

Spencer Stewart Board Index
https://www.spencerstuart.com/research-and-insight/spencer-stuart-board-index

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