Take on Board

Resilience & Alignment: Getting Your Next Board Role

September 29, 2026·9 min
Episode Description from the Publisher

Today on the Take on Board podcast, I’m coming from Banff, Alberta. I'm building on conversations from the Vancouver meetup with Nancy Maloney and Shona McGlashan about joining boards and building a portfolio.I explain why resilience is key—since you’ll apply for more roles than you’ll get—and how perseverance and feedback help you persist.I revisit Nancy’s early board interview story, reflect on my recent rejections, and share recruiter advice from Monique Fulmer (PeopleFusion): apply only if your skills match, lead with board experience on your resume, and separate board and executive experience. I also highlight committee roles as a pathway into boards and conclude with themes of resilience and alignment.Upcoming TOB EventsAll eventsYou might want to:Watch on YouTubeJoin the Take on Board Facebook communityJoin the Take on Board LinkedIn communityFollow along on TwitterWork with meJoin the Take on Board: Kickstarter group programJoin the Take on Board: Accelerator group programFind out more about me Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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