The Boardroom Company Live - Naomi Kent

The Toughest Interview Question Explained

What is the toughest interview question?
It's a question that gets asked in probably every interview, and it is usually the first question, but everyone makes the same mistake, especially when they are nervous in an interview environment.
Find out what it is and how to answer this question to make an impact.

How NOT to Impress Recruiters with Jim O'Malley

Jim O'Malley, Managing Director at Kensington International Executive Search, speaks candidly about what candidates can do to impress recruiters during calls or Zooms.
How to prepare for the meeting, what to do/say in the meeting and how to follow up. 
It's not rocket science but very few people actually do all these things.
This is a MUST-LISTEN episode if you are seeking a job or a board where recruiters cover your target market...

Interview with Dennis Cagan: He has served on 73 Boards!

What is a mushroom board?
What do you need to do to get on a board?
What makes a great board member?
 
Find out in my latest episode with Dennis Cagan, board member and former CEO.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/denniscagan/

Board Presence: It's like Executive Presence, but better

Whenever I meet board members they ALL have presence. But it is more than executive presence. It is BOARD presence. 
 
Find out exactly what this is in my short podcast

Serving Again: Military Veterans in the Boardroom

In celebration of Veteran's Day on November 11, I will be on location in sunny Naples, Florida meeting LIVE with Board Director and retired U.S. Army Colonel and the Army’s first Cyber Operations Colonel J. Carlos Vega, CISSP discussing his board career, and his advice to other veterans who want to serve on boards.Please dial in to learn insights about how to be an effective board member and what attributes you need to build from my guest - JC Vega...

Executive Terminations - A Look Behind the Scenes

CEO departures are at record levels. As a board member, how do you minimize the risk associated with terminations at the top?
I sat down with an expert on this topic, Elisabeth Constantin, to find out why it is important that businesses invest in their departing C-Level Executives to mitigate risk.
Buy her book: https://www.amazon.com/Like-Boss-Executives-Elevate-Downside/dp/B0F6K8Y2LQ

Stop using this ONE word to increase your chances of getting on a board

It's not what you think it is...
 
 

Interview with Board Director and former CEO Frank Jaehnert

I sat down with Frank Jaehnert, corporate board member and former CEO and asked him about his advice for aspiring board members and also lessons learned from his time on boards…

What Questions Will You Get Asked?

Whether you are networking or in an interview, here is a short recording of some advice I would like to share about questions you will get asked, AND, how to prepare for them.
Preparation is key for board discussions and interviews!

Board Careers, Crypto and the Insurance Industry

Susan Holliday, board member and insurance industry expert shares her opinion on the innovation and risks taking place in the marketplace.
She explains why boards need to know more about cryptocurrencies and what you need to do right now to increase your chances of landing a board seat.