Plus
Portal.
This Portal contains all of the resources and support related to your tBL Plus membership.
In August 2023, theBoardlist was acquired by BoardProspects. There are no immediate changes to your tBL Plus membership. Any changes will be communicated via email and this Portal.
Positioning
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Preparation
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Exposure
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1:1 Coaching
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Board Education Center
On-demand replays from members-only sessions and community events
Contact Support
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Getting Started.
Welcome to tBL Plus! Here are a few recommended action items to get you started:
Optimize your theBoardlist profile
Watch this session to ensure your theBoardlist profile is fully up to date and optimized for search results.
We recommend keeping your theBoardlist profile up to date until the BoardProspects and theBoardlist platforms have been fully integrated. Active searchers will be granted a license to both databases.
Draft your PVP and Board Bio
Before booking your first coaching session, you'll want to have a strong first draft of your Personal Value Proposition and Board Bio. We recommend watching the PVP Workshop and downloading the Board Bio Workbook to guide you through the process.
Book your first 1:1 coaching session
Use this link to book your one-on-one coaching calls with our talent team.
Browse the resources below
Resources are divided by Positioning, Preparation, and Exposure; the Board Education Center holds all replays from past members-only session and theBoardlist community events.
Positioning.
Prepare to identify and pursue best-fit board roles by developing your key materials, refining your unique value proposition as a candidate, and curating a clear, consistent online presence.
At the end of this section, you should have:
Personal Value Proposition Workshop
The Personal Value Proposition (PVP) Workshop is your guide to crafting your unique value statement and Board Bio document.
Board Bio Workbook
Use this interactive workbook to develop your PVP and Board Bio.
Interview with Nicole Kyner
Nicole Kyner, theBoardlist's Head of Search, offers insight into how to become a better board candidate.
Optimizing Your theBoardlist Profile
Walk through each section of your theBoardlist profile to maximize your visibility in search results.
Social Media Audit
You will be Googled! Be sure your online presence is an accurate reflection of your board candidacy.
Preparation.
Receive personalized guidance and feedback on your positioning and networking strategies, clarify your board preferences, goals, and capacity, ready yourself for board service and deepen your governance understanding.
At the end of this section, you should have:
Board Education Center
tBL Plus members enjoy exclusive access to on-demand replays from theBoardlist community events and members-only sessions.
Board Preferences
Intentionally assess your board preferences, goals, and capacity; be sure to enter these details into your theBoardlist profile.
Due Diligence List
Interviewing for a board role is a two-way street. Take time in advance to develop a list of questions to help you assess whether or not each opportunity is the right fit.
Have a conversation with your CEO, legal counsel, and/or CHRO
We recommend having this conversation as soon as possible to establish your ambition to be on a board and explore your organization's rules, regulations, and any conflicts of interest.
Review Your PVP with Story Builders in Your Network
Schedule time with the Story Builders you identify in the Map Your Network event to review and offer feedback on your PVP.
Exposure.
Boost your candidacy and increase the visibility of your theBoardlist profile through consistent, targeting networking strategies.
At the end of this section, you should have:
Export LinkedIn Contacts
Follow this step-by-step guide to export your LinkedIn contacts.
Map Your Network
After exporting your LinkedIn network, map your contacts into quadrants to guide your networking strategy.
Expand Your Influence
Choose the thought leadership format that most appeals to you; schedule time to advance your thought leadership goals based on your chosen format – time to write, time to reach out to podcast hosts/event organizers, etc.
View & Apply to Open Opportunities
Once you're confident in your positioning, view and apply to active opportunities.
We strongly advise that you work through the Positioning section, complete at least one coaching call, and feel confident in the current iteration of your key materials before applying to opportunities.
Please do not apply to the same opportunity multiple times.
Board Education Center.
The State of Diversity on Boards with Goldman Sachs
An exclusive fireside chat between Ilana Wolfe, Head of Corporate Board Engagement at Goldman Sachs, and theBoardlist CEO, Megan Wang.
Thriving in the Boardroom
Panel discussion featuring Shellye Archambeau, Shannon Nash, and Aidan Madigan-Curtis in celebration of Women's History Month.
Optimizing Your theBoardlist Profile
Join us for a deep dive into your theBoardlist profile.
Governance 101
Panel discussion featuring Joanne Bradford and Sukhinder Singh Cassidy.
Board Search 101 with Elena Gomez and Sherice Torres
Panel discussion featuring Elena Gomez and Sherice Torres.
Board Search 101 with Sukhinder Singh Cassidy, Nicole Kyner, and Caroline Tsay
Panel discussion featuring Sukhinder Singh Cassidy, Nicole Kyner, and Caroline Tsay.
How Women Thrive
A conversation on gender and risk-taking with Sukhinder Singh Cassidy and Joann Lublin.
Forging New Pathways to the Boardroom with Dr. Dambisa Moyo (+Encore)
Two conversations with Dr. Dambisa Moyo, New York Times bestselling author of How Boards Work: and How They Can Work Better in a Chaotic World.
Personal Value Proposition Workshop
How to hone in on – and effectively communicate – the unique value you bring to the boardroom.
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