Unlocking Board Seats
The Board Readiness Masterclass
For executives who have reached a level of success but recognize their next chapter requires more than a traditional playbook. Master the strategies top executives use to land compensated board roles.
- Wednesday, October 8, 2025
- 8:30 AM - 1:30 PM
- 3 Times Square, NYC
WHY YOU NEED THIS NOW
Most Board Seats Are Pre-Selected
Success depends not only on experience, but on strategic positioning, insider knowledge, and a network of advocates built on trust.
Board Interviews Aren't What You Think
Most qualified executives don’t understand the three types of board interviews or common pitfalls that eliminate other candidates.
Most Board Roles Are Never Posted
Board searches operate differently than executive searches. You need insider knowledge from governance experts, not generic advice.
Board CVs Are Completely Different
Your current CV and bio likely don’t position you as a compelling board candidate. Learn how to reframe your background for boardroom success.
Who Should Attend?
This program is ideal for:
- Senior executives and C-suite leaders ready to transition their expertise into board
governance roles - Industry veterans looking to leverage decades of experience in a governance capacity
- High-performing leaders wanting to make strategic contributions beyond their current organization
- Experienced executives who recognize board service as the next chapter in their career evolution
- Seasoned professionals seeking to build a portfolio career that includes board governance
What You’ll Get
Strategically Repositioned CV & Bio
A vastly improved, near-finished draft, ready for deployment
Clear & Actionable Board Strategy
A defined approach for targeting specific industries and companies to maximize your time and increase success probability
A Network-of-Networks
A cohort of driven peers, trained in the NetWorkWise Way, who become long-term advocates and connection sources
Insider Knowledge
Confidence to navigate the three types of board interviews and avoid common pitfalls that eliminate other qualified candidates
A Professional Headshot
An updated headshot to ensure your personal brand aligns with your new strategic positioning
15-Minute Mini-Coaching Session
Individual coaching on specific board readiness topics with a NetWorkWise-approved expert
Program Leaders
Nancy May
Founder, BoardBench Companies
Recognized by Forbes as “One of America’s Top Governance Experts,” Nancy provides the insider’s playbook for the modern board search. With decades of experience, she specializes in preparing executives to navigate every stage of the board selection process.
Adam Connors
NetWorkWise Founder
An accomplished “super connector,” and architect of the “NetWorkWise Way”—the revolutionary methodology for building a genuine “Relationship Moat” that serves as the best insurance against career volatility.
Complete
Workshop
Experience
- Half-day intensive program
- Professional headshot session
- Strategically repositioned CV and bio
- Personal board strategy roadmap
- Insider knowledge on board interviews and selection
- Executive peer network access
- Premium breakfast & lunch
You have already built a remarkable career. This master class provides the roadmap, the tools, and the expert guidance to help you build what's next.
Agenda
| 8:30 AM | Welcome Breakfast Reception in the NetWorkWise Lounge Fuel-up and get to know your Executive peers in what is the most important session of the day…by far! |
| 9:00 AM | Opening Remarks and Agenda Review by Adam Connors |
| 9:15 AM |
Keynote by Nancy May Nancy, leveraging her deep experience planning board succession and advising board seekers, shares insider knowledge on becoming “board ready”. |
| 9:30 AM |
Fireside Chat + Q&A Interactive discussion with Adam, Nancy and Executive attendees on identifying and closing “readiness” gaps, and positioning yourself for board placements. |
| 10:00 AM |
Hands-on Workshop: Evaluate Your “Board Readiness” Small-group workshop for defining your own positioning, messaging, and plan of action, with peer feedback and expert review by Nancy. (Rotating 1:1 Coaching and Headshots in the NetWorkWise Lounge) |
| 11:30 AM |
Hands-on Workshop: Building Relationships for Board Opportunities Small group workshop to develop a plan for activating your own network, and finding opportunities to make meaningful connections within the networks of others. (Cont'd: 1:1 Coaching and Headshots in the NetWorkWise Lounge) |
| 12:30 PM |
Relationship Building Lunch in the NetWorkWise Lounge
(Cont'd 1:1 Coaching and Headshots in the NetWorkWise Lounge) |
| 1:15 PM |
Debrief + Keeping the Momentum Fortune is in the Follow-Through |
| 1:30 PM | Seminar Ends |