Securing a board seat is tougher than ever, with fierce competition and limited opportunities. Linda Bardo Nicholls AO, is a corporate advisor and non-executive director for a number of leading Australian companies, brings 30 years of boardroom experience to this exclusive lunchtime session. Linda will provide invaluable insider’s perspective on breaking through boardroom barriers and successfully securing a seat at the table.
Professional Skills
1.00pm to 2.00pm How to Gain a Seat on a Board: Insights from Linda Bardo Nicholls AO
Key takeaways include -
- Demonstrating your value - learn to showcase your strengths beyond legal expertise and position yourself as a strategic business advisor.
- Leveraging your networks - understand the importance of tapping into your existing connections to secure introductions and gain access to key decision-makers.
- Getting Board Ready - develop a standout resume that highlights your business acumen and potential to create shareholder value, while perfecting your interview approach.
- Avoiding common pitfalls - mistakes candidates make when interviewing for board seats and how to avoid them.
Seize the opportunity to submit questions beforehand and join this exclusive interactive session.
This session promises candid, practical advice, with real-life experiences that will set you apart. If you are serious about securing your place at the table, this session is a must.
Presented by Linda Bardo Nicholls AO, Corporate Advisor and a Non-Executive Director of a number of leading Australian companies and organisations; Chairman of Melbourne Health (Royal Melbourne Hospital); Director of Medibank Private and Inghams Enterprises; Member of the Museums’ Board of Victoria
Description
Attend and earn 1 CPD unit in Professional Skills
This program is applicable to practitioners from all States & Territories and is only available as a live online program and not as a recording
Presenters
Linda Bardo Nicholls AO, Corporate Advisor and a Non-Executive Director of a number of leading Australian companies and organisations; Chairman of Melbourne Health (Royal Melbourne Hospital); Director of Medibank Private and Inghams Enterprises; Member of the Museums’ Board of Victoria
Previously Linda was Chairman of Japara Healthcare, Healthscope, Australia Post, and Keolis-Downer (trading as Yarra Trams) and a Director of Fairfax Media, Pacific Brands, Sigma Pharmaceuticals and St George Bank. Her board roles highlight her experience in large, heavily-regulated service industries and time sensitive manufacturing with significant customer and consumer impacts. Linda has chaired audit, risk and remuneration committees and had a long involvement with ‘zero harm’ safety programs and ESG in different settings. In 2007 Linda was made an Officer in the General Division of the Order of Australia; in 2014 she was named as a Victorian Distinguished Fellow by the Australian Institute of Company Directors and in 2015 was made a Life Fellow. Linda’s executive career was in banking and financial services. Linda has a B.A. (economics) from Cornell University, an MBA from Harvard Business School and more than 30 years’ experience as a senior executive and company director in Australia, New Zealand and the United States.
