Key Takeaways:
- Develop and articulate your value proposition to make the best first impression and be confident to start sharing your value proposition with your network.
- Be prepared to have meaningful conversations with people about your corporate & board career and have a confident elevator pitch.
- Determine what types of boards you want to pursue and why – Create a goal and destination for your board career to increase your chances of success.
- Gain an accountability partner to further practice your elevator pitch and value proposition.
BIO – Naomi Kent
Naomi Kent is a trusted partner to c-suite executives and a motivating force behind high-performing board members. Throughout her broad career she has mentored and advised senior professionals on how to build a board career. Her record of success includes building multiple successful board members and Chairs.
Naomi spent 12 years working for BoardEx and more recently founded The Boardroom Company, delivering career development advice, professional advancement and mentorship around board recruitment to senior professionals and corporations. She has been working with boards since 2002.
Naomi regularly speaks on panels and podcasts about professional development, serving on boards, and portfolio careers. She specializes in working with people who have never served on boards, or those who want to continue to build their existing board career.
Naomi achieved her Executive MBA, from South Florida Muma College of Business and received her BA, International Business and Languages from The London South Bank University in the United Kingdom.
Naomi speaks French and Spanish, was born in Indonesia, and lived in the UK, France, Spain, Thailand and Tunisia. She enjoys endurance sports and scuba diving.
