Pathway to the Boardroom: Becoming a Director (Ep 249)
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This a Rebroadcast of Episode 056. Marion Macleod is a non-executive director with over 25 years’ board experience. Coming from a STEMM background she has had creative, corporate, and business careers – and sees herself as someone who brings a number of perspectives to the table.  She brings a reflective diversity of thinking that supports the strategic consideration of risk-managed opportunities. An avid interest in current affairs also provides a deep understanding of the current perspective.  Read the full Blog on the Website Job Hunting Made Simple Reset Your Career - Fast-Track Your Job Search in One Weekend 31 Days of Action for Job Seekers Find Your Talents: Learn About Your Strengths, and Watch Your Career Grow Join 5,000+ Readers of The Job Hunting Newsletter: Subscribe Now Lear More About Renata's career coaching and courses Timestamps to guide your listening: 09:00 – Zoom dynamics and etiquette27:21 – Marion's career 37:58 – The pre-requisites to be considered for a non-executive board position41:09 – Misconceptions about the role of board directors44:12 – How to begin your career as a board director47:26 – Government boards49:35 – Board director job applications59:52 – Networking 60:00 – Final words Links mentioned in this episode: Alan Robert Kohler AM is an Australian financial journalist and newspaper editorAustralian Institute of Company DirectorsEpisode 202 - Navigating the Path to Board Directorship: A Conversation with Expert Helga SvendsenEpisode 111 - Portfolio Career: An Alternative Path to C-Level Jobs, with Julia CooksonEpisode 104 - Want to Become a Board Director? - with Moana Weir (Part 1)Episode 105 - Understanding the Role of Chairperson - with Moana Weir (Part 2) About the host, Renata Bernarde Hello, I'm Renata Bernarde, the Host of The Job Hunting Podcast. I'm also an executive coach, job-hunting expert, and career strategist. I teach corporate, non-profit, and...
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