Pathway to the Boardroom: Becoming a Director (Ep 249)

The Job Hunting Podcast

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.

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Timestamps to guide your listening:

• 09:00 – Zoom dynamics and etiquette
• 27:21 – Marion's career
• 37:58 – The pre-requisites to be considered for a non-executive board position
• 41:09 – Misconceptions about the role of board directors
• 44:12 – How to begin your career as a board director
• 47:26 – Government boards
• 49:35 – Board director job applications
• 59:52 – Networking
• 60:00 – Final words

Links mentioned in this episode:

• Alan Robert Kohler AM is an Australian financial journalist and newspaper editor
• Australian Institute of Company Directors
• Episode 202 - Navigating the Path to Board Directorship: A Conversation with Expert Helga Svendsen
• Episode 111 - Portfolio Career: An Alternative Path to C-Level Jobs, with Julia Cookson
• Episode 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 public professionals the steps and frameworks to help them find great jobs, change, and advance their careers with confidence and less stress.

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