Boardroom Excellence Fellowship
illumyn
Program Highlights
Demystify the Boardroom
An interactive overview of corporate board service, from board-ready to boardroom MVP.
Individual Onboarding
1:1 personalized guidance to identify your board interests and align your key competencies with in-demand boardroom skills.
Board Introductions
Fellows are matched with relevant board opportunities and introductions upon mutual request.
Priority Invitations
Priority invitations to executive roundtable events with notable hosts including CEOs, VC and Private Equity partners and corporate board leaders.
Ongoing Learning
Quarterly interactive webinars and salons to cultivate boardroom excellence and deepen connections.
Reserved Seats in Boardroom Brilliance
For those who attain a board role, a seat in our peer-to-peer Boardroom Brilliance cohort. Our one-year curriculum focuses on MVP board member qualities to accelerate boardroom impact.
Alumni Program
For continued learning, collaboration, networking, and access to boardroom opportunities.
Nominate Your Top Leaders Today
The Boardroom Brilliance program was a game changer for me, and I strongly recommend it to anyone looking to elevate their boardroom impact quickly. I am grateful for your support throughout my boardroom journey and for guiding me through what it takes to be an MVP in the boardroom!
General Manager Google (X)
Sample Workshops
The Path to the Boardroom: What it Means to be Board Qualified
‘Board qualified’ is a widely used term that is not well understood. During this session, we will cover the basics of what it means to be board qualified and how each Fellow can begin to think of themselves as such. We will also focus on building connections within the Fellowship as you embark on this year-long journey together.
Translating Your Skills to the Boardroom
During this session, we will explore the 6 dimensions of expertise and help you translate your skills and experience to align with board-relevant competencies. We will also dive into telling your board story and highlighting relevant experience on your LinkedIn profile.
Understanding the Board Landscape with a Deep Dive into the Private Board Ecosystem
The board landscape is messy. This session will help you confidently navigate and translate your skills to public, private, nonprofit, and advisory boards. Plus, we will go deep in helping you understand the unique dynamics and demands of the PE and VC-backed private board ecosystem.
Activating Your Network to Unlock Board Opportunities
This transformative session ignites your own network, helping you identify the key personas to target and providing you templates for effective outreach that can accelerate your path to the boardroom.
Mastering the Board Interview Process & Making the Most of Board Conversations
This power-packed session will help you navigate the board interview including understanding the expectations and great questions to ask. We’ll also share how to leverage the interview journey, even if you don’t land or accept that board seat.
Evaluating Board Opportunities: Understanding Board Compensation and Time Commitment
This comprehensive session helps you get clear on what a great board seat looks like for you. Fellows gain an understanding of the expected responsibilities and time commitment of boards plus how to evaluate individual board opportunities as you move through the board interview process.
The Boardroom MVP: Unlocking the Essential Qualities for Boardroom Success
Based on insights gathered from dozens of closed-door sessions with CEOs, investors, and board directors, this highly interactive workshop delves into the essential qualities required for success in the boardroom. Through in-depth discussions centered around the key characteristics of a boardroom MVP, you will gain the knowledge and tools necessary to excel in your future or current board role.
