Board of Directors MASTERCLASS (1 of 2) Securing Your First Board Position with Russell Dalgleish

Episode notes

Do you want to join a board - but not sure where to start? In Part 1 of this masterclass, Michael sits down with Russell Dalgleish, one of the UK's most experienced board strategists, to demystify how boards really work and how you get a seat at the table. In this episode you'll discover: -The difference between a Board of Directors and a Board of Advisors — which one you actually need, and why getting this wrong can cost you -How to land your first board position without paying a recruitment company — the simple, relationship-based approach that actually works -What value you need to bring to get invited onto a board — it's not about your CV, it's about this one thing -How to approach a company you want to advise — including the exact LinkedIn strategy Russell uses to get meetings with CEOs -What to watch out for before you say yes — because not every board is worth your time, and Russell explains how to tell the difference early If you're a senior professional looking to build a portfolio career, or a business owner who wants to understand how to build a board around your company — this episode is your starting point. Resources: -Join the Conversation: