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Organisations that are seeking to be more innovative and entrepreneurial for the future will benefit from tapping into the knowledge and experience of founders at a board level. This program aims to support Queensland based founders to explore their own personal pathway to the boardroom.
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Frequently Asked Questions

  • Is this program right for me?

    This program is designed for entrepreneurs, founders and innovative thinkers who are considering joining a board or have recently started their journey. It is open to all Queensland based participants in the Queensland innovation ecosystem.

  • How long does the program take?

    Your time commitment to complete the program will largely be guided by how you want to leverage the tools and activity resources. We recommend 6-12 hours, including time for watching the videos, reading the materials, completing the activities and reflection. The program assist you in building a personal action plan to be executed over a 3 - 12 month period.

  • How long will I have to access the program?

    You will have 30 days access to the online program from commencement. You will be able to download the program resources for ongoing use and review.

  • I have more questions....who should I ask?

    Please contact us at [email protected].

Program Overview

    1. A Message from Louise Broekman, Advisory Board Centre Founder & CEO

    2. How to use this course

    3. Download Program Resources

    4. Advisory Board Professional Development Pathways

    5. Insights from the Mentor Panel

    6. Before we begin...Why are you here?

    1. Pathways to the Boardroom

    2. Discipline - A Foundation to Your Journey

    3. Interviews from the Boardroom - Sonya Beyers

    1. Exploring Your Options - Insights from the Mentor Panel

    2. Preparing Yourself

    3. Understanding Your Choices

    4. Understanding the Services Sector

    5. Understanding Different Roles at a Board Level

    6. Understanding Different Types of Boards

    7. Ethical Boundaries of Engagement

    8. Diversity on Boards

    9. Interviews from the Boardroom - Sandra Poon

    1. Define Your Market

    2. Articulate Your Top 3 Value Proposition

    3. Create Your Market Map

    4. Activate Your Portfolio

    5. Your Personal Value and Brand - Insights from the Mentor Panel

    6. Marketing Yourself - Creating Brand ME

    7. Interviews from the Boardroom - Jo Willoughby

    1. Setting Up Your Portfolio - Insights from the Mentor Panel

    2. Getting Organised

    3. Build Your Personal 90 Day Activity Plan

    4. Interviews from the Boardroom - Linda Ginger

    1. Learning Reflection

    2. Congratulations!

About this course

  • Free
  • 31 lessons
  • 1.5 hours of video content

Your Program Facilitator

Founder, Head of Global Faculty Louise Broekman

Louise is an award winning Entrepreneur, researcher and business advisor. Louise has received recognition from Industry and Government at a local and national level for her contribution to the Australian business sector. In 2004, Louise established an Advisory Board for her own business which has provided her with first hand experience in how a well run Advisory Board can positively impact CEOs. Since 2012, Louise has served as Chair for commercial Advisory Boards. She is an in-demand speaker and is regularly called upon as the leading voice for Advisory Boards globally. Read more about Louise's personal journey with Advisory Boards in "The Best Entrepreneurial Decision I Ever Made....." and connect directly with Louise on Linkedin.

Is this program right for me?

Hear what previous program participant say.

5 star rating

What am I doing here? It's definitely clearer to me now.

Sharyn Csanki

The exercises showed me that I actually have clarity about what I would like to do. And also how much I have to learn and do to minimise the risks. I had not...

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The exercises showed me that I actually have clarity about what I would like to do. And also how much I have to learn and do to minimise the risks. I had not really thought of my goals in this way before in depth.

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5 star rating

Smart, focused and real

Zsuzsanna Holley

A well paced, comprehensive and practical kick start program. The content is succinct, with laser focus on what a transitioning executive may need. Presentat...

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A well paced, comprehensive and practical kick start program. The content is succinct, with laser focus on what a transitioning executive may need. Presentation is professional, yet comfortably personable and life like, with a down to earth mentor panel and a genuinely engaging facilitator.

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