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The Boardroom Company Live - Naomi Kent

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Learn about how to get on a board, how to prepare yourself for a future board career and how to future-proof your career with additional roles on boards. This is a practical guide to building a board career from Naomi Kent who has 22 years of experience working with boards. No boring topics or governance conversations.

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I interviewed Linda Fonner, CFO and Board Member, to find out why CFOs make great board members but why some of them do not get on boards.

This is a frank conversation on board positioning from someone who has done it multiple times!

I get asked this a lot - which professional network should I join to increase my chances of getting on a board. I break down how to evaluate a professional network, how many to join and what to do with them.

Born and raised in New York City but now living in London, UK. Dorothy is a Partner at FGS Global and she landed her first public co board seat in 2020, then another one 2 years later: Post Holdings and Pennon Group Plc.

She is an expert in crisis c... more

May - Learn what are the 3 things you should NOT be doing this month.

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Linda Fonner
CFO at Martin Guitar; experienced board director
Martin Guitar
Episode: CFOs and Boards - Are they a perfect match?
Dorothy Burwell
Board director; partner at FGS Global
FGS Global
Episode: Crisis and Board Communication: Interview with Dorothy Burwell
Israel Rollins
Founder of BoardKit, governance expert
BoardKit
Episode: Why Do Boards Fail?
Christine Baird
Founder and CEO of Clarus Tech Partners
Clarus Tech Partners
Episode: Cybersecurity and the board
Andre de Freitas
Board member with a background in international socio-environmental institutions
Assurance Services International (ASI)
Episode: Sustainability and the role of the board of directors
Steve Song
CFO and board member; former CFO Luke's Lobster; CFO at Raxon Restaurants
Raxon Restaurants; Luke's Lobster
Episode: Interview with Steve Song - CFO and Board Member + Private Equity
Mary Landry
Retired rear admiral, United States Coast Guard; board member on USAA and Norwegian Cruise Lines
USAA; Norwegian Cruise Lines
Episode: Interview with Mary Landry - Public and Private Co Board Director
Jim O'Malley
Managing Director of Kensington International Executive Search
Kensington International Executive Search
Episode: How NOT to Impress Recruiters with Jim O'Malley
Dennis Cagan
Board veteran with 73 boards; interviewee on governance and board-building topics
Independent board member; author
Episode: Interview with Dennis Cagan: He has served on 73 Boards!

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Naomi Kent
Host of The Boardroom Company Live

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Board Chair - Scott Eisenberg on what it takes to be an effective board chair
Q: What would be your advice for someone seeking a corporate board role, especially their first corporate board?
Get prepared by leveraging your relevant experience and actively seek roles on professional and charitable boards to build credibility and networks; use that broader experience to demonstrate how you can contribute to a board, then tailor a clear value proposition for why you belong on their board.
CFOs and Boards - Are they a perfect match?
Q: What advice would you give about balancing board roles with executive responsibilities and choosing the right number of boards?
The ideal number of boards depends on the executive's role and time available; flexibility, engagement, conflict management, and the ability to respond quickly are key, and not all boards are equally demanding—public boards tend to be heavier than private or advisory roles.
CFOs and Boards - Are they a perfect match?
Q: What makes CFOs valuable on boards, and what should they bring beyond the traditional audit lens?
She emphasizes financial discipline, risk awareness, understanding the operating model, and the ability to connect strategy with practical execution, while avoiding a narrow focus on CFO-specific tasks; broad governance understanding is essential.
CFOs and Boards - Are they a perfect match?
Q: Why did you decide to pursue a CFO career, and how did your path evolve over time?
Linda explains she started in accounting and audit, then moved into operating financial roles to be closer to the business, gradually taking on international assignments, leadership in transformation, and governance roles that prepared her for the CFO path and eventual board work.
Military experience, Tech, Committees, and How to prepare yourself for a career on boards....
Q: What is the balance between operational experience and governance expertise on a board?
Boards value both operational insight and governance judgment; the key is to stay current with changing tech and risk landscapes while maintaining a focus on strategy and accountability.

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What is The Boardroom Company Live about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This show centers on practical paths to landing and serving on corporate boards, with hosts and guests sharing concrete strategies for networking, governance, and career positioning. Episodes cover topics like how to identify target boards, build influential networks, craft board-ready bios and resumes, navigate recruiter conversations, and manage governance challenges in private and public companies. Notable throughlines include the primacy of referrals and relationship-building, the evolving importance of cybersecurity and ESG at the board level, and real-world anecdotes from seasoned directors and recruiters that translate into actionable steps for aspiring board members. The format tends to mix tactical playbooks (timing, targeting, pla... more

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