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Description
Serving on a board is a powerful way to accelerate your career, expand your professional network, and broaden your impact. This interactive virtual session provides practical, actionable insights to help you successfully navigate your board journey.
Topics Include:
- Assessing Your Board Readiness & Identifying the Right Board
Evaluate your readiness to serve and begin positioning your unique value. This segment explores the different types of boards (e.g., corporate, nonprofit, advisory), identifies the competencies required for effective governance, and outlines how to strengthen your governance knowledge. You will also define your “why” - understanding your motivation for board service.
- Creating Your Board Value Proposition & Building Your Board Resume
Learn how to articulate your unique value as a board candidate. This session covers highlighting your core skills, expertise, and achievements, as well as documenting governance experience, leadership roles, and professional recognition. You will also gain guidance on structuring a board-ready resume that differentiates you.
- Networking Your Way onto a Board & Preparing for Board Interviews
Discover strategies to identify and access board opportunities, build meaningful connections, and position yourself effectively. This segment also covers how to craft a standout board résumé and cover letter, along with practical tips for researching organizations and preparing for board interviews.
Attendees will receive a complimentary copy of Deborah Rosati’s e-book “How to Get Yourself on a Board.”
Note: Registration for this seminar closes August 17, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. (EDT).
Key Takeaways
This session is structured around these essential steps:
- Assess your board readiness and identify the right board opportunities.
- Develop your board value proposition and craft a compelling board resume.
- Leverage networking strategies to secure board roles.
- Prepare effectively for board interviews.
Who Will Benefit
This session will benefit:
- CPAs
- Finance and accounting professionals
- Business leaders interested in pursuing board opportunities
How to Access the Course
This course is a live webinar. You must attend the live course to receive verifiable CPD hours. We recommend you join five minutes prior to the scheduled starting time. To get the full experience of this interactive course, use a computer that has video and microphone capabilities.
If available, course materials can be accessed 2 business days prior to the course and should be downloaded in advance.
Registration, cancellation, withdrawal and all other CPA Ontario PD policies can be found here.
Speaker(s)
Dr. Deborah Rosati, FCPA, FCA, ICD.D GCB.D, CCB.D, is an award-winning entrepreneur and corporate director, has been defined in three interconnected ways throughout her 35-year career – as a corporate governance champion, catalyst for change and community builder. As the founder and CEO of Women Get On Board Inc. (WGOB), a 950-member social-purpose company, Deborah is building a community of the next generation of women corporate directors. Deborah’s thought leadership on corporate governance, sustainability, EDI and social impact is profiled on her website, deborahrosati.ca.