A More Strategic Path
to the Boardroom
Some executives need to strengthen their board positioning. Others are already positioned and pursuing board service, but need traction. We help both move forward with greater strategy, clarity, and momentum.
For more than 25 years, Sheila Ronning has helped executives pursue and secure corporate board seats. Whether you are building your board-ready foundation or looking for the right strategic support to convert readiness into opportunities, we offer focused ways to help you move forward.
Start with the path that matches where you are today
I want a board seat, but I need to strengthen my foundation
You may be highly accomplished, but if you are not yet positioned as a board-ready candidate, your next step is to strengthen your branding, clarify your board value, and build a more strategic foundation.
Best options:
Accelerator Sessions
Board Branding Package
I am already positioned for board service, but I need traction
If you already have the background boards value and are positioned for board service, what comes next is gaining visibility, refining your positioning, activating the right network, and moving toward opportunities more strategically.
Best options:
Strategic Advisory Membership
Flexible Strategic Advising
How to choose the right next step
Choose Accelerator Sessions if…
You want a lower-commitment starting point and need help with positioning, networking, or board interview readiness.
Choose the Board Branding Package if…
You want your board-facing materials and narrative to reflect your value more clearly and professionally.
Choose Strategic Advisory 1:1 Coaching if…
You are already qualified and want focused expert counsel around specific needs, decisions, or opportunities.
Choose Strategic Advisory Membership if…
You want an ongoing relationship, steady accountability, expert guidance, and support as your board journey evolves.
Compare Your Options
| Option | Best For | What You Get | Investment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accelerator Sessions | Getting started without a big commitment | Small-group working sessions on board positioning, networking strategy, and board interviews/cover letters | $400 / topic |
| Accelerator Bundle | Building momentum across multiple areas | All 3 Board-way Accelerator topics | $1,000 |
| Board Branding Package | Strengthening your board candidate brand | Executive summary, impact points, board bio, LinkedIn guidance, elevator pitch | $3,000 |
| 1:1 Coaching | Focused help on one specific challenge | Private coaching with Sheila on readiness, branding, networking, outreach, and interviews | $1,000 min. |
| Access Pass | Learning and staying informed | Webinar and fireside chat library plus publication perks | $395 / year |
| Premium Access Pass | Learning plus opportunity visibility | Everything in Access Pass plus board opening notifications | $795 / year |
| VIP III | Group support and structured progress | Content, openings, Board Assembly, and group support for branding, networking, cover letters, interviews, and accountability | $1,500 / year |
| VIP II | Hybrid support with more personalization | Everything in VIP III plus additional 1:1 support in key areas | $5,000 / year |
| VIP I | Highest-touch support | Full VIP benefits with the most personalized 1:1 support | $7,500 / year |
What Our Work is Designed to Help You Do
Clarify your board value proposition
Strengthen your board-facing brand
Build a smarter board networking strategy
Improve how you present yourself to opportunities
Gain traction more strategically
Stay accountable and keep moving forward
Shorten the distance between readiness and opportunity
Results our clients are proud of
Start where you are. Move forward with intention.
Some executives begin by strengthening their branding and board positioning. Others begin when they are already qualified but want better traction, stronger visibility, and a more strategic path forward.
Wherever you are in the journey, the goal is the same: to move toward the boardroom with more clarity, confidence, and momentum.
You do not need more random effort. You need the right positioning, the right strategy, and the right level of support for where you are now.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Accelerator Sessions are a strong starting point if you want a focused, accessible way to begin building your board positioning and understanding the process.
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The Board Branding Package is designed for executives who want to strengthen how they present their value and show up more credibly as board candidates.
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That is often a strategy, visibility, or positioning issue rather than a credentials issue. Strategic Advisory Membership and Flexible Strategic Advising are designed for that stage.
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The best place to start is by identifying whether your biggest need is foundation or traction. Once you know that, the right next step becomes much clearer.
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Board-way offers focused workshops and targeted services for executives who want a practical starting point or help with a specific need. Women in the Boardroom memberships are designed for ongoing support, education, accountability, and access over time.