Personalized Board Strategy.
Focused on What You Need.
You have the experience. Now it's about putting the right strategy to work.
Board-Way, a division of Women in the Boardroom, offers personalized, one-on-one guidance with Sheila Ronning to help executives of all genders strengthen their board positioning, build strategic relationships, and make progress toward their board goals.
Not everyone is at the same place in their board journey. That's why we offer different ways to work together, from focused support in one area to ongoing strategy and accountability.
| What's Included | Board Branding Package | Strategic Networking Package | Board-Way Strategic Membership |
|---|---|---|---|
| Board bio written for you by Sheila, then reviewed and refined together | ✓ | – | ✓ |
| An elevator pitch that communicates your board value | ✓ | – | ✓ |
| A board matrix organizing your relevant expertise | ✓ | – | ✓ |
| A profile of company types aligned with your experience | ✓ | – | ✓ |
| Recommendations for your LinkedIn headline, About section, profile photo, and banner | ✓ | – | ✓ |
| Network review to identify relevant influencers and connectors | – | ✓ | ✓ |
| Identifying who to reach out to, how to approach them, and developing outreach messages and specific asks | – | ✓ | ✓ |
| Reengaging existing relationships and creating a thoughtful follow-up strategy | – | ✓ | ✓ |
| Role-play of networking conversations, from how to begin through how to close and follow up | – | ✓ | ✓ |
| One-on-one guidance and accountability from Sheila | During package | During package | Ongoing |
| Personalized board strategy, direction, and continued strategy refinement | – | – | ✓ |
| Board opening notifications | – | – | ✓ |
| Educational webinars and recording library | – | – | ✓ |
| Annual Board Assembly participation | – | – | ✓ |
| Investment | Board Branding Package Investment$3,000 One-time package, completed within 3 months Strengthen My Board Brand | Strategic Networking Package Investment$1,500 One-time package, completed within 3 months Start Networking Strategically | Board-Way Strategic Membership Investment$6,000 Annually Become a Strategic Member |
Already purchased a Branding and/or Networking Package and looking to join as a Strategic Member? You don't need to start over. Reach out to Sheila to purchase your membership minus the cost of any purchased Packages.
Membership automatically renews each year unless canceled in accordance with membership terms.
Only interested in board opening notifications and access to our live and recorded webinars?
Get access to the board opportunities we're able to share, along with our library of recorded webinars and fireside chats and new live educational sessions throughout the year
25 Years of Experience.
A Proven Approach.
Personal Guidance.
Board-Way is a division of Women in the Boardroom, founded by Sheila Ronning in 2001.
For 25 years, Sheila has worked with executives to strengthen their board positioning, build strategic relationships, and navigate the path to the boardroom.
We are not a search or placement firm. We work for you, helping you develop the strategy, messaging, relationships, and preparation to pursue opportunities from multiple sources.
25 Years of Experience
helping executives position themselves and pursue corporate board opportunities.
85% of New Clients
come through referrals, a reflection of the trust and relationships built over time.
Working 1-on-1
with Sheila Ronning, whose experience and methodology are at the center of Board-Way.