Board Ready Women

"Deferred Share Units (DSUs) are a common tool for director compensation in Canada but have limitations, particularly in restricting when directors can monetize their holdings after retirement. Offering directors the option of direct taxable ownership - receiving actual shares upfront - can provide greater flexibility, support long-term ownership, and reduce corporate liabilities, making it an attractive alternative especially for directors nearing retirement..." https://lnkd.in/gPRxRk2a Hugessen Consulting Inc. #compensation  #boardcompensation #boardofdirectors #corporategovernance #boardmembers #corpgov  #boardmember #boardrooms #boardleadership #boardroom #boardmatters  

"While many CEOs say they’re long-term thinkers, it’s board members who really have to take a 30,000-foot view of a company. In the volatile environment of the current moment, scenario planning has become a critical duty for boards navigating Plans A, B, C, and D for supply-chain disruptions, shareholder concerns and tariff implications...." https://lnkd.in/gzwbXqQR #boardofdirectors  #corporategovernance #boardmembers #corpgov  #boardmember #boardrooms #boardleadership #boardroom #boardmatters  #CEO

Navigating Boardroom Dynamics: Insights from Nancy Foster You’ve made it into the boardroom—now what? At Session 2 of the Board Readiness Series, you'll hear from seasoned executive and Board member Nancy Foster, who brings nearly four decades of industry experience and governance leadership. In this 20-minute session, Nancy will talk about: 🔹 Oversight vs. management—how to find the right balance 🔹 Engaging with management effectively: when to listen and when to challenge 🔹 The strategic role of committees and how they drive board performance Nancy's leadership and experience at Nexen and Husky Energy, as well as her service on boards including the Calgary Airport Authority and Luna Child and Youth Advocacy Centre, offers invaluable lessons for aspiring board members. ➡️ This is not theory—it’s practical guidance from inside the boardroom. Join BRW to attend the full 3-part series: https://lnkd.in/gSzEhEET Hosted in collaboration with Axis Connects. #BoardReadiness #WomenOnBoards #LeadershipDevelopment #BoardroomDynamics #GovernanceMatters

"Q: What advice would you give to individuals aspiring to be effective board members or leaders? Start early. A lot of our members are with us for 10 and 20 years — it’s really a journey. And if you start early, you start to learn the important foundations of board governance. When you actually get into a board role, you’ll find out that...? https://lnkd.in/gwunuuzG #boardofdirectors  #boardmatters #boardroom #boards #corporateboards #leadership #boardmembers #corpgov #governance #boardleadership #change  #boardofdirectors #board #boardmatters

You’ve built your career - now let us help you start your board journey! Board Readiness Series brings together seasoned directors, recruiters, advisors and governance experts to share the insights you won’t find in a handbook and the ones no one talks about until you’re in the room. What are the real answers to the questions you didn’t even know to ask? This isn’t generic advice. Learn from women who have been there and are opening the doors for others - sharing what they’ve learned at the table: ✔️ How board member selection really works ✔️ How to reframe your expertise for the boardroom ✔️ How directors navigate relationships, conflict, strategy, and accountability ✔️ What makes a board career sustainable and meaningful 🎙 Speakers across the series include: Jennifer Koury ICD.D, Heather Culbert, Zoe Harrison, Marnie Smith, Nancy Foster, Sippy Chhina, Judith Athaide B. Comm (Honors), MBA, P. Eng., ICD.D, GCB.D, Sue MacKenzie, Reanna Dorscher, Maria Nathanail, Lisa Oldridge 📅 Sept 18, 30, Oct 14 🎟 Exclusive to Board Ready Women members 🔗 Learn more: https://lnkd.in/g3QRA_xB #BoardReady #MoreWomenOnBoards #GovernanceMatters #BRWSeries2025

"For decades, boardrooms have often been spaces saturated with male voices, dominating every conversation. In the face of that, the call for women to rise, take space, and own their power has never been more imperative...." https://lnkd.in/gEvy9MBN #boardofdirectors  #corporategovernance #boardmembers #corpgov  #boardmember #boardrooms #boardleadership #boardroom #boardmatters  #Boardeducation #leadershipdevelopment #businessleaders  #culture #DEI

Curious about the discussions and dynamics that shape board decisions? Session 2 of our Board Readiness Series explores what it actually means to operate at the board level: from strategic oversight and legal responsibilities to boardroom dynamics and navigating tough conversations. Topics & Speakers include: 🔹 Boardroom Dynamics with Nancy Foster 🔹 Strategic Planning and Governance with Lisa Oldridge 🔹 Legal Responsibilities and Personal Liability with Maria Nathanail | McLeod Law 🔹 Overcoming Challenges with Sippy Chhina—on navigating conflict, boardroom dynamics, and using your voice effectively as a director 📅 September 30 | Session 2 of 3 🎟 Included in BRW membership 🔗 Learn more: https://lnkd.in/g3QRA_xB #BoardReady #WomenOnBoards #GovernanceMatters #BoardroomLeadership

"Geopolitical volatility is putting unprecedented pressure on corporate boards of directors. The imposition of tariffs and looming threat of more to come has resulted in the need to redefine costly global trade dynamics. On top of that, regulatory regime changes caused by a backlash against diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI), and environmental, social and governance (ESG) practices from the United States, has made corporate oversight even more complicated...." https://lnkd.in/geFf74fP #boardofdirectors #governance #boardmatters #boardroom #boards #corporateboards #leadership #boardmembers #businessleaders 

Your board CV isn’t just a list of accomplishments—it’s your strategy for getting in the room. In our Board Readiness Series, Zoe Harrison will lead a focused session on crafting your board CV and personal brand. 📌 Learn how to reframe your professional achievements for the boardroom 📌 Discover what board recruiters actually look for 📌 Build a compelling, transferable board CV 📌 Participate in a live peer-feedback activity to sharpen your messaging Zoe brings her experience from serving on the Boards of Peace Hills General Insurance, Alberta Lawyers Indemnity Association, and Cybera Technology. Her career spans 20+ years in corporate innovation and strategy across sectors—and she’s ready to help you shape yours. 📅 This is Part 1 of a 3-part Board Readiness Series launching September 18 💡 Hosted by Board Ready Women in partnership with Axis Connects Join BRW to access the full series → https://lnkd.in/gSzEhEET You’ve built your leadership—now bring it to the boardroom. Thank you McLeod Law LLP for it's support. #BoardReady #WomenOnBoards #BoardCV #Leadership #Governance

"To meet these new expectations in an ever-changing business landscape fraught with multi-faceted risks, boards must also question their assumptions about growth and the lens through which they are examining systemic risks. A board also needs to understand where it is prioritizing short-term wins at the expense of long-term viability..." https://lnkd.in/e65YveTs #boardofdirectors #governance #boardmatters #boardroom #boards #corporateboards #leadership #boardmembers #businessleaders