The Welcome to the Boardroom Masterclass was such a great investment. Within the first 30 minutes, I had my mind opened to a vast array of possibilities. By lunchtime, I was completely reassessing my value proposition as a professional, as a corporate advisor, and as a director. By the end of the day, I had a plan. Partially, this was due to the exceptional standard of both the content and the materials. Partially, it was due to the energy and insights that the delegates brought from a broad range of sectors and levels of experience. Mainly though, it was the enormous experience and generosity of Kylie Hammond and Sonia McDonald. I’m very much looking forward to the next stage of my Directors Institute journey.

I can whole heartily recommend Kylie and Director Institute Next Generation Directors. Kylie supported my application to a successful conclusion on an Advisory Board and the outlay was a great investment in my future. The access to the resources, the training and networking along with coaching and resume services were second to none. Happy to take inquires if you want a reference on the process or financial commitment. 

I’ve spent the day at the Director Institute Next Generation Director Welcome to the Boardroom Masterclass, learning from Kylie and her team about diversifying our career portfolio, serving on the right Boards, and adding value to companies and individuals in a variety of ways. I’ve met both accomplished and interesting people today, learned a lot and had fun in the process.  Kylie is both knowledgeable and personally accomplished, which makes her advice so much more valuable. 

Director Institute is an organisation I have used as a client on several occasions, with a 100% success rate. Being on the other side of the table, looking to develop my own board career, I decided to give the Boardroom Masterclass a go. And it didn’t disappoint. It was intensive day in which I met some amazing people, heard some inspiring stories and was led on a journey of self-discovery. I took from it a handful of take-outs that I believe will shape my future career, a pocketful of business cards of like-minded people and a lot of self-confidence that I was unexpectedly lacking before. All rounded off by great food, quality wine and a free hat.

The Boardroom Masterclass conducted by Kylie is a highly valuable day. It is current, relevant, built with years of experience behind it. Kylie and her team shared valuable knowledge combined with many networking opportunities. It is essential learning for any person seeking Board roles. 

I met Kylie some years ago and have watched her develop a business very quickly to become the benchmark for how Boards will be composed in the future. She has great insights, is an amazing networker and is passionate about her craft. A true inspiration. It is with pleasure that I recommend Kylie and her team.

Yesterday I attended the Director Institute Next Generation Directors Masterclass hosted by Kylie Hammond and Sonia McDonald. I highly recommend this event to anyone who is serious about developing a diversified portfolio of board appointments. Together Kylie and Sonia share their secrets: for fast tracking the development of a board career; defining and articulating your value proposition as a board director; marketing yourself; and securing commercial board appointments. Most importantly Kylie backs members of the Directors Institute with mentoring and support to access the hidden job market and realise their board dreams. Thank you Kylie for the opportunity to participate. I learnt a great deal, met some great people and thoroughly enjoyed your Masterclass.

I have started working with Director Institute to assist me with my company strategy and board positions. Kylie’s program and executive coaching is one of the best in Australia. She stops at nothing to make sure you are successful with great networks, advice and executive coaching and mentoring. Her Platinum Program was holistic, insightful, practical and high impactful with a number of leading experts as guest speakers. This is a MUST attend program. I feel truly ready for Board positions and the direction and coaching has made a significant difference already to the success and growth of my business.

Kylie has been my mentor and coach during my transition from Executive Management to Board Member. Director Institute Next Generation Directors provides exclusive board and talent management programs and board search opportunities that are confidential and available only to members.

Engaging the right people to support and incubate a start up business is an incredibly difficult and sensitive task that requires significant personal investment in order to succeed. Director Institutes’ ability to grasp and satisfy our requirements and provide board director and investor introductions in a competent and timely manner was exactly what we needed.

Attended the Welcome to the Boardroom Masterclass yesterday, found it very worthwhile. Practical and pragmatic advice and direction with regard to starting a board member portfolio, thought provoking exercises and good networking opportunity. Good value and worth the investment.

I found the Director Institute’s Boardroom Masterclass very helpful. It gave me tips on securing board roles and how to do it strategically. Also, it made me think about my value proposition and leadership qualities that I bring to serve on boards. Really value for money!!

I attended the ‘Welcome to the Boardroom’ Masterclass held in Melbourne and found the entire day inspiring, informative and engaging. With her extensive network and knowledge of the Boardroom, Kylie assembled an amazing group of people to the day. Present were experienced senior boardroom executives, senior business partners looking for potential board members and those like myself who wish to renew and reinvigorate their board standing and actively seek further board positions. Kylie is extremely generous in sharing her wisdom and professional experiences. During the day, you are taken through a range of thought provoking topics. Extremely value is the process you are guided through which allows you to undercover your core value proposition from a Board perspective. I would highly recommend this Masterclass to anyone who is interested in seeking (even for the first time) Non-Executive Board positions, those wishing to ramp up their existing positions or to firms seeking potential new board members. Congratulations Kylie to you and your team on a great day and I look forward to continuing working with you to successfully achieve my Board goals.