Take on Board online event
Positioned for the Board: How to build a high-impact LinkedIn profile and network
Take on Board is the podcast where we talk all things boards and governance.
In this interactive and engaging session, our guest speaker Karen Tisdell will answer questions that have arisen from her Take on Board podcast episode, which will drop on 22nd April.
Karen is a professional profile writer and positioning expert and will be joining us to share the secrets of a high-impact LinkedIn presence. Karen digs deeper than any AI prompt to find the thread that connects your career history to your future board goals.
Karen is a returning favourite to the Take on Board community! If you’d like a head start, you might find her earlier podcast episode helpful: Episode 160: LinkedIn for board members—tips and tricks for being recruited and networking.
What you will learn:
- How to stop wasting time scrolling and start making LinkedIn work for your specific board goals
- How to signal board availability without compromising your consulting work or undermining your current role
- How to get into the right circles – and become the obvious referral when board roles come up
Why attend?
If you’ve ever felt that your LinkedIn profile feels a bit underwhelming or sounds like everyone else, Karen shares secrets to help you stand out. She specialises in:
- Making your profile a ‘reputation manager’ boards can trust at a glance
- Positioning you for the board roles you actually want
- Maximising your impact on the right people through referrals and networks
Key details:
At this online event, you’ll get the chance to be part of this by asking questions. You’ll also get to meet some of the Take on Board community, not only from Australia but across the world!
- When: Thursday, 21 May 2026, from 7.30am to 9.00am (AEST, Melbourne time)
- Where: on Zoom
- Who: hosted by me. Our guest speaker is Karen Tisdell
Registration fee:
- Super earlybird $5.50 (closes 29 April)
- Earlybird $16.50
- Full price $27.50
(all prices include GST).
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Contact my office if you would like more information or have any questions – otherwise, we look forward to seeing you there!
Host
Helga Svendsen OAM
I am the host of the Take on Board podcast and ‘Connector in Chief’ for the Take on Board community. A lawyer, and Fellow of the Australian Institute of Company Directors (FAICD). I am a facilitator, coach and mentor in governance. I have worked with a variety of clients across the public, private and community sector on governance matters including board reviews, governance training and board recruitment.
I am the Chair of the Workplace Injury Commission. I am also a member of the Boards Ministerial Advisory Committee for the Department of Health, and the Greenpeace Australia Pacific Nominations Committee.
I am a former board member of the Royal Women’s Hospital, YWCA Victoria, Social Housing Victoria and former Chair of the Centre for Sustainability Leadership.
I am passionate about the power of diversity, equity and inclusion in the boardroom and how it positively and constructive contributes to good governance.
You can find out more about me on my website, through the Take on Board podcast and on my LinkedIn.
Guest speaker
Karen Tisdell, LinkedIn profile writer and trainer
Karen has helped thousands of leaders connect the dots between a persuasive profile and high-impact content. With a background in writing for entrepreneurs and senior executives, she doesn’t just craft your profile—she shows you how to find your target audience and attract the right opportunities with a standout online presence.
Learn more about Karen.