Take on Board KickStarter

    Who this program is for

    KickStarter is a group program for women and gender diverse people who are thinking of taking on a board directorship position and don’t know where to start.

    Gaining clarity around story and strengths

    Learn how KickStarter provided Caroline Pilot the opportunity to explore boardroom challenges in a safe and supportive environment.

    Caroline's story

    KickStarter 2026

    Autumn and spring programs are now open for registration.

    Register here

    Explore what makes a board great in a safe, encouraging and fun environment

    There are three scholarship places available at 75% off the full-priced fee.

    Preference for these scholarship places will be given to women and gender diverse people who are:

    • Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander
    • From culturally diverse backgrounds
    • Those who identify as having a disability
    • LGBTIQA+
    • Those undertaking unpaid caring responsibilities or working part-time to accommodate this

    Contact me for more information.

    Take on Board alumni pose in a row at the 2022 alumni dinner.

    Helga's Kickstarter program is brilliant – very well designed and full of practical information. Helga is so generous with her time and expertise. Not only that, Helga has created a community of talented, accomplished women that is a goldmine of support and contacts. Well worth it!

    Olivia Davis, quality & service improvement | stakeholder engagement | complaints management


    How it works

    • 1
      Register for the program.
    • 2
      I’ll send you the prep info the week before KickStarter starts.
    • 3
      Modules 1-4 (9.30am to 5pm): we meet as a group in Brunswick, Victoria.
    • 4
      Modules 5-10 (7.15am to 9am): we meet as a group on Zoom.
    We look at you and your board strengths
    • Module 1: skills – what are the skills you need to focus on for a board role.
    • Module 2: alignment – what sort of organisation should you be looking to join the board of?
    • Module 3: commitment – what sorts of things do non-executive directors do?
    • Module 4: diversity, equity and inclusion – why a diverse board is stronger (yet, sometimes, harder!).
    We get you ready to apply for the board
    • Module 5: pitch – a powerful, succinct pitch for why YOU will be a fabulous director.
    • Module 6: board resumé – developing your board/governance resume.
    • Module 7: where to look – how to find a board role.
    We get you ready for the interview and board role
    • Module 8: interview – what to think about before, during and after the interview.
    • Module 9: your first board – going in to your first board role with your eyes wide open…
    • Module 10: progress sessions – the one and three-month 90-minute online progress sessions

    Or, maybe you need…

    Take on Board Accelerator
    (individuals)

    A small group program for board directors looking to build on governance experience and explore challenges in a safe environment.

    One-on-one governance coaching program
    (individuals)
    Tailored coaching to develop individual board skills and support directorship progression.
    One-off governance strategy session
    (individuals)
    Choose a 60 or 90-minute session to work on a specific board challenge.

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