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.

    When it is held

    • Modules 1-4: Sat 9 August, 2025 9.30am – 5pm (full day, in person, Brunswick, Victoria)
    • Module 5: Tue 19 August, 2025 7.15am – 9am (105 mins, Zoom)
    • Module 6: Tue 26 August, 2025 7.15am – 9am (105 mins, Zoom)
    • Module 7: Tue 2 September, 2025 7.15am – 9am (105 mins, Zoom)
    • Module 8: Tue 9 September, 2025 7.15am – 9am (105 mins, Zoom)
    • Module 9: Tue 16 September, 2025 7.15am – 9am (105 mins, Zoom)
    • Module 10: progress sessions:
      • Session 1: Tue 14 October, 2025 7.45am – 8.45am (60 mins, Zoom)
      • Session 2: Tue 9 December, 2025 7.45am – 8.45am (60 mins, Zoom)

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

    Each year, there are two scholarship places available at 75% off the full-priced fee. Women and gender diverse people who are: Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander; from culturally diverse backgrounds; those who identify as having a disability; and LGBTIQA+ will be given preference for these scholarship places. 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 2025 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.
    • 4
      Modules 5-9 (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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