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 3 May, 2025 9.30am - 5pm (full day, in person)
- Module 5: Tue 6 May, 2025 7.15am - 9am (105 mins, Zoom)
- Module 6: Tue 13 May, 2025 7.15am - 9am (105 mins, Zoom)
- Module 7: Tue 20 May, 2025 7.15am - 9am (105 mins, Zoom)
- Module 8: Tue 27 May, 2025 7.15am - 9am (105 mins, Zoom)
- Module 9: Tue 3 June, 2025 7.15am - 9am (105 mins, Zoom)
- Follow up session 1: Tue 1 July, 2025 7.45am - 8.45am (60 mins, Zoom)
- Follow up session 2: Tue 1 October, 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; living with a disability; and LGBTIQA+ will be given preference for these scholarship places. Contact me for more information.
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!
How it works
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Register for the 2025 program.
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I’ll send you the prep info the week before KickStarter starts.
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Modules 1-4 (9.30am to 5pm): we meet as a group in Brunswick.
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Modules 5-9 (7.15am to 9am): we meet as a group on Zoom.
- 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!).
- 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.
- 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…
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.