Go from Board Ready To Board Appointed

A proven method. An elite team. Results you can count on.

Are You Ready to Land a Seat at the Table?

If you've been searching for a board seat with no luck, or you are not sure where to even begin, you are not alone. Most accomplished executives are never make it to the boardroom because they don't know how to search or just wait to be selected.

The Process is Opaque

The vast majority of board appointments happen through direct relationships with sitting board directors, recruiters, and Nom/Gov committees. Visibility in these circles is critical.

The Competition is Steeper Than Ever

Online applications and job boards have been overrun by AI-generated submissions and are no longer a viable path for senior leaders.

Most Networking Goes Nowhere

Ad hoc networking doesn’t convert into real conversations or real board opportunities. You have to know what rooms to be in with decision makers.

Your Executive Resume Won’t Cut It

The skills that made you a successful executive are not what you need for a board seat. You need a completely different positioning strategy, narrative, and set of materials.

 The executives landing board seats right now are not navigating this process alone. They have a proven positioning strategy, the right relationships, and a team that knows exactly how nominating committees think. And they get appointed faster because of it.

Our Proven System

The Executive Edge Method™

Our Executive Edge Method™ is the proprietary framework behind our guaranteed results. We build your positioning, visibility, and board search execution into one cohesive system so every step of your executive search builds momentum toward landing your seat at the table.
Phase 1.

Get Hyper Focused

Target your ideal board opportunity and define your unique board value with precision.

Phase 2.

Build Your Board-Ready Brand

Develop your board resume, bio, and LinkedIn Profile to position you as the obvious choice.

Phase 3.

Search With Strategy

Craft a multichannel search strategy that eliminates wasted effort and opens real doors to board opportunities.

Phase 4.

Win The Offer

Transition your narrative and interview messaging for board opportunities to land the offer.

Executive Edge Advantage Track

Work With Us

Through our proven Executive Edge Method, we build your positioning, visibility, and search execution into one cohesive system so every step of your search builds momentum toward landing a board seat faster.

Foundations & Board Asset Development

We begin by building essential foundations that power your search, including: 

  • Board-level Positioning and Value Proposition Strategy
  • Deep-dive Experience Interview to Uncover Board-Ready Accomplishments 
  • Board-Level Resume 
  • One-Page Board Bio + Brief Bio 
  • LinkedIn Profile Including Rewrite, Visibility Optimization & Turn-Key Upload

Search Strategy Consulting

Meet directly with our expert board search strategist over six sessions to develop, execute, and refine key areas of your search including:

  • Multichannel Board Search Strategy Roadmap
  • Networking Strategy & Messaging
  • Board Recruiter Outreach and Messaging
  • LinkedIn Engagement Strategy
  • Thought Leadership & Executive Visibility Strategy 
  • Board Interview Preparation 

Contact Lists & Outreach Support

To help you expand your network and get in front of the right people who can open doors to opportunities, we’ll also:

  • Create a custom contact list for your target companies, key networking prospects, and/or board-level recruiters

Investment

$1900 month for 3 months + a one-time fee of $2300 at the start of your engagement for foundations and asset development.


The Impact

NEED TO COMPLETE

Our Promise of Commitment to Your Success

Your career success is our priority. That's why we back our work with a meaningful guarantee and a commitment to your long-term career success.

Our Guarantee

We guarantee 100% satisfaction with our work and stand behind the outcome. Don’t like your resume, bio, or LinkedIn profile? We’ll redo it. Don’t absolutely love your coach? We’ll pair you with someone else. Not getting traction in your board search? We’ll keep working until you do. No fine print. No excuses. 

Ongoing Support at No Extra Cost

Because we are committed to your long-term success, you’ll receive complimentary membership in the D&S Executive Network. This exclusive community is for senior leaders who want to stay connected, informed, and ahead in their careers.

  • Exclusive monthly webinars with industry experts
  • Curated networking opportunities with senior leaders
  • Open office hours with our CEO
  • Open office hours with our CEO
  • Ongoing resources, insights, and market intelligence

Start With What You Need Most.

Don't need the full scope of work? That's no problem. We offer a la carte services as well.

Board-Level Bio and/or Resume Development

Board Search Strategy

Board Recruiter Networking

LinkedIn Profile Optimization for Board Search

Board-Level Interview Preparation

Board-Level Unique Value Statement

Ready to Land Your Seat at the Table?

Schedule a confidential strategy call. We’ll assess your situation, identify the gaps in your current approach, and map out exactly how the Executive Edge Method™ can accelerate your search.