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How to Start Your Board Director Career - Interview with Marion Macleod (Ep 56)
Episode 5616th November 2020 • The Job Hunting Podcast • Renata Bernarde
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Marion Macleod is a non-executive director with over 25 years’ board experience. Coming from a STEMM background she has had creative, corporate, and business careers – and sees herself as someone who brings a number of perspectives to the table.  She brings a reflective diversity of thinking that supports the strategic consideration of risk-managed opportunities. An avid interest in current affairs also provides a deep understanding of the current perspective.     

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Timestamps to guide your listening:

  • 09:00 – Zoom dynamics and etiquette
  • 27:21 – Marion’s career 
  • 37:58 – The pre-requisites to be considered for a non-executive board position
  • 41:09 – Misconceptions about the role of board directors
  • 44:12 – How to begin your career as a board director
  • 47:26 – Government boards
  • 49:35 – Board director job applications
  • 59:52 – Networking 

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Hello, I'm Renata Bernarde, the Host of The Job Hunting Podcast. I'm also an executive coach, job-hunting expert, and career strategist. I teach corporate, non-profit, and public professionals the steps and frameworks to help them find great jobs, change, and advance their careers with confidence and less stress. 

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