Self-Assessment

Membership

Membership, by application.

The Club brings together women at every stage who take their preparation seriously.

Who it’s for

Four stages. One standard.

Women arrive at different moments in their careers. The Club holds every member to the same standard of preparation.

  • Emerging LeadersBuilding credibilityEarly-career professionals and first-time managers.
  • Rising LeadersFrom executor to executiveManagers to vice presidents whose excellent work is ready to become authority.
  • Executive LeadersHolding weightSenior executives, founders and executive directors navigating scrutiny and scale.
  • Board LeadersGoverning wellBoard members and candidates, chief executives and institutional leaders.

Member benefits

What members share.

  1. A private member community

    A considered place to ask, share and think out loud with women who understand the work.

  2. Member gatherings

    An hour together, built around one question of judgment, presence or governance.

  3. The Readiness Salon

    A seated evening in person, with one question and the time to discuss it properly.

  4. Priority for the Academy

    Members receive priority consideration for Boardroom Ready Academy programs.

  5. Introductions

    Networking introductions, where appropriate.

How to join

Considered at every step.

  1. Apply

    Tell us where you are and what you are preparing for. Applications are not yet open; join the interest list and we will write to you when they are.

  2. Review

    Devidasa reads every application personally and replies within 10 business days.

  3. Invitation

    If the fit is right, a personal written invitation follows.

  4. Welcome

    Accept your invitation and complete your membership privately, then your member profile and your first gathering.

If someone nominates you, we will invite you to apply. A gracious “not yet” is always a welcome answer.

Founding Members

A designation, not a discount.

Members who join in the Club’s first intake will be recognized as Founding Members.

Questions

Before you apply.

Who reads my application?

Devidasa reads every application personally and replies within 10 business days.

Can I be nominated?

Yes. Nominated women are invited to apply, and every application is reviewed the same way.

How does the Academy relate to the Club?

Boardroom Ready Academy is the Club’s structured program. Open to all, with priority for members.