Board Advisor

“Every board is unique, but the question is the same: are you fit for the future?

Let’s find out together.”

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Governance frameworks that are fit for today and flexible for tomorrow.

There is no one “right” governance model. What works for a startup won’t work for a listed company, and what works for a charity may fail a family business. The key is finding a model that fits your purpose, size, and context.

I help boards explore and adapt governance frameworks so they’re fit for today and flexible for tomorrow. One size never fits all.

Preparing boards for intelligent disruption

AI is here to stay and its reshaping how boards access insight, manage risk, and govern responsibly. Most directors don’t need to be technologists, but they do need to understand how AI changes decision-making and accountability.

I help boards cut through hype and fear, showing how AI tools can support better agendas, smarter papers, and more informed strategy, while also surfacing the ethics and risks. It’s about blending human judgment with intelligent systems, not replacing one with the other.

Finding, selecting, and onboarding the right directors

The wrong mix of people on a board is like putting the wrong crew on a ship...it might sail, but not in the right direction. Board composition is about finding the mindset, diversity of thought, and alignment with purpose - as well as the right skills and expertise.

I help boards rethink how they recruit directors, —beyond the usual suspects. That means mapping the skills and perspectives you really need, and designing recruitment processes that find and attract the best.

Map, prioritise, and engage stakeholders in ways that build long-term legitimacy.

Boards don’t govern in a vacuum. Every decision touches people (employees, customers, communities, regulators, investors etc). Understanding these stakeholders is not optional; it’s central to long-term impact.

I work with boards to identify, prioritise, and engage their real stakeholders. Deep listening, mapping interconnections, and creating governance practices that build trust, resilience, and legitimacy.

Creating a culture of high-impact conversations and decisions.

Too many board meetings waste time on reports and minutiae while ignoring the decisions that actually matter. Meeting effectiveness is not about more structure but about better focus.

I help boards redesign agendas, sharpen board papers, and shift energy from information-sharing to decision-making. The result: better use of time, dynamic conversations, and clearer outcomes.

Reframe performance reviews into building the board of the future

Boards don’t fail overnight; cracks show up in how they make decisions, manage risk, and adapt. My approach goes deeper than compliance checklists. It’s about uncovering what holds your board back and what could unlock its full potential.

Through diagnostics that combine human dynamics, governance structures, and external benchmarking, I give you a clear picture of what’s working and what’s not. The result isn’t a report to file away but a roadmap for smarter, future-proof governance.

Realigning board purpose, culture, and structure for what’s next

Sometimes boards get stuck in legacy ways of thinking. A governance reset is about stepping back, asking bold questions, and reshaping how your board works for the future. That means clarifying purpose, refreshing structures, and shifting from control to foresight.

I help boards challenge the assumptions baked into their constitutions, committees, and charters. Future-proofing isn’t about predicting what’s next but building a system that can adapt, flex, and evolve as the world does.

Helping leaders step up without burning out

The step into leadership is often the loneliest. Whether you’re a new Chair or a founder learning to govern, I offer mentoring that’s equal parts sounding board, challenger, and guide. We focus on finding your authentic style, not fitting you into someone else’s mould.

From navigating conflict to setting culture, from handling your CEO to shaping the board agenda, I support leaders to thrive in high-stakes environments. This is not “coaching lite” but governance mentoring with real skin in the game.

I’ve chaired, advised, trained, and coached directors and leaders in all types of boardrooms. Let's future-proof together.

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