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Last week, we hosted a powerful session with Salama B. on designing a board-compatible portfolio practice — and the conversation couldn’t be more timely. Thank you to everyone who joined us! Sally Jones Alysa Kodisch Diane Groell Isabelle Mustapic Gloria Katharina Wagner Kęstutis Lipnickas Mark Stolz Marybelle Barras Nysse Norballe - MBA, Kellogg School of Management Roland Moecke Samuel Kallmeyer Svetlana Sailer Tom Krutilek Roland Moecke Amalia Pucko Alexandra Rivas Fernández-Feo Donald Waterreus One thing is clear: The transition from corporate leadership to board roles or advisory work is not automatic — and experience alone is no longer enough. Some of the key takeaways: → Clarity on your value matters more than your last title → Visibility to the right opportunities needs to be intentional, not passive → And how you position your expertise today directly shapes the roles you access tomorrow We explored how senior leaders can build a portfolio practice that: • reinforces credibility • creates selective opportunities • and makes their expertise visible in the right contexts We also touched on how AI is increasingly supporting independent leaders — enabling them to operate with the depth, insight, and output of a full team, while staying agile and focused. 📣 Continuing the conversation… Our next Board Owl session: Women on Boards – the invisible load of doubt and bias they carry 📅 April 23 ⏰ 12:00–13:00 CET 🎟️ Free & open to all 🔗 Registration: https://lnkd.in/e9itEc2f In this session, leadership coach Irena Jakimova will explore the often unseen barriers women face on the path to board leadership — from external challenges to internal dynamics that shape how women show up, speak up, and create impact. Participants will gain practical insights to strengthen their leadership presence, influence, and effectiveness in boardroom environments. We look forward to seeing you there! 🦉 #BoardOwl #BoardLeadership #WomenOnBoards #Leadership #Governance