Board Journey 360: Insight into Board Service

MASTER CLASS III: Insight into Board Service Panel 

In the third session of our Board Journey 360 Master Class Series, Boyden Board recruitment expert Nick Chambers leads a panel of prominent and versatile board directors about their experiences and what it means to be an effective board director. Representing a wide governance spectrum - non-profit (NFP), crown agency, quasi-public, and corporate board - our panel discusses boardroom expectations and reflects on specific considerations depending on the type of board. 

Meet our panel:

• Barbara Bellissimo, Board Chair, Southlake Regional Health Centre Foundation
• Brenda Brown, Board Director, OTEC; Board Director, SolBVL
• Martine M. Irman, Board Chair, EDC; Independent Director, TMX Group of Companies Board; Board Director, St-Michael’s Hospital Foundation
• Leslie Woo, CEO, CivicAction; Board Director, Waterfront Toronto; Board Director, Women’s College Hospital; Advisory Board, Curtis Infrastructure Global
• Nick Chambers, Partner, Boyden; Board Director, Boyden Canada (Moderator)

Watch the full session here:

About Board Journey 360^o: Master Class Series 

Board Journey 360^o: Master Class Series is designed specifically for women leaders ready to step into their board director journey, exploring all elements from recruiting to service, and what’s beyond. The hybrid program developed in partnership by International Women's Forum Canada, Toronto Chapter, and Boyden, is comprised of a 4-part virtual workshop that includes live instruction, interactive discussion, breakouts, and multiple expert speakers across the board leadership spectrum.

Each master class focuses on a specific component of the journey, incorporating a versatile format into each session, all together providing a 360 perspective into the board journey. It is designed to allow for enrichment from experts and peer-to-peer discussions.

The live event series is exclusively available to IWF Canada, Toronto Chapter Members.

Watch Session 1 Video Here >> MASTER CLASS I: Navigating the World of Board Recruitment 
Watch Session 2 Video Here >> MASTER CLASS II: Stand-Out Board Positioning Workshop