Are You Board Ready?
Whether you’re actively pursuing a board seat or just starting to explore the possibility, the WeQual Board Readiness Program helps senior leaders like you clarify your strategy, elevate your profile, and position yourself for success.
The WeQual Board Readiness Program (BRP) is an 8-week accelerator for senior leaders desiring a future external board appointment.
Other programs teach theory.
WeQual builds readiness.
Grounded in inclusive leadership and powered by behavioral science, the WeQual Board Readiness Program blends practical frameworks, board-level coaching, and personal reflection to help you be seen, and selected, by the boards that matter.
With over two decades of experience coaching executive leaders across the Fortune Global 500, Mark has helped and coached thousands of senior leaders accelerate their impact, gain promotion, and step into board roles globally. Mark is also the Amazon best-selling author of "Disruptive Leadership".
Here’s what the board readiness sprint includes with dates and times.
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Week
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Board Readiness Step
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Date
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1
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Masterclass 1 – Why a Board Would Want to Hire You
Clarity on what boards value and your unique Board Promise. |
February 4, 2026 | UK: 2:00 PM GMT | New York: 9:00 AM EDT | Singapore: 9:00 PM SGT
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5
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Masterclass 2 – Your Plan to Gain Your Next Board Role
A focused, actionable 12-month Board plan. |
March 10, 2026 | UK: 2:00 PM GMT | New York: 9:00 AM EDT | Singapore: 9:00 PM SGT.
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6-7
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1:1 Board Résumé Consultation
A region-specific résumé highlighting your governance, strategy, and long-term value impact. |
From March 11, 2026
We find a time that works for you. |
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8
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1:1 Board Coaching Session
Refine your narrative, build confidence, and prepare for board interviews. |
From March 23, 2026
We find a time that works for you. |
All Masterclass sessions are recorded. Your 1:1 consultations are flexibly scheduled.
Attend our next Live Q&A Sessions on Tuesday, 23 September 2025 and explore how gaining a board role could work for you.
Hosted by Mark Bateman, CEO of WeQual, Executive/Board Coach, and best-selling author, this live Q&A will give you insights on:
10% Early Registration Discount. Valid until 31 December 2025.
Don’t miss this opportunity to accelerate your path to the boardroom.
The Board Readiness Program is designed for senior executives (C-suite, -1, -2 levels, or VPs, Directors, Global/Regional Heads) wanting to understand how to gain a board role. Whether you’re ready to take the next step or want to position yourself for future appointments, the program helps you build the credibility, clarity, and tools to stand out.
Yes — in fact, preparing before you’re actively applying gives you a powerful advantage. Many participants join to clarify their board value, build a positioning strategy, and get board-ready before opportunities arise. The earlier you start, the stronger your positioning when the time comes.
No problem. All masterclasses are recorded and made available on-demand, so you can watch at a time that works for you. You’ll still receive the same materials, 1:1 consultation, world-class résumé, and coaching — no content is missed.
Yes — many organizations invest in this program as part of their leadership development or Executive Committee succession planning. We can provide a sponsorship proposal or business case summary to help you engage your employer with confidence.
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