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.
Through masterclasses, strategic coaching, and a tailored CV, you’ll be positioned for real board opportunities — not just trained for theory.
Mary serves as a board director for Saab Inc., Woodward Inc., Karman Space & Defense, and Ericsson Federal Technologies—holding roles across audit, compensation, and security committees. Formerly Corporate Vice President at Northrop Grumman.
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 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 – What’s the Role of a Board? (75 mins)
Understand board expectations, employer engagement, and contribution mindset. |
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 – Developing Your Board Plan (75 mins)
Understand and narrate your board value, define your target board roles, write your plan and pitch. |
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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90 Minute 1:1 Consultation With World-Class Board Resume Writer
Identify your unique leadership skills and impact in order to craft your bespoke board resume. |
From March 11, 2026
We find a time that works for you. |
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8
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This process will challenge how you think and speak about yourself. You are now ready to gain your first external board role. |
From March 23, 2026
We find a time that works for you. |
Can’t attend the masterclasses? Don’t worry – they are recorded so you can watch at a time convenient to you. You still get the 90 minute consultation, board resume, board plan, and follow up 60 minute coaching session.
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:
The Board Readiness Program is designed for senior executives (C-suite, -1, -2 levels, –or VP, 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 resume, 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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