illumyn

Dive into the latest episode of Sundays with Vernā where our CEO, Jocelyn Mangan, joins Vernā Myers for a compelling discussion on cognitive diversity in the boardroom. Discover why today's boards must be agile and future-ready, navigating the complex landscapes of a fast-evolving world. Jocelyn emphasizes the importance of bringing diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives to the table. This diversity is not just a strength; it's essential to breaking free from groupthink - and driving innovation, growth, and progress. We invite you to envision yourself in the boardroom today - not a distant five years from now. If you feel ready to make this leap, our Fellowship program is here to support you on this transformative journey. ?? Listen to this insightful episode here: https://lnkd.in/epwsym6U

Thrilled to have our CBDO,?Suzanne Soares, join this esteemed panel of leaders at HACR where they discussed practical advice for Latinas aspiring to join corporate boards, focusing on building a board-ready resume, cultivating influential networks and navigating the board ecosystem.

Our sister company, illumyn Impact, has been leading crucial discussions on AI's impact on boards and executives. These conversations highlight AI as a fundamental shift in business strategy, much like the rise of the internet. Our illumyn Fellows have been actively participating in these discussions, gaining and contributing key insights on: -AI is an accelerant: it's not just a tool, it's a catalyst for strategic growth -Data is king: high-quality data is the cornerstone of successful AI initiatives -Workforce evolution: leaders must prepare for significant workforce changes and prioritize upskilling -Governance matters: Boards must proactively integrate AI into their frameworks We're seeing firsthand how adaptability and ethical leadership are essential for navigating the AI revolution. Stay tuned as we continue to share learnings from these discussions.

Congratulations Felica!

??? Celebrating Success!??? Join us in congratulating?Kristie Chon Flynn, an esteemed illumyn Fellow, on her appointment to the IAPP 2025 Board of Directors! As?Google’s Data Protection Officer, Kristie is a leader in privacy, AI governance, and digital responsibility. Her impact in shaping the future of data protection is truly inspiring, and we couldn’t be more proud to celebrate this incredible milestone with her. At illumyn, we are honored to support leaders like Kristie on their board journeys through our Fellowship, equipping executives with the skills, connections, and confidence to step into the boardroom. We’re thrilled to celebrate Kristie’s success and can’t wait to see the impact she’ll continue to make! You can read the full announcement here: https://lnkd.in/dmvBnyjG

We loved being part of this great event hosted by The Marketing Academy! What an incredible group and space.

?? Celebrating Success!?? We are beyond excited to congratulate our esteemed Fellow,?Anna Burkhart Turner, SVP at Paycor, on her appointment as?Happyly's first Independent Board Member! Anna’s journey to the boardroom has been nothing short of inspiring. Through her time in the illumyn Fellowship, she deepened her expertise, built confidence in her board qualifications, and gained the insights needed to step into this role with impact. In her own words: "The illumyn program equipped me with the necessary skills and knowledge to navigate the complexities of corporate boards and build my personal confidence that I was indeed board qualified with expertise to contribute in the boardroom to inspire better business." We are so proud of Anna and can’t wait to see the impact she’ll make in this new role! Congratulations again!

As we stare at the end of 2024 and look ahead to 2025, we took a moment to summarize the top 10 competencies requested for board openings this past year. The good news: boards are looking for a wide variety of skills, and there are a lot of board opportunities out there. In this Boardroom View, we summarize the broad opportunity landscape as well as how to best translate your executive expertise into the wider board view. As goals get set for 2025 - serving in a board role or getting around to hiring that independent director - we hope this data and framework help you get a bit closer to getting that seat. #illumyn #illumynimpact

Six years ago, I started a project called Him For Her as part of my Henry Crown Fellowship out of The Aspen Institute. The impetus: a passion for seeing more women thrive at work. The boardroom focus? It’s the most influential room in business. Today I am excited to share that Him For Her is now illumyn Impact. The evolution of our brand reflects our broader vision to illuminate diverse voices and empower new board leadership unlocking a healthy future for business, the planet, and our society. Our commitment to changing corporate boardrooms – in a combined effort with our sister organization, illumyn – remains as strong as ever. With this change we release our annual 2024 Impact Report. You will see that in just six years, we’ve facilitated over 65,000 warm connections to bring women and underrepresented executives into the closed board ecosystem. Since we started measuring private board diversity five years ago, women have gone from 7%-17% and the all-male boards have been cut in half. This year has been transformative for the industries and conversations shaping our future. Diverse perspectives are more critical than ever to address our greatest challenges and build the best companies and opportunities. I want to thank our amazing team, our incredible board and advisors, and the investment firms, strategic partners and executives who are with us in partnership. Join us and support our work - your donation helps open doors (link in comments). https://lnkd.in/g6Apv9JG