Rejection on the board journey
Coco Brown
FOUNDER, CEO & BOARD MEMBER – Advisor & Thought Leader | Speaker & Author | Recognized as an Expert in Shaping the Modern Boardroom and Modern Leadership
Journey to the Boardroom
Applying to board seats: What you need to know about rejection and the journey
Landing a board role is hard. For most of us, it will be way harder than landing any job we’ve ever achieved. Athena Founder & CEO Coco Brown reflects on rejection on the path to a board seat.
Inspiration and aspirational: Interview with Coco Brown
Coco joins the Fiscal Feminist, Kimberlee Davis, to discuss her board and executive journey. She shares her path to become a bold woman leader, scaling the heights of success while juggling being the mother of two children.
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Athena member Leilani Latimer (Chief Commercial & Marketing Officer at Fair Trade USA & board director at Rayont and Black Diamond Group) joins the Journey to Equity podcast to reflect on how being adventurous and taking big risks led to the fulfillment of her dreams. Listen in to hear her insights on how to stay curious, find growth opportunities, and use them as a springboard for success (on your board journey and beyond).
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The CHRO's relationship with the compensation committee
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Public, Private, and PE Company Independent Director | Health System CEO and CFO | SEC Qualified Financial Expert
3 年Great insights on board rejection, Coco! It is a topic that is rarely written about so kudos to you and your team for sharing the info. My journey took many years. Investing in disciplined preparation and networking were the keys to success.