Are you ready for board service?

Path to the Boardroom

Are you ready for board service? 5 ways to know...

As you reach the executive ranks, you may consider serving on a board as the natural next step in your career. But what does board service truly require, and how do you know if you’re ready to commit??Download our new guide.

The first step to board service: Understanding boardroom fundamentals

Ready to get started? Before joining a board, it’s important to understand the basics of corporate governance – what it means to govern, committee structure and responsibilities, D&O insurance, and what will be expected from you as a board member.?Get started here.

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Rising as an Executive

Gaining exposure for your career transition

Your network is the most powerful tool in your career transition plan. The people you know well will go to bat for you; those you know loosely will open undiscovered doors that can lead to enormous opportunities.?Read our tips?to find mentors and sponsors to accelerate your career transition.

Our favorite resources for executives making a pivot

Since Athena’s inception, we’ve supported thousands of women in times of transition – helping them redefine who they are to realize their full potential. Here are?our favorite articles, guides, and resources?for executives making a career transition.

Voices of Athena

Space for growth with Tamara Sniffen

Tamara Sniffen, a growth expert and VP of Commercial Excellence, knows that a key ingredient for growth is space – whether that's stepping into a new role that seems beyond your depth or pausing during conversation to deeply listen and thoughtfully respond.?Hear more on Voices of Athena.

Join Us for an Upcoming Salon

Nailing your board interviews

Do you know what to expect from your second and third rounds of board interviews? Nora Denzel, who's served on dozens of public, private, advisory and non-profit boards (including NortonLifelock and AMD) will share the secrets.?Join us on Wednesday, Dec. 14.

Member News & Celebrations

Congratulations to our members on their recent achievements

• Maria Angelidou-Smith was appointed to Chief Product and Technology Officer of Personio
• Maryellen Gleason was appointed to Board Chair of Sensate
• Taneshia Laird was appointed to President & CEO of the Greater Roxbury Arts & Cultural Center

Welcome new members

We are thrilled to welcome this week’s new members to the Athena community. They include VPs and Advisors in marketing, human resources, and finance. They come to us from leading organizations such as?Microsoft,?Paramount, and?DHI Group, Inc.

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