Coaching- Win those Chair/NED/Board Director roles

BOARD COACHING- In partnership with Hanover

Secure board roles. Build influence. Move faster.

Board appointments rarely go to the most experienced candidate.

They go to the individual who is easiest to place, easiest to understand and already part of the right conversations.

Most senior leaders underestimate how much this slows them down.

They rely on experience and networks alone, then question why progress feels inconsistent or drawn out.

This programme is designed to change that.

Delivered by Hanover Talent Solutions, it combines coaching, board insight and a practical understanding of how appointments are actually made.

Who this is for

Senior leaders preparing for their first Non-Executive Director role

Newly appointed NEDs who want to get up to speed quickly

Experienced NEDs and Board Directors refining their contribution

Chairs navigating more complex stakeholder and governance demands

Portfolio Directors managing multiple appointments

What typically changes

Clients often arrive with strong track records but a proposition that is difficult for the market to grasp quickly.

That creates friction. It delays traction. It leads to missed opportunities.

The work focuses on removing that friction.

By the end, clients are positioned in a way that allows Chairs, search firms and boards to see immediately where they fit and why they are relevant.

That tends to lead to more focused conversations, stronger introductions and a noticeable shift in pace.

In practical terms, it often means securing board roles more quickly, with less wasted effort along the way.

What we cover

Each programme is shaped around the individual, but typically includes:

Board positioning and portfolio direction
Where you genuinely add value and how that aligns with market demand

Market visibility and narrative
How you are described, where you are visible and who is aware of you

Accessing opportunities
How appointments actually happen, not just how they are advertised

Interviews and selection
How to approach board conversations, not standard interviews

Landing well in role
Building credibility quickly and navigating board dynamics without missteps

Ongoing board effectiveness
For more experienced directors, focusing on influence, challenge and stakeholder engagement

Investment

6 x one-to-one coaching sessions
£2,500 + VAT

Or

6 sessions plus NED CV, LinkedIn profile and executive biography
£4,100 + VAT

For those who want to focus purely on positioning, a standalone NED CV and LinkedIn package is available at £1,665 + VAT.

Many clients choose to address positioning and coaching together, as this tends to accelerate progress and reduce time to securing roles.

This is often funded through a client’s business as part of leadership or board development.

ChairX members and non-members are welcome.

Contact CEO Victoria McLean in the first instance on victoria.mclean@hanoversearch.com