Am looking at the next step in my career and would really like to move into non exec director role any advice o how to do this, break the glass ceiling?

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Signaling via unpaid but high-profile board roles.
Investing in a company, and thus securing a seat.

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Agree with Group Directors advice! Look for community opportunities to develop and grow non-profit organizations. Find things that you’re passionate in like youth sports or local chapters of larger foundations. These look great on a resume, enable you to work with a broader group of individuals in a structured way, develop decision making skills, analyze budgets, etc… and also are a great way to give back where you live, work and play.

Aside from that, find a network of peers who can help you focus on the skills necessary to obtain the role you want and someone who can give you honest feedback about where your opportunities and strengths are.

Seek out a sponsor - someone who is in that position already and would be willing to help mentor you, and guide you on your journey… but would also be willing to provide a recommendation to you if/when the opportunity presents itself.

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