Path to the Boardroom™ by Lemonaid Global
The Modern Board Requires Modern Directors.
Legacy Programs Don’t Teach That.
Today’s boards are under more scrutiny, more complexity, and more strategic pressure than any generation before them. Yet most board-prep programs still teach governance the way it looked 20 years ago—heavy on theory, light on the skills and behaviors boards actually select for today.
Path to the Boardroom™ is the only board-readiness certification built by executive operators, informed by current board research, and integrated with an active placement engine.
Not just education—a full system to get leaders board-ready and board-visible.
Path to the Boardroom™ Accelerates Your Transition to the Board
Designed for C-suite and senior executives actively pursuing board roles, this program equips you with the competencies, signaling, and behavioral readiness modern boards demand. If you’re not yet seated on a board and are serious about earning a directorship, Path to the Boardroom™ provides a focused, practical pathway to get there—combining governance mastery, enterprise acumen, and board-level influence.
Why we built it
Executives are more qualified than ever, yet still hit the same barriers:
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Boards expect explicit governance literacy (fiduciary duty, risk, audit, nom/gov)—yet few leaders receive practical exposure.
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Most executives haven’t built board-ready financial fluency—value creation, capital allocation, performance oversight.
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The market is demanding new skills in technology, AI, human capital, cybersecurity, and digital transformation, and directors consistently say these competencies are in short supply.
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Boards increasingly evaluate behavioral excellence—humility, influence without authority, challenge without ego, peer-level judgment.
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Traditional programs (NACD Accelerate™, PBBR, etc.) don’t help you get a board seat nor build the real portfolio needed to compete for one.
We close every one of these gaps.
The Path to the Boardroom™ Advantage
The only end-to-end board readiness system built for the realities of modern governance.
Governance Mastery—Applied, Not Theoretical
We move beyond textbook governance to real-world practice:
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Fiduciary obligations
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Audit & risk oversight
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Nom/Gov responsibilities
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Committee structures and expectations
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How to operate as a non-executive
Human Capital, Culture & ESG Competencies
Boards increasingly oversee:
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CEO succession
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Workforce strategy
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Organizational culture
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Ethical and stakeholder governance
We teach the frameworks modern boards expect.
Enterprise Financial & Value-Creation Fluency
Boards prioritize directors who understand:
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P&L and balance sheet dynamics
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Capital allocation & enterprise value drivers
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Growth levers and long-term strategy alignment
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Performance oversight and KPI architecture
Boardroom Behavior & Influence Standards
Insights from McKinsey, PwC, Conference Board, and leading governance sources show boards now heavily screen behavior:
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Humility and peer collaboration
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Non-executive influence
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Ability to challenge management without posturing
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Judgment, discretion, and psychological safety
Technology, Digital, AI & Cyber Oversight
With boards citing technology implementation and cyber/AI literacy as top skill gaps, we ensure executives can:
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Evaluate digital strategy
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Oversee AI, data governance & cyber risk
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Ask the right technical oversight questions
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Support transformation without operating the business
Board-Readiness Signaling & Positioning
We help you build:
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Board CV & biography
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Board skills matrix alignment
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Governance storylines
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Experience ladder & positioning strategy
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Market signaling to nom/gov committees and board search partners
Who Path to the Boardroom Is For?
Executives who want to:
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Become board-ready with a complete, modern skills
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Close gaps in financial literacy, governance oversight, or technology governance
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Learn how to operate as a non-executive director
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Demonstrate readiness to nom/gov committees
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Build a credible, competitive board candidate portfolio
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Enter a vetted network that directly leads to board introductions
Hosted By:
Karen Hung
Karen Hung is the CEO and Founder of Silver Rock Consulting, a global management consulting firm specializing in transformational growth, leadership alignment, and innovation. A former executive at Lands’ End, GE, and Citigroup, Karen brings decades of strategy and leadership experience across Fortune 100 companies and startups.
She serves on multiple boards including KeHE Distributors and Ascension Wisconsin, and has been recognized as a 2025 “Director to Watch” by Private Company Director magazine. A Harvard MBA and dedicated civic leader, Karen is passionate about unlocking leadership potential—making her the ideal leader for Lemonaid’s Path to the Boardroom.
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