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This is your year to build courage in the boardroom
The most effective directors are courageous in the boardroom. But what does courageous governance look like? In our latest [...]
Innovating Governance to Govern Innovation
WGOB member and a WGOB Mentorship Program mentor alumnus Connie Carras recently published "Innovating Governance to Govern Innovation", a [...]
DirectorPrep: 2026 Governance Trends That Matter
Looking for a guide to this year's key governance trends? Our Affiliate Partner DirectorPrep just released a new article [...]
Deborah Rosati Appears on The High-Earning Women Podcast
WGOB Founder & CEO Deborah Rosati joined Jackie Porter on The High-Earning Women Podcast to unpack the realities of [...]
The True Power of Mentorship: Accelerating Your Boardroom Journey
The journey to securing a corporate board seat is demanding, requiring dedication, strategy, and guidance. At Women Get On [...]
The Honest Talk: 10 Ways to Find Your Voice in the Boardroom in 2026
As 2025 winds down and we start thinking about what we want more of in 2026, this is a [...]
The Honest Talk: Common Board Service Myths
Misconceptions about board service are common, and they can discourage qualified leaders from pursuing a board journey. That's why we collaborated with [...]
WGOB and BMO Announce 2025 BMO Celebrating Women On Boards Honourees and Lifetime Achievement Award Recipient
Women Get On Board is pleased to announce the full list of 2025 BMO Celebrating Women On Boards honourees, [...]
Osler’s 2025 Diversity Disclosure Report Shows Slowdown in Board Diversity Progress
In their recently released 2025 Diversity Disclosure report, Osler revealed that progress to enhance diversity among senior leadership at [...]
10 Steps to Get Ready for Your Next Board Interview
So you’ve been invited for a board interview. Congratulations! Now, it’s time to prepare. A board interview is similar [...]
Southlea Releases 2025 TSX Director Compensation Trends
In their latest research report, Southlea, A GECN Group Company, shares their analysis of 2025 director compensation trends, summarizing year-over-year data [...]
Debunking Common Myths About Serving on Boards
In today's environment, finding information and advice on board service isn't difficult—but how much of it is true? Let [...]
Women Get On Board Marks Its 10th Anniversary at the TSX Market Close
Women Get On Board Inc. (WGOB) will close the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX) on September 25, 2025 to celebrate the [...]
Getting Board-Ready: A Self-Assessment for Aspiring Board Directors
Getting yourself board-ready is a journey. To be successful, you must be realistic about the skills, experience, and value [...]
Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP Publishes 8th Edition of Blakes Board Report
Our Corporate Member Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP recently released the eighth edition of the Blakes Board Report, which [...]
What Makes a Great Board Chair? 5 Tips for Leaders
How can you ensure you are an effective chair of the board? The role can seem daunting. But—as this [...]
Practical Steps to Elevate Your Board Leadership
If you have successfully secured a corporate board seat, the next step in your journey is to take on [...]
The Honest Talk: How to build a board portfolio that works for you
Your board portfolio tells a story about your leadership journey. That's why it's critical to approach it with intention. [...]
Crafting an Effective Board Value Proposition
Creating your board value proposition is an essential step on your path to becoming a successful board member. A [...]
Should Your Board Approve the AI Policy?
Many boards of directors are questioning their responsibilities around their organization's adoption of AI, wondering if it should extend beyond [...]
Stop Calling Them Next Gen…They’re Now
In a new article, our Affiliate Partner Best In Governance (BIG) explores the rise of the "Now Generation." They [...]
Women Get On Board and BMO for Women Celebrate Sixth Anniversary of Women On Boards Program
Women Get On Board Inc. (WGOB), in partnership with BMO for Women, will proudly celebrate the sixth anniversary of [...]
The Honest Talk | How to be an effective chair of the board
Stepping into the role of board chair can feel intimidating – even for the most experienced directors. So how [...]
The Savvy Director: The Legacy of Leadership
Have you considered the legacy you're leaving behind as a board member?In their new article on The Savvy Director blog, [...]
Women Get On Board Brings WGOB Summit to Toronto for the Fourth Year
On May 12, 2025, Women Get On Board Inc. (WGOB) will hold their fourth annual WGOB Summit Toronto at [...]
Does ‘Fit’ Really Matter?
Does 'fit' really matter when you're assessing prospective board members? A new blog post from our Affiliate Partner DirectorPrep.com [...]
Revealing Integrity
Where does integrity show up in board goverannce—and what does it look like around the boardroom table? In her new [...]
Case Study: Should We Drop Our Board Diversity Goals?
Should companies consider dropping their board diversity goals when they receive pushback from stakeholders? In an in-depth case study [...]
WGOB Founder & CEO Featured on Cover of I Am Unbreakable® Magazine
WGOB Founder & CEO Deborah Rosati will be featured on the cover of the upcoming issue of I Am [...]
Board Governance of AI and Emerging Technologies
What is the role of boards in overseeing AI adoption and deployment? How can board members educate themselves on [...]
The Savvy Director: Board & CEO Agility
When the board-CEO partnership thrives, so does the entire organization. But how do you build a strong relationship between [...]
BIG Thoughts: Governance Risk Assessments Vs. Board Evaluations
Our Affiliate Partner, Best In Governance (BIG), recently released a new paper exploring the key differences between Governance Risk Assessments (GRAs) [...]
Emerging Trends that Audit Committee Members Should be Aware of in 2025
As we look ahead to 2025, it’s never been more critical for board members to understand the emerging issues [...]
Three steps to tackling the green skills gap in the boardroom
In a recent opinion piece for Reuters, Helle Bank Jorgensen, Keynote Speaker at WGOB Summit Vancouver and CEO and Founder [...]
Cultivating Your Influence in the Boardroom
Having influence in the boardroom gives you the ability to change hearts, minds, and behavior. Because board decisions are collective, [...]
The Rise Of Canada’s Purpose Economy: An Interview With Coro Strandberg
WGOB member and WGOB Summit Vancouver speaker Coro Strandberg was recently interviewed in Forbes to discuss her role as [...]
The Future Boardroom: A Feminist Perspective
"Last week was incredible. We hosted the first event in our 2024 dinner series and attended the inaugural Women [...]
Women Get On Board Brings Inaugural Summit to Vancouver
Women Get On Board Inc. (WGOB), a social-purpose company committed to elevating the next generation of women corporate directors, will [...]
Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP Releases 2024 Diversity Disclosure Practices
Our Founding Corporate Partner, Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP, just released their 2024 Diversity Disclosure Practices report, the preeminent [...]
Partnership Announcement: Skills4Good AI & Women Get On Board
Women Get On Board is proud to announce its new partnership with Skills4Good AI, an award-winning edtech leader in [...]
Advisory Boards in 2024: State of the Market
Across all sectors, there has been a wave of adoption of advisory boards. Not only do advisory boards provide [...]
So You Want To Be The Board Chair
A good board succession plan isn’t just about filling board vacancies. It’s also about finding board leaders, like the [...]
A Better Way to Fill Board Seats
Filling board vacancies when directors step down can be a complex, time-consuming task. But getting it right yields many benefits.In [...]
Hot Topics in Global Executive Compensation Trends
Our National Strategic Partner Southlea Group recently hosted an in-depth panel discussion featuring leaders from our GECN firms from around [...]
How Women Can Mitigate Risks in Mining
"The more I think about the pressing priorities in mining, the more I see the link between needing innovation and [...]
MNP: Why ESG matters
ESG has become table stakes — no matter what industry or sector your business operates in. In their fireside chat [...]
The Purpose of Governance: Bridging the Say-Do Gap
As more companies clarify their purpose as their meaningful reason to exist, their boards are beginning to broaden their oversight [...]
Executive Compensation Trends to Watch in 2024
Standards and frameworks for executive compensation in Canada are always evolving. So, what should board members know about executive compensation [...]
DirectorPrep.com: The Value You Bring
To be a more effective director, it's vital to know how and where you can add value. Understanding the value [...]
The board’s oversight in the age of AI: ethics, compliance and competitive advantage
As AI reshapes the global business landscape, corporate boards may be questioning their role and responsibilities in guiding their [...]
Advisory Board Centre Releases State of the Market Report
Across all sectors, there has been a wave of adoption of advisory boards. Not only do advisory boards provide [...]
Adapting to change: Audit committee talent matters more than ever
As boards adapt to change, audit committee talent matters more than ever, and audit committee talent sourcing and training will be [...]
Canadian Purpose Economy Project (CPEP) Releases New Report on “Purpose Governance”
The Canadian Purpose Economy Project (CPEP) recently released their new report, State of Purpose Governance in Canada, to better [...]
A Just Transition: A Guide for NGO and Civil Society Members to Provincial Regulation of Directors’ Duties Concerning Climate-related Risks
Our Affiliate Partner, Canada Climate Law Initiative (CCLI), recently released A Just Transition: A Guide for NGO and Civil Society [...]
irlabs Partners with Women Get On Board to Promote Diverse Leadership in Corporate Governance
Women Get On Board (WGOB) is thrilled to announce that irlabs, a leading provider of innovative investor relations solutions, [...]
KPMG Releases Anchoring ESG in Governance
Our EMPOWER Partner KPMG recently released Anchoring ESG in Governance, a new report on embedding sustainability within organizations. Sustainability [...]
Alliance Advisors Releases 2024 Proxy Season Preview
Our National Strategic Partner, Alliance Advisors, just released their 2024 Proxy Season Preview, which offers an analysis of what [...]
CBC: Equality in the boardroom? Not any time soon, says Canadian Chamber of Commerce
According to a report released this week by the Canadian Chamber of Commerce, progress towards gender parity in the [...]
Women on Boards and Beyond: 2023
MSCI just published their annual Women on Boards and Beyond report, which highlights trends across markets and sectors for [...]
What Board Directors Should Know About Global Trends in Pay for Performance in 2024
As a board leader, how much do you know about global trends in pay for performance? Board directors often [...]
Catherine Clark and Deborah Rosati Talk Women in the Boardroom on The Honest Talk Podcast
WGOB Founder & CEO Deborah Rosati joined Catherine Clark on the The Honest Talk podcast to discuss social purpose, [...]
The Honest Talk and Women Get On Board Announce Collaboration
Women Get On Board Inc. (WGOB) is pleased to announce a new collaboration with The Honest Talk, a groundbreaking [...]
KPMG releases On the 2024 Audit Committee Agenda report
The business and risk environment has changed rapidly over the past year, with greater geopolitical instability, surging inflation, high [...]
2024 Global Trends in ESG Incentives: Entering the Next Phase of Maturity
As ESG advances as a corporate and even regulatory topic, how is this affecting pay practices? What specific choices [...]
Institute of Corporate Directors’ Human Resources Committee Toolkit
The role of the Human Resources Committee (HRC) continues to evolve and become more complex. The decisions that are [...]
Modern Governance: The Future of Board Committees
Our Affiliate Partners, Governance Professionals of Canada (GPC) and Best in Governance Inc. (BIG), have just released their Future [...]
CPA Canada Releases the Second Edition of CPAs on Board
Our Affiliate Partner, CPA Canada, recently released the second edition of CPAs on Board, their report on the composition of [...]
Why Board Diversity Matters for Public Companies in Canada
In recent years, significant strides have been made to improve board diversity in public companies in Canada. However, as [...]
Helle Bank Jørgensen in Board Agenda
Don't miss the recent article in Board Agenda profiling Helle Bank Jørgensen, CEO & Founder of our Affiliate Partner, [...]
The Modern Board Director: Three critical competencies to navigate an evolving financial services landscape
How can financial services board directors prepare for the unprecedented leadership challenges ahead? In a new report from Massey [...]
Creating the Board’s AI Workplan
Regardless of what industry you're in, it's clear that board leaders need to start a conversation about AI to [...]
How Board Members Can Foster a Culture of Allyship
Allyship is considered a leading strategy for supporting diversity and ensuring a culture of inclusion within an organization. But [...]
Why sustainability plays a key role in shaping the future of boardrooms
In their first white paper on the future of the boardroom, Competent Boards shares results from their recent survey of [...]
Osler releases 2023 Diversity Disclosure Practices Report
Our Founding Corporate partner, Osler Hoskin & Harcourt LLP has released their ninth annual comprehensive report covers diversity disclosures [...]
Inclusive Boards: Unlocking the Power and Benefits of Diversity
Inclusion is the key to unlocking the power and benefits of diversity on corporate boards. That’s why it’s critical [...]
The Future of Board Governance: Global Network of Director Institutes 2022-2023 Survey Report
The Global Network of Director Institutes (GNDI) brings together the leading associations serving corporate directors to provide a global [...]
Special Report: Boards, AI, Technology & Risk
AI is opening new possibilities and opportunities for companies. However, the same digital tools delivering transformative capabilities and greater efficiency [...]
Culture drives success: The board’s role
A board has many responsibilities, but nurturing the culture of the organization might be the most important one of [...]
Indigenous knowledge and practices essential to ESG, expert says
Scott Munro, CPA, deputy chief executive officer of the First Nations Financial Management Board in Vancouver, is passionate about seeing [...]
WGOB Speaker Series: Executive Compensation Trends and Best Practices
Women Get On Board Inc. (WGOB) is a member-based company that connects, promotes and empowers women to corporate boards. [...]
ESG Matters: Going Public – Building Your Board for Success
Joining a pre-public board is a great way to expand your board experience and contribute to the growth and long-term [...]
Corporate climate policy engagement: A briefing for board directors
The Climate Governance Initiative recently published a new briefing for board directors specifically focused on corporate climate policy engagement. [...]
Spotlight on board inclusion: fresh ways to think about board renewal
In her latest article for the Institute of Corporate Directors, WGOB member Shona McGlashan discusses innovative approaches to board recruitment [...]
E-Guide: Your Governance Journey – Chart Your Course to Success in the Boardroom
Joining a board is like setting out on a journey. A governance journey. Depending on what stage you're at, [...]
Divided on diversity: alternative proposals from Canadian securities regulators to update diversity disclosure requirements
On April 13, 2023, the Canadian Securities Administrators (the CSA) served up for comment two alternative approaches to updating [...]
WGOB Awarded CWE Recognition Award, Gender Equality in the Workplace Category
On May 30, 2023, Women Get On Board was selected as a 2023 CWE Recognition Award honouree in the Gender Equality [...]
STANDOUT From The Crowd podcast: Strategies For Securing A Board Seat
WGOB Founder & CEO Deborah Rosati was recently interviewed by Darine BenAmara on the STANDOUT From the Crowd podcast to [...]
Executive Upskilling for Next-Gen Directorship — 2023 Survey Report
What's the current state of executive leadership development? What are the upskilling needs of the next generation of board [...]
More than DEI: Why it pays to get women in the boardroom
Despite research showing that over half of Gen Z workers would not accept a role in a company without diverse leadership, [...]
Can corporate boards rise to the sustainability challenge?
Helle Bank Jørgensen, CEO of our Affiliate Partner Competent Boards, was recently interviewed for an article in Green Biz discussing board [...]
Spotlight on inclusive boards: Fostering the right meeting culture
Boardrooms should be for everyone—but it doesn't always feel that way. In her latest article for the Institute of Corporate [...]
Integrity Matters: Net zero commitments by non-state entities – A briefing for board directors
During COP27, the 2022 international climate change conference, the United Nations (UN) High-Level Expert Group on the Net Zero [...]
Why Whistleblowers Matter
A whistleblower program is a tool for directors to access information that would otherwise not reach the boardroom. But for [...]
Activists advancing: Why boardroom battles are accelerating across Canada
In a new article in The Globe & Mail, Lynn Beauregard, president of our Affiliate Partner Governance Professionals of Canada, [...]
Corporate governance — forging a new standard and a new mindset
Our corporate member MNP published an insightful new article on the evolving expectations around corporate governance and the role [...]
Why We Need Women On Boards
Despite extensive evidence that gender diversity improves business outcomes, women still represent less than a third of directors in public [...]
Building A Collaborative Boardroom Team Is About More Than Diversity — It’s Also About Intentionality
Building a culture of collaboration in the boardroom requires an emphasis on creating positive relationships between board members and senior [...]
Profile: Deborah Rosati by Profound Impact
Female-founded Canadian company Profound Impact recently profiled WGOB Founder & CEO Deborah Rosati as part of their Impact Stories [...]
WGOB Speaker Series: Director Compensation in 2023
Women Get On Board Inc. (WGOB) is a member-based company that connects, promotes and empowers women to corporate boards. [...]
Complicity through Complacency
Do you ever feel the calls from the boardroom to modernize, evolve its mandate, redefine its purpose, refresh its [...]
Inclusive boards: demystifying the “I” in DEI
Do boards belong to everyone, and if not, what do we need to do to fix them? In a [...]
Hey Ladies! The boardroom needs you. Deborah Rosati tells us why.
In a new interview with Bespoke, WGOB and Founder CEO Deborah Rosati opens up about her early board experience and [...]
Gender diversity on corporate boards can improve organizational performance
In an effort to better understand the influence of gender diversity on the functioning of the board, and how [...]
The 4 Ps to finding your voice as a woman leader
Over the past few years, we’ve seen an increasing number of studies showing that having more women in senior [...]
KPMG Board Leadership Centre’s ESG guide for audit committees
Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) considerations are and will continue to be an integral part of each organization’s strategy and [...]
Transitioning from Board Member to Board Leader
EgonZehnder's 2022-2023 Global Board Diversity Tracker shows that 19 percent of directorships among Russell 3000 companies are held by non-white [...]
WGOB Speaker Series: Linking ESG Priorities and Incentives
Women Get On Board Inc. (WGOB) is a member-based company that connects, promotes and empowers women to corporate boards. [...]
The Global Risks Report 2023
The Global Risks Report 2023 presents the results of the World Economic Forums's latest Global Risks Perception Survey (GRPS) to outline the [...]
ESG Measures Here To Stay In Executive Incentives, Southlea’s Global Research Finds
For a sixth consecutive year, The Global Governance and Executive Compensation Group (GECN) analyzed the executive compensation practices of [...]
#MyThreeWords for 2023
#My3words for 2023 are elevate, innovate and sustain. Why do I select #my3words each year? In 2015, I read about [...]
Diversity in corporate Canada: Is progress being made?
In a new episode of Osler's ESG Explorer podcast, Deborah Rosati, Founder & CEO of Women Get On Board, joined [...]
WGOB Speaker Series: Focus on the “G” of ESG – Part 3
Women Get On Board Inc. (WGOB) is a member-based company that connects, promotes and empowers women to corporate boards. [...]
Managing Biodiversity Risk in the Boardroom
On Dec. 13, 2022, the Commonwealth Climate and Law Initiative released the report Biodiversity Risk: Legal Implications for Companies [...]
Bruce Singer Podcast: Deborah Rosati on Advisory Boards, Board Diversity, Board Directors
On a new episode of the Bruce Singer Podcast, WGOB Founder & CEO Deborah Rosati sits down with Bruce and [...]
A Guide to Ensuring Gender Diversity on Your Board
There has been considerable progress in gender inclusion and diversity in business, and most countries have implemented rules and [...]
The Blakes Board Report 2022
The sixth edition of the annual Blakes Board Report offers the latest research and analysis on the progress and [...]
COP27: Key outcomes for board directors
Board directors have a critical role to play in guiding their company and its ecosystem to deliver climate action [...]
Glass Lewis Canadian Benchmark Policy Changes for 2023
On November 17, 2022, proxy advisor Glass Lewis, & Co., LLC (“Glass Lewis”) released its 2023 Benchmark Policy Guidelines for [...]
It’s never too early for a CPA to become a board member
CPAs have long been a valued presence on corporate boards and audit committees in Canada. But as a landmark study [...]
We must fill the climate education gap for senior business leaders
With COP27 pushing climate issues to the top of news agendas around the world this month, it's a great [...]
Struggling to demonstrate your value as a board member? Develop your readiness for a crisis.
As a board member, being asked to step up in an emergency and put your plans and preparations into [...]
There Are Many Ways for CPAs to Prep for a Board Role
If you're a CPA, there are many ways that a board role can boost your career. This article from [...]
WGOB Speaker Series: Focus on the “S” of ESG – Part 2
Women Get On Board Inc. (WGOB) is a member-based company that connects, promotes and empowers women to corporate boards. [...]
Savvy Director Guide to Your Voice Matters in the Boardroom
Our Affiliate Partner, DirectorPrep.com, published an excellent new Savvy Director blog to help board directors who are struggling to [...]
Biodiversity—is that a business issue?
The WWF Living Planet Report has sounded the alarm on the biodiversity crisis. Since 1970, there has been a [...]
Meet Boardroom Advocate Deborah Rosati: #SUSTXGLOBAL 50 2022 Awardee
It’s our pleasure to announce that WGOB Founder & CEO Deborah Rosati has been awarded The SustainabilityX® Magazine’s inaugural [...]
Osler’s 2022 Diversity Disclosure Report
Osler's 2022 Diversity Disclosure Report provides valuable insights into changes in board composition in Canada. According to their analysis, [...]
WGOB Speaker Series: Focus on the “E” of ESG – Part 1
Women Get On Board Inc. (WGOB) is a member-based company that connects, promotes and empowers women to corporate boards. [...]
The Annual Board Calendar
The annual board calendar is a planning tool to help the board govern effectively. It helps the board figure out [...]
Elevating Your Board Impact: A Practical Guide to Taking Your Board Journey to the Next Level
If you're a board member interested in elevating your board impact, you'll need to embark on both an internal [...]
The SustainabilityX® Magazine Global 50 Women In Sustainability Awards 2022
It's our pleasure to announce that WGOB Founder & CEO Deborah Rosati has been awarded The SustainabilityX® Magazine's inaugural [...]
#BoardDiversity Matters: Agents of Change – Judith Athaide
Women Get On Board Inc. (WGOB) is a member-based company that connects, promotes and empowers [...]
Women in Business Leadership Boost ESG Performance
In this article from IFC, authors Alexandre Di Miceli and Angela Donaggio explore the existing research linking a higher [...]
The Bruce Singer Podcast ft. WGOB Founder and CEO Deborah Rosati
On the Bruce Singer Podcast, Canadian entrepreneur Bruce Singer is joined by leading entrepreneurs, influencers, CEOs, CFOs and change-makers [...]
Boards Need to Make Headway on the Diversity of their Executive Teams
Among Canada’s most prominent companies—as defined by the S&P/TSX 60—less than 20% of the 600+ executives are female. Not [...]
The Crucial Role Of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in ESG Reporting
There can be no successful ESG without a honed focus on DE&I. However, leaders face a host of challenges when [...]
Human Resources Committee Effectiveness
The roles of many board committees are shifting. That's why Southlea Group has spent the past few months speaking [...]
Why the social angle is critical to all three ESG pillars | Delivering on ESG commitments
In a recent podcast 'Why the social angle is critical to all three ESG pillars | Delivering on ESG [...]
The Global Push for Gender Diverse Boards
Legislation mandating gender diversity on boards is becoming more common. A new draft bill means that EU companies have [...]
A role for audit committees in oversight of climate change
Our Affiliate Partner CPA Canada recently released a publication on increased attention being paid to climate change matters by [...]
Insights from “ESG in the Boardroom: A Guidebook for Directors”
Our Affiliate Partner Diligent recently released episode 84 of 'The Corporate Director Podcast' which features Eileen Kamerick, distinguished and experienced independent director, and [...]
CPAs on Board
What does the data tell us about CPAs on boards? A recent study from our Affiliate Partner CPA Canada [...]
#BoardDiversity Matters: Agents of Change – Lori-Ann Beausoleil
Women Get On Board Inc. (WGOB) is a member-based company that connects, promotes and empowers [...]
More than compliance: How an effective ESG strategy can create value
We’ve passed the tipping point with environmental, social and governance (ESG): it’s everywhere and it’s a global reality. Communities, [...]
Savvy Director Guide to Patience in the Boardroom
Our Affiliate Partner, DirectorPrep.com, just published their Savvy Director Guide to Patience in the Boardroom.Read the full publication here: Savvy [...]
Elevating Your Board Leadership
You’ve networked, positioned your board offer, and aced the board interview, and now you’re serving in a coveted board [...]
Trends in Executive Compensation and Governance: What Should Boards be Asking?
Women Get On Board Inc. (WGOB) is a member-based company that connects, promotes and empowers women to corporate boards. [...]
On the 2022 Audit Committee Agenda
Developed by our Empower Partner KPMG Canada, this resource outlines six key issues that should be on every 2022 [...]
Elevating Your Emotional Intelligence in the Boardroom
I am proud to have served on corporate boards for over two decades and have learned that it is [...]
Making Sense of ESG for Boards: An ESG Primer
Co-authored by Heather Nichols and our WGOB member Mardi Witzel, This paper provides a brief primer on ESG, focusing [...]
Elevating Your Voice in the Boardroom
As I reflect on my board journey over the last two decades in both public and private company boards, [...]
Courage in the Boardroom
Women Get On Board Inc. (WGOB) is a member-based company that connects, promotes and empowers women to corporate boards. [...]
Position Your Board Offer
Serving on a board can be an enriching experience—and it’s one of the best ways to advance your career. [...]
#BoardDiversity Matters: Agents of Change – Cathy Logue
Women Get On Board Inc. (WGOB) is a member-based company that connects, promotes and empowers women [...]
Savvy Director Guide to Catalytic Questions
Our Affiliate Partner, DirectorPrep.com, just published their Savvy Director Guide to Catalytic Questions. Read the full publication here: Savvy [...]
Building a strong and diverse board before you go public
Women Get On Board Inc. (WGOB) is a member-based company that connects, promotes and empowers women to corporate boards. [...]
Board Diversity Study
In collaboration with our Affiliate Partner irlabs, we recently conducted board diversity research for newly listed companies on the TSX and [...]
WGOB and irlabs Research of TSX New Listings
In collaboration with our Affiliate Partner irlabs, we analyzed gender diversity on the board of directors for all new [...]
Savvy Director Guide to your Board Value Proposition
Our Affiliate Partner, DirectorPrep.com, just published their Savvy Director Guide to your Board Value Proposition.Read the full publication here: Savvy [...]
What are Independent Review Committees (IRCs)
Women Get On Board Inc. (WGOB) is a member-based company that connects, promotes and empowers women to corporate boards. [...]
#ESGMatters : Poonam Puri
Poonam Puri is a global authority on corporate governance, financial markets regulation and ESG. A seasoned [...]
The Power of Trust
In my over 35 years as an executive, corporate director and entrepreneur, one force has made a difference more [...]
#BoardDiversity Matters: Agents of Change-we profile our two members, Alyssa Barry & Caroline Sawamoto on how they are advancing board diversity:
Agents of Change: Alyssa Barry and Caroline Sawamoto, Principals & Co-Founders of irlabs Women Get On Board Inc. (WGOB) is [...]
#mythreewords for 2022
#My3words for 2022 are light, lift and laugh. Before I tell you why I chose these words, let me [...]
#BoardDiversityMatters: Leanna Falkiner is a “next-gen” director on the rise
Leanna Falkiner, MSc, ICD.D, serves on the boards of Coast Capital Savings Federal Credit Union and [...]
Corporate Governance in Transition
Our founding Corporate Partner, Osler Hoskin & Harcourt released its publication "Corporate governance in transition." In corporate governance, 2021 was [...]
Audit Committee Guide – Canadian Edition
Our EMPOWER Partner, KPMG LLP, has released its Audit Committee Guide – Canadian Edition. This is a practical guide providing [...]
Savvy Director Guide to Governance Courage
Our Affiliate Partner, DirectorPrep.com, just published their Savvy Director Guide to Governance Courage. Read the full publication here: Savvy [...]
The Board Imperative: Purpose-driven leadership
Our sponsor MNP LLP, of our recent WGOB Speaker Series on November 30, 2021 - just published their white [...]
The Power of Mentorship
IntroductionSince beginning my professional career over 35 years ago, I have seen the power of mentorship to affect meaningful, real-world [...]
Shareholder Activism: What Independent Directors Need to Know
Women Get On Board Inc. (WGOB) is a member-based company that connects, promotes and empowers women to corporate boards. [...]
Board Diversity: Are You an Agent of Change?
It still surprises me that there has not been more progress in corporate Canada to add more women to [...]
Savvy Director Guide to Leading Indicators
Our Affiliate Partner, DirectorPrep.com, just published their Savvy Director Guide to Leading Indicators. Read the full publication here: Savvy [...]
Overseeing Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Matters
The focus on ESG matters is continuing to grow, with increased attention being paid by a wide variety of [...]
Preparing for a Board Interview
Introduction According to a Harvard Business Review article called "Research: When Women Are on Boards, Male CEOs Are Less [...]
Elevating Your Board Effectiveness
Women Get On Board Inc. (WGOB) is a member-based company that connects, promotes and empowers women to corporate boards. On [...]
2021 Diversity Disclosure Practices Report
Our founding Corporate Partner, Osler Hoskin & Harcourt has issued their seventh annual report - 2021 Diversity Disclosure Practices [...]
Savvy Director Guide to Risk
Our Affiliate Partner, DirectorPrep.com, just published their Savvy Director Guide to Risk. Read the full publication here: Savvy Director [...]
Getting Climate Change on the Board Agenda: Directors share their strategies
Women Get On Board Inc. (WGOB) is a member-based company that connects, promotes and empowers women to corporate boards. On [...]
Building Your Board Resume FAQs
In my over 35 years as an executive, corporate director, entrepreneur and CEO of Women Get On Board Inc. [...]
Savvy Director Guide to Independent Thinking
Our Affiliate Partner, DirectorPrep.com just published their Savvy Director Guide to Independent Thinking. Read the full publication here: Savvy [...]
Are You Diversifying Your Board Portfolio?
When I began my board journey, I didn’t consider the importance of diversifying my board portfolio. A board portfolio [...]
Christine Gillespie, Corporate Director
Christine Gillespie ICD.D, MBA, is a corporate director who has served on the boards of [...]
WGOB and irlabs Research of TSX New Listings
In connection with our partnership with irlabs, we analyzed gender diversity on the board of directors for all new [...]
Joint PR irlabs and WGOB Partnership
We are excited to announce our Affiliate Partnership with irlabs to promote board diversity in North America. IR Labs [...]
Savvy Director Guide to Strategic Planning
Our Affiliate Partner, DirectorPrep.com just published their Savvy Director Guide to Strategic Planning - this is adapted from The [...]
Top 10 Tips to Help You in Your Journey to a Corporate Board
Being a Corporate Director is much different from being an executive. A Corporate Director’s role is one of oversight, [...]
Jonathan Goodman, Corporate Director
Jonathan Goodman, P.Eng, CFA, MBA has over 30 years mining investment and operating experience. He [...]
Nominating & Corporate Governance Committee Matters
Women Get On Board Inc. (WGOB) is a member-based company that connects, promotes and empowers women to corporate boards. On [...]
The Great Chair
Women Get On Board Inc. (WGOB) is a member-based company that connects, promotes and empowers women to corporate boards. On [...]
The Power of Giving
I often reflect on this quote: "We make a living by what we get, but we make a life [...]
Mary Larson, Corporate Director
Mary Larson, ICD.D, is a Partner with MNP’s Consulting Services group in Montreal. She is [...]
Are You Ready for Public Service Boards?
Women Get On Board Inc. (WGOB) is a member-based company that connects, promotes and empowers women to corporate boards. [...]
The Power of Sponsorship
I often hear that women need more mentorship from men and women leaders to advance their careers. While this [...]
The Innovation Agenda: Governing with a Digital-First Mindset
Women Get On Board Inc. (WGOB) is a member-based company that connects, promotes and empowers women to corporate boards. [...]
New Complexities in Governance: How Board of Directors are Managing the Rise of Artificial Intelligence
By Denise Carpenter, ICD.D In the modern Boardroom, it is essential to increase your Board’s Artificial Intelligence (AI) visibility [...]
Sheila Leggett, Corporate Director
There are tremendous drivers for boards to provide governance oversight on environmental, social and governance [...]
The Power of Connection
Did you know the power of connection can be a one of the most effective paths to accomplishing your [...]
360° Governance: Where are the Directors in a World in Crisis?
Sponsored by: Michael Lee-Chin Family Institute for Corporate Citizenship- By: Peter Dey and Sarah Kaplan “The guidelines proposed in [...]
The Strategic Power of ESG: What Boards Can and Must Do
MNP LLP released a white paper discussing Covid-19 and its significant impact on the importance of ESG. How do [...]
IP Questions Directors Should Ask
Women Get On Board is a member-based company that connects, promotes and empowers women to corporate boards. That’s why [...]
Board Diversity: Are You an Agent of Change?
It still surprises me that there has been little change in corporate Canada to add more women to TSX [...]
Thinking About Executive & Director Compensation Beyond COVID-19
Women Get On Board is a member-based company that connects, promotes and empowers women to corporate boards. That’s why [...]
2021 Roadmap for Nominating and Governance Committees by Beverly Behan
We are pleased to share our Affiliate Partner, Board Advisor LLC, latest publication authored by Beverly A. Behan “2021 [...]
Elevating Your Board Effectiveness: Emotional Intelligence in the Boardroom
In my 20th year of serving on corporate boards, I wrote a blog called “Emotional Intelligence in the Board [...]
Elevating Your Board Effectiveness: Finding Your Voice in the Boardroom
When corporate board have gender diversity, businesses see better results. For example, a Canadian study of 6,000 boards found that gender-balanced [...]
Bonnie Chwartacki, Corporate Director
Bonnie Chwartacki is an experienced Corporate Board Director with a wide spectrum of boardroom knowledge [...]
Denise Carpenter, Corporate Director
Denise Carpenter, ICD.D, is an executive coach and experienced board director. She is Chair of [...]
How to Build Diverse and Inclusive Boards
Women Get On Board is a member-based company that connects, promotes, and empowers women to corporate boards. That’s why we’ve launched the Women [...]
2020 Diversity Disclosure Practices Report
Our founding Corporate Partner, Osler Hoskin & Harcourt has issued their sixth annual report - 2020 Diversity Disclosure Practices [...]
How to Successfully Evaluate your Board and its Directors
Women Get On Board is a member-based company that connects, promotes, and empowers women to corporate boards. That’s why [...]
Anar Shamji Popatia, Corporate Director
Anar Shamji Popatia, ICD.D, serves on numerous boards and advisory councils, including Consumer Protection BC, [...]
Conquering Confidence: Overcoming Insecurities and Imposter Syndrome in Your Professional Life
In our second WGOB LumiQ Speaker Series, Women Get On Board member Cybele Negris discusses her struggles with public [...]
Getting on Your First Corporate Board
Elaine Roper, Partner in the Odgers Berndtson Board Practice and Women Get On Board Member, and Deborah Rosati, Founder [...]
How to Get Yourself on a Board: Ace Your Board Interview
According to a Harvard Business Review article called “Research: When Women Are on Boards, Male CEOs Are Less Overconfident”, [...]
Building Process and Policy at the Board Level
In our first WGOB LumiQ Speaker Series, Women Get On Board member Susan Taves details what processes and policies [...]
Ellen Pekilis, Corporate Director
Ellen Pekilis is a lawyer and an independent board director with expertise in governance, risk [...]
You’re in This Position for a Reason with Deborah Rosati
Our Founder + CEO Deborah Rosati shares insights on why she has made it her own social purpose in [...]
How to Get Yourself on a Board: Get Board Interviews
In recent years, businesses have begun to realize that gender diversity on boards makes a big difference. For example, [...]
How to Get Yourself on a Board: Position Your Board Offer
According to an Osler research report called “2019 Diversity Disclosure Practices: Women in leadership roles at TSX-listed companies”, “Women [...]
Leanna Falkiner, Corporate Director
Leanna Falkiner, MSc, ICD.D, serves on the boards of Coast Capital Savings and the North [...]
How to Get Yourself on a Board: Master the Foundations
Serving on a board can be an incredibly rewarding experience—and it’s one of the best ways to advance your [...]
Managing the impact of COVID-19 at the Board Level
Pandemic-related pressures on board leadership have intensified as enterprises grapple with deploying crisis response plans, substantial hits to cash [...]
ESG, Strategy & The Culture Imperative
A panel consisting of risk, investment, legal and business leaders will discuss the link between ESG, strategy and culture [...]
ESG and the Role of the Board
Hosted by Gowling WLG, our National Strategic Partner. Driving sustainable business practices in companies requires oversight, insight & foresight from [...]
Audit Committee Perspective on Cyber Issues
Hosted by KPMG LLP, our National Strategic Partner. Cybersecurity is no longer just an IT problem – it's a [...]
Corinne Boone, Board Chair
Corinne Boone, BA, MES, CDI.D, serves as Board Chair for the Canadian Energy Research Institute. [...]
The Future Of Events Post COVID-19
Every crisis has two sides - a challenge and an opportunity. As such, it's not just a matter of [...]
Leslie Oman, IT Intrapreneur
Leslie Oman is a senior leader and innovative IT intrapreneur. She proved her value on [...]
KPMG Provides Guidance for Audit Committees During COVID-19
Our National Strategic Partner KPMG provide guidance on key considerations that audit committees should navigate the pandemic. The mandate of [...]
An Essay by Stikeman: What Will Life be Like on the Other Side of COVID‑19?
In this essay, a group of Stikeman Elliott partners have collected some of early thoughts on the challenges and [...]
How Women Can Improve Their Leadership Skills In Corporate Boardrooms
Our Founder + CEO Deborah Rosati shares insights on why she has made it her own social purpose in [...]
ESG and the Role of the Board Part Two: Emerging Expectations for Boards in Environmental Issues
A group of more than 100 engaged corporate directors, executives and governance professionals gathered at a Women Get On [...]
COVID-19: Governance, Risk Implications, and the Role of the Board
Webinar: hosted by Governance Professionals of Canada A panel of governance and risk experts united to deliver well-timed insights [...]
Peggie Pelosi, Corporate Director
Peggie Pelosi is a member of the board of USANA Health Sciences (NYSE: USNA); Executive [...]
ESG and the Role of the Board, Part One
Part One: The Board’s Role in Countering Modern Slavery A group of more than 100 engaged corporate directors, executives and [...]
Research: When Women Are on Boards, Male CEOs Are Less Overconfident
Read the full article here: Research: When Women Are on Boards, Male CEOs Are Less Overconfident
Cyber Safety Culture: It’s Time For A Cyber Security Re-think
Co-Founder and COO of Smashblock and WGOB member, Janet Cloud, shares insights on cyber safety as a part of [...]
Audit Committee Effectiveness
An engaged community of governance professionals gathered to discuss audit committee best practices with Women Get On Board (WGOB). [...]
Lisa Swartzman, Corporate Director
Lisa Swartzman, ICD.D serves on the boards of TerrAscend Corp. [CSE: TER; OTCQX: TRSSF] and [...]
Evaluating Financing Solutions in the Boardroom
During our sold out Women Get On Board Toronto event that BMO Bank of Montreal our National Strategic Partner hosted, an [...]
Emotional Intelligence in the Boardroom
I am celebrating my 20th year of serving on corporate boards and have learned it is not so much [...]
Natascha Kiernan, Corporate Director
Natascha Kiernan, J.D., CDI.D serves on the board of Canada WTX Inc. and Zenabis Global, Inc [...]
Cyber for the C-Suite – A New Reality
Cyber risk is expanding in scale, scope, severity and source, landing near the top of most boards’ risk profiles. [...]
The Role of the Board in M&A transactions: Creating Value and Minimizing Risk
By Susan Rabkin, Corporate Director, and Karen Pugliese, Country Leader, Canada, CommScope February 11, 2019 Background On an icy February [...]
CPA Canada Director Briefing: Stakeholder Engagement
Stakeholder Engagement – What is it? How can it benefit your organization? And what role should the board plan [...]
2018 Diversity Disclosure Practices
Our Founding Corporate Partner, Osler Hoskin & Harcourt has issued their fourth annual report on diversity disclosure practices. Along [...]
BMO Bank of Montreal: 2018 Canadian Board Composition Study
Our National Strategic Partner, BMO Bank of Montreal, published the latest edition of insights from their annual study reviewing [...]
Planning Your Board Career
Backgrounder: Women Get On Board partnered with Stikeman Elliott to develop this guide to provide you with a few [...]
Building Better Boards
In partnership with Stikeman Elliott LLP and Global Governance Advisors, our Founder and CEO Deborah Rosati, developed this handbook [...]
Ernst and Young’s report discusses the leading practices in gender diversity disclosure
Ernst and Young’s report discusses the leading practices in gender diversity disclosure: While the new rules leave it to [...]
Osler’s OSC Research Paper
Osler’s OSC Research Paper Women in Leadership Roles at TSX-Listed Companies: Diversity Disclosure Practices Effective December 31, 2014, Canadian [...]
KPMG Audit Trends 2016
KPMG’s current Audit Trends Report focuses on the role of audit committees in overseeing risk in times of unprecedented [...]
2016 Osler Report on Gender Diversity in TSX Companies
2016 Osler Report on Gender Diversity in TSX Companies Diversity Disclosure Practices 2016: Women in leadership roles at TSX-listed [...]
Osler and ICD’s Board Diversity Template
Osler and ICD’s Board Diversity Template The Institute of Corporate Directors and Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP have created [...]
“The Top 20 Board Skills in the S&P 500” by Equilar Board Intelligence
“The Top 20 Board Skills in the S&P 500” by Equilar Board Intelligence Are you qualified to be these companies’ [...]
Harvard Business School on “Charting a Path to the Boardroom”
Harvard Business School on “Charting a Path to the Boardroom” Board positions are highly sought-after roles. How does one [...]
Marsh’s 2017 Top 10 Current Business and Legal Trends Affecting Directors and Officers Liability In Canada
Marsh’s 2017 Top 10 Current Business and Legal Trends Affecting Directors and Officers Liability In Canada Read the full [...]
Data Showcases Skills Composition of Board Directors
Data Showcases Skills Composition of Board Directors Equilar examined the skills and expertise of board members from the proxy statements [...]
Some great insights on what first time directors should consider when joining a board:
Some great insights on what first time directors should consider when joining a board: No matter how experienced they [...]
“How to Improve Your Board’s Gender Balance” by George Horhota
“How to Improve Your Board’s Gender Balance” by George Horhota, One of Our WGOB Supporting Partners We all recognize [...]
Osler has just published their third Diversity Disclosure Practices
Osler, one of our Founding Corporate Partners, has just published their third Diversity Disclosure Practices for the 2017 proxy [...]
KPMG in Canada has identified five key trends that increase organizational risk
KPMG in Canada has identified five key trends that increase organizational risk for companies in which inclusive leadership is [...]
Osler report shows Canada’s publicly traded companies
Osler report shows Canada’s publicly traded companies, including miners, making scant progress on appointing women to boards Canada’s publicly [...]
Why does gender diversity on boards matter?
Why does gender diversity on boards matter? A blog prepared by Odgers Berndtson, covering Women Get On Board’s event [...]
Deborah Rosati, our Founder & CEO co-authored the ICD Director Journal article
Deborah Rosati, our Founder & CEO co-authored the ICD Director Journal article “Ready and Waiting” with George Horhota, one [...]
Directors Must Understand The Value Of Cyber Insurance For Effective Cyber Risk Oversight
Directors Must Understand The Value Of Cyber Insurance For Effective Cyber Risk Oversight Cyber Risk Management: Response and Recovery, [...]
Let’s be blunt: Insights from Canada’s cannabis industry
Deborah Rosati, our Founder & CEO, is interviewed in a new column with EY Canada; why having a sound [...]
Our National Strategic Partner, KPMG LLP, was recently featured in Forbes
Our National Strategic Partner, KPMG LLP, was recently featured in Forbes Read the full article here: Five Focus Areas For [...]
Linaeya Horn – Muller of Global Governance Advisors on How to Chair a Board Meeting
Linaeya Horn – Muller of Global Governance Advisors on How to Chair a Board Meeting Read the full blog [...]
Our Regional Ambassador Council member – Dexter John was interviewed recently by Forbes Magazine on addressing boardroom diversity
Our Regional Ambassador Council member – Dexter John was interviewed recently by Forbes Magazine on addressing boardroom diversity Read [...]
WGOB member Anita Anand on environmental and social governance – featured in The Globe and Mail
WGOB member Anita Anand on environmental and social governance – featured in The Globe and Mail Read the full [...]
Our Founder & CEO, Deborah Rosati, was interviewed by Shari Mogk Edwards – on “Helping Women Get On Board with getting on boards
Our Founder & CEO, Deborah Rosati, was interviewed by Shari Mogk Edwards – on “Helping Women Get On Board [...]
Our National Strategic Partner, Marsh Canada’s CEO Sarah Robson post on “Embracing Board Diversity: Go Beyond the Numbers
Our National Strategic Partner, Marsh Canada’s CEO Sarah Robson post on “Embracing Board Diversity: Go Beyond the Numbers Read [...]
WGOB Member Karen Somerville on the Role of the Board in Relation to Organizational Culture
WGOB Member Karen Somerville on the Role of the Board in Relation to Organizational Culture Read the full blog [...]
Our Founder & CEO, Deborah Rosati, was interviewed by MJBIZDaily on diversity in Canadian cannabis boardrooms
Our Founder & CEO, Deborah Rosati, was interviewed by MJBIZDaily on diversity in Canadian cannabis boardrooms Read the full article [...]
Our Founder & CEO, Deborah Rosati, was interviewed by Capital Magazine on getting companies on board with women board members
Our Founder & CEO, Deborah Rosati, was interviewed by Capital Magazine on getting companies on board with women board members [...]
Mercer recently published their latest climate change scenario models over three timeframes
Read the full report here: Investing In A Time Of Climate Change — The Sequel
Our Founder & CEO, Deborah Rosati was interviewed by CBC on “Women hold less than 20% of positions on corporate boards, StatsCan finds”
Our Founder & CEO, Deborah Rosati was interviewed by CBC on “Women hold less than 20% of positions on [...]
Our Founder & CEO, Deborah Rosati was interviewed by CBC on “How Canada stacks up on women’s representation on corporate boards”
Our Founder & CEO, Deborah Rosati was interviewed by CBC on “How Canada stacks up on women’s representation on [...]
Harvard Business Review research on how board experience helps more women get CEO roles
Read the full article here: Research: Board Experience Is Helping More Women Get CEO Jobs
Nose in, Fingers out: Insights from the Boardroom
Our Founder & CEO, Deborah Rosati spoke with Luminari on their recent LumiQ podcast to discuss her time serving on several [...]
Planning Your Board Career Publication
Backgrounder: Women Get On Board partnered with Stikeman Elliott to develop this guide to provide you with a few [...]
How to Enhance Your Financial Intelligence in the Boardroom
Every board member has a role in financial oversight. Even if you don’t have financial expertise, you are still [...]
Building Better Boards Publication
Building Better Boards In partnership with Stikeman Elliott LLP and Global Governance Advisors, our Founder and CEO Deborah Rosati, [...]
Board Diversity: Are You an Agent of Change?
On an evening that saw Toronto flush with rain and Raptor’s pride, the Governance Professionals of Canada (GPC) partnered with Women [...]
Jane Kinney, Corporate Director
Jane Kinney is a member of the boards of Cenovus Energy Inc. – CEV (TSE) [...]
Hot Topics in D & O Risk and Insurance: Climate Change, Respectful Workplace, Cannabis and Blockchain & Cryptocurrency
A panel of four experts provided information on top trending risks to a sell-out crowd in Toronto on April [...]
Gail Harding, Corporate Director
Gail Harding has been appointed to the Board of Directors of Meridian Credit Union as [...]
Ethical Intelligence in the Boardroom
In the wake of countless business scandals and corporate collapses, there has been a call for a higher standard [...]
Norma Beauchamp, Independent Board of Director – Acerus Pharma, Aurora and Eve Medical
Norma Beauchamp is a member of numerous boards, including Acerus Pharma and Aurora Cannabis. She [...]
Board Diversity – Are You an Agent of Change?
It still surprises me that there has been little change in Corporate Canada in terms of adding more women [...]
Debora Bielecki, Global Executive, Board Member, Co-Chair & Board Advisor
You were a senior executive at HP. How did that experience help further your board [...]
Exploring New Board Opportunities, Being Gracious in Saying “No”
So, you are excited you received an email or phone call asking if you would consider a board opportunity. [...]
Disruption and Transformation – The Board’s Role in Overseeing Opportunities and Risk
Innovation and disruption are top of mind for every board. Women Get On Board recently held a panel discussion [...]
Julia Elvidge, Corporate Director
How did your role as the president of a tech company lead to your interest [...]
Susan Taves, Corporate Director
Susan Taves, CPA, ICD.D, currently serves on three boards, including the TSX Trust Company, the [...]
Finding Your Voice at the Boardroom Table
What does it mean to find your voice at the boardroom table when you are a new board member [...]
Kim West, President of Halifax-based Royer Thompson Management & Human Resources Consulting
Kim West is the President of Halifax-based Royer Thompson Management & Human Resources Consulting. She [...]
Cybele Negris, CEO & Co-Founder, Board Director
Cybele Negris is CEO & Co-Founder of Webnames.ca, Canada’s original .CA Registrar. Cybele is appointed [...]
A Strategic Approach to Filling Board Positions Is Critical — Regardless of Your Gender
Written by: Debbie Stojanovic, CEO, Nealon Consulting & Deborah Rosati, Founder & CEO, Women Get On Board Diversity, and gender [...]
Margie Parikh, Board Director
Margie Parikh moderated WGOB’s “Disruption and Transformation – The Board’s Role in Overseeing Opportunities and [...]
Josée Morin, Board Director
Many women are reluctant to talk about themselves. What are the keys to presenting yourself in [...]
Daniella Dimitrov, Board Director
Many women are reluctant to talk about themselves. What are the keys to presenting yourself [...]
Network Mapping Your Way Onto a Board
Joining a board is about fit and style. The Board wants to make sure that your style will fit [...]
Fariba Anderson, ICD.D, Board Director
Fariba Anderson, ICD.D, Board Director shares her views on the role of the Digital Director. [...]
Are You Diversifying Your Board Portfolio?
I began my board journey without the thought of diversifying my board portfolio. In saying “board portfolio”, I am [...]
Tamara Paton, Corporate Director and Board Advisor
Tamara Paton, Corporate Director and Board Advisor, shares her experience of serving on member-based boards. Tell us [...]
Are You Thinking of Creating an Advisory Board?
I’m often asked about whether an emerging company should create an Advisory Board versus forming a governance fiduciary board. [...]
Tips on How to Get Appointed to a Public Sector Board
Highlights from ‘The Public Board Appointment Process’, a Women Get On Board event co-hosted by Welch LLP, was held on [...]
Janet Cloud, Corporate Director, Chief Operating Officer, Smashblock Corporation
Corporate Director, Janet Cloud speaks about her experience while obtaining her ICD.D. Why did you [...]
Why a Diverse Board Makes Good Business Sense
There is a lot of focus currently on the topic of diversity on boards. The underlying premise for diverse [...]
How to be an Effective Director: The Role of Director Education
Women Get On Board event presented by The Directors College on November 9, 2016 Many will agree that a [...]
Carol Darling, President, Darling & Daughters Ltd.
Carol Darling speaks about her experience serving on an Arts board. Why did you join [...]
How to Prepare for Corporate Board Roles
The first step in getting prepared to lead and serve on a corporate board is to make a plan. [...]
Gigi Dawe, Principal, Corporate Oversight and Governance, CPA Canada
Gigi Dawe is a part-time faculty member at York University, for the Master’s of Financial [...]
Paul Gryglewicz, Senior Partner at Global Governance Advisors
Paul Gryglewicz, Senior Partner at Global Governance Advisors, speaks about key elements of Compensation Governance. [...]
Understanding Your Role on a Board
Originally posted on September 15, 2015. There are two roles you must play on a Board, one is Oversight [...]
Top 10 Tips to Help You in Your Journey to a Corporate Board
Being a Corporate Director is much different than being an executive. A Corporate Director’s role is one of oversight [...]
How to Build Your Board Resume
We would like to thank our Event Partner, Stanton Chase Toronto with Managing Partners Cathy Logue and Joanne Elek [...]
Patricia McLeod, Q.C., General Counsel, Ethics, Compliance and Corporate Governance, Corporate Director
Patricia McLeod talks about how she found her current board opportunities and shares some key [...]
Samantha Hurwitz, Chief Encouragement Officer, FliPskills
Samantha Hurwitz speaks about her experience of serving on a not-for-profit organization. Tell us about [...]
Are You Advancing Your Board Diversity Mandate?
It still surprises me that in the 21st century Canada’s boardrooms are not more diverse. In fact, I often [...]
Wendy Kei, Corporate Director, Enterprise Risk Management, M&A
Wendy Kei speaks about her transition from a Financial Executive in Mining to a Corporate [...]
Top 5 Tips to Help You Become Financially Literate to Serve on a Corporate Board
I am celebrating my 20th year of serving on corporate boards and have learned it is not so much [...]
Top 3 Tips for Building Your Board Profile
Getting started on your board journey includes building a board profile. So, how does one go about it? It [...]
Laurel Murray, Corporate Director, President, Murray Management Consulting Inc.
Laurel Murray shares her insights on what it is like to serve on a Crown Corporation [...]
Preparing for a Board Interview
You have been asked to a board interview. Congratulations! Now that you have landed the interview what do you [...]
Getting Involved in Your Community
Giving back by serving on a Not-For-Profit (NFP) Board helps you to get involved in your community in a [...]
Violet Konkle, Corporate Director
Interview with Violet Konkle, Corporate Director for Not-For-Profit and Corporate Boards. Can you speak to your [...]
Understanding Financials for Not-For-Profit Boards: Are You Financially Literate?
Understanding financials for a non-finance person can be challenging and even overwhelming. A not-for-profit board role includes a financial [...]
Silvia Montefiore, Partner, KPMG in Canada
Silvia Montefiore shares her insights on serving on Hospital Boards. Tell us about your experience [...]
Preparing Your Board Resume
A Board resume is an ongoing, dynamic document. When preparing your Board resume you need to keep it current [...]
Lynn Beauregard, President, Canadian Society of Corporate Secretaries
It was a bittersweet day this past September 12th, as I sat in my last [...]
Building Your Board Profile
Getting started on your board journey includes building a board profile. So, how does one go about it? It [...]
How to Prepare Yourself for Board Roles
What is the best way to prepare yourself for Board roles? Executives who want to make the transition to corporate [...]
Sharon Ranson, President, The Ranson Group
Sharon Ranson is one of our Corporate Director Members and President of The Ranson [...]
Understanding Your Role on a Board
There are two roles you must play on a Board, one is Oversight and the other is Value-add. I [...]
Are You Board-ready?
Getting yourself board-ready is a journey where you need to be realistic in your skills, experience and value you [...]
Network, Network, Network
Networking can be a challenge. We picture going to events where everyone stands around making awkward small talk. In [...]
Seeking Out Mentors and Sponsors
Mentors give you career advice and sponsors actively help you get to the next level. This distinctive difference and [...]
The Risks and Realities of Being on Boards: Advice from Beverly Topping
Beverly Topping, founder of Today’s Parent magazine and former president of the Institute of Corporate Directors, gave a rousing and informative [...]
This is your year to build courage in the boardroom
The most effective directors are courageous in the boardroom. But what does courageous governance look like? In our latest [...]
Innovating Governance to Govern Innovation
WGOB member and a WGOB Mentorship Program mentor alumnus Connie Carras recently published "Innovating Governance to Govern Innovation", a [...]
DirectorPrep: 2026 Governance Trends That Matter
Looking for a guide to this year's key governance trends? Our Affiliate Partner DirectorPrep just released a new article [...]
Deborah Rosati Appears on The High-Earning Women Podcast
WGOB Founder & CEO Deborah Rosati joined Jackie Porter on The High-Earning Women Podcast to unpack the realities of [...]
The True Power of Mentorship: Accelerating Your Boardroom Journey
The journey to securing a corporate board seat is demanding, requiring dedication, strategy, and guidance. At Women Get On [...]
The Honest Talk: 10 Ways to Find Your Voice in the Boardroom in 2026
As 2025 winds down and we start thinking about what we want more of in 2026, this is a [...]
The Honest Talk: Common Board Service Myths
Misconceptions about board service are common, and they can discourage qualified leaders from pursuing a board journey. That's why we collaborated with [...]
WGOB and BMO Announce 2025 BMO Celebrating Women On Boards Honourees and Lifetime Achievement Award Recipient
Women Get On Board is pleased to announce the full list of 2025 BMO Celebrating Women On Boards honourees, [...]
Osler’s 2025 Diversity Disclosure Report Shows Slowdown in Board Diversity Progress
In their recently released 2025 Diversity Disclosure report, Osler revealed that progress to enhance diversity among senior leadership at [...]
10 Steps to Get Ready for Your Next Board Interview
So you’ve been invited for a board interview. Congratulations! Now, it’s time to prepare. A board interview is similar [...]
Southlea Releases 2025 TSX Director Compensation Trends
In their latest research report, Southlea, A GECN Group Company, shares their analysis of 2025 director compensation trends, summarizing year-over-year data [...]
Debunking Common Myths About Serving on Boards
In today's environment, finding information and advice on board service isn't difficult—but how much of it is true? Let [...]
Women Get On Board Marks Its 10th Anniversary at the TSX Market Close
Women Get On Board Inc. (WGOB) will close the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX) on September 25, 2025 to celebrate the [...]
Getting Board-Ready: A Self-Assessment for Aspiring Board Directors
Getting yourself board-ready is a journey. To be successful, you must be realistic about the skills, experience, and value [...]
Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP Publishes 8th Edition of Blakes Board Report
Our Corporate Member Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP recently released the eighth edition of the Blakes Board Report, which [...]
What Makes a Great Board Chair? 5 Tips for Leaders
How can you ensure you are an effective chair of the board? The role can seem daunting. But—as this [...]
Practical Steps to Elevate Your Board Leadership
If you have successfully secured a corporate board seat, the next step in your journey is to take on [...]
The Honest Talk: How to build a board portfolio that works for you
Your board portfolio tells a story about your leadership journey. That's why it's critical to approach it with intention. [...]
Crafting an Effective Board Value Proposition
Creating your board value proposition is an essential step on your path to becoming a successful board member. A [...]
Should Your Board Approve the AI Policy?
Many boards of directors are questioning their responsibilities around their organization's adoption of AI, wondering if it should extend beyond [...]
Stop Calling Them Next Gen…They’re Now
In a new article, our Affiliate Partner Best In Governance (BIG) explores the rise of the "Now Generation." They [...]
Women Get On Board and BMO for Women Celebrate Sixth Anniversary of Women On Boards Program
Women Get On Board Inc. (WGOB), in partnership with BMO for Women, will proudly celebrate the sixth anniversary of [...]
The Honest Talk | How to be an effective chair of the board
Stepping into the role of board chair can feel intimidating – even for the most experienced directors. So how [...]
The Savvy Director: The Legacy of Leadership
Have you considered the legacy you're leaving behind as a board member?In their new article on The Savvy Director blog, [...]
Women Get On Board Brings WGOB Summit to Toronto for the Fourth Year
On May 12, 2025, Women Get On Board Inc. (WGOB) will hold their fourth annual WGOB Summit Toronto at [...]
Does ‘Fit’ Really Matter?
Does 'fit' really matter when you're assessing prospective board members? A new blog post from our Affiliate Partner DirectorPrep.com [...]
Revealing Integrity
Where does integrity show up in board goverannce—and what does it look like around the boardroom table? In her new [...]
Case Study: Should We Drop Our Board Diversity Goals?
Should companies consider dropping their board diversity goals when they receive pushback from stakeholders? In an in-depth case study [...]
WGOB Founder & CEO Featured on Cover of I Am Unbreakable® Magazine
WGOB Founder & CEO Deborah Rosati will be featured on the cover of the upcoming issue of I Am [...]
Board Governance of AI and Emerging Technologies
What is the role of boards in overseeing AI adoption and deployment? How can board members educate themselves on [...]
The Savvy Director: Board & CEO Agility
When the board-CEO partnership thrives, so does the entire organization. But how do you build a strong relationship between [...]
BIG Thoughts: Governance Risk Assessments Vs. Board Evaluations
Our Affiliate Partner, Best In Governance (BIG), recently released a new paper exploring the key differences between Governance Risk Assessments (GRAs) [...]
Emerging Trends that Audit Committee Members Should be Aware of in 2025
As we look ahead to 2025, it’s never been more critical for board members to understand the emerging issues [...]
Three steps to tackling the green skills gap in the boardroom
In a recent opinion piece for Reuters, Helle Bank Jorgensen, Keynote Speaker at WGOB Summit Vancouver and CEO and Founder [...]
Cultivating Your Influence in the Boardroom
Having influence in the boardroom gives you the ability to change hearts, minds, and behavior. Because board decisions are collective, [...]
The Rise Of Canada’s Purpose Economy: An Interview With Coro Strandberg
WGOB member and WGOB Summit Vancouver speaker Coro Strandberg was recently interviewed in Forbes to discuss her role as [...]
The Future Boardroom: A Feminist Perspective
"Last week was incredible. We hosted the first event in our 2024 dinner series and attended the inaugural Women [...]
Women Get On Board Brings Inaugural Summit to Vancouver
Women Get On Board Inc. (WGOB), a social-purpose company committed to elevating the next generation of women corporate directors, will [...]
Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP Releases 2024 Diversity Disclosure Practices
Our Founding Corporate Partner, Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP, just released their 2024 Diversity Disclosure Practices report, the preeminent [...]
Partnership Announcement: Skills4Good AI & Women Get On Board
Women Get On Board is proud to announce its new partnership with Skills4Good AI, an award-winning edtech leader in [...]
Advisory Boards in 2024: State of the Market
Across all sectors, there has been a wave of adoption of advisory boards. Not only do advisory boards provide [...]
So You Want To Be The Board Chair
A good board succession plan isn’t just about filling board vacancies. It’s also about finding board leaders, like the [...]
A Better Way to Fill Board Seats
Filling board vacancies when directors step down can be a complex, time-consuming task. But getting it right yields many benefits.In [...]
Hot Topics in Global Executive Compensation Trends
Our National Strategic Partner Southlea Group recently hosted an in-depth panel discussion featuring leaders from our GECN firms from around [...]
How Women Can Mitigate Risks in Mining
"The more I think about the pressing priorities in mining, the more I see the link between needing innovation and [...]
MNP: Why ESG matters
ESG has become table stakes — no matter what industry or sector your business operates in. In their fireside chat [...]
The Purpose of Governance: Bridging the Say-Do Gap
As more companies clarify their purpose as their meaningful reason to exist, their boards are beginning to broaden their oversight [...]
Executive Compensation Trends to Watch in 2024
Standards and frameworks for executive compensation in Canada are always evolving. So, what should board members know about executive compensation [...]
DirectorPrep.com: The Value You Bring
To be a more effective director, it's vital to know how and where you can add value. Understanding the value [...]
The board’s oversight in the age of AI: ethics, compliance and competitive advantage
As AI reshapes the global business landscape, corporate boards may be questioning their role and responsibilities in guiding their [...]
Advisory Board Centre Releases State of the Market Report
Across all sectors, there has been a wave of adoption of advisory boards. Not only do advisory boards provide [...]
Adapting to change: Audit committee talent matters more than ever
As boards adapt to change, audit committee talent matters more than ever, and audit committee talent sourcing and training will be [...]
Canadian Purpose Economy Project (CPEP) Releases New Report on “Purpose Governance”
The Canadian Purpose Economy Project (CPEP) recently released their new report, State of Purpose Governance in Canada, to better [...]
A Just Transition: A Guide for NGO and Civil Society Members to Provincial Regulation of Directors’ Duties Concerning Climate-related Risks
Our Affiliate Partner, Canada Climate Law Initiative (CCLI), recently released A Just Transition: A Guide for NGO and Civil Society [...]
irlabs Partners with Women Get On Board to Promote Diverse Leadership in Corporate Governance
Women Get On Board (WGOB) is thrilled to announce that irlabs, a leading provider of innovative investor relations solutions, [...]
KPMG Releases Anchoring ESG in Governance
Our EMPOWER Partner KPMG recently released Anchoring ESG in Governance, a new report on embedding sustainability within organizations. Sustainability [...]
Alliance Advisors Releases 2024 Proxy Season Preview
Our National Strategic Partner, Alliance Advisors, just released their 2024 Proxy Season Preview, which offers an analysis of what [...]
CBC: Equality in the boardroom? Not any time soon, says Canadian Chamber of Commerce
According to a report released this week by the Canadian Chamber of Commerce, progress towards gender parity in the [...]
Women on Boards and Beyond: 2023
MSCI just published their annual Women on Boards and Beyond report, which highlights trends across markets and sectors for [...]
What Board Directors Should Know About Global Trends in Pay for Performance in 2024
As a board leader, how much do you know about global trends in pay for performance? Board directors often [...]
Catherine Clark and Deborah Rosati Talk Women in the Boardroom on The Honest Talk Podcast
WGOB Founder & CEO Deborah Rosati joined Catherine Clark on the The Honest Talk podcast to discuss social purpose, [...]
The Honest Talk and Women Get On Board Announce Collaboration
Women Get On Board Inc. (WGOB) is pleased to announce a new collaboration with The Honest Talk, a groundbreaking [...]
KPMG releases On the 2024 Audit Committee Agenda report
The business and risk environment has changed rapidly over the past year, with greater geopolitical instability, surging inflation, high [...]
2024 Global Trends in ESG Incentives: Entering the Next Phase of Maturity
As ESG advances as a corporate and even regulatory topic, how is this affecting pay practices? What specific choices [...]
Institute of Corporate Directors’ Human Resources Committee Toolkit
The role of the Human Resources Committee (HRC) continues to evolve and become more complex. The decisions that are [...]
Modern Governance: The Future of Board Committees
Our Affiliate Partners, Governance Professionals of Canada (GPC) and Best in Governance Inc. (BIG), have just released their Future [...]
CPA Canada Releases the Second Edition of CPAs on Board
Our Affiliate Partner, CPA Canada, recently released the second edition of CPAs on Board, their report on the composition of [...]
Why Board Diversity Matters for Public Companies in Canada
In recent years, significant strides have been made to improve board diversity in public companies in Canada. However, as [...]
Helle Bank Jørgensen in Board Agenda
Don't miss the recent article in Board Agenda profiling Helle Bank Jørgensen, CEO & Founder of our Affiliate Partner, [...]
The Modern Board Director: Three critical competencies to navigate an evolving financial services landscape
How can financial services board directors prepare for the unprecedented leadership challenges ahead? In a new report from Massey [...]
Creating the Board’s AI Workplan
Regardless of what industry you're in, it's clear that board leaders need to start a conversation about AI to [...]
How Board Members Can Foster a Culture of Allyship
Allyship is considered a leading strategy for supporting diversity and ensuring a culture of inclusion within an organization. But [...]
Why sustainability plays a key role in shaping the future of boardrooms
In their first white paper on the future of the boardroom, Competent Boards shares results from their recent survey of [...]
Osler releases 2023 Diversity Disclosure Practices Report
Our Founding Corporate partner, Osler Hoskin & Harcourt LLP has released their ninth annual comprehensive report covers diversity disclosures [...]
Inclusive Boards: Unlocking the Power and Benefits of Diversity
Inclusion is the key to unlocking the power and benefits of diversity on corporate boards. That’s why it’s critical [...]
The Future of Board Governance: Global Network of Director Institutes 2022-2023 Survey Report
The Global Network of Director Institutes (GNDI) brings together the leading associations serving corporate directors to provide a global [...]
Special Report: Boards, AI, Technology & Risk
AI is opening new possibilities and opportunities for companies. However, the same digital tools delivering transformative capabilities and greater efficiency [...]
Culture drives success: The board’s role
A board has many responsibilities, but nurturing the culture of the organization might be the most important one of [...]
Indigenous knowledge and practices essential to ESG, expert says
Scott Munro, CPA, deputy chief executive officer of the First Nations Financial Management Board in Vancouver, is passionate about seeing [...]
WGOB Speaker Series: Executive Compensation Trends and Best Practices
Women Get On Board Inc. (WGOB) is a member-based company that connects, promotes and empowers women to corporate boards. [...]
ESG Matters: Going Public – Building Your Board for Success
Joining a pre-public board is a great way to expand your board experience and contribute to the growth and long-term [...]
Corporate climate policy engagement: A briefing for board directors
The Climate Governance Initiative recently published a new briefing for board directors specifically focused on corporate climate policy engagement. [...]
Spotlight on board inclusion: fresh ways to think about board renewal
In her latest article for the Institute of Corporate Directors, WGOB member Shona McGlashan discusses innovative approaches to board recruitment [...]
E-Guide: Your Governance Journey – Chart Your Course to Success in the Boardroom
Joining a board is like setting out on a journey. A governance journey. Depending on what stage you're at, [...]
Divided on diversity: alternative proposals from Canadian securities regulators to update diversity disclosure requirements
On April 13, 2023, the Canadian Securities Administrators (the CSA) served up for comment two alternative approaches to updating [...]
WGOB Awarded CWE Recognition Award, Gender Equality in the Workplace Category
On May 30, 2023, Women Get On Board was selected as a 2023 CWE Recognition Award honouree in the Gender Equality [...]
STANDOUT From The Crowd podcast: Strategies For Securing A Board Seat
WGOB Founder & CEO Deborah Rosati was recently interviewed by Darine BenAmara on the STANDOUT From the Crowd podcast to [...]
Executive Upskilling for Next-Gen Directorship — 2023 Survey Report
What's the current state of executive leadership development? What are the upskilling needs of the next generation of board [...]
More than DEI: Why it pays to get women in the boardroom
Despite research showing that over half of Gen Z workers would not accept a role in a company without diverse leadership, [...]
Can corporate boards rise to the sustainability challenge?
Helle Bank Jørgensen, CEO of our Affiliate Partner Competent Boards, was recently interviewed for an article in Green Biz discussing board [...]
Spotlight on inclusive boards: Fostering the right meeting culture
Boardrooms should be for everyone—but it doesn't always feel that way. In her latest article for the Institute of Corporate [...]
Integrity Matters: Net zero commitments by non-state entities – A briefing for board directors
During COP27, the 2022 international climate change conference, the United Nations (UN) High-Level Expert Group on the Net Zero [...]
Why Whistleblowers Matter
A whistleblower program is a tool for directors to access information that would otherwise not reach the boardroom. But for [...]
Activists advancing: Why boardroom battles are accelerating across Canada
In a new article in The Globe & Mail, Lynn Beauregard, president of our Affiliate Partner Governance Professionals of Canada, [...]
Corporate governance — forging a new standard and a new mindset
Our corporate member MNP published an insightful new article on the evolving expectations around corporate governance and the role [...]
Why We Need Women On Boards
Despite extensive evidence that gender diversity improves business outcomes, women still represent less than a third of directors in public [...]
Building A Collaborative Boardroom Team Is About More Than Diversity — It’s Also About Intentionality
Building a culture of collaboration in the boardroom requires an emphasis on creating positive relationships between board members and senior [...]
Profile: Deborah Rosati by Profound Impact
Female-founded Canadian company Profound Impact recently profiled WGOB Founder & CEO Deborah Rosati as part of their Impact Stories [...]
WGOB Speaker Series: Director Compensation in 2023
Women Get On Board Inc. (WGOB) is a member-based company that connects, promotes and empowers women to corporate boards. [...]
Complicity through Complacency
Do you ever feel the calls from the boardroom to modernize, evolve its mandate, redefine its purpose, refresh its [...]
Inclusive boards: demystifying the “I” in DEI
Do boards belong to everyone, and if not, what do we need to do to fix them? In a [...]
Hey Ladies! The boardroom needs you. Deborah Rosati tells us why.
In a new interview with Bespoke, WGOB and Founder CEO Deborah Rosati opens up about her early board experience and [...]
Gender diversity on corporate boards can improve organizational performance
In an effort to better understand the influence of gender diversity on the functioning of the board, and how [...]
The 4 Ps to finding your voice as a woman leader
Over the past few years, we’ve seen an increasing number of studies showing that having more women in senior [...]
KPMG Board Leadership Centre’s ESG guide for audit committees
Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) considerations are and will continue to be an integral part of each organization’s strategy and [...]
Transitioning from Board Member to Board Leader
EgonZehnder's 2022-2023 Global Board Diversity Tracker shows that 19 percent of directorships among Russell 3000 companies are held by non-white [...]
WGOB Speaker Series: Linking ESG Priorities and Incentives
Women Get On Board Inc. (WGOB) is a member-based company that connects, promotes and empowers women to corporate boards. [...]
The Global Risks Report 2023
The Global Risks Report 2023 presents the results of the World Economic Forums's latest Global Risks Perception Survey (GRPS) to outline the [...]
ESG Measures Here To Stay In Executive Incentives, Southlea’s Global Research Finds
For a sixth consecutive year, The Global Governance and Executive Compensation Group (GECN) analyzed the executive compensation practices of [...]
#MyThreeWords for 2023
#My3words for 2023 are elevate, innovate and sustain. Why do I select #my3words each year? In 2015, I read about [...]
Diversity in corporate Canada: Is progress being made?
In a new episode of Osler's ESG Explorer podcast, Deborah Rosati, Founder & CEO of Women Get On Board, joined [...]
WGOB Speaker Series: Focus on the “G” of ESG – Part 3
Women Get On Board Inc. (WGOB) is a member-based company that connects, promotes and empowers women to corporate boards. [...]
Managing Biodiversity Risk in the Boardroom
On Dec. 13, 2022, the Commonwealth Climate and Law Initiative released the report Biodiversity Risk: Legal Implications for Companies [...]
Bruce Singer Podcast: Deborah Rosati on Advisory Boards, Board Diversity, Board Directors
On a new episode of the Bruce Singer Podcast, WGOB Founder & CEO Deborah Rosati sits down with Bruce and [...]
A Guide to Ensuring Gender Diversity on Your Board
There has been considerable progress in gender inclusion and diversity in business, and most countries have implemented rules and [...]
The Blakes Board Report 2022
The sixth edition of the annual Blakes Board Report offers the latest research and analysis on the progress and [...]
COP27: Key outcomes for board directors
Board directors have a critical role to play in guiding their company and its ecosystem to deliver climate action [...]
Glass Lewis Canadian Benchmark Policy Changes for 2023
On November 17, 2022, proxy advisor Glass Lewis, & Co., LLC (“Glass Lewis”) released its 2023 Benchmark Policy Guidelines for [...]
It’s never too early for a CPA to become a board member
CPAs have long been a valued presence on corporate boards and audit committees in Canada. But as a landmark study [...]
We must fill the climate education gap for senior business leaders
With COP27 pushing climate issues to the top of news agendas around the world this month, it's a great [...]
Struggling to demonstrate your value as a board member? Develop your readiness for a crisis.
As a board member, being asked to step up in an emergency and put your plans and preparations into [...]
There Are Many Ways for CPAs to Prep for a Board Role
If you're a CPA, there are many ways that a board role can boost your career. This article from [...]
WGOB Speaker Series: Focus on the “S” of ESG – Part 2
Women Get On Board Inc. (WGOB) is a member-based company that connects, promotes and empowers women to corporate boards. [...]
Savvy Director Guide to Your Voice Matters in the Boardroom
Our Affiliate Partner, DirectorPrep.com, published an excellent new Savvy Director blog to help board directors who are struggling to [...]
Biodiversity—is that a business issue?
The WWF Living Planet Report has sounded the alarm on the biodiversity crisis. Since 1970, there has been a [...]
Meet Boardroom Advocate Deborah Rosati: #SUSTXGLOBAL 50 2022 Awardee
It’s our pleasure to announce that WGOB Founder & CEO Deborah Rosati has been awarded The SustainabilityX® Magazine’s inaugural [...]
Osler’s 2022 Diversity Disclosure Report
Osler's 2022 Diversity Disclosure Report provides valuable insights into changes in board composition in Canada. According to their analysis, [...]
WGOB Speaker Series: Focus on the “E” of ESG – Part 1
Women Get On Board Inc. (WGOB) is a member-based company that connects, promotes and empowers women to corporate boards. [...]
The Annual Board Calendar
The annual board calendar is a planning tool to help the board govern effectively. It helps the board figure out [...]
Elevating Your Board Impact: A Practical Guide to Taking Your Board Journey to the Next Level
If you're a board member interested in elevating your board impact, you'll need to embark on both an internal [...]
The SustainabilityX® Magazine Global 50 Women In Sustainability Awards 2022
It's our pleasure to announce that WGOB Founder & CEO Deborah Rosati has been awarded The SustainabilityX® Magazine's inaugural [...]
#BoardDiversity Matters: Agents of Change – Judith Athaide
Women Get On Board Inc. (WGOB) is a member-based company that connects, promotes and empowers [...]
Women in Business Leadership Boost ESG Performance
In this article from IFC, authors Alexandre Di Miceli and Angela Donaggio explore the existing research linking a higher [...]
The Bruce Singer Podcast ft. WGOB Founder and CEO Deborah Rosati
On the Bruce Singer Podcast, Canadian entrepreneur Bruce Singer is joined by leading entrepreneurs, influencers, CEOs, CFOs and change-makers [...]
Boards Need to Make Headway on the Diversity of their Executive Teams
Among Canada’s most prominent companies—as defined by the S&P/TSX 60—less than 20% of the 600+ executives are female. Not [...]
The Crucial Role Of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in ESG Reporting
There can be no successful ESG without a honed focus on DE&I. However, leaders face a host of challenges when [...]
Human Resources Committee Effectiveness
The roles of many board committees are shifting. That's why Southlea Group has spent the past few months speaking [...]
Why the social angle is critical to all three ESG pillars | Delivering on ESG commitments
In a recent podcast 'Why the social angle is critical to all three ESG pillars | Delivering on ESG [...]
The Global Push for Gender Diverse Boards
Legislation mandating gender diversity on boards is becoming more common. A new draft bill means that EU companies have [...]
A role for audit committees in oversight of climate change
Our Affiliate Partner CPA Canada recently released a publication on increased attention being paid to climate change matters by [...]
Insights from “ESG in the Boardroom: A Guidebook for Directors”
Our Affiliate Partner Diligent recently released episode 84 of 'The Corporate Director Podcast' which features Eileen Kamerick, distinguished and experienced independent director, and [...]
CPAs on Board
What does the data tell us about CPAs on boards? A recent study from our Affiliate Partner CPA Canada [...]
#BoardDiversity Matters: Agents of Change – Lori-Ann Beausoleil
Women Get On Board Inc. (WGOB) is a member-based company that connects, promotes and empowers [...]
More than compliance: How an effective ESG strategy can create value
We’ve passed the tipping point with environmental, social and governance (ESG): it’s everywhere and it’s a global reality. Communities, [...]
Savvy Director Guide to Patience in the Boardroom
Our Affiliate Partner, DirectorPrep.com, just published their Savvy Director Guide to Patience in the Boardroom.Read the full publication here: Savvy [...]
Elevating Your Board Leadership
You’ve networked, positioned your board offer, and aced the board interview, and now you’re serving in a coveted board [...]
Trends in Executive Compensation and Governance: What Should Boards be Asking?
Women Get On Board Inc. (WGOB) is a member-based company that connects, promotes and empowers women to corporate boards. [...]
On the 2022 Audit Committee Agenda
Developed by our Empower Partner KPMG Canada, this resource outlines six key issues that should be on every 2022 [...]
Elevating Your Emotional Intelligence in the Boardroom
I am proud to have served on corporate boards for over two decades and have learned that it is [...]
Making Sense of ESG for Boards: An ESG Primer
Co-authored by Heather Nichols and our WGOB member Mardi Witzel, This paper provides a brief primer on ESG, focusing [...]
Elevating Your Voice in the Boardroom
As I reflect on my board journey over the last two decades in both public and private company boards, [...]
Courage in the Boardroom
Women Get On Board Inc. (WGOB) is a member-based company that connects, promotes and empowers women to corporate boards. [...]
Position Your Board Offer
Serving on a board can be an enriching experience—and it’s one of the best ways to advance your career. [...]
#BoardDiversity Matters: Agents of Change – Cathy Logue
Women Get On Board Inc. (WGOB) is a member-based company that connects, promotes and empowers women [...]
Savvy Director Guide to Catalytic Questions
Our Affiliate Partner, DirectorPrep.com, just published their Savvy Director Guide to Catalytic Questions. Read the full publication here: Savvy [...]
Building a strong and diverse board before you go public
Women Get On Board Inc. (WGOB) is a member-based company that connects, promotes and empowers women to corporate boards. [...]
Board Diversity Study
In collaboration with our Affiliate Partner irlabs, we recently conducted board diversity research for newly listed companies on the TSX and [...]
WGOB and irlabs Research of TSX New Listings
In collaboration with our Affiliate Partner irlabs, we analyzed gender diversity on the board of directors for all new [...]
Savvy Director Guide to your Board Value Proposition
Our Affiliate Partner, DirectorPrep.com, just published their Savvy Director Guide to your Board Value Proposition.Read the full publication here: Savvy [...]
What are Independent Review Committees (IRCs)
Women Get On Board Inc. (WGOB) is a member-based company that connects, promotes and empowers women to corporate boards. [...]
#ESGMatters : Poonam Puri
Poonam Puri is a global authority on corporate governance, financial markets regulation and ESG. A seasoned [...]
The Power of Trust
In my over 35 years as an executive, corporate director and entrepreneur, one force has made a difference more [...]
#BoardDiversity Matters: Agents of Change-we profile our two members, Alyssa Barry & Caroline Sawamoto on how they are advancing board diversity:
Agents of Change: Alyssa Barry and Caroline Sawamoto, Principals & Co-Founders of irlabs Women Get On Board Inc. (WGOB) is [...]
#mythreewords for 2022
#My3words for 2022 are light, lift and laugh. Before I tell you why I chose these words, let me [...]
#BoardDiversityMatters: Leanna Falkiner is a “next-gen” director on the rise
Leanna Falkiner, MSc, ICD.D, serves on the boards of Coast Capital Savings Federal Credit Union and [...]
Corporate Governance in Transition
Our founding Corporate Partner, Osler Hoskin & Harcourt released its publication "Corporate governance in transition." In corporate governance, 2021 was [...]
Audit Committee Guide – Canadian Edition
Our EMPOWER Partner, KPMG LLP, has released its Audit Committee Guide – Canadian Edition. This is a practical guide providing [...]
Savvy Director Guide to Governance Courage
Our Affiliate Partner, DirectorPrep.com, just published their Savvy Director Guide to Governance Courage. Read the full publication here: Savvy [...]
The Board Imperative: Purpose-driven leadership
Our sponsor MNP LLP, of our recent WGOB Speaker Series on November 30, 2021 - just published their white [...]
The Power of Mentorship
IntroductionSince beginning my professional career over 35 years ago, I have seen the power of mentorship to affect meaningful, real-world [...]
Shareholder Activism: What Independent Directors Need to Know
Women Get On Board Inc. (WGOB) is a member-based company that connects, promotes and empowers women to corporate boards. [...]
Board Diversity: Are You an Agent of Change?
It still surprises me that there has not been more progress in corporate Canada to add more women to [...]
Savvy Director Guide to Leading Indicators
Our Affiliate Partner, DirectorPrep.com, just published their Savvy Director Guide to Leading Indicators. Read the full publication here: Savvy [...]
Overseeing Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Matters
The focus on ESG matters is continuing to grow, with increased attention being paid by a wide variety of [...]
Preparing for a Board Interview
Introduction According to a Harvard Business Review article called "Research: When Women Are on Boards, Male CEOs Are Less [...]
Elevating Your Board Effectiveness
Women Get On Board Inc. (WGOB) is a member-based company that connects, promotes and empowers women to corporate boards. On [...]
2021 Diversity Disclosure Practices Report
Our founding Corporate Partner, Osler Hoskin & Harcourt has issued their seventh annual report - 2021 Diversity Disclosure Practices [...]
Savvy Director Guide to Risk
Our Affiliate Partner, DirectorPrep.com, just published their Savvy Director Guide to Risk. Read the full publication here: Savvy Director [...]
Getting Climate Change on the Board Agenda: Directors share their strategies
Women Get On Board Inc. (WGOB) is a member-based company that connects, promotes and empowers women to corporate boards. On [...]
Building Your Board Resume FAQs
In my over 35 years as an executive, corporate director, entrepreneur and CEO of Women Get On Board Inc. [...]
Savvy Director Guide to Independent Thinking
Our Affiliate Partner, DirectorPrep.com just published their Savvy Director Guide to Independent Thinking. Read the full publication here: Savvy [...]
Are You Diversifying Your Board Portfolio?
When I began my board journey, I didn’t consider the importance of diversifying my board portfolio. A board portfolio [...]
Christine Gillespie, Corporate Director
Christine Gillespie ICD.D, MBA, is a corporate director who has served on the boards of [...]
WGOB and irlabs Research of TSX New Listings
In connection with our partnership with irlabs, we analyzed gender diversity on the board of directors for all new [...]
Joint PR irlabs and WGOB Partnership
We are excited to announce our Affiliate Partnership with irlabs to promote board diversity in North America. IR Labs [...]
Savvy Director Guide to Strategic Planning
Our Affiliate Partner, DirectorPrep.com just published their Savvy Director Guide to Strategic Planning - this is adapted from The [...]
Top 10 Tips to Help You in Your Journey to a Corporate Board
Being a Corporate Director is much different from being an executive. A Corporate Director’s role is one of oversight, [...]
Jonathan Goodman, Corporate Director
Jonathan Goodman, P.Eng, CFA, MBA has over 30 years mining investment and operating experience. He [...]
Nominating & Corporate Governance Committee Matters
Women Get On Board Inc. (WGOB) is a member-based company that connects, promotes and empowers women to corporate boards. On [...]
The Great Chair
Women Get On Board Inc. (WGOB) is a member-based company that connects, promotes and empowers women to corporate boards. On [...]
The Power of Giving
I often reflect on this quote: "We make a living by what we get, but we make a life [...]
Mary Larson, Corporate Director
Mary Larson, ICD.D, is a Partner with MNP’s Consulting Services group in Montreal. She is [...]
Are You Ready for Public Service Boards?
Women Get On Board Inc. (WGOB) is a member-based company that connects, promotes and empowers women to corporate boards. [...]
The Power of Sponsorship
I often hear that women need more mentorship from men and women leaders to advance their careers. While this [...]
The Innovation Agenda: Governing with a Digital-First Mindset
Women Get On Board Inc. (WGOB) is a member-based company that connects, promotes and empowers women to corporate boards. [...]
New Complexities in Governance: How Board of Directors are Managing the Rise of Artificial Intelligence
By Denise Carpenter, ICD.D In the modern Boardroom, it is essential to increase your Board’s Artificial Intelligence (AI) visibility [...]
Sheila Leggett, Corporate Director
There are tremendous drivers for boards to provide governance oversight on environmental, social and governance [...]
The Power of Connection
Did you know the power of connection can be a one of the most effective paths to accomplishing your [...]
360° Governance: Where are the Directors in a World in Crisis?
Sponsored by: Michael Lee-Chin Family Institute for Corporate Citizenship- By: Peter Dey and Sarah Kaplan “The guidelines proposed in [...]
The Strategic Power of ESG: What Boards Can and Must Do
MNP LLP released a white paper discussing Covid-19 and its significant impact on the importance of ESG. How do [...]
IP Questions Directors Should Ask
Women Get On Board is a member-based company that connects, promotes and empowers women to corporate boards. That’s why [...]
Board Diversity: Are You an Agent of Change?
It still surprises me that there has been little change in corporate Canada to add more women to TSX [...]
Thinking About Executive & Director Compensation Beyond COVID-19
Women Get On Board is a member-based company that connects, promotes and empowers women to corporate boards. That’s why [...]
2021 Roadmap for Nominating and Governance Committees by Beverly Behan
We are pleased to share our Affiliate Partner, Board Advisor LLC, latest publication authored by Beverly A. Behan “2021 [...]
Elevating Your Board Effectiveness: Emotional Intelligence in the Boardroom
In my 20th year of serving on corporate boards, I wrote a blog called “Emotional Intelligence in the Board [...]
Elevating Your Board Effectiveness: Finding Your Voice in the Boardroom
When corporate board have gender diversity, businesses see better results. For example, a Canadian study of 6,000 boards found that gender-balanced [...]
Bonnie Chwartacki, Corporate Director
Bonnie Chwartacki is an experienced Corporate Board Director with a wide spectrum of boardroom knowledge [...]
Denise Carpenter, Corporate Director
Denise Carpenter, ICD.D, is an executive coach and experienced board director. She is Chair of [...]
How to Build Diverse and Inclusive Boards
Women Get On Board is a member-based company that connects, promotes, and empowers women to corporate boards. That’s why we’ve launched the Women [...]
2020 Diversity Disclosure Practices Report
Our founding Corporate Partner, Osler Hoskin & Harcourt has issued their sixth annual report - 2020 Diversity Disclosure Practices [...]
How to Successfully Evaluate your Board and its Directors
Women Get On Board is a member-based company that connects, promotes, and empowers women to corporate boards. That’s why [...]
Anar Shamji Popatia, Corporate Director
Anar Shamji Popatia, ICD.D, serves on numerous boards and advisory councils, including Consumer Protection BC, [...]
Conquering Confidence: Overcoming Insecurities and Imposter Syndrome in Your Professional Life
In our second WGOB LumiQ Speaker Series, Women Get On Board member Cybele Negris discusses her struggles with public [...]
Getting on Your First Corporate Board
Elaine Roper, Partner in the Odgers Berndtson Board Practice and Women Get On Board Member, and Deborah Rosati, Founder [...]
How to Get Yourself on a Board: Ace Your Board Interview
According to a Harvard Business Review article called “Research: When Women Are on Boards, Male CEOs Are Less Overconfident”, [...]
Building Process and Policy at the Board Level
In our first WGOB LumiQ Speaker Series, Women Get On Board member Susan Taves details what processes and policies [...]
Ellen Pekilis, Corporate Director
Ellen Pekilis is a lawyer and an independent board director with expertise in governance, risk [...]
You’re in This Position for a Reason with Deborah Rosati
Our Founder + CEO Deborah Rosati shares insights on why she has made it her own social purpose in [...]
How to Get Yourself on a Board: Get Board Interviews
In recent years, businesses have begun to realize that gender diversity on boards makes a big difference. For example, [...]
How to Get Yourself on a Board: Position Your Board Offer
According to an Osler research report called “2019 Diversity Disclosure Practices: Women in leadership roles at TSX-listed companies”, “Women [...]
Leanna Falkiner, Corporate Director
Leanna Falkiner, MSc, ICD.D, serves on the boards of Coast Capital Savings and the North [...]
How to Get Yourself on a Board: Master the Foundations
Serving on a board can be an incredibly rewarding experience—and it’s one of the best ways to advance your [...]
Managing the impact of COVID-19 at the Board Level
Pandemic-related pressures on board leadership have intensified as enterprises grapple with deploying crisis response plans, substantial hits to cash [...]
ESG, Strategy & The Culture Imperative
A panel consisting of risk, investment, legal and business leaders will discuss the link between ESG, strategy and culture [...]
ESG and the Role of the Board
Hosted by Gowling WLG, our National Strategic Partner. Driving sustainable business practices in companies requires oversight, insight & foresight from [...]
Audit Committee Perspective on Cyber Issues
Hosted by KPMG LLP, our National Strategic Partner. Cybersecurity is no longer just an IT problem – it's a [...]
Corinne Boone, Board Chair
Corinne Boone, BA, MES, CDI.D, serves as Board Chair for the Canadian Energy Research Institute. [...]
The Future Of Events Post COVID-19
Every crisis has two sides - a challenge and an opportunity. As such, it's not just a matter of [...]
Leslie Oman, IT Intrapreneur
Leslie Oman is a senior leader and innovative IT intrapreneur. She proved her value on [...]
KPMG Provides Guidance for Audit Committees During COVID-19
Our National Strategic Partner KPMG provide guidance on key considerations that audit committees should navigate the pandemic. The mandate of [...]
An Essay by Stikeman: What Will Life be Like on the Other Side of COVID‑19?
In this essay, a group of Stikeman Elliott partners have collected some of early thoughts on the challenges and [...]
How Women Can Improve Their Leadership Skills In Corporate Boardrooms
Our Founder + CEO Deborah Rosati shares insights on why she has made it her own social purpose in [...]
ESG and the Role of the Board Part Two: Emerging Expectations for Boards in Environmental Issues
A group of more than 100 engaged corporate directors, executives and governance professionals gathered at a Women Get On [...]
COVID-19: Governance, Risk Implications, and the Role of the Board
Webinar: hosted by Governance Professionals of Canada A panel of governance and risk experts united to deliver well-timed insights [...]
Peggie Pelosi, Corporate Director
Peggie Pelosi is a member of the board of USANA Health Sciences (NYSE: USNA); Executive [...]
ESG and the Role of the Board, Part One
Part One: The Board’s Role in Countering Modern Slavery A group of more than 100 engaged corporate directors, executives and [...]
Research: When Women Are on Boards, Male CEOs Are Less Overconfident
Read the full article here: Research: When Women Are on Boards, Male CEOs Are Less Overconfident
Cyber Safety Culture: It’s Time For A Cyber Security Re-think
Co-Founder and COO of Smashblock and WGOB member, Janet Cloud, shares insights on cyber safety as a part of [...]
Audit Committee Effectiveness
An engaged community of governance professionals gathered to discuss audit committee best practices with Women Get On Board (WGOB). [...]
Lisa Swartzman, Corporate Director
Lisa Swartzman, ICD.D serves on the boards of TerrAscend Corp. [CSE: TER; OTCQX: TRSSF] and [...]
Evaluating Financing Solutions in the Boardroom
During our sold out Women Get On Board Toronto event that BMO Bank of Montreal our National Strategic Partner hosted, an [...]
Emotional Intelligence in the Boardroom
I am celebrating my 20th year of serving on corporate boards and have learned it is not so much [...]
Natascha Kiernan, Corporate Director
Natascha Kiernan, J.D., CDI.D serves on the board of Canada WTX Inc. and Zenabis Global, Inc [...]
Cyber for the C-Suite – A New Reality
Cyber risk is expanding in scale, scope, severity and source, landing near the top of most boards’ risk profiles. [...]
The Role of the Board in M&A transactions: Creating Value and Minimizing Risk
By Susan Rabkin, Corporate Director, and Karen Pugliese, Country Leader, Canada, CommScope February 11, 2019 Background On an icy February [...]
CPA Canada Director Briefing: Stakeholder Engagement
Stakeholder Engagement – What is it? How can it benefit your organization? And what role should the board plan [...]
2018 Diversity Disclosure Practices
Our Founding Corporate Partner, Osler Hoskin & Harcourt has issued their fourth annual report on diversity disclosure practices. Along [...]
BMO Bank of Montreal: 2018 Canadian Board Composition Study
Our National Strategic Partner, BMO Bank of Montreal, published the latest edition of insights from their annual study reviewing [...]
Planning Your Board Career
Backgrounder: Women Get On Board partnered with Stikeman Elliott to develop this guide to provide you with a few [...]
Building Better Boards
In partnership with Stikeman Elliott LLP and Global Governance Advisors, our Founder and CEO Deborah Rosati, developed this handbook [...]
Ernst and Young’s report discusses the leading practices in gender diversity disclosure
Ernst and Young’s report discusses the leading practices in gender diversity disclosure: While the new rules leave it to [...]
Osler’s OSC Research Paper
Osler’s OSC Research Paper Women in Leadership Roles at TSX-Listed Companies: Diversity Disclosure Practices Effective December 31, 2014, Canadian [...]
KPMG Audit Trends 2016
KPMG’s current Audit Trends Report focuses on the role of audit committees in overseeing risk in times of unprecedented [...]
2016 Osler Report on Gender Diversity in TSX Companies
2016 Osler Report on Gender Diversity in TSX Companies Diversity Disclosure Practices 2016: Women in leadership roles at TSX-listed [...]
Osler and ICD’s Board Diversity Template
Osler and ICD’s Board Diversity Template The Institute of Corporate Directors and Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP have created [...]
“The Top 20 Board Skills in the S&P 500” by Equilar Board Intelligence
“The Top 20 Board Skills in the S&P 500” by Equilar Board Intelligence Are you qualified to be these companies’ [...]
Harvard Business School on “Charting a Path to the Boardroom”
Harvard Business School on “Charting a Path to the Boardroom” Board positions are highly sought-after roles. How does one [...]
Marsh’s 2017 Top 10 Current Business and Legal Trends Affecting Directors and Officers Liability In Canada
Marsh’s 2017 Top 10 Current Business and Legal Trends Affecting Directors and Officers Liability In Canada Read the full [...]
Data Showcases Skills Composition of Board Directors
Data Showcases Skills Composition of Board Directors Equilar examined the skills and expertise of board members from the proxy statements [...]
Some great insights on what first time directors should consider when joining a board:
Some great insights on what first time directors should consider when joining a board: No matter how experienced they [...]
“How to Improve Your Board’s Gender Balance” by George Horhota
“How to Improve Your Board’s Gender Balance” by George Horhota, One of Our WGOB Supporting Partners We all recognize [...]
Osler has just published their third Diversity Disclosure Practices
Osler, one of our Founding Corporate Partners, has just published their third Diversity Disclosure Practices for the 2017 proxy [...]
KPMG in Canada has identified five key trends that increase organizational risk
KPMG in Canada has identified five key trends that increase organizational risk for companies in which inclusive leadership is [...]
Osler report shows Canada’s publicly traded companies
Osler report shows Canada’s publicly traded companies, including miners, making scant progress on appointing women to boards Canada’s publicly [...]
Why does gender diversity on boards matter?
Why does gender diversity on boards matter? A blog prepared by Odgers Berndtson, covering Women Get On Board’s event [...]
Deborah Rosati, our Founder & CEO co-authored the ICD Director Journal article
Deborah Rosati, our Founder & CEO co-authored the ICD Director Journal article “Ready and Waiting” with George Horhota, one [...]
Directors Must Understand The Value Of Cyber Insurance For Effective Cyber Risk Oversight
Directors Must Understand The Value Of Cyber Insurance For Effective Cyber Risk Oversight Cyber Risk Management: Response and Recovery, [...]
Let’s be blunt: Insights from Canada’s cannabis industry
Deborah Rosati, our Founder & CEO, is interviewed in a new column with EY Canada; why having a sound [...]
Our National Strategic Partner, KPMG LLP, was recently featured in Forbes
Our National Strategic Partner, KPMG LLP, was recently featured in Forbes Read the full article here: Five Focus Areas For [...]
Linaeya Horn – Muller of Global Governance Advisors on How to Chair a Board Meeting
Linaeya Horn – Muller of Global Governance Advisors on How to Chair a Board Meeting Read the full blog [...]
Our Regional Ambassador Council member – Dexter John was interviewed recently by Forbes Magazine on addressing boardroom diversity
Our Regional Ambassador Council member – Dexter John was interviewed recently by Forbes Magazine on addressing boardroom diversity Read [...]
WGOB member Anita Anand on environmental and social governance – featured in The Globe and Mail
WGOB member Anita Anand on environmental and social governance – featured in The Globe and Mail Read the full [...]
Our Founder & CEO, Deborah Rosati, was interviewed by Shari Mogk Edwards – on “Helping Women Get On Board with getting on boards
Our Founder & CEO, Deborah Rosati, was interviewed by Shari Mogk Edwards – on “Helping Women Get On Board [...]
Our National Strategic Partner, Marsh Canada’s CEO Sarah Robson post on “Embracing Board Diversity: Go Beyond the Numbers
Our National Strategic Partner, Marsh Canada’s CEO Sarah Robson post on “Embracing Board Diversity: Go Beyond the Numbers Read [...]
WGOB Member Karen Somerville on the Role of the Board in Relation to Organizational Culture
WGOB Member Karen Somerville on the Role of the Board in Relation to Organizational Culture Read the full blog [...]
Our Founder & CEO, Deborah Rosati, was interviewed by MJBIZDaily on diversity in Canadian cannabis boardrooms
Our Founder & CEO, Deborah Rosati, was interviewed by MJBIZDaily on diversity in Canadian cannabis boardrooms Read the full article [...]
Our Founder & CEO, Deborah Rosati, was interviewed by Capital Magazine on getting companies on board with women board members
Our Founder & CEO, Deborah Rosati, was interviewed by Capital Magazine on getting companies on board with women board members [...]
Mercer recently published their latest climate change scenario models over three timeframes
Read the full report here: Investing In A Time Of Climate Change — The Sequel
Our Founder & CEO, Deborah Rosati was interviewed by CBC on “Women hold less than 20% of positions on corporate boards, StatsCan finds”
Our Founder & CEO, Deborah Rosati was interviewed by CBC on “Women hold less than 20% of positions on [...]
Our Founder & CEO, Deborah Rosati was interviewed by CBC on “How Canada stacks up on women’s representation on corporate boards”
Our Founder & CEO, Deborah Rosati was interviewed by CBC on “How Canada stacks up on women’s representation on [...]
Harvard Business Review research on how board experience helps more women get CEO roles
Read the full article here: Research: Board Experience Is Helping More Women Get CEO Jobs
Nose in, Fingers out: Insights from the Boardroom
Our Founder & CEO, Deborah Rosati spoke with Luminari on their recent LumiQ podcast to discuss her time serving on several [...]
Planning Your Board Career Publication
Backgrounder: Women Get On Board partnered with Stikeman Elliott to develop this guide to provide you with a few [...]
How to Enhance Your Financial Intelligence in the Boardroom
Every board member has a role in financial oversight. Even if you don’t have financial expertise, you are still [...]
Building Better Boards Publication
Building Better Boards In partnership with Stikeman Elliott LLP and Global Governance Advisors, our Founder and CEO Deborah Rosati, [...]
Board Diversity: Are You an Agent of Change?
On an evening that saw Toronto flush with rain and Raptor’s pride, the Governance Professionals of Canada (GPC) partnered with Women [...]
Jane Kinney, Corporate Director
Jane Kinney is a member of the boards of Cenovus Energy Inc. – CEV (TSE) [...]
Hot Topics in D & O Risk and Insurance: Climate Change, Respectful Workplace, Cannabis and Blockchain & Cryptocurrency
A panel of four experts provided information on top trending risks to a sell-out crowd in Toronto on April [...]
Gail Harding, Corporate Director
Gail Harding has been appointed to the Board of Directors of Meridian Credit Union as [...]
Ethical Intelligence in the Boardroom
In the wake of countless business scandals and corporate collapses, there has been a call for a higher standard [...]
Norma Beauchamp, Independent Board of Director – Acerus Pharma, Aurora and Eve Medical
Norma Beauchamp is a member of numerous boards, including Acerus Pharma and Aurora Cannabis. She [...]
Board Diversity – Are You an Agent of Change?
It still surprises me that there has been little change in Corporate Canada in terms of adding more women [...]
Debora Bielecki, Global Executive, Board Member, Co-Chair & Board Advisor
You were a senior executive at HP. How did that experience help further your board [...]
Exploring New Board Opportunities, Being Gracious in Saying “No”
So, you are excited you received an email or phone call asking if you would consider a board opportunity. [...]
Disruption and Transformation – The Board’s Role in Overseeing Opportunities and Risk
Innovation and disruption are top of mind for every board. Women Get On Board recently held a panel discussion [...]
Julia Elvidge, Corporate Director
How did your role as the president of a tech company lead to your interest [...]
Susan Taves, Corporate Director
Susan Taves, CPA, ICD.D, currently serves on three boards, including the TSX Trust Company, the [...]
Finding Your Voice at the Boardroom Table
What does it mean to find your voice at the boardroom table when you are a new board member [...]
Kim West, President of Halifax-based Royer Thompson Management & Human Resources Consulting
Kim West is the President of Halifax-based Royer Thompson Management & Human Resources Consulting. She [...]
Cybele Negris, CEO & Co-Founder, Board Director
Cybele Negris is CEO & Co-Founder of Webnames.ca, Canada’s original .CA Registrar. Cybele is appointed [...]
A Strategic Approach to Filling Board Positions Is Critical — Regardless of Your Gender
Written by: Debbie Stojanovic, CEO, Nealon Consulting & Deborah Rosati, Founder & CEO, Women Get On Board Diversity, and gender [...]
Margie Parikh, Board Director
Margie Parikh moderated WGOB’s “Disruption and Transformation – The Board’s Role in Overseeing Opportunities and [...]
Josée Morin, Board Director
Many women are reluctant to talk about themselves. What are the keys to presenting yourself in [...]
Daniella Dimitrov, Board Director
Many women are reluctant to talk about themselves. What are the keys to presenting yourself [...]
Network Mapping Your Way Onto a Board
Joining a board is about fit and style. The Board wants to make sure that your style will fit [...]
Fariba Anderson, ICD.D, Board Director
Fariba Anderson, ICD.D, Board Director shares her views on the role of the Digital Director. [...]
Are You Diversifying Your Board Portfolio?
I began my board journey without the thought of diversifying my board portfolio. In saying “board portfolio”, I am [...]
Tamara Paton, Corporate Director and Board Advisor
Tamara Paton, Corporate Director and Board Advisor, shares her experience of serving on member-based boards. Tell us [...]
Are You Thinking of Creating an Advisory Board?
I’m often asked about whether an emerging company should create an Advisory Board versus forming a governance fiduciary board. [...]
Tips on How to Get Appointed to a Public Sector Board
Highlights from ‘The Public Board Appointment Process’, a Women Get On Board event co-hosted by Welch LLP, was held on [...]
Janet Cloud, Corporate Director, Chief Operating Officer, Smashblock Corporation
Corporate Director, Janet Cloud speaks about her experience while obtaining her ICD.D. Why did you [...]
Why a Diverse Board Makes Good Business Sense
There is a lot of focus currently on the topic of diversity on boards. The underlying premise for diverse [...]
How to be an Effective Director: The Role of Director Education
Women Get On Board event presented by The Directors College on November 9, 2016 Many will agree that a [...]
Carol Darling, President, Darling & Daughters Ltd.
Carol Darling speaks about her experience serving on an Arts board. Why did you join [...]
How to Prepare for Corporate Board Roles
The first step in getting prepared to lead and serve on a corporate board is to make a plan. [...]
Gigi Dawe, Principal, Corporate Oversight and Governance, CPA Canada
Gigi Dawe is a part-time faculty member at York University, for the Master’s of Financial [...]
Paul Gryglewicz, Senior Partner at Global Governance Advisors
Paul Gryglewicz, Senior Partner at Global Governance Advisors, speaks about key elements of Compensation Governance. [...]
Understanding Your Role on a Board
Originally posted on September 15, 2015. There are two roles you must play on a Board, one is Oversight [...]
Top 10 Tips to Help You in Your Journey to a Corporate Board
Being a Corporate Director is much different than being an executive. A Corporate Director’s role is one of oversight [...]
How to Build Your Board Resume
We would like to thank our Event Partner, Stanton Chase Toronto with Managing Partners Cathy Logue and Joanne Elek [...]
Patricia McLeod, Q.C., General Counsel, Ethics, Compliance and Corporate Governance, Corporate Director
Patricia McLeod talks about how she found her current board opportunities and shares some key [...]
Samantha Hurwitz, Chief Encouragement Officer, FliPskills
Samantha Hurwitz speaks about her experience of serving on a not-for-profit organization. Tell us about [...]
Are You Advancing Your Board Diversity Mandate?
It still surprises me that in the 21st century Canada’s boardrooms are not more diverse. In fact, I often [...]
Wendy Kei, Corporate Director, Enterprise Risk Management, M&A
Wendy Kei speaks about her transition from a Financial Executive in Mining to a Corporate [...]
Top 5 Tips to Help You Become Financially Literate to Serve on a Corporate Board
I am celebrating my 20th year of serving on corporate boards and have learned it is not so much [...]
Top 3 Tips for Building Your Board Profile
Getting started on your board journey includes building a board profile. So, how does one go about it? It [...]
Laurel Murray, Corporate Director, President, Murray Management Consulting Inc.
Laurel Murray shares her insights on what it is like to serve on a Crown Corporation [...]
Preparing for a Board Interview
You have been asked to a board interview. Congratulations! Now that you have landed the interview what do you [...]
Getting Involved in Your Community
Giving back by serving on a Not-For-Profit (NFP) Board helps you to get involved in your community in a [...]
Violet Konkle, Corporate Director
Interview with Violet Konkle, Corporate Director for Not-For-Profit and Corporate Boards. Can you speak to your [...]
Understanding Financials for Not-For-Profit Boards: Are You Financially Literate?
Understanding financials for a non-finance person can be challenging and even overwhelming. A not-for-profit board role includes a financial [...]
Silvia Montefiore, Partner, KPMG in Canada
Silvia Montefiore shares her insights on serving on Hospital Boards. Tell us about your experience [...]
Preparing Your Board Resume
A Board resume is an ongoing, dynamic document. When preparing your Board resume you need to keep it current [...]
Lynn Beauregard, President, Canadian Society of Corporate Secretaries
It was a bittersweet day this past September 12th, as I sat in my last [...]
Building Your Board Profile
Getting started on your board journey includes building a board profile. So, how does one go about it? It [...]
How to Prepare Yourself for Board Roles
What is the best way to prepare yourself for Board roles? Executives who want to make the transition to corporate [...]
Sharon Ranson, President, The Ranson Group
Sharon Ranson is one of our Corporate Director Members and President of The Ranson [...]
Understanding Your Role on a Board
There are two roles you must play on a Board, one is Oversight and the other is Value-add. I [...]
Are You Board-ready?
Getting yourself board-ready is a journey where you need to be realistic in your skills, experience and value you [...]
Network, Network, Network
Networking can be a challenge. We picture going to events where everyone stands around making awkward small talk. In [...]
Seeking Out Mentors and Sponsors
Mentors give you career advice and sponsors actively help you get to the next level. This distinctive difference and [...]
The Risks and Realities of Being on Boards: Advice from Beverly Topping
Beverly Topping, founder of Today’s Parent magazine and former president of the Institute of Corporate Directors, gave a rousing and informative [...]
