Creating Opportunities For Experienced Leaders Around The World
Every client comes to GetBoardwise with different goals. Some are pursuing their first board appointment, while others are experienced Non-Executive Directors looking to expand their portfolio. Many are building consulting businesses, developing advisory careers, exploring fractional leadership opportunities, or growing executive coaching practices. What they all share is a wealth of experience and a desire to create more opportunities from it. Today, GetBoardwise supports senior leaders across more than 12 countries and has helped create over 600 board, advisory, consulting, coaching, and fractional leadership opportunities worldwide. The examples below highlight just a few of the outcomes our clients have achieved.
Building A Portfolio Career
After a successful executive career, Megan wanted to create a portfolio career that offered greater flexibility, variety and purpose.
Working together, we helped identify opportunities aligned with her expertise, interests and long term ambitions.
Over the course of her campaign, Megan secured more than 14 interviews and created multiple advisory, coaching and board opportunities.
In her own words:
Accessing Opportunities Beyond His Existing Network
Erik wanted to expand his reach and access opportunities that would have been difficult to identify through traditional channels.
Through targeted engagement and strategic positioning, we helped create conversations with senior decision makers, including major international technology businesses.
In his review, Erik highlighted:
He also praised the personalised approach and focus on finding the right fit rather than simply filling positions. For Erik, the value came from accessing conversations that would otherwise never have happened.
Building A Consulting Business
Tracy’s objective was clear. Create consulting opportunities and build momentum for her consultancy.
Within a matter of weeks, she was already receiving consultation calls and engaging with prospective clients.
Her first consultancy engagement was secured within approximately 60 days.
In Tracy’s words:
For Tracy, the campaign created opportunities that directly contributed to the growth of her
business.
Turning A Passion Into A Consultancy Opportunity
Richard came to GetBoardwise with a very specific objective.
Rather than targeting broad industries, he wanted to focus on sectors he genuinely cared about, particularly boat building, kitchen manufacturing and furniture production.
Having invested significant time and money into job boards, networking groups and various platforms with limited success, Richard understood the value of business development but wanted a more focused and effective approach.
Working together, we identified organisations that aligned closely with both his expertise and personal interests.
Through detailed research, including reviewing exhibitors from major industry trade shows, we built an audience specifically tailored to his objectives.
Within his first audience, Richard secured three interviews.
One opportunity quickly stood out and developed into a consultancy engagement with a company located just 20 miles from where he lived.
He now works with the organisation between two and six days per month.
Within the first two days of work, he had already recovered his initial investment.
Richard’s story demonstrates that opportunities do not have to come from advertised roles.
Sometimes the most rewarding opportunities are created by connecting the right expertise with the right organisation at the right time.
In Richard's words:
From Legal Leader To Non Executive Director
When Sam first approached GetBoardwise, he was not convinced his experience was suited to a board role.
Having spent more than 35 years in the legal sector, he believed many organisations were primarily looking for candidates with strong financial backgrounds.
Following a detailed review of his experience, CV and LinkedIn profile, we worked closely with Sam to strengthen his positioning and identify organisations where his expertise could create genuine value.
Within his first audience, Sam secured an opportunity with the Expert Witness Institute.
Following interview preparation support, due diligence research and guidance throughout the process, Sam successfully secured a Non Executive Director appointment.
The campaign also generated an additional opportunity.
Following improvements to his LinkedIn profile and visibility, Sam was approached regarding legal training opportunities, ultimately securing a training engagement.
Within two weeks of launching, his LinkedIn profile views increased by more than 180%.
For Sam, the outcome was not simply a board appointment.
It was the realisation that decades of expertise could create value in multiple ways across different organisations.
In Sam's words:
A Global Client Base
Every client journey is unique, but our approach remains the same: creating opportunities by connecting experienced leaders with the right organisations and the right decision-makers. Today, GetBoardwise supports clients across the United Kingdom, Europe, North America, and beyond, helping them secure board appointments, advisory roles, consulting engagements, executive coaching opportunities, and fractional leadership positions. Many of these opportunities were never advertised or formally available—they were created through meaningful conversations built on expertise, trust, and mutual value. That is what sets GetBoardwise apart.
Our Testimonials
John was very helpful during my search for non-exec roles.
He connected me with relevant founders and I would highly recommend him and his team to anyone searching for NED roles.
Through Boardwise he mentored to build a strategy that has quickly enabled me to find my first UK advisory role.
John and his team were extremely supportive as I started transitioning to a portfolio career. Their approach is innovative and very effective at supplying a personalised and targeted approach to securing a first role as an advisor or NED. John himself is a passionate leader and keen to make sure his clients have all the support they need to be successful.
Their expertise and dedication made a significant difference, and I couldn’t have asked for a more reliable and supportive partner. I highly recommend John and the GetBoardwise team to anyone seeking professional guidance in their NED journey.
Their professionalism and attention to detail stood out, and I felt supported every step of the way. I’ve already managed to pick up a couple of positions and couldn’t be more impressed. Highly recommend.
Compared to other companies in the space, Getboardwise is not only more cost effective but also delivers better results. Overall, I’m very happy with the experience and the outcomes.
The service is highly effective. I spend only 10-15 minutes daily managing responses, and with the GetBoardwise interview guide, my meetings are productive. I secured a board role in just 7 weeks!
I am just starting off my portfolio career and knew that I would need support and a campaign to run.
Having spent some discovery time with the GBW team, and discussed the GBW programme with some previous clients that I know, I was happy to move ahead. The team provided the structure and support I needed, and within the first campaign, I secured my first paid position – that has more than paid back the investment.
The process was simple, and the team were always on hand to discuss; the discovery and planning process is definitely important, so that you get the best value from the programme. Definitely recommend it for those serious about making the move to a portfolio career.
I wholeheartedly recommend John. The platform is proactive and bridges the gap between talented professionals and the right businesses. GetBoardwise doesn’t just open doors—it helps you walk through them.
The team were well organised and responsive and were open to iterating target audience and messaging. We did two tranches of 500 contacts over around 4 months. Connection rates on LinkedIn were good – around 30+%. Overall, I got around 5 or 6 quality leads/conversations, out of which I have landed and completed one assignment and am still chasing down a second. In terms of RoI my initial investment was fully justified. Thanks to all the team.
John and his team provided excellent support as part of my research and network building as I embarked on a NED career. The team were very responsive and flexible, and helped build an approach that was tailored to my own requirements – they helped me make great new connections which have led me to accepting my first Board role. I would certainly recommend it!
John and the team at GetBoardwise proved to be pivotal in securing my first Board Advisory role. Their campaign was highly focussed and proactive, and the continued high-touch support throughout each stage of the process was superb: profile optimisation, target audience selection, coaching for interviews and benchmarking during negotiations.
As a C-Suite professional transitioning to a portfolio career in NED/ Board Advisory roles the GetBoardwise offering is cost effective and delivers great traction. The platform is intuitive, and I have found the responsiveness of the team a huge asset in articulating value and generating key discussion themes to quickly establish connections.
I highly recommend John and the GetBoardwise team to anyone looking for professional support in their NED/ Board Advisory transition.
Our Testimonials
John was very helpful during my search for non-exec roles.
He connected me with relevant founders and I would highly recommend him and his team to anyone searching for NED roles.
Guilherme Winspear
Through Boardwise he mentored to build a strategy that has quickly enabled me to find my first UK advisory role.
Andrew Hamilton
John and his team were extremely supportive as I started transitioning to a portfolio career. Their approach is innovative and very effective at supplying a personalised and targeted approach to securing a first role as an advisor or NED. John himself is a passionate leader and keen to make sure his clients have all the support they need to be successful.
Duncan Shearman
Their expertise and dedication made a significant difference, and I couldn’t have asked for a more reliable and supportive partner. I highly recommend John and the GetBoardwise team to anyone seeking professional guidance in their NED journey.
Debbie Mosley
Their professionalism and attention to detail stood out, and I felt supported every step of the way. I’ve already managed to pick up a couple of positions and couldn’t be more impressed. Highly recommend.
Phil Davies
Compared to other companies in the space, Getboardwise is not only more cost effective but also delivers better results. Overall, I’m very happy with the experience and the outcomes.
Mark Simpson
The service is highly effective. I spend only 10-15 minutes daily managing responses, and with the GetBoardwise interview guide, my meetings are productive. I secured a board role in just 7 weeks!
Melanie Gowers
I am just starting off my portfolio career and knew that I would need support and a campaign to run.
Having spent some discovery time with the GBW team, and discussed the GBW programme with some previous clients that I know, I was happy to move ahead. The team provided the structure and support I needed, and within the first campaign, I secured my first paid position – that has more than paid back the investment.
The process was simple, and the team were always on hand to discuss; the discovery and planning process is definitely important, so that you get the best value from the programme. Definitely recommend it for those serious about making the move to a portfolio career.
Adam Collins
I wholeheartedly recommend John. The platform is proactive and bridges the gap between talented professionals and the right businesses. GetBoardwise doesn’t just open doors—it helps you walk through them.
Professor Courtney Holm
The team were well organised and responsive and were open to iterating target audience and messaging. We did two tranches of 500 contacts over around 4 months. Connection rates on LinkedIn were good – around 30+%. Overall, I got around 5 or 6 quality leads/conversations, out of which I have landed and completed one assignment and am still chasing down a second. In terms of RoI my initial investment was fully justified. Thanks to all the team.
Mark Williams
John and his team provided excellent support as part of my research and network building as I embarked on a NED career. The team were very responsive and flexible, and helped build an approach that was tailored to my own requirements – they helped me make great new connections which have led me to accepting my first Board role. I would certainly recommend it!
Paul Hugget
John and the team at GetBoardwise proved to be pivotal in securing my first Board Advisory role. Their campaign was highly focussed and proactive, and the continued high-touch support throughout each stage of the process was superb: profile optimisation, target audience selection, coaching for interviews and benchmarking during negotiations.
As a C-Suite professional transitioning to a portfolio career in NED/ Board Advisory roles the GetBoardwise offering is cost effective and delivers great traction. The platform is intuitive, and I have found the responsiveness of the team a huge asset in articulating value and generating key discussion themes to quickly establish connections.
I highly recommend John and the GetBoardwise team to anyone looking for professional support in their NED/ Board Advisory transition.
Andy Callen
Your Success Story
Starts With A Conversation
Whether you are pursuing your first board appointment, expanding an existing portfolio, building a consulting practice or exploring advisory and fractional opportunities, every journey starts in the same place.