Board Office Hours: Ask Anything About Board CVs & LinkedIn Profiles
Too many capable professionals are board-ready, yet remain invisible to selection panels. Your Board CV and LinkedIn profile are often the first and only filters standing between you and the boardroom. If they are not positioned correctly, no amount of experience will save your application.
This live, interactive session hosted by Anvil Advisory is not a lecture. It is an open, practical session where aspiring and serving directors can ask real questions, get direct answers, and gain clarity on what boards and recruiters actually look for.
Whether you are pursuing your first board role or refining your board portfolio, this session will help you fix the gaps that quietly block appointments.
About the Guest Speaker
The session is led by Elmarié Porthouse, an international Board Career Coach and founder of NED Careers. Based in Cape Town and working globally, Elmarié has spent over a decade supporting board recruitment, coaching directors, and helping professionals position themselves credibly for board appointments across Africa, Europe, Australia, and the UK.
- Date: Thursday, 19 February 2026
- Time: 17:00 (SA time)
- Format: Live online
- Free event
From King IV to King V – Virtual Capacity-Building Session
King V is not merely an update — it represents a shift in governance expectations, director accountability, and board performance standards.
This three-hour practical session helps directors, executives, and governance professionals understand what has changed, what it means for their boards, and how to prepare proactively.
We will unpack:
- The key differences between King IV and King V
- Implications for board oversight and fiduciary duties
- Areas of heightened accountability and scrutiny
- Immediate actions boards should take
- A practical 90-day governance readiness roadmap
- Date: 26 March 2026
- Time: 09:00 – 12:00
- Format: Live online
- R1,200 per person
2026 Director Mentorship Programme (DMP)
The second intake of the 2026 Director Mentorship Programme is now open. This is our flagship programme for executives and professionals serious about transitioning into board roles.
- Start: April 2026
Boardcraft: The Essence of High-Performing Boards
A one-day Board Capability Premier Workshop facilitated by Dr Peter Crow from New Zealand. This in-person, high-impact session focuses on how effective boards think, decide, and govern.
- Date: Thursday, 14 May 2026
- Venue: The Maslow, Sandton, Johannesburg
- R4,200 per person (includes meals and refreshments)
Limited seats available
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