The Boardroom Counsel
Private NED, advisory and portfolio advisory support and positioning for senior executives
A successful executive career does not automatically create a clear board proposition. We help senior leaders translate experience into board-level clarity, credibility and confidence.
At a senior level, the move to a Portfolio, Advisory, or NED opportunity is rarely secured by experience alone.
Board, advisory and portfolio roles are often shaped by visibility, trust, clarity of proposition and the ability to articulate the value you bring around the table.
Many successful executives reach a point where they are ready to explore Non-Executive Director, advisory, trustee or portfolio opportunities, but are unsure how to position themselves for that next chapter.
The challenge is not usually a lack of achievement.
It is translating a successful executive career into a clear, credible and compelling board-level proposition.
The Boardroom Counsel is a discreet, structured advisory pathway for senior leaders who want to prepare and position themselves successfully for NED, advisory and portfolio opportunities with greater clarity, confidence and authority.
Who is this for
This programme is designed for senior executives, C-suite leaders and experienced functional directors who are:
- exploring their first NED, advisory or trustee role
- preparing for a future portfolio career
- looking to sharpen their board-level positioning
- unsure how to translate executive experience into a NED proposition
- seeking greater visibility, influence and credibility in their market
- preparing for board-level interviews or high-stakes conversations
- already in a NED role and wanting to increase their impact
This is not a generic career coaching programme. This 7-stage programme is designed to take you from exploration to impact in the NED arena.
We will guide you through a structured journey that blends personal brand development, practical application support, and one-to-one mentoring.
It is for leaders who want to be clearer about where they add value, how they are perceived, and how they can position themselves for the right opportunities.
Assess
Clarify
Position
Access
Prepare
Influence
Contribute
Board Positioning Review
For leaders who want clarity about NED and Board next steps before committing to a wider pathway.
We begin by assessing your natural energy across different role dynamics using the GC Index. This provides a language to describe your strengths and impact at board level, helping to shape the type of
NED roles best aligned to you.
From £300 + VAT
£300 Plus VAT
Boardroom Counsel Signature
For senior leaders actively preparing for NED, advisory or portfolio opportunities.
Includes assessment, optioneering, board proposition, NED CV, bio, LinkedIn, opportunity strategy and interview preparation.
£2,250 Plus VAT
Boardroom Counsel Plus
For leaders who want deeper visibility, influence and support.
Includes the Signature pathway plus thought leadership coaching, market visibility planning and optional in-role mentoring.
£3000 Plus VAT
Individual modules are also available by request.
NED and portfolio career support for senior executives
A discreet, senior and practical approach
This work is highly personal.
We work with you confidentially to understand your experience, ambitions, strengths and future direction, then help you shape that into a more compelling board-level proposition.
You will leave with greater clarity on where you add value, stronger positioning materials, a sharper interview narrative, and a more intentional strategy for accessing NED, advisory and portfolio opportunities.
Why Douglas Jackson
Douglas Jackson has spent over 20 years supporting CEOs, Boards and senior leaders with executive search, leadership appointments and senior career transitions across customer-led and regulated markets.
We understand how senior appointments are assessed, how boards think about risk, credibility and fit, and what makes leaders stand out beyond a job title.
Our perspective is shaped by the search market, not generic career advice.
That means we help you position yourself with the audience in mind: Chairs, CEOs, investors, panels, nomination committees and senior decision-makers.
Explore the next chapter
If you are considering a move into NED, advisory, trustee or portfolio work, The Boardroom Counsel can help you shape your next chapter with clarity, credibility and confidence.