EQUIPPING THE NEXT GENERATION OF LEADERS TO REACH THE BOARDROOM

Hire Dr. Keith D. Dorsey to empower your aspiring and current leaders with actionable strategies for navigating The Boardroom Journey

Dr. Keith D. Dorsey is a dynamic speaker and boardroom expert who brings real-world insights and practical strategies to leaders and business school students preparing for governance roles. Through engaging talks and workshops, Keith equips aspiring and current executives with the tools to:

  • Understand the path to board service and its impact on organizations.

  • Strategically align their career journey with long-term boardroom aspirations.

  • Develop the personal and professional capital needed for governance success.

Whether it’s a keynote, guest lecture, or interactive workshop, Keith will make your next event a transformational experience for your leaders and students.

Book Dr. Keith D. Dorsey to inspire and prepare the next generation of governance leaders.

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Dr. Dorsey has presented and been featured in…

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It’s Time to Build Your Capital, Strategize Your Path, and Take Action.

As an ambitious professional, you know the stakes have never been higher in today’s dynamic business environment. To achieve your governance aspirations, every effort must deliver real results, positioning you to stand out in the competitive world of board service.

This isn’t about theory. This isn’t just inspiration. This is real-world preparation to help you step into the boardroom with confidence and purpose.

You can’t rely on outdated approaches. The strategies of yesterday won’t get you a seat at today’s table. You and your audience deserve actionable insights, tools, and strategies tailored to the challenges of modern board readiness.

Imagine a session where your attendees leave not just motivated but fully equipped with the tools to:

  • What to Say: Communicate their unique value with clarity and impact.

  • How to Say it: Master the language of governance to resonate with board decision-makers.

  • What to Do: Develop a roadmap to navigate the boardroom journey effectively.

  • How to Do it: Practice actionable steps, from building connections to acing interviews.

Attendees will leave your event fired up, not just by what they’ve learned but by the clear, actionable steps they’ll take to secure board opportunities.

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Book Dr. Keith D. Dorsey to inspire and empower your audience with the tools and confidence to turn their aspirations into boardroom impact.

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About Dr. Keith D. Dorsey

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Dr. Keith D. Dorsey is an internationally recognized governance expert and NACD Directorship 100™ honoree who equips senior leaders with proven strategies to secure and excel in board roles. With over 25 years of corporate leadership experience and active board service spanning private, municipal, university, and nonprofit sectors, he delivers engaging presentations that blend research-based insights with actionable guidance. Dr. Dorsey speaks on corporate governance, board effectiveness, and strategic leadership, helping organizations build stronger boards and executives navigate their path to the boardroom. His book, The Boardroom Journey, offers practical guidance for expanding boardroom impact and success. Read more about Keith’s experience.

Program Information

Charting Your Boardroom Journey: A Strategic Roadmap to Board Service

The Five Capitals: Unlocking Your Full Leadership Potential

Commitment Capital and the Art of GSD (Getting Stuff Done)

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