Board Candidacy Advisor Package

Available to Aspiring Directors

From C-Suite to Board Seat: NACD Partners with BlueSteps

Aspiring directors now have access to the complete board candidacy solution. Director Professionalism teaches you the governance fundamentals that strong board directors must know. BlueSteps Board Candidacy Advisor, offered in collaboration with the Association of Executive Search and Leadership Consultants (AESC), provides personalized coaching to position you competitively and connect you directly with the executive search professionals who place board directors.

Key Program Benefits

Work with a BlueSteps board candidacy advisor through a structured program:

Completed Board-ready Résumé, Biography, and LinkedIn Profile

Your AESC board candidacy advisor will guide you in developing a professional profile that positions your director-level expertise competitively and captures the attention of executive search consultants placing board directors.

Defining Your Board Value Proposition and Personal Brand

Learn to articulate your unique board strengths with the rigor that AESC search consultants use to match qualified candidates to board opportunities, ensuring your personal brand stands out to recruiters.

Demystifying the Board Search Process

Gain insider knowledge from the executive search professionals who conduct board placements, learning how search firms evaluate director candidates and what boards actually look for.

Creating a Focused, Strategic Board Search Plan

Develop a personalized strategy that targets the right board opportunities and positions you competitively, turning your board readiness into real board placement momentum.

Position Yourself for the Boardroom

Board Candidacy Advisor Package with Director Professionalism

Aspiring Directors:
$8,995

Get everything you need to compete for your board seat with confidence. Director Professionalism gives you the governance foundation. BlueSteps Board Candidacy Advisor gives you the coaching, network, and positioning that boards are actually looking for.

• Three One-Hour Personalized Board Coaching Sessions
• Two Years of BlueSteps Membership
• Director Professionalism Course Access (On-Demand)
• Access to AESC's Vast Network of Search Firms
• The AESC Board Candidacy Guide

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Frequently Asked Questions

After purchasing the program, you’ll receive a confirmation email from NACD. This email will include a unique one-time link to set up your BlueSteps account.

When you click the link, you’ll be guided through a three-step process to create your profile. Once you’ve completed all three steps, your profile will be submitted for review by the BlueSteps team.

The review process typically takes 2–3 business days. Once approved, your account will be active. After that, you’ll be able to log in and start working with your assigned Board Candidacy Advisor.

Interested in Learning More?

Book a personalized information session with AESC to better understand how the product applies to your specific goals, get your questions answered, and understand what results you can expect.

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