Board Candidacy Advisor Package

Available to Existing NACD Accelerate^TM and Individual Members

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NACD Membership / BlueSteps Board Candidacy Advisor Package

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

Existing NACD Accelerate^TM and Individual Members are now able to further enhance their board readiness through a custom one-on-one board candidacy advisor package offered in collaboration with the Association of Executive Search and Leadership Consultants (AESC).

Key Program Benefits

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

Completed Board-ready Résumé, Biography, and LinkedIn Profile

Your BlueSteps advisor will guide you in crafting a board-focused professional profile that positions your expertise competitively and captures the attention of the executive search consultants placing board directors.

Defining Your Board Value Proposition and Personal Brand

Discover how to clearly articulate your unique board strengths and differentiators with the same rigor that AESC search consultants use to match candidates to board opportunities, ensuring your personal brand stands out.

Demystifying the Board Search Process

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

Creating a Focused, Strategic Board Search Plan

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

Position Yourself for the Boardroom

Board Candidacy Advisor Package

Aspiring Directors:
$5,000

Landing a board seat is highly competitive. NACD's Board Candidacy Advisor Package gives executives the personalized coaching, positioning strategy, and search-firm visibility needed to stand out as a board-ready candidate.

• Three One-Hour Personalized Board Coaching Sessions
• Two Years of BlueSteps Membership

• 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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Terms and Conditions

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