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Elizabeth Proust

Taking a Stand
Unlock your career's full potential with Elizabeth Proust's board career and executive leadership masterclass. Learn networking strategies and boost your leadership impact!

Lesson 1

Taking a Stand

Welcome to Elizabeth Proust’s masterclass on building a board career and executive leaderships skills. Uncover network strategies, grasp board essentials, and empower your leadership impact.
Lesson 2

The Untrodden Path

Elizabeth is considered by many to be a trailblazing leader who has helped shatter the glass ceiling in a male-dominated business world. Uncover her unique insights and the extraordinary path that paved her way to success.
Lesson 3

Attributes to be Successful

Elizabeth shares how confidence, empathy, and competence shape a prosperous journey. Learn to prepare, ask crucial questions, and enhance financial literacy. Embrace the power of continuous learning and make bold career choices that lead to growth and fulfillment.
Lesson 4

Speaking Up

Get ready to unleash your inner leader! In this lesson, Elizabeth guides you through one of the most crucial skills for any leader: how to assert yourself. She shares her personal experience of learning to speak up and explores why it can be so challenging to do so.
Lesson 5

Strengthening your Effectiveness

Discover the power of asking insightful questions that lead to meaningful discussions and team growth. Overcome bullies with courage and create an inclusive boardroom culture. Learn about the value of mentoring including the program offered by the Australia Institute of Company Directors.
Lesson 6

How to Build a Board Career

Discover the dynamic roles in boardrooms, from influential chairs steering discussions to dedicated directors safeguarding organizations’ growth. Learn how to form effective boards and build connections in the not-for-profit sector. Adapt to challenges like COVID with resilience and commitment to excel in the boardroom world.
Lesson 7

Accountability at the Board Table

Discover the dynamic roles in boardrooms, from influential chairs steering discussions to dedicated directors safeguarding organizations’ growth. Learn how to form effective boards and build connections in the not-for-profit sector. Adapt to challenges like COVID with resilience and commitment to excel in the boardroom world.
Lesson 8

High Functioning Boards

Join the captivating world of boardroom leadership. Discover the art of running successful meetings, fostering consensus, and setting impactful agendas. Gain insights into the crucial chair-CEO dynamic and learn how to navigate difficult situations with resilience and humor.
Lesson 9

Building Support for Transformation

Follow the captivating story of how the City of Melbourne overcame financial adversity to become a vibrant metropolis. Delve into strategic planning, effective communication, and skillful media handling, while mastering the art of leadership amidst diverse audiences and political complexities.
Lesson 10

Two Worlds: Government & Business

As a leader, it’s essential to know how to navigate the world of government. But how do you speak to politicians, understand their culture, and avoid costly mistakes? In this module, Elizabeth reveals how the value of moving between the public and private sectors.
Lesson 11

Courage in Adversity

Every great leader has felt out of their depth at some point. But what sets them apart is their ability to find the courage to keep going. Elizabeth reveals a personal experience during her time as Head of Premier and Cabinet under Jeff Kennett that helped her push through the toughest times and emerge stronger than ever.
Lesson 12

Board Culture

Elizabeth leads the charge in creating boardroom success by fostering strong cultures. Embrace the power of teamwork and strategic questioning. Skillfully navigate decisions as a chairperson. Attract, retain, and train talent amid changing work trends. Champion ethics and advocate for societal change with conviction.
Lesson 13

Conclusion

Congratulations on completing this empowering masterclass journey! Reflect on the wisdom gained with a seasoned expert as you forge ahead in your board and executive career.
13 lessons
1 hour 17 minutes
About
We are advisors and strategists that are focussed on people, and their ongoing development and growth. We are all about building trust and focussing on long term success. We work with you, we embed our people with yours and share our skills every step of the way.
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