About this episode
S5E31🎙️ LIVE with Dr. Keith D. Dorsey, EdD 🎙️ Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ — Season 5:Episode 31 (https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-keith-d-dorsey-798a2681/) “Securing a corporate board seat is not a matter of luck—it’s a strategic journey requiring intentional preparation and positioning.” “Boards don’t select resumes. They select readiness.” “If you can’t articulate your board value in one clear narrative, you’re not board ready yet.” “Board composition is not about optics—it’s about optimizing oversight.” “Diversity is not a concession to performance. It is a catalyst for it.” “Strong governance begins with the courage to refresh.” Mark your calendars. 📅 Thursday, February 12, 2026 ⏰ 8:30 AM PT (San Francisco/Los Angeles) | 11:30 AM ET (Washington, DC) 📍 LIVE on LinkedIn → RSVP & Join the Discussion ⸻ In today’s leadership landscape, securing a corporate board seat is not about luck. It’s about strategy, preparation, execution, and capital. And few people understand that better than Dr. Keith D. Dorsey, EdD — board member, NACD Directorship Certified®, governance expert, and author of The Boardroom Journey: Practical Guidance for Women to Secure a Seat at the Table. Dr. Dorsey is the Founder of Boardroom Journey and a Senior Advisor in CEO & Board Services. With over 25 years of corporate leadership experience and active board service across private, municipal, university, and nonprofit sectors, he equips executives with the frameworks needed to earn and excel in board roles. This conversation is for: ✨ Naval Junior Officers who aspire to command ✨ Senior Security Engineers and Analysts ready to move from IC to influence ✨ Executives preparing for board-level impact ✨ Leaders who want to understand governance at scale ⸻ What You Will Learn… ✨ The difference between being “board interested” and being truly “board ready” ✨ The Five Capitals framework and how it shapes leadership influence ✨ What boards are actually looking for in new directors ✨ How to craft a compelling board readiness narrative ✨ Why Commitment Capital separates high achievers from those who stay “busy” ✨ How governance, diversity, and strategic renewal shape the future of corporate leadership We will also discuss: 🔹 Execution at the highest levels 🔹 Board composition and refreshment 🔹 How to translate operational excellence into governance impact If you aspire to lead beyond your current role — this episode is for you. ⸻ 💬 Join the Conversation! 🗺️ Where are you tuning in from? Drop your city, region, or country in the comments! 🙏🏽 What is one thing you are grateful for today? 💬 Got leadership or networking questions for Dr. Dorsey? Post them below — we will answer them LIVE! ⸻ 👇 Your Turn: ➡️ What are your three takeaways from this episode? ➡️ What’s one leadership insight you’re applying this week? ➡️ Tag a colleague, junior officer, or teammate who could benefit from this conversation ❤️🙏🏾 Leadership at scale requires preparation beyond performance. See you LIVE. #LeadershipAndSuccess #BoardroomJourney #CorporateGovernance #BoardLeadership #NACD #ExecutiveLeadership #MilitaryToBoardroom #CoachBZ