One-on-One Coaching
Your Board Journey, Your Way
Every board seat is won through intentional action, strategic positioning, and expert guidance. Whether you need accountability to stay on track or a fully curated advisory experience, we offer the right level of support to match your goals:
✔ Accountability Partnership – For independent learners working through The Boardroom Journey who want structured check-ins, expert insights, and progress tracking without long-term commitments.
✔ Individual Advisory – A high-touch, fully customized coaching experience for professionals seeking personalized strategy, execution support, and board search guidance.
Whichever path you take, you won’t be doing this alone. Let’s get to work.
Accountability Partnership
Is This You?
✔ You’re working through The Boardroom Journey but need structured check-ins to stay on track.
✔ You don’t need long, drawn-out coaching sessions—just focused, action-oriented support to keep moving forward.
✔ You want accountability and expert insights, but you're not looking for a full-scale advisory commitment.
✔ You’ve tried going at it alone but find yourself losing momentum without consistent progress checks.
✔ You’re ready to execute, but holding yourself accountable to staying disciplined and focused is a challenge.
If any of this resonates, our 1-year Accountability Partnership Program provides on-demand 30-minute strategy sessions to keep you aligned, accountable, and taking action—without unnecessary distractions.
How It Works
✔ Focused & Actionable 30-Minute Sessions
Each session is designed to cut through the noise and focus on exactly what you need to keep your board journey moving forward. No fluff, no wasted time—just clear, results-driven guidance.
✔ Support When You Need It
Whether you’re refining your board bio, navigating networking challenges, or stuck on your next step, Accountability Coaching provides targeted, strategic check-ins to ensure you stay on track and execute with confidence.
Accountability That Drives Progress
Each session ends with a clear, actionable next step to keep you moving forward. To maintain momentum, you’ll need to execute on your action item before scheduling your next session—ensuring steady, measurable progress in your board journey.
Your Results, Your Timeline
Whether you're focusing on one key milestone or multiple steps at once, Accountability Coaching adapts to your needs. You set the pace—we make sure you stay on track.
Who This is For
✔ Busy professionals, entrepreneurs, and thought leaders who value time-efficient solutions.
✔ Individuals seeking affordable, high-impact coaching to unlock their next level of success.
✔ Those who prefer direct, practical strategies over lengthy explorations
Why It Works
✔ Efficiency Meets Affordability: You’ll benefit from expert coaching at a fraction of traditional costs, with ROI that speaks for itself.
✔ Sustainable Momentum: By focusing on manageable next steps after each session, you’ll make consistent progress without feeling overwhelmed.
✔ Scalable Success: This model delivers tangible results while preserving your schedule for what matters most.
Ready to position yourself for board success?
Individual Advisory: Your Strategic Roadmap to Board Service
Securing a board seat isn’t about checking a box—it’s about positioning yourself strategically, executing with precision, and having the right guidance every step of the way. Individual Advisory is a fully curated, high-touch coaching experience designed to move you from aspiration to action, with expert mentorship tailored to your unique journey.
Is This You?
✔ You’re looking for a fully personalized board search strategy with expert guidance every step of the way.
✔ You don’t just want advice—you want a long-term strategic partner to curate and facilitate your board journey.
✔ You want deep-dive coaching on your board value proposition, networking strategy, interview preparation, and governance readiness.
✔ You need hands-on execution support to refine your materials, expand your network, and position yourself for the right board opportunities.
✔ You want one-on-one, dedicated advisory support to ensure you’re always taking the right next step.
How It Works
✔ Comprehensive Kickoff Strategy Session
Your journey begins with a deep-dive strategy session where we assess your governance readiness, career trajectory, and board positioning. Using a curated approach based on The Boardroom Journey Curriculum, we map out a personalized execution plan that aligns with your strengths, experience, and board aspirations. We also use the Hogan Assessments to add a layer of strategic self-awareness that helps us design an even more precise, customized, and high-impact boardroom journey.
✔ Tailored 1:1 Sessions
We meet up to twice per month for a 1-hour, high-impact advisory sessions where we refine your positioning, tackle strategic challenges, and ensure continuous progress. These targeted conversations provide expert insight, accountability, and execution support to keep you moving forward.
✔ Ongoing Accountability & Execution
Between sessions, you’ll work through structured, action-driven steps designed to position you for board opportunities and strategic leadership roles. This isn’t just about insight—it’s about execution. Each session builds on the last, ensuring measurable progress toward your board goals.
✔ Long-Term Boardroom Strategy Development
Over 6 months, you’ll develop the mindsets, networks, and governance expertise needed to excel in board service. From refining your board bio and outreach strategy to mastering board interviews and strategic networking, you’ll gain a comprehensive toolkit for sustainable success.
Who This Is For
✔ Senior leaders, executives, and high-potential professionals looking to transition into board service or elevate their governance impact.
✔ Individuals preparing for board interviews, networking with board members, or refining their board value proposition.
✔ Leaders seeking high-touch, one-on-one advisory support to navigate board selection, positioning, and long-term governance impact.
Why It Works
✔ Deep Strategic Insights – This is more than coaching; it’s a structured advisory partnership designed to align your experience with boardroom expectations, ensuring you stand out as a high-value candidate.
✔ Customized Governance Strategy – This approach is fully tailored to your unique leadership trajectory, board readiness, and governance goals.
✔ Sustained Growth & Positioning – Board service isn’t just about getting the seat—it’s about thriving once you’re there. Regular sessions ensure long-term refinement of your boardroom skills, executive presence, and governance impact.
✔ Impact Beyond the Boardroom – This journey is about advancing your career, expanding your influence, and creating lasting leadership impact.
Ready to position yourself for board success?
Why Dr. Keith D. Dorsey?
If you’re like many other high-achieving executives seeking a board seat:
You’ve done the right thing and invested in education and certification, but the path to securing a board seat still feels unclear.
You know you bring value but aren’t sure how to position yourself to stand out among other candidates.
You’re ready to move beyond “checking the boxes” to become the kind of director today’s boards actively seek.
You want practical strategies, accountability, and guidance tailored to your unique journey.
I’ve been there.
As a seasoned board member, executive advisor, informal coach, and researcher, I have had countless in-depth conversations with board members to uncover how executives position themselves for governance roles. My work focuses on equipping senior leaders, industry experts, and aspiring directors with the insights and tools they need to pursue board opportunities with confidence.
My own board service spans private, municipality, university, and nonprofit organizations, giving me deep insights into what it takes to succeed across a variety of boardroom landscapes.
Dr. Keith D. Dorsey specializes in guiding aspiring and existing corporate directors who want to turn their board education, certifications, and career achievements into meaningful boardroom impact. I’m an NACD Directorship Certified® board member and a member of the 2023 NACD Directorship 100™, which recognizes the nation’s top corporate governance leaders. Read more about Keith’s background.
With The Boardroom Journey, I’ve created a research-backed program to guide you every step of the way—from defining your board readiness story to securing your seat at the table.
Because I believe every qualified professional deserves the opportunity to lead and make a lasting impact in the boardroom.
Here's What You Can STOP and START Doing
…when you are accepted into the Boardroom Journey Individual Advisory Program:
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Feeling overwhelmed by the uncertainty of how to secure your first (or next) board seat, unsure of where to start or what really works.
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Following a clear, proven roadmap designed to take you from aspiration to actionable opportunities that lead to meaningful board service.
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Struggling to craft your board story, wondering if your experience and achievements are compelling enough for today’s boards.
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Building a powerful personal narrative that showcases your unique value, positioning you as a standout candidate ready to lead.
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Relying on scattered advice or outdated strategies that don’t resonate with today’s board selection process.
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Leveraging cutting-edge strategies, actionable guidance, and ongoing support tailored to today’s competitive board landscape.
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Feeling like the best-kept secret in your industry while others seem to get the opportunities you deserve.
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Elevating your visibility and credibility with the connections and strategies to help the right boards discover and recruit you.
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Spinning your wheels networking aimlessly without knowing which relationships truly matter.
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Focusing your efforts on building authentic relationships and accessing opportunities through targeted, high-impact connections.
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Second-guessing your readiness and wondering if your certifications and education are enough.
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Confidently bridging the gap between preparation and impact with real-world coaching, accountability, and tools to thrive in the boardroom.
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Chasing board opportunities with no clear direction or strategy.
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Securing the guidance and mentorship you need to proactively attract opportunities aligned with your goals and expertise.
Transform Preparation into Boardroom Success
Comprehensive support PLUS actionable insights to accelerate your path to meaningful governance.
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