Thought Leadership

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Athena Resources Read insights from the top women in business on the blog, hear their stories on Athena Radio, or download one of our whitepapers to stay on top of industry best practices. VIEW RESOURCES Athena Blog Read the latest news and insights from the Athena community on the path to the boardroom, leadership insights, […]

Guide to Landing a Board Seat

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The Athena Guide for Landing Your First Board Seat It can take 2-3 years to land a board seat—even for the most qualified candidates. Learning the best practices in this guide will put you on the fast-track to the boardroom. DOWNLOAD NOW This playbook is meant to give aspiring directors a high-level guide for the […]

CHRO Guide

Choosing the Right Partner for Your Company’s Executive Development Strategy HR and L&D leaders must navigate a sea of choices to select the right coaching partner for their organization. This guide covers what you need to consider. DOWNLOAD NOW In this guide, learn how to: Advance and retain your top leaders through individualized executive development […]

Third Act / Vocational Freedom

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Modern Women in the Third Act of Their Lives Today’s women have a whole new take on retirement, centered around giving back and board service. To further understand women and their approach to vocational freedom — when she has the time, treasure, and talent to pursue any passion or interest she desires — Athena surveyed […]

Modern Boardroom Whitepaper

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Key Trends Impacting the Modern Boardroom Learn about some of the emerging trends in the modern boardroom and how these trends will impact the boardroom in 2021 and beyond. DOWNLOAD NOW Coco Brown Founder & CEO @ Athena Alliance, Board Director @ Archerpoint Emmy Sobieski Founder & CEO @ Emmy AI, Board Director @ Legal […]

Governing with Intention & Purpose

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Governing with intention and purpose The business world of today calls for a fundamental reinvention – a foundational reset – of how boards are structured and led, how they govern, and how they can be more forward-looking. Boards (and companies) that refuse to reimagine their composition will be left behind. DOWNLOAD NOW The antiquated roots […]

ESG in the Boardroom

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The Greatest Boardroom Shift of Our Times: Giving ESG a Seat at the Table A strong commitment to ESG, and a just-as-strong strategy, is both a moral and financial imperative for boards. Athena member Brenna Davis discusses why ESG executives must have a presence in modern boardrooms. DOWNLOAD NOW Meet Brenna Davis Brenna Davis is […]

Meg Crofton’s Journey to the Boardroom

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Journey to the Boardroom: A Step-by-Step Guide Getting on a board is a journey that requires a clear intention and constant focus, as Athena member Meg Crofton knows well after joining the boards of notable companies like Tupperware Brands, Cracker Barrel Old Country Store, and HCA Healthcare. Learn the 10 steps she took to land […]

Greycroft: Network Expansion

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100 Female Executives Sourced in Just 2 Weeks Greycroft was hosting its prestigious annual CEO summit. They contacted Athena to source vetted, qualified board candidates for consideration for open board seats. Within 2 weeks, Athena delivered more than 100 board-qualified candidates for the event. DOWNLOAD NOW Hannah Shore Platform Director,Greycroft “Within two weeks, Athena Alliance […]

Pixelworks: Board Match

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NASDAQ-Listed Companies Bring Diversity to Their Boards with Ease For companies that are eager to diversify but lack the network, learn how companies like Pixelworks recruit top business leaders for their boards effortlessly. DOWNLOAD NOW Amy Bunszel EVP, Architecture, Engineering & Construction @ Autodesk Board recruitment case study Pixelworks was ready for a new board […]