In boardrooms across the UK and Europe, the profile of the leader remains relatively familiar. Yet the context in which they now lead is fundamentally different, with societal shifts having redefined what effective leadership looks like.
Business-Quarter-Issue-3-Q1-2026Ready to break free from traditional employment and embrace a dynamic portfolio career?
Today’s business landscape demands agility and specialised expertise. Discover how to leverage your skills across diverse, high-impact projects, gaining unprecedented flexibility and autonomy. Forget “holding the fort”, modern interims are strategic leaders, driving change and delivering results in times of transformation.
In this free one-hour masterclass, Victoria McLean, award-winning careers expert and CEO of City CV, and Louise Beales, Interim Consultant at Starfish Search provide a blueprint for transitioning into the high-demand world of interim management, consultancy, and non-executive advisory roles. Both Victoria and Louise have helped thousands of executives and professionals successfully navigate the interim career market.
In this session, you will learn how to create a concrete roadmap to transform your professional profile, focusing on:
Join us and take the first step towards a rewarding portfolio career.
Sunita Patel outlines how the need for community cohesion has presented an important challenge for today’s local leaders, and is affecting the way we recruit, support and retain them.
R&R Jan 2026Don’t wait to be invited. Position yourself to be appointed.
Whether you’re launching a portfolio career, seeking a strategic challenge, or planning a phased transition from executive life – this is your moment.
Non-Executive Director roles offer more than prestige. They give you influence, purpose, and the chance to shape the future of organisations. But getting shortlisted for a NED/Trustee role is tough – and your CV is the gatekeeper.
In this free, live, online, one-hour, power-packed masterclass, you’ll learn how to position yourself as the board’s next strategic asset. Led by Victoria McLean, award-winning Board CV Writer, Executive Coach, and CEO of City CV, and Elisha Savidge, Consultant, Board Practice at Starfish Search, this session will show you exactly how to stand out.
What You’ll Learn:
Why This Masterclass Is a Must-Attend:
Led by a Board Insider: Victoria sits on numerous boards and helps professionals land board roles.
Live Q&A: Get direct answers to your questions.
Immediate Takeaways: Walk away with actionable strategies to launch your NED career.
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