Podcast appearances and mentions of sheila ronning

Sheila Ronning started her professional life as a receptionist at Best Buy. A college drop-out, she found a path in management there that she says paid better than the salary she would have made as a teacher. She's now an entrepreneur and head of an organization she started called Women in the Boardroom. And she's on a mission to get more women on corporate boards. She joins Hey, Boss Lady hosts Kristi Atwater and Andrea Goeglein to talk about why there are still so few women in those powerful seats and what she's doing about it.

We launch Season II of Hey, Boss Lady with a special season preview. The landscape for women in leadership is better than it used to be, but in the corporate and nonprofit worlds, most top positions are still held by men. Hey, Boss Lady is a podcast about women leaders and their stories of how they got there and what they're doing to make change. In this Season II preview, psychologist Andrea Goeglein and corporate executive Kristi Atwater share their insights about the challenges still facing women on their road to the top, and the difference they're making when they get there. Andrea and Kristi both have a lot to say from their own experiences. Combining her background in positive psychology with her years as an entrepreneur, Andrea Goeglein has mentored countless CEOs in her business, ServingSuccess. Kristi Atwater has more than 20 years of experience in the corporate world. She is Chief Audit Executive at Everi, a prominent company in the gaming industry, and leads the Women's Executive Circle in Las Vegas, a group devoted to getting more women in the c-suite and on corporate boards. Season II guests include Las Vegas entrepreneur and philanthropist Kema Ogden, a powerful community advocate; Sheila Ronning, president and founder of Women in the Boardroom; and--a first for Hey, Boss Lady--a male guest, celebrity Tom Colicchio, head judge of the popular series Top Chef and a well-known advocate for women in the culinary world.

Today’s 100th Episode Special features some of the top tips, tactics and strategies from our first 100 episodes. We recap some of the best conversations we’ve had with early guests like Mark Pfister, CEO and Chief Board Consultant of Pfister Strategy, Betsy Atkins, CEO of Baja Corp. and Board Member at Jamf, and Peter Gleason, CEO of the NACD. You won’t want to miss the conversations with others like Dottie Schindlinger, Executive Director of the Diligent Institute and Co-Host of The Corporate Director Podcast for Diligent Corporation, Martha Josephson, Senior Partner at Egon Zehnder, and Julie Daum, Partner and Co-Practice Leader of the Board and CEO Practice at Spencer Stuart. Also featured on this special edition episode are minds like Paul Smith, founder of the Future Directors Institute and author of Right Seat Right Table, Sheila Ronning, Founder of Women in the Boardroom, and Matthew Roberts, CEO of In Touch Networks and CEO of RTC Leadership and Coaching. I’m also excited to share with you some of the brightest minds making a push for women in our boardrooms with guests like Coco Brown, Founder and CEO of The Athena Alliance and Betsy Berkhemer-Credaire, CEO of 2020 Women on Boards.   In today’s episode, we take a look back at some of the highlights of Boardroom Bound’s first 100 episodes. Enjoy this special edition episode, and here’s to 100 more!   Subscribe & Review in iTunes Are you subscribed to my podcast? If you’re not, I want to encourage you to do that today. I don’t want you to miss an episode. I’m adding bonus episodes to the mix and if you’re not subscribed there’s a good chance you’ll miss out on those. Click here to subscribe in iTunes! Liked this episode? I would be really grateful if you'd take 30 seconds to leave an honest review in iTunes. Those reviews help other people find my podcast and they’re also fun for me to go in and read. Plus, I love to give shoutouts on the show to everyone who submits a review. Just click here to review, tap “Reviews” and “Write a Review” and let me know what your favorite part of the podcast is.  Let's Get Social!  I absolutely love connecting with listeners on social media. I'm most active on LinkedIn. (And yes, I do personally post and respond to my accounts!) This is a great way to hear my latest thinking, get the inside track on new products, and occasionally see a picture of my adorable toddler. 

Join BDO's Center for Corporate Governance Amy Rojik as sits down with Sheila Ronning, CEO and Founder of Women in the Boardroom to discuss thoughts on how to not only get more women to the boardroom but peel back and understand self-imposed hurdles that both men and women need to scale in order to get those covered director positions.

Stop with the pride and ask for HELP! Over the past month, IndustrialTalk Podcast has had the opportunity to talk to many industry leaders. For your consideration, here are themes: 1. We Need To Collaborate and Solve Problems. We need collective help! 2. We Need To be More Innovative. Not just technology but business processes/model and human capital/talent. Everything is on the table! 3. Swift Action. No time to plan the Hell out of something, move decisively! 4. Perfection will kill you! Better to move than to be perfect. 5. Trust. Find the trusted customers, partners, prospects and heroes for collaboration and solving problems. We will get through this #covid19 world. Let's #collaborate, #innovate and take decisive #action! #podcast #podcasting #industrialtalk Thank you for your tireless #leadership and #inspiration: https://www.linkedin.com/feed/# (Heather Preu), https://www.linkedin.com/feed/# (Beverly Rider), https://www.linkedin.com/feed/# (Sheila Ronning), https://www.linkedin.com/feed/# (Alex Alleyne), https://www.linkedin.com/feed/# (Marcus Chan, MBA [L.I.O.N.]), https://www.linkedin.com/feed/# (Eneida Canev) https://www.linkedin.com/feed/# (Ken Baldo) https://www.linkedin.com/feed/# (Daniel Burke-Aguero), https://www.linkedin.com/feed/# (Vincent Rutgers), https://www.linkedin.com/feed/# (Industrial Internet Consortium), https://www.linkedin.com/feed/# (Arola Torruella Berrens), https://www.linkedin.com/feed/# (IOT Solutions World Congress), https://www.linkedin.com/feed/# (Mobius Institute) Bottom-line, NOW IS NOT THE TIME TO PULLBACK! We need to be Bold, Brave and Dare Greatly to make this challenging time and opportunity for succeed. Again, NOW is the time to evaluate and question every aspect of your business to ensure long-term viability and possibly increase your market share! Over the coming weeks, Industrial Talk will be discussing tangible solutions to take Action today with a keen eye on success for the new future. Are You Ready? Find out how to excel in today's market on this episode of the Industrial Talk Podcast. PODCAST VIDEO:THE STRATEGIC REASON "WHY YOU NEED TO PODCAST":https://industrialtalk.com/why-you-need-to-podcast/ () OTHER GREAT INDUSTRIAL RESOURCES:Safeopedia: https://www.safeopedia.com/ (https://www.safeopedia.com/) Industrial Marketing Solutions:  https://industrialtalk.com/industrial-marketing/ (https://industrialtalk.com/industrial-marketing/) Industrial Academy: https://industrialtalk.com/industrial-academy/ (https://industrialtalk.com/industrial-academy/) Industrial Dojo: https://industrialtalk.com/industrial_dojo/ (https://industrialtalk.com/industrial_dojo/) Safety With Purpose Podcast: https://safetywithpurpose.com/ (https://safetywithpurpose.com/) YOUR INDUSTRIAL DIGITAL TOOLBOX:LifterLMS: Get One Month Free for $1 – https://lifterlms.com/ (https://lifterlms.com/) Active Campaign: https://www.activecampaign.com/?_r=H855VEPU (Active Campaign Link) BombBomb: http://www.bombbomb.com/?bbref=INDUSTRIALTALKPODCAST (BombBomb Link) Social Jukebox: https://www.socialjukebox.com/ (https://www.socialjukebox.com/) Industrial Academy (One Month Free Access And One Free Licence For Future Industrial Leader):https://industrialtalk.com/wp-admin/inforum-industrial-academy-discount/ () Business Beatitude the Book Do you desire a more joy-filled, deeply-enduring sense of accomplishment and success? Live your business the way you want to live with the BUSINESS BEATITUDES...The Bridge connecting sacrifice to success. YOU NEED THE BUSINESS BEATITUDES! TAP INTO YOUR INDUSTRIAL SOUL, RESERVE YOUR COPY NOW! BE BOLD. BE BRAVE. DARE GREATLY AND CHANGE THE WORLD. GET THE BUSINESS BEATITUDES! https://industrialtalk.com/business-beatitude-reserve/ ( Reserve My Copy and My 25% Discount )

Today on the Take on Board podcast, Helga speaks with Sheila Ronning about using your network and your personal brand to help you get on boards.Sheila broke the mould in 2002, launching Women in the Boardroom as the first to form such an organisation with customised executive training programs and networking opportunities. She has created a proven program and process to get women their first second or third corporate board seat.Her first board was the Minneapolis Chamber of Commerce in the late 90s. And since then, she's been on a range of business industry and not for profit boards.Some of us are actually finding we have a bit more time on our (freshly washed) hands at the moment, so it might be a good time to examine your network and your personal brand. This interview will give you the encouragement you need, as well as the resources – Sheila has generously offered access to her webinar on this for Take on Board listeners - you have 30 days to take advantage of this generous offer from Sheila.Contact Sheila or find out more about her:https://womenintheboardroom.com/For complimentary access to the Women in Boardroom networking webinar, email ronning@womenintheboardroom.com.FOR MORE INFORMATION:Join the Take on Board community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/TakeOnBoard/Follow along on Twitter: @TakeOnBoardHelga’s Board Kickstarter and Board Accelerator programs: https://www.helgasvendsen.com.au/eventsDetails about the 2020 Board Accelerator program: https://www.trybooking.com/BGYIYFor more information about Helga Svendsen: https://www.helgasvendsen.com.au/Interested in working with Helga? https://www.helgasvendsen.com.au/workwithmeTo contact Helga: helga@helgasvendsen.com.au

As we transition into a new era of corporate governance, the need to bridge the gender gap is larger than ever. Today’s governance styles depend on bridging this gap, whereas, previous boardroom leadership styles neglected this striking imbalance. As companies more intentionally recognize and correct this imbalance, they simultaneously recognize the added benefits and success that comes with diversity. Although a top priority for boardrooms now, finding supply to fill these roles is complicated. Women making the jump to the boardroom are often stuck in a difficult position of confusion and misdirection. Where can these women look to find answers? How do individuals know when they’re ready? Where do they start? To address all this, I want to introduce you to Sheila Ronning.  Sheila is founder and CEO of Women in the Boardroom – an organization helping bridge the gender gap in the boardroom.  She's an expert on boardroom diversity and leadership and a trailblazer in working toward gender equality in the boardroom. In today’s episode, we explore how women can prepare themselves for boardroom leadership. Sheila offers us insight into where to start, how to market yourself, and how to leverage your tools. Click here to listen now! Subscribe & Review in iTunes Are you subscribed to my podcast? If you’re not, I want to encourage you to do that today. I don’t want you to miss an episode. I’m adding bonus episodes to the mix and if you’re not subscribed there’s a good chance you’ll miss out on those. Click here to subscribe in iTunes! Liked this episode? I would be really grateful if you'd take 30 seconds to leave an honest review in iTunes. Those reviews help other people find my podcast and they’re also fun for me to go in and read. Plus, I love to give shoutouts on the show to everyone who submits a review. Just click here to review, tap “Reviews” and “Write a Review” and let me know what your favorite part of the podcast is.  Let's Get Social!  I absolutely love connecting with listeners on social media. I'm most active on LinkedIn. (And yes, I do personally post and respond to my accounts!) This is a great way to hear my latest thinking, get the inside track on new products, and occasionally see a picture of my adorable toddler.  Resources Mentioned in This Episode Women in the Boardroom Episode 30: How to Land a Board Seat and Be a Great Director Episode 29: How to Drive Superior Results by Serving Others

Women in the Boardroom founder/CEO Sheila Ronning talks about what needs to be done to close the gender pay gap.  Bay Equity Home Loans sales manager Travis Whitford looks into low mortgage rates.

Sheila RonningCEO and FounderWomen in the Boardroomwww.womenintheboardroom.com info@womenintheboardroom.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/boardroomwomen Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/womenintheboardroom LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/147283/ Leadership & networking expert and board strategist, Sheila Ronning is a trailblazer in working towards gender equality in the boardroom. In 2002 she founded Women in the Boardroom with a revolutionary vision to create an environment where women could assist other women in achieving their leadership and corporate board service goals. In less than 15 years, she has scaled Women in the Boardroom from concept to membership organization with global reach across multiple industries, and influence in private and public boardrooms, including Fortune 100 companies. Sheila has built an impressive track record in connecting influential female executives with the people and tools they need to succeed in business and the boardroom. She uses her powerful network to help women achieve their goals of obtaining board membership, sharing more than 100 board openings with Women in the Boardroom VIPs. Sheila’s accolades and accomplishments include a spot on prestigious “40 Under Forty,” membership of Fortune’s Most Powerful Women Insider network, and with features in Washington Post, ForbesWoman and WSJ. A subject matter expert on board diversity and leadership, Sheila is also a sought-after speaker who, with characteristic candor, advises women to always “show up, stand up and speak up.” In this episode, we discuss: Why her mentor was a big reason she got started with the work she does The different types of boards and where to start  Understanding the expectations of being on a board Why women need to show they are interested and how to do that What skills boards are seeking in their members  What the real job is of board members and how to protect your reputation How to know if you are qualified to serve on a certain board Understanding your ‘why’ of serving on a board  The average amount of time it takes to get on a corporate board  What her organization does and how they help women in their desire to get on boards

Interview by Chicke Fitzgerald of the Game Changer Network as a part of the Best of the Game Changer series, showcased on C-Suite Network Long before women on boards was a hot topic, Sheila Ronning believed in women's ability to serve on corporate boards strongly enough to become the Founder & CEO of Women in the Boardroom. Today, as one of the nation's top leadership and board service experts, Sheila excels at connecting influential women executives and professionals with the people and tools they need to succeed in business and the boardroom by organizing executive and board coaching sessions, seminars and webinars. The Game Changer is featured on C-Suite Network.

Many women are interested in obtaining a board seat but aren’t sure if they are qualified and don’t know where to start. Women board directors are gaining ground, and companies around the world are benefiting greatly from infusions of fresh talent and insight into their boards. Nearly a third of global S&P 500 boards now include three or more women. In addition, the percentage of companies with three or more women on the board has grown from 19% in 2015 to 29% in 2018. Join Sharon Gabrielson as she speaks with Sheila Ronning, CEO and Founder of Women in the Boardroom, to learn how you can prepare yourself to successfully gain a board seat.

In honor of , don't miss my Brand New interview on with Sheila Ronning, the founder and CEO of . With more and more women working their way up in companies nationwide, we wanted to know from Sheila her advice on just how to make it to the boardroom. is a sought-after speaker, networking and leadership expert. Seventeen years ago, as a PR executive who created successful networking events, she set out to getting the proverbial equal seat at the corporate table and that's when Women in the Boardroom was born.  with host Stacey Gualandi, is a show from , an Online Magazine which features news and interviews with women who want to make the world a better place. Check out their latest book, "" at changemakersbook.com. From newsmakers, changemakers, entrepreneurs, best-selling authors, cancer survivors, adventurers, and experts on leadership, stress and health, to kids helping kids, global grandmothers improving children's lives, and women who fight for equal rights, "It's the world as we see it." The Women's Eye Radio Show is available on iTunes and at . Learn more about The Women's Eye at 

“There’s cash to be made, but don’t go in it just to make the money. You need to figure out why you’re wanting to serve on a corporate board. I always say that our members are life learnings, because they have no desire to one day just retire and do full-time gardening.” - Sheila Ronning Are you an executive woman who believes strongly that she has something important to offer an outside organization? Maybe you’ve considered pursuing a corporate board role, but you just weren’t sure how to do this, or where to even begin? Today’s Finding Brave guest walks us through everything we need to know about sitting on a corporate board, and why this is something all women executives should consider. A leadership and networking expert and board strategist, Sheila Ronning is a trailblazer in working toward gender equality in the boardroom. In 2002 she founded Women in the Boardroom with a revolutionary vision to create an environment where women could assist other women in achieving their leadership and corporate board service goals. In a little more than 15 years, she has scaled Women in the Boardroom from concept to membership organization with global reach across multiple industries, and influence in private and public boardrooms, including Fortune 100 companies. Not only does Sheila provide a realistic and helpful framework for pursuing corporate board opportunities in this episode, but she reveals how to determine which ones we should be focusing on, the common mistakes made in pursuing board roles, how this process differs from a job search, and much more. To learn more about today's guest, visit: https://womenintheboardroom.com 

On the Spot aims to showcase relatable women who have blazed the trail in order to help you walk your own path to success. In celebration of International Women's day, we have invited Sheila Ronning, the founder of Women in the Boardroom, an organization that makes sure women have a seat at the table by providing a customizing step-by-step approach to getting on your 1st, 2nd or 3rd corporate board! How can women overcome the confidence gap and become successful entrepreneurs? In this episode of On the Spot, tune in to listen to Sheila drop some hot tips and words of wisdom about how women can succeed and empower themselves. “When we stop learning and growing, then we’re dying. You cannot stay the same. You are either learning and growing or you are dying!” Everyone defines success differently. Sheila defines success as being able to what you absolutely love. As an entrepreneur, she started her first business in 1996, and in 2002, Sheila wanted a business that was all about helping to advance women, which is when she founded Women in the Boardroom. Check out Women in the Boardroom here!: https://womenintheboardroom.com/ ICYMI: Check out our daily newsletter and podcast Four Minutes With On The Dot! Not subscribed? But like, WHY? Subscribe today and join our #girlgang. Looking for more inspiration, advice and direction? Subscribe to our daily email newsletter and podcast Four Minutes with On The Dot where we provide you with the tools and motivation you need to get out there and be the badass babe you were meant to be. Sign up here! Tune in next Thursday when we sit down with Margot Stern and Dr. Yael Schuster, co-founders of StellarNova, a science toy company that creates unique experiences for kids through storytelling, hands-on activities, and interactive media. We are focused on your success, so let us know what you think by chatting with us at @onthedotwoman on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook. We’d love to hear your voice! Special Guest: Sheila Ronning.

What's something that feels daunting and almost impossible in this day and age? If you guessed online dating... you're right on the money! On today's episode of On the Spot we sit down with Brooke Waupsh, the co-founder and CEO of Swoovy, a new mobile dating app that connects single people to go on a date volunteering for a nonprofit. In today's episode, Brooke discusses her journey to where she is today, and her thoughts on online dating and the issues that come with it. The problem: how can you facilitate meaningful interactions between strangers? Brooke has all the answers! "I think that I would just encourage people to stay authentic to themselves and have that confidence to not settle or deal with anything less than what will fulfill you as a person. And whether that's through a dating app or offline, there should be no difference." ICYMI: Check out our daily newsletter and podcast Four Minutes With On The Dot! Not subscribed? But like, WHY? Subscribe today and join our #girlgang. Looking for more inspiration, advice and direction? Subscribe to our daily email newsletter and podcast Four Minutes with On The Dot where we provide you with the tools and motivation you need to get out there and be the badass babe you were meant to be. Sign up here! Tune in next Thursday when we celebrate International Women's Day by sitting down with Sheila Ronning, CEO & Founder of Women in the Boardroom. We are focused on your success, so let us know what you think by chatting with us at @onthedotwoman on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook. We’d love to hear your voice! Special Guest: Brooke Waupsh.

Another great show packed full of valuable information. The theme for this show is "Women With A Global Vision." My two guests are Sheila Ronning, CEO/Founder, Women in the Boardroom, who will give you tips on how to qualify for a well-paying corporate/non-profit board position. My other guest, Marcia Bench, CEO, Conscious Experts Academy, will discuss her new book, hot off the press, "Conscious Client Attraction: 8 Simple Secrets to Building Your Expert Business While Nurturing Your Soul." This show is broadcast live on Monday's at 2PM ET on W4WN Radio – The Women 4 Women Network (www.w4wn.com) part of Talk 4 Radio (http://www.talk4radio.com/) on the Talk 4 Media Network (http://www.talk4media.com/).

Meet Sheila Ronning, leadership, networking expert, board strategist and founder of Women in the Boardroom. Since 2002, she's been connecting female executives with the people and tools needed to succeed in business and the boardroom. Her accomplishments haven't gone unnoticed, with a spot on the prestigious "40 Under Forty" membership Fortune's Most Powerful Women Insider network. Sheila and Women in the Boardroom has been featured in: The Wall Street Journal, Washington Post, Chicago Sun Times and the Minneapolis/St. Paul Journal.

I read a great column in which one entrepreneur shared his thoughts about business school versus real life. In biz school, the concept of competition reigns supreme. But the truth is that competing for better jobs, more money and extra attention limits your thinking. Instead of competing for what’s already created, create something of your own. Regardless of whether you’re in the business world, it’s a good reminder that life isn’t a competitive episode of Survivor. There’s enough opportunity to go around—if you’re willing to seize it or, heck, create a whole new sphere of opportunity yourself. The post Sheila Ronning: Here’s How to Secure Your Seat at the Boardroom Table appeared first on On The Dot Woman.

Bernadette talks with Sheila Ronning of Women in the Boardroom....about what it really takes for women to crack, break, shed and succeed in the boardroom and beyond.Passionate About Helping Women ProfessionalsSheila knows the challenges smart women face: self-doubt, fear of speaking up, lack of knowledge about board service, and limited connections. Her goal is to give women the tools, knowledge, and confidence to show up, stand up, and speak up. That's what it takes to get to C-level positions and on corporate boards.ABOUT THE SHOW - Fill in the X with the issue, question or opportunity you want host Bernadette Boas to discuss.She and her guests, discuss the top of mind topics, questions and issues women have in their every day career, business and life. If you are looking for straight talk, laughs, and action-based tips, advice and tough love, then this is the show for you.Bernadette Boas is known as a ‘ball of fire' mindset leadership coach, keynote speaker and business consultant, who inspires, motivates and equips women with the mindset and skill set needed to achieve success and prosperity in their life and business. Her popular radio program is inspired by her book, Shedding the Corporate Bitch, Shifting from Bitch to Rich in Life and Business.Listen weekly on Shedding the Bitch.com or iTunes.Support the Show.

Bernadette talks with Sheila Ronning of Women in the Boardroom....about what it really takes for women to crack, break, shed and succeed in the boardroom and beyond. Passionate About Helping Women Professionals Sheila knows the challenges smart women face: self-doubt, fear of speaking up, lack of knowledge about board service, and limited connections. Her goal is to give women the tools, knowledge, and confidence to show up, stand up, and speak up. That's what it takes to get to C-level positions and on corporate boards. ABOUT THE SHOW - Fill in the X with the issue, question or opportunity you want host Bernadette Boas to discuss. She and her guests, discuss the top of mind topics, questions and issues women have in their every day career, business and life. If you are looking for straight talk, laughs, and action-based tips, advice and tough love, then this is the show for you. Bernadette Boas is known as a ‘ball of fire' mindset leadership coach, keynote speaker and business consultant, who inspires, motivates and equips women with the mindset and skill set needed to achieve success and prosperity in their life and business. Her popular radio program is inspired by her book, Shedding the Corporate Bitch, Shifting from Bitch to Rich in Life and Business. Listen weekly on Shedding the Bitch.com or iTunes.

Bernadette talks with Sheila Ronning of Women in the Boardroom....about what it really takes for women to crack, break, shed and succeed in the boardroom and beyond. Passionate About Helping Women Professionals Sheila knows the challenges smart women face: self-doubt, fear of speaking up, lack of knowledge about board service, and limited connections. Her goal is to give women the tools, knowledge, and confidence to show up, stand up, and speak up. That’s what it takes to get to C-level positions and on corporate boards. ABOUT THE SHOW - Fill in the X with the issue, question or opportunity you want host Bernadette Boas to discuss. She and her guests, discuss the top of mind topics, questions and issues women have in their every day career, business and life. If you are looking for straight talk, laughs, and action-based tips, advice and tough love, then this is the show for you. Bernadette Boas is known as a ‘ball of fire’ mindset leadership coach, keynote speaker and business consultant, who inspires, motivates and equips women with the mindset and skill set needed to achieve success and prosperity in their life and business. Her popular radio program is inspired by her book, Shedding the Corporate Bitch, Shifting from Bitch to Rich in Life and Business. Listen weekly on Shedding the Bitch.com or iTunes.

Bernadette talks with Sheila Ronning of Women in the Boardroom....about what it really takes for women to crack, break, shed and succeed in the boardroom and beyond. Passionate About Helping Women Professionals Sheila knows the challenges smart women face: self-doubt, fear of speaking up, lack of knowledge about board service, and limited connections. Her goal is to give women the tools, knowledge, and confidence to show up, stand up, and speak up. That’s what it takes to get to C-level positions and on corporate boards. ABOUT THE SHOW - Fill in the X with the issue, question or opportunity you want host Bernadette Boas to discuss. She and her guests, discuss the top of mind topics, questions and issues women have in their every day career, business and life. If you are looking for straight talk, laughs, and action-based tips, advice and tough love, then this is the show for you. Bernadette Boas is known as a ‘ball of fire’ mindset leadership coach, keynote speaker and business consultant, who inspires, motivates and equips women with the mindset and skill set needed to achieve success and prosperity in their life and business. Her popular radio program is inspired by her book, Shedding the Corporate Bitch, Shifting from Bitch to Rich in Life and Business. Listen weekly on Shedding the Bitch.com or iTunes.

In 2002, Sheila Ronning believed so strongly in women’s ability to serve on corporate boards that she became the founder & CEO of Women in the Boardroom. Today, as one of the nation’s top leadership and board service experts, Sheila excels at connecting influential women executives and professionals with the people and tools they need to succeed in business and the boardroom.  She has built a strong track record and a powerful network over the years, which she uses to help women achieve their goals. When asked about her secret to networking, Sheila says to “Be fearless, sincere, honest, and frank.” Playing Small Moment Sheila is a life learner. She was playing small when she was working for a major retailer. She realized her boss was always just dangling a carrot in front of her face. He was always giving the store management positions to the guys. Sheila was selling herself short by constantly needing to please him.   The Wake Up Call The aha moment Shelia can remember was when she moved from Minneapolis to New York. She didn't know anyone in NY. The relationship she moved there for had ended. Her company took a nose dive, because the financial crisis crept up and she didn't have her eye on the ball. Sheila tried to hide what was going on with her business and relationship. She didn't want anyone to see she was failing. Sheila became this really unhappy and angry person. One of her friends suggested she should try meditation. Style of Leadership Sheila leads by communication and authenticity.  What Are You Excited About? They reformatted Women from the Boardroom from an event company to a membership platform five years ago. Sheila is continuing to develop this platform for growth for getting more women on corporate boards. Leadership Practice Sheila meditates as her leadership practice. Book to Develop Leadership Give and Take: Why Helping Others Drives Our Success by Adam Grant Advice For Younger Self There are going to be some serious bumps in the road, keep forging through. Everything happens for a reason.  Inspirational Quote “Remember to show up, stand up, and speak up.” ~ Sheila Ronning Interview Links http://womenintheboardroom.com/   https://womentakingthelead.com/sheila-ronning/

Join us today for Women Lead Radio as Michelle Bergquist, your host of Women Who Lead, interviews Sheila Ronning, CEO of Women In The Boardroom. Sheila discusses her work to prepare women to bring their expertise to serve in the corporate boardroom. Sheila has long believed that women can and do bring their leadership skills to the boardroom. Sheila knows and teaches the methods to become a board of directors member. She is a strong advocate for mentoring other women and the power of networking! Sheila is a regular speaker on topics ranging from women on boards to excelling as a female leader. Recent speaking engagements include L'Oreal, Time Warner, Thomson Reuters, LPL Financial and NewsCorp. She has also been featured in several publications including The Wall Street Journal, Washington Post, Huffington Post and ForbesWoman. As the CEO and Co-Founder of Connected Women of Influence, Michelle Bergquist is a passionate advocate for women in business. At Connected Women of Influence, we believe that more women need to lead in business and everything we do is center-focused on designing platforms, programs, connections and collaborative opportunities for b2b women to prosper, succeed and lead the way in business today!

As of last year Only 14.2% of the top five leadership positions at the companies in the S&P 500 are held by women. Founder of Woman in the boardroom, Sheila Ronning is one of the nation’s top leadership and board service experts she joins Jeffrey to discuss why more women aren’t in the boardroom and how she plans to change that. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

“If you're not learning or growing, you're dying.” Thus says our special guest, Women in the Boardroom CEO, Sheila Ronning. As the CEO and founder of Women in the Boardroom, Sheila will share her experience building her company. Next, learn why there is a need for organizations like hers to enable women to gain board positions. Listen, as she explains the reason for the shortage of women CEOs in the corporate boardroom. Plus, learn why diversity should be an important component when choosing the members of your board. She'll also list the qualities or background that corporate boards are looking for in their candidates; and why you have a chance to be part of the board even if you don't belong to the financial industry. As a networking expert, Sheila explains how she helps her clients land corporate board positions through strategic planning and processes. Sheila is an expert in connecting women, executives and professionals with tools they need to succeed in business. She does this by organizing board coaching sessions, seminars and webinars. Plus, find out what drives Sheila to work with women and make a difference in their lives. As a midwestern girl from Minnesota, Sheila talks about living in New York and the hard lessons she learned along the way. Lastly, Sheila explains why she calls her members Life Learners: women who are stimulated with learning from extremely powerful people and having discussions with them. http://media.blubrry.com/femaleredzone/content.blubrry.com/femaleredzone/Episode_025_The_Female_Red_Zone_-_Interview_with_Sheila_Ronning_Podcast_Ready_.mp3 In this episode, you'll learn: * How she started Women in the Boardroom. * The reason why we need an organization like hers to get women in the corporate boardroom. * The relationship between the number of women on corporate board and women CEOs. And why corporate organizations need to embrace diversity. * The types of background corporate boards are looking for in their candidates. * How do Women in the Boardroom prepare their clients en route to executive position. * What drives her to help women succeed in the corporate world. * How moving from Minnesota to New York became her biggest challenge and how did she overcame it. Tweetables: * The way you get into the boardroom is through your network. * Our network wants to help us, but we need to help them help us. * You don't learn and grow without those bumps in the road. * People love the authentic. * If you're not learning or growing, you're dying. Big Takeaways: * Even though women are great at networking, they're not so good at using this skill. Thus, the need for organizations like Women in the Boardroom. * Corporate organizations need to elect board members that truly represent their customers (E.g. women, Asian, African-American and so on). * Be authentic when building or running your business. Be who you are, not as someone who you think you're supposed to be. * Emulating the people you want to be doesn't mean you have to be just like them. Related Links & References: * Women in the Boardroom official website: www.WomenInTheBoardroom.com * Women in the Boardroom LinkedIn profile: linkedin.com/company/women-in-the-boardroom * Women in the Boardroom Twitter handle: @BoardroomWomen * Women in the Boardroom Facebook page: www.facebook. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This on demand audio series is a part of the Executive Girlfriends Group Vignette Series. Chicke Fitzgerald interviews Sheila Ronning. The original live interview was 5/14/15. Long before women on boards was a hot topic, Sheila Ronning believed in women's ability to serve on corporate boards strongly enough to become the Founder & CEO of Women in the Boardroom. Today, as one of the nation's top leadership and board service experts, Sheila excels at connecting influential women executives and professionals with the people and tools they need to succeed in business and the boardroom by organizing executive and board coaching sessions, seminars and webinars. Sheila has built a strong track record over the years. Before founding Women in the Boardroom in 2002, she garnered more than 10 years of strategic marketing, sales management, and operations leadership experience with companies that range from Fortune 500 leaders to visionary start-ups.  Today, Sheila has thousands of powerful connections nationwide, which she uses to help other women achieve their goals. When asked her secret to networking, Sheila says, “Be fearless, sincere, honest, and frank.” Sheila received the Enterprising Woman of the Year Award from Enterprising Women magazine. She has been featured in The Wall Street Journal, ForbesWoman, Star Tribune, The Pioneer Press, and Chicago Sun-Times. The Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal named Sheila in their prestigious “40 Under Forty” list for her entrepreneurial dynamism and reputation as a networking expert. The website is http://womenintheboardroom.com/ For more information about the Executive Girlfriends' Group see: http://www.executivegirlfriendsgroup.com  

Geoffrey Moore author, speaker and business advisor to many of the leading companies in the high-tech sector, including Cisco, Cognizant, and Yahoo!.His latest book Escape Velocity: Free Your Company's Future from the Pull of the Past, keeps this intent in mind and is the result of his years of experience working with large enterprise Barry Fowler President and Founder of Taxation Solutions, Inc. He is an Enrolled Agent,  licensed to represent taxpayers before the Internal Revenue Service and is a longstanding member of several tax industry professional organizations including the National Association of Enrolled Agents, and the American Society of Tax Problem Solvers Jeremy Larson Entrepreneur, has built 3 multi million dollar companies. One in particular Deluxe Marketing Inc has been recognized by Inc Magazine 3 consecutive years as one of Americas fastest growing private companies.He recently co-authored "The Ultimate Success Guide" with Brian Tracy that reached best seller status in five Amazon.com  Sheila Ronning Founder and CEO of Women in the Boardroom. Today, as one of the nation's top leadership and board service experts, she excels at connecting professionals with the people and tools they need to succeed in business    

Geoffrey Moore author, speaker and business advisor to many of the leading companies in the high-tech sector, including Cisco, Cognizant, and Yahoo!.His latest book Escape Velocity: Free Your Company's Future from the Pull of the Past, keeps this intent in mind and is the result of his years of experience working with large enterprises.  Barry Fowler President and Founder of Taxation Solutions, Inc. He is an Enrolled Agent,  licensed to represent taxpayers before the Internal Revenue Service and is a longstanding member of several tax industry professional organizations including the National Association of Enrolled Agents, and the American Society of Tax Problem Solvers  Jeremy Larson Entrepreneur, has built 3 multi million dollar companies. One in particular Deluxe Marketing Inc has been recognized by Inc Magazine 3 consecutive years as one of Americas fastest growing private companies.He recently co-authored "The Ultimate Success Guide" with Brian Tracy that reached best seller status in five Amazon.com   Sheila Ronning Founder and CEO of Women in the Boardroom. Today, as one of the nation's top leadership and board service experts, she excels at connecting professionals with the people and tools they need to succeed in business