Hello and welcome to Boardroom Insights, the podcast that helps current and aspiring leaders transition into board roles with clarity, confidence, and purpose. I’m your host, Adrian Lawrence and today we’re diving into something that every aspiring non-executive director—or NED—should know about: how to build a rewarding board-level career in 2026 and beyondToday we’re talking about how you can discover, prepare for, and secure the right non-executive director opportunities with the support of the Career Hub brought to you by NED Capital.🎧 Segment 1 — Why Board Roles MatterHOST Board opportunities don’t fall into your lap. They’re not listed on every job board. They require networking, credibility, and the right positioning.That’s where the NED Capital Career Hub comes in.💡 Segment 2 — What Is the Career Hub?HOST: So, what exactly is the Career Hub?It’s your centralised source for building a successful non-executive careerThe Career Hub offers:✅ Clear, strategic guidance on how to transition from executive or senior leadership into non-executive work. ✅ Actionable frameworks on board readiness and personal positioning. ✅ Resources and tools that help you communicate your value to boards. ✅ Insights into real market demand for NEDs across different industries.📌 Segment 3 — What You’ll Get From the Career HubHOST: Let’s break down what you’ll actually find inside:📍 Role Insights Understand what boards are really looking for today—what skills matter, what gaps exist in the market, and how you can fill them.📍 Profile Building Tools Your CV and bio are your calling card. The Career Hub helps you craft narratives that resonate with nomination committees and search partners.📍 Interview Preparation Board interviews are different from executive interviews. You need to think in terms of governance, risk oversight, and stakeholder value. The hub gives you frameworks to prepare with confidence.🎯 Segment 4 — Who Should Use the Career Hub?HOST: You might be wondering: Is this for me?Here are the types of professionals who benefit the most:🔹 Senior executives ready to step into board work 🔹 C-suite leaders looking for portfolio careers 🔹 Entrepreneurs and founders with strategic experience 🔹 Professionals with specialised expertise—finance, risk, technology, ESG—looking to translate it into board valueIf that sounds like you, the Career Hub can be a game changer.📣 Segment 5 — Real Stories (Optional)HOST: Now, imagine a senior executive who’s spent 20 years leading in healthcare. They know strategy, compliance, and stakeholder engagement inside out—but they’re not sure how to position those capabilities for a board role.With the Career Hub, they can:✨ Map their experience to board expectations ✨ Understand governance fundamentals ✨ Build a compelling board profile ✨ Connect with opportunities that value their expertiseSuccess starts with clarity—and that’s exactly what the Career Hub delivers.🔗 Segment 6 — How to Get StartedHead over to:👉 nedcapital.co.uk/non-executive-director-career-hubThat’s nedcapital.co.uk/non-executive-director-career-hub.Explore the resources, sign up for updates, and start shaping your board career—today.And if you’re serious about board service, take a moment right now and bookmark that link. Your future board roles depend on consistent action.