Interview Excellence for Non‑Executive Directors
Learn how to articulate your value, navigate strategic questioning, and position yourself as a credible, board‑ready candidate
Interview Excellence for Non-Executive Directors
Board interviews are unlike any other and your success relies on more than experience.
This workshop equips aspiring and current NEDs with the skills to articulate their board value, handle strategic questioning, and present themselves as credible, trusted candidates.
You’ll learn what selection panels are really looking for and how to deliver confident, compelling interviews that strengthen your chances of securing the right board role.
UPCOMING WORKSHOP DATES:
14:00 – 16:00 / 4 August 2026
09:00 – 11:00 / 16 September 2026
Reserve your place on 16 September for £35
09:00 – 11:00 / 16 December 2026
Reserve your place on 16 December for £35
This workshop will help you to:
Prepare for board interviews with confidence and clarity
Frame your NED experience and strategic value in a compelling way
Navigate behavioural, situational, and governance‑focused questions effectively
Demonstrate cultural fit and awareness of board dynamics
Manage professional follow‑ups and post‑interview communications
Practise through mock interviews and receive expert feedback to refine your approach
Interview Excellence for Non‑Executive Directors
Who is this workshop for?
This workshop is ideal for:
- Aspiring NEDs preparing for their first board interviews
- Current NEDs exploring reappointments or chair evaluations
- Senior leaders transitioning into board roles
- Executives wanting to convert their experience into board opportunities
What are the Key Topics Covered?
- Preparing for board interviews with a clear value proposition
- Crafting strong NED narratives that resonate with panels
- Answering strategic, behavioural, and scenario‑based questions
- Demonstrating governance awareness and cultural alignment
- Professional post‑interview etiquette and follow‑up
- Mock interviews, coaching insights, and tailored preparation tools
Maria Banks ICF PCC
Maria is an executive leadership coach and facilitator with extensive experience designing and delivering leadership development programmes for organisations across the UK and Europe. She works with senior leaders and teams to strengthen leadership capability, align organisational values with culture and brand, and create lasting behavioural change.
Named a UK Business Hero 2020 by the British Chamber of Commerce, Maria has worked with organisations including GSK, EFPIA, and Saatchi & Saatchi. She has led leadership development workshops, women’s leadership programmes, and executive team development initiatives, bringing together practical business experience with an engaging, collaborative facilitation style.
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