GetBoardwise Avis 

Getboardwise is, in many respects, refreshingly straightforward in its approach. Initially, I did have some reservations regarding the level of interest and whether the outreach would generate meaningful engagement. However, responses did begin to come through, which in turn led to several interviews and conversations.

Before one of the more significant interviews, I had a session with one of their mentors, which proved genuinely valuable. I was not charged separately for this, so I assume the cost was covered as part of the overall service.

Ultimately, I secured a strong six month consultancy contract and have therefore paused my outreach activity for the time being.

The model itself is relatively simple. GBW were able to position both my background and skill set effectively within the right markets and audiences. Beyond that, much of the outcome naturally came down to my own performance and experience. That said, like many people exploring opportunities in this space, what I really wanted was access to credible opportunities and conversations, and the service succeeded in providing that.

The offering is top tier, Jamie and Ellie have been so supportive throughout the process. I've been placed with their support within 6 weeks and the retainer covered the investment and some. I've been trying to get my first PAID Board appointment for years, I've exhausted every membership and network with no success and constant push back, upsell and training offerings. These guys actually get it, you have to be in front of people if you want to do business. I've had interviews across the country and they also supported me with an application and rewrote my resume at no extra cost. If you are looking for your first appointment and are ready to get out there, I wouldn't invest your time and money with anyone else. These guys will go the extra mile for you.

Started with these guys back in December 25, I have picked up 3 advisory roles in the first half of the programme. I was near capacity which dragged things out a bit but the team were very supportive throughout. Hopefully we can draw similar results form the next half. Worth the investment.

It's a very different route to market, personally I didn't think it would work as the salesperson demonstrated. At first it didn't, it took 6 weeks or so to start gaining some traction. Their support for interview prep is strong and did help me land a Coaching contract. It was not in the industry that I had set out to target. It is a good solution as job boards are just too full at the moment. I finished my campaign at the beginning of May and overall it's been successful. There is a lot to it so make sure you ask for the video of the portal first as this helped me find my feet, this should be offered to everyone but I don't think it is, be sure to ask them for it.

I found the process to be simple and pragmatic. My overall acceptance rate was around 30% which resulted in me taking 7 interviews across tech, hospitality and fitness/wellbeing which were my target preferences. I signed 2 contracts, 1 for a consultancy piece and another for an advisory position at a larger hotel group, both at decent day rates so my return is fully covered. It can take a bit of time to get your head around everything if you don't use LinkedIn much but the team are helpful non the less.

I entertained the meeting after being messaged on Likedin by Sam. I was a little apprehensive at first but the process seemed more proactive than reactive which I liked. The onboarding journey felt slightly confusing at times - this would be my main feedback point to be critical.

The messaging has been running now for over 9 weeks and I have had 6 responses to the messaging efforts and met with all of the prospects, had a few difficulties with negotiations however I managed to close one of the meeting at a day rate that covers the roi - in that respect the service delivered and we are just hitting the half way point. It’s all been new to me as I’ve been quite inactive on LinkedIn but I’m in a much better position having partnered with them.

They were very unprofessional. 15 mins late from the meeting, despite the multiple reminder email. Very arrogant and the sales person in full broadcast mode on the other end of the line attempting to sell a simple automation setup on linkedin.

At 52 I was tired and stuck. They did not just edit my CV; they helped me see that my years in HR had real weight at board level.
The campaign that followed gave me two advisory seats and a live NED process, all with organisations that fit my background. But more than that, it gave me back a sense that I still have a lot to bring.

After redundancy I felt like my story was broken. Their process helped me rebuild it around what I had actually done in tough times.

Out of that came one near-signed NED position, one adviser role and a sense that my career is far from over.

I am just starting off my portfolio career and knew that I would need support and a campaign to run.
Having spent some discovery time with the GBW team, and discussed the GBW programme with some previous clients that I know, I was happy to move ahead.
The team provided the structure and support I needed, and within the first campaign, I secured my first paid position - that has more than paid back the investment.
The process was simple, and the team were always on hand to discuss; the discovery and planning process is definitely important, so that you get the best value from the programme.
Definitely recommend it for those serious about making the move to a portfolio career.

The team were well organised and responsive and were open to iterating target audience and messaging. We did two tranches of 500 contacts over around 4 months. Connection rates on LinkedIn were good - around 30+%. Overall, I got around 5 or 6 quality leads/conversations, out of which I have landed and completed one assignment and am still chasing down a second. In terms of RoI my initial investment was fully justified. Thanks to all the team.

I was recommended to boardwise by a friend, pleasantly surprised. I ran a short outreach and picked up some adhoc work, being semi retired worked well.

I've had a few bites and the interview preparation docs are actually really good. Customer service is at a good standard too, always fairly responsive.

Planning and building a portfolio career takes time, but GetBoardwise has helped accelerate that process and guided me through the important first steps. From the very beginning, the team has been supportive, taking the time to understand what matters most to me and tailoring their approach accordingly. They were open and transparent about their offering and pricing options from the outset. If you’re committed to building solid foundations for your portfolio career, GetBoardwise is a great partner to help you get there faster.

I've been networking on Linkedln for a while, but their messaging strategy worked really well for me. I know a few people who've used the service before, so perhaps l received more or a white-glove experience; either way, l got what l came for. The support team was very helpful, and the per-interview due-diligence support was second to none. John, the fouder, is highly business-development-focused and has a strong toolkit of strategies that help you bulid rapport quickly. All-roud, a very good service after a month.

The fractional space seems a bit crazy at the moment and I've signed up to quite a few different agents in the space but so far these guys have been really good.

The person who contacted me on LinkedIn kept rescheduling our call; the last time he was "in another call" during the scheduled meeting. If they cannot manage basic scheduling, I doubt they can do anything to help find board positions.

Broadly speaking, a waste of time. Identical outreach LinkedIn from different people (and often the same person with different LinkedIn accounts) suggesting active clients looking to appoint me specifically. Turns out no active client exists and it’s just a sales pitch to buy a subscription.

Was reached out to for "board positions" and it became apparent that this would require me paying a fee. My one star is because this was not transparently communicated at the start. If the company was transparent they would mention this in their website, and in the messaging. Perhaps if you are seeking first positions this may be relevant to you, otherwise its someone pitching you to "sell you" a service.

Seemingly a waste of time. A business development person keeps sending me messages from multiple accounts but never actually responds to questions. Maybe a scam?