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At the end of the whole thing, Claude asked - what prompted this change?
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Mcklein J.

Corporate strategy is my core.

I’ve led strategic initiatives for major clients:
Virgin, easyJet, Monitor Deloitte, and 1707.

But in the last 5 years, I’ve built a parallel career.

As Non-Executive Director (NED) for private companies.
7 companies already. Before my 35th birthday. 

The biggest opportunity professionals are missing?

Board positions that boost income by 20% - 40%
Imagine making $2,000+ per hour as a Director. 

But the benefits go far beyond money.

Board positions can:

• Diversify your career
• Enhance your leadership skills
• Expand your professional network
• Gain prestige and recognition in your industry

And the best part?

You keep (even enhance) your full-time role.



But here’s the catch:
Landing a Board role isn’t like applying for normal jobs.

It’s an entirely different game.

Common misconceptions people have:

• I need a C-suite title.
• I need decades of experience.
• I need expensive training programs.
• I need a perfect, polished Board resume. 
• I need a friend who's dad is the Chairperson.

You don't. 

What you really need is: a clear strategy.

A roadmap to position as the must-have candidate.

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Ready to explore what it takes?

Book a free consultation.
I’ll review your profile and give actionable next steps.

Let’s turn your ambition into action.
Your boardroom journey starts here.

Head of Strategy

Mcklein Javeri

Think the C-suite is the top?
Think again.

Most professionals see CEO, CFO, or COO
As the pinnacle of corporate success.

But there's a level above that.

It's called the Boardroom.
Where Non-Executive Directors (𝗡𝗘𝗗𝘀) live. 

And here’s the incredible thing…

You don’t need to be in the C-suite
To get onto the Board.

But once you actually land a Board seat
You’re 𝟰𝟰% 𝙢𝙤𝙧𝙚 𝙡𝙞𝙠𝙚𝙡𝙮 to be promoted into the C-suite.

Why?

Because Boards give you:

• Visibility with executive leaders
• Exposure to strategic decision-making
• Access to networks you don’t get internally
• Authority that very few professionals can claim 

Smart professionals don’t wait for the C-suite title.
They step into the Boardroom first.

Then let the Boardroom pull them up.

𝗜𝘁’𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘂𝗹𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗿 𝗺𝗼𝘃𝗲.
And almost no one talks about it.

Because they think it’s out of reach.

Too exclusive. 
Too far away.
Too elite. 

But that’s a myth.

Professionals with less experience than you, 
Are building their Board careers from scratch today!

The real barrier isn’t title - it’s awareness. 
You don’t need a C in your title. 

You just need the right strategy.

Mcklein (MJ) Javeri

I help professionals land Board positions // 8x Board Member // Board Chair // xMonitor Deloitte

The 40-hour job is no longer the “safe” option. It's risky. 

Meanwhile, "portfolio careers" are in vogue. 

Sunday night. 

Phone in hand. 

I was checking my calendar for the week. 
Next thing I know, I’m reading news headlines. 

Scrolling through
💥 Yet another round of layoffs
💥 AI agents replacing entire teams

It was like watching the future implode in real time.

Sad.
Terrifying.
But also... oddly exciting.

Because here's the thing:

The way we work is changing forever.

Job security?
No longer guaranteed.

Single income streams?
Too risky.

Waiting to “climb the ladder”?
Good luck - there may not be one.

But in all the chaos, there’s clarity:

The people who’ll thrive next
...won’t just work harder.

They’ll work differently.

They’ll build 𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗼 𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗿𝘀.

Careers made up of multiple streams:
✔️ Consulting gigs
✔️ Freelance work
✔️ Advisory calls
✔️ Board positions

No more putting all your eggs in one employer.
No more 40+ hours chained to a single desk.

This isn’t hustle culture.
It’s "hedge-your-bets" culture.

And it’s never been easier to start.

All you need?
A few key skills.

→ Learn to tell a story.
→ Position your value clearly.
→ Know how to sell.
→ Show up online.

That’s how you earn attention.
That’s how you attract offers.
That’s how you build a brand.

And for ambitious professionals,
Especially those eyeing 𝗕𝗼𝗮𝗿𝗱 𝗿𝗼𝗹𝗲𝘀

This shift is a huge opportunity. 

Because Board careers are built on:
✅ Diverse experience
✅ Strategic perspective
✅ Leadership across domains

Exactly what a portfolio career gives you.
So while others are still chasing “stability”…

You could be building freedom.
Flexibility.
Fulfilment.
And financial leverage.

This is the moment.

Board seats will go to those who act now.
Not those who wait for titles.

And your current job?
It doesn’t have to go anywhere.

This isn’t quitting.
It’s diversifying.

A smart move in any climate, 
but especially this one.

The future of work is here.

Rewarding those who create, not conform.
Your portfolio career could start today.

Dear Jobseeker, 

Companies 𝗱𝗼𝗻'𝘁 𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗲 about past experience. 

The truth is they only care about one thing: 

👉 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗱𝗼 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗺, 𝗶𝗳 𝘆𝗼𝘂'𝗿𝗲 𝗵𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗱 👈

It's not about: 

me
my career
my experience
my accomplishments

Rather, 

Their future success
Their challenges
Their goals
Them

Yet 99% of jobseekers still get this wrong. 
Including those applying for Board positions. 

The problem:

Most candidates rely on their CV to make the case.
Titles, achievements, experience dominate conversations.

Luckily, that makes it easy for you to stand out. 

Here's how: 

1️⃣ Study the target organisation deeply 

• What’s their mission/ vision? 
• What challenges are they facing right now?
• What are their stakeholders/ employees saying?
 
2️⃣ Identify 2–3 ways you can add immediate value

• Focus on growth/ revenue opportunities
• Focus on cost/ innovation opportunities
• Focus on governance/ risk mitigation opportunities 
 
3️⃣ Craft your pitch to perfection

 Highlight 𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘺 𝘴𝘱𝘦𝘤𝘪𝘧𝘪𝘤 outcomes you can help achieve.

Examples:

❌ Don’t say, “I scaled businesses globally.”
✔️ Say, “I’ll support your global expansion today with my network of distributors who are on speed-dial”

❌ Don’t say, “I have 10 years of leadership experience.”
✔️ Say, “I’ll bring governance expertise to streamline decision-making processes with best-practice frameworks”

This shift in focus changes everything.

You move from being “another candidate” 
To being 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘪𝘳 solution.

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💭 Let me know what you think! Any other tips?

The biggest wealth transfer in history is happening now. 

Here's how you can profit from it: 

As the Baby Boomer generation retires.

10 million+ businesses will change hands.
Around $10 trillion in value up for grabs.

It’s called "The Great Boomer Handover."
A massive opportunity. An entreprenueriship dream.

But what if you’re NOT an entrepreneur?

Do you just miss out?
Not at all.

Running a business is hard.

It’s long hours, constant pressure, and financial risk.
Hiring, firing, payroll, legal, operations. 

It's never-ending.

Most business owners are stressed and burnt out.
I believe there’s a smarter way to capitalise on this shift.

Here's the thing: 

Most of these businesses were founder-run.
Decisions made by one person.

New owners will want professional support
They will enstate 'Boards of Directors'

For the first time ever.

Meaning millions of directorship opportunities. 
From which you could create a Board Career. 

What's a Board career? 

Basically part-time directorships at several companies. 
An extremely lucrative career path no one talks about.

Here's why it's a smarter play. 

✅ No startup capital needed
✅ Earn over $250K+ annually, working part-time. 
✅ Limited hours, high impact.
✅ Fits around your main career, hobbies, and lifestyle. 

Most people just don’t realise this.
They think Boards are for retired CEOs.

Absolutely not true.
They need strategic professionals like you.

This shift is already happening.
Businesses are being sold right now.

Early movers will get the best Board opportunities.

Would you rather buy a business... and stress. 
Or take it easy and guide from the Boardroom?

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🔥
I'm MJ. 
7x Board Member. Before turning 35. 

Now, I help professionals build lucrative Board careers too. 

Book an intro call to begin your journey to the Boardroom. 

Today.  🚀

Apparently, this is the path to C-suite titles: 
❌ Work hard
❌ Get promoted
❌ Say "Yes" every time
❌ Take on more responsibility
❌ Miss weekends: "go the extra mile"
❌ Hope your bosses notice your sacrifice
❌ Enrol in fancy exec courses or do your MBA

This will work. But it's long and gruelling. 

I’ve seen 𝘣𝘳𝘪𝘭𝘭𝘪𝘢𝘯𝘵 𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘧𝘦𝘴𝘴𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘢𝘭𝘴 take a different route. 
One that gets them noticed, paid and promoted faster. 

Without the 3am emails or $100k executive MBAs

They skipped the queue. 
By doing one thing differently.

𝗧𝗵𝗲𝘆 𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗱 𝗮 𝗕𝗼𝗮𝗿𝗱 𝗼𝗳 𝗗𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿 𝗿𝗼𝗹𝗲 (elsewhere) 𝗳𝗶𝗿𝘀𝘁.

Like magic, this gets your promoted internally much faster. 

Because something shifts when you're on a Board. 
People view you differently.

You're no longer just the "dependable high performer". 

You're suddenly seen as... 

Strategic. Visionary. A Decision-Maker.

In short, you're C-suite material.

It’s not just theory either. 
The data (from HBR) backs it up. 

→ You’re 𝟰𝟰% 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗹𝗶𝗸𝗲𝗹𝘆 to get promoted.
→ Or receive a 𝟭𝟯% 𝗽𝗮𝘆 𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗲 next cycle.

All just by landing a Board role elsewhere first.

Why does this work? Simple. 

Leadership teams look externally to confirm internal value.

When another company puts you on their Board, 
Your current company pays attention.

All of a sudden they think: 

"If they trust you to help guide their company... 
Why aren't we trusting you with ours?"

This is perception alchemy. And it works.

Best part? Board roles pay extremely well.

This isn’t some free “volunteer gig”. 
You earn $2,000+ per hour being a Board director. 

So here's a new game plan to the C-suite. 

✅ Land a Board role
✅ Paid $2,000+ per hour
✅ Seen as an industry leader
✅ Gain recognition and prestige
✅ Expand your professional network

✅ And let the C-suite promotion 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝘀𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂

✅Not the other way around.

---
I'm MJ. 
7x Board Member. Before turning 35. 

Now, I help professionals build lucrative Board careers too. 

Book an intro call to begin your journey to the Boardroom. 

Today.  🚀

Are you 𝙧𝙚𝙖𝙡𝙡𝙮 ready for that next big step? 

16 questions every leader must ask themselves👇

Many professionals want to take the big leap, 
Few stop to ask if they’re actually ready.

Whether for Boards or other leadership. 
Deep introspection is crucial. 

That’s why I created this 𝗕𝗼𝗮𝗿𝗱 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗿 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗮𝘀𝘀. 

16 questions every aspiring director must answer honestly.

Here they are:

Why do I honestly want a board seat?
What’s my unique edge in a boardroom?
Am I ready to think strategically, not operationally?
Am I ready to challenge execs and senior leaders?

Have I mastered high-stake decision making?
Am I comfortable with governance, risk, and finance?
Have I identified my uniquely valuable skills or experience?
How can I complement executive skillsets?

Do I have board-level credibility online?
Can others clearly pitch my board value?
Am I known for strategic thinking and leadership?
Do I show up where decision-makers gather?

Am I ready for the time and legal commitments?
Are my board collaterals (CV, cover letter, pitch) polished?
Do I understand the realities of board service?
Who’s helping me navigate the process?

Tough questions.
But answering them honestly is where readiness begins.

Landing a board seat isn’t about luck.
It’s about clarity, credibility, and preparation.

If you can answer “yes” to most, you’re ready.
If not, then you know where to focus first.

So which question hit you hardest today?

‘Diversity’ is your ticket into leadership (or the boardroom)

And no, I don’t mean playing race or gender cards.

Most people think diversity means filling quotas:

❌ “We need a woman in our boardroom”
❌ “We need a person of colour representing”
❌ “We need a young person to represent millenials”

Real diversity is so much more.

It’s about unique perspective, skills, and experience.

✅ Are you from a different industry?
✅ Do you have a fresh approach to solving problems?
✅ Are you tech-savvy in a boardroom of traditionalists?

This is what boardroom directors are looking for in you.

Why? Because real diversity gives:

✅ Better decision-making.
✅ Stronger companies.
✅ Stronger financials.

Here’s how you can use diversity as your way in:

1️⃣ Showcase how your skills fill gaps on the board.
2️⃣ Highlight unique experiences that sets you apart.
3️⃣ Position yourself as the fresh perspective they need.
4️⃣ Showcase a network which they haven't accessed yet.
5️⃣ Highlight your understanding of emerging trends/ tech.

Any of the above can be enough to get you interviewed.

Diversity isn’t just a checkbox.

It’s your strategic advantage.

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What’s one unique skill you think could never be useful in a Boardroom? And let me convince you otherwise.

Ping in the comments below!

Not every Boardroom is meant for you.

Here's how I discover your perfect match 👇

Boards aren’t one-size-fits-all.
Some are hands-off. Others dive into the trenches.

The secret to landing a Board role?
Match your expertise to the Board’s style.

Here are five Board types, and where you might fit:

1️⃣ 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗣𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗕𝗼𝗮𝗿𝗱
👉 Minimal involvement, decisions left mostly to the CEO.

Governance and compliance experts thrive here.
Your role is ensuring accountability, not strategy.

2️⃣ 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗖𝗲𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗕𝗼𝗮𝗿𝗱
👉 Focus on oversight, governance, and leadership succession.

Legal and audit professionals are ideal.
These Boards value risk management and steady hands.

3️⃣ 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗘𝗻𝗴𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗱 𝗕𝗼𝗮𝗿𝗱
👉 A true partner to the CEO on strategy.

If you lead teams or drive growth, this fits.
Strategic thinkers add the most value here.

4️⃣ 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗕𝗼𝗮𝗿𝗱
👉 Steps in during crises to stabilise the organisation.

Transformation experts and crisis leaders excel.
Your calm and decisiveness are key assets.

5️⃣ 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗢𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗕𝗼𝗮𝗿𝗱
👉 Fully involved in decisions, management executes their plans.

Start-ups and scale-ups often use this model.
Operational leaders with P&L skills thrive here.

Here’s the truth:

Boards evolve with time and circumstances.
The goal is aligning your skills to their needs.

💡 𝗟𝗲𝗴𝗮𝗹 𝗽𝗿𝗼? 
Passive Boards will value your governance focus.

💡 𝗖𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗶𝘀 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿? 
Intervening Boards need your steady hand.

💡 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁-𝘂𝗽 𝘃𝗲𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗻? 
Operating Boards are where you shine.

Which Board type fits your profile best?

Drop your thoughts in the comments or DM me!

“Decades of experience” can be a nostalgic liability.
Forget: how we 𝗱𝗶𝗱. 
Think: how we 𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗱𝗼. 

Modern leadership is hard. 

Disruption is now a constant. 
Pace of change is accelerating. 

Trust is in very short supply. 
Clear foresight, even less so. 

And yet, many fail to adapt. 

Same mindsets. 
Same playbook. 
Same outcomes. 

One way to counteract this effect is via external advice. 

Perspective from on-executive (NED) directors. 
Breaks group-think and challenges strategy. 

But there's a fundamental flaw in NED recruitment. 

The idea that 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝘆𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘀 = 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝘃𝗮𝗹𝘂𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 insight. 
But that math no longer adds up.

Because experience ≠ relevance. 
It doesn’t guarantee innovation. 

That's why first-time directors are critical. 

Because they bring bold, unfiltered ideas.
Because they add diversity where it matters.
Because they see risks otherwise normalised.
Because they ask the questions no one else will.
Because they push for change before it’s too late.
Because they aren’t looking to protect past decisions.
Because they aren’t stuck in “this is how we do things.”
Because they come with zero baggage and full curiosity.
Because they challenge outdated norms and blind spots.
Because they are the future of governance, ready or not.

They may not have decades of Boardroom time.
But they bring what’s often missing:

→ Courage to challenge the norm
→ Curiosity to ask what others won’t
→ Fresh perspective built from current-world experience
→ Diversity of thought, background, industry, and age

At the same time, 

→ They’re not burdened by past politics. 
→ They don’t have old agendas.

And this applies for all first-time directors. 

Grey hair or not. 
C-suite or not. 
Retired or not. 

New directors can contribute meaningfully at Board-level. 
Because, the next generation of governance isn’t waiting.

It’s already here.

A mentor's words, once held me back for years. 

“You’re Jack of all trades. Master of none.”

That hit hard.

For nearly a decade, it played on my mind.
I thought it meant I wasn’t exceptional. 

At anything.

It spurred an urge for some mastery. 
To strive for 80k hours in a specific domain. 

So I went all in on: Corporate Strategy.

Specialisation. Ignore everything else.
All this because apparently "breadth is a weakness".

But, I ended up majorly overcorrecting. 

Until years later when another mentor, 
Changed my mindset completely. 

“The best professionals aren’t just deep in one field.
They have depth in one area but breadth across many.”

It's called being: a 𝗧-𝘀𝗵𝗮𝗽𝗲𝗱 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗳𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹.

Suddenly, my natural curiosity wasn’t a distraction.
It was a major asset. Supercharging my core expertise.

Today, I tell my clients the same thing.

First, specialise to land a Board role.
Nail your unique value proposition (UVP).

Then, demonstrate that you're also a 𝗧-𝘀𝗵𝗮𝗽𝗲𝗱 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿.

✅ Specialist depth in one are of expertise.
✅ With ability to connect across other domains.

That’s what Boards really need and want. 

Example?

A digital leader who understands people and change.
A legal counsel who asks the right finance questions.

Deep expertise builds credibility.
Breadth unlocks impact.

If you want to be Board-ready, ask yourself:

✅ What’s my deep area of expertise?
✅ What secondary domains do I connect to well?

Then position yourself that way.
It will set you apart by a mile!

Because it’s not about: 
↳ Knowing everything
↳ Or just one thing.

It’s about knowing:
↳ Your field deeply
↳ Then expanding beyond it.

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🔥
I'm MJ. 
7x Board Member. Before turning 35. 

Now, I help professionals build lucrative Board careers too. 

Book an intro call to begin your journey to the Boardroom. 

Today.  🚀

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