The Boardroom Journey: Practical Guidance for Women to Secure a Seat at the Table delivers a clear, actionable blueprint for executives, founders, and business leaders at all career stages who are serious about entering corporate board service. Drawing from evidence-based strategies, research insights, and interviews with seasoned board members, Dr. Keith D. Dorsey unveils the essential steps to navigating the complex and often opaque world of board service. Inside the book, you'll learn: How to strategically position yourself for board candidacy based on your experience, industry, and value propositionThe five types of capital you need -- director, human, social, commitment, and cultural -- and how to leverage them for board successHow to assess your board readiness and develop a step-by-step action plan to land your first or next board seatNetworking and relationship-building strategies to connect with board influencers, sponsors, and gatekeepers This book moves beyond theory to execution, offering self-assessments, goal-setting frameworks, and real-world examples that help you chart an intentional and effective path to board service. Whether you're an early-career professional, a seasoned executive, or a founder looking to expand your governance experience, The Boardroom Journey provides the roadmap to securing your seat -- and making a lasting impact in the boardroom.