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Ready to Land your Board Seat?

For High-performing Executives Navigating The Unique Challenges Of Board Service.

As a PE Talent Partner, I led the board practice for portfolio companies. As a 5x PE-backed board member I know what it takes to get into the seat—and what it takes to stay in it.

Moving into Private Equity requires more than impressive credentials. You're facing different buyers, stakeholders, and languages. You need to understand "the scorecard" and build the right network of recruiters, executives, and PE funds.

I've been on both sides of the table: hiring executives into PE-backed boards and coaching them to succeed once they're there.

COMMON TRANSITION CHALLENGES:

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Different performance metrics and stakeholder expectations

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Translating operations experience to PE fund language

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Missing network of recruiters and PE professionals

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Cultural and stylistic alignment with PE firms

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Time pressure and speed of decision-making

4 STEP “PRE-GAME” METHOD.

    • Experience positioning to PE scorecard requirements

    • Personal brand audit (online presence, resume, elevator pitch)

    • Prior outreach analysis and refinement

    • Hogan online assessment for PE firm compatibility

    • Your Personal Due Diligence™

    • Personal values audit for PE culture fit

    • Personal network mining and activation

    • PE funds and recruiters shortlist development

    • Compensation benchmarks and equity structure understanding

    • Email outreach and coffee chat preparation

    • Social media template development

    • Conversion analysis and optimization

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WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING

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    She helped me refine my elevator pitch, value proposition, and LinkedIn profile to clearly convey the strategic impact I bring. Thanks to her guidance, I now approach every interaction and interview with greater clarity and confidence.

    — SHREE KUPPAM, FINANCE SENIOR LEADER, LIFE SCIENCES

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    "Tracey Abbott’s coaching was a turning point in my career journey."

    She challenged my thinking, refined my approach, and helped me uncover a clarity and confidence that truly set me apart. Her unique blend of empathy, insight, and practical guidance left a lasting impact.

    - PATRICK IMMEL, CHIEF TRANSFORMATION OFFICER, EXECUTIVE TEAM

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    "Working with Tracey has been very impactful."

    She has helped me to better define my professional value proposition, understand to effectively speak the with language that will resonate and communicate achievements concisely. I highly recommend working with Tracey to better enhance your career growth.

    - James Wallace, Vice President - Strategic Initiatives, ex-mckinsey, ex-GE