Julie Castro Abrams is the CEO of How Women Lead, an organization dedicated to empowering women to take on leadership roles and she has also served on many nonprofit boards.  

Julie shares her insights on how board training and development can transform organizations. For nonprofits, this means understanding the unique role of the board, from governance to strategic oversight, and how to ensure that board members are equipped to ask the right questions and add value without overstepping. 

We also discuss the importance of a strong, supportive relationship between the board and the CEO. Julie shares real-life anecdotes and practical advice on board training and development. 

Stick around to the end to find out what advice Julie gives for leaders to ensure that board training is ongoing and not just a one-time event. 

Further resources on board development and training for volunteer boards

You can find the board development guide mentioned on the podcast along with other useful resources at www.boardeffect.com/leadingwithpurpose.