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Welcome to the Sideminds NED AI Coach

This tool provides practical guidance for building a credible Non-Executive Director portfolio.

To get started, pick one of the starting points in the sidebar. From then on, you can ask anything related to becoming a NED (scroll down for more guidance on the AI tool).

Starting Points

Session Control

Return to Member’s Area

There is no fixed sequence to follow. You may move directly from refining your proposition to identifying relevant search firms or focus on whichever area is most important to you. To retain your discussion, use the action bar on the side. The next time you return to the members area you will be able to pick up where you left off.

The AI coach is intended to give you a strong platform for action, while also highlighting areas where a personal consultation may add further value. One 60-minute personal consultation with Gareth Helm is included with the tool. This typically might review your CV, identify and personally name headhunters in your sector, or exploring how best to activate your network.

Gareth has held multiple C-suite, NED, and interim leadership roles, and brings direct experience, market perspective, and practical judgement to support your next move.

Further consultations with Gareth or the wider Sideminds team can be arranged by contacting support@sideminds.com

We hope you find working with the NED AI coach both valuable and effective.