Tips for women looking to join the boardroom by HSBC India chief Naina Lal Kidwai

From understanding more about how boards operate and what they expect to improving your leadership and communication skills, mentorship can make all the difference. A good mentor will invest in helping you achieve your professional goals.

Be confident:

Often women are skeptical of joining boardrooms because they lack confidence in themselves. If you have had sufficient experience and exposure then there is no reason to be hesitant in rising up the corporate ladder.

Make your presence felt:

Even if the gender-ratio in a boardroom is skewed, this does not mean that you cannot have a voice. Thoughtful, well-researched advise and hard work always pays off.