Is your board as effective as it could be?

Transform Your Board

from Functional to Exceptional

Even high-performing organizations can be held back by a board that's not operating at its full potential. Do you know the real strengths and weaknesses of your current board?

Download our FREE Board Effectiveness Assessment and transform your board!

Is your board as effective as it could be?

Transform Your Board

from Functional to Exceptional

Even high-performing organizations can be held back by a board that's not operating at its full potential. Do you know the real strengths and weaknesses of your current board?

Download our FREE Board Effectiveness Assessment and transform your board!

This Assessment Will Help You Identify

Strategic Misalignment

Many boards struggle to focus on strategic issues, getting bogged down in operational details. This assessment helps you identify if your board spends enough time on forward-looking strategic discussions rather than day-to-day management.

You'll gain insights into how actively your board participates in setting the organization's strategic direction and monitoring progress against strategic goals, ensuring a balance between short-term performance and long-term sustainability.

Ineffective Communication

Poor information flow limits a board’s ability to make sound decisions. This assessment reveals if members receive timely, relevant materials that are both clear and concise.

It also uncovers whether secure systems are in place for document sharing and if management provides transparent, unfiltered updates—ensuring stronger oversight, accountability, and better decision-making across the board.

Accountability Challenges

Many boards fail to regularly evaluate their own performance or hold individual members accountable. This assessment will show you how often your board conducts self-assessments and evaluates the performance of individual board members and committees.

You'll also determine if there are action plans to address identified governance weaknesses, ensuring continuous improvement and accountability for organizational results.

Cultural and Dynamic Issues

A dysfunctional board culture can stifle open dialogue and hinder constructive challenge. The assessment helps you evaluate whether your board culture promotes trust, mutual respect, and psychological safety.

It reveals whether all board members actively participate and contribute to discussions and if interpersonal conflicts are addressed effectively, ensuring a more collaborative and productive environment.

About Me

MARIAN HOWLEY

With over 30 years in the banking world, I’ve gained deep insight into the ins and outs of business operations and strategy.

Over the years, I’ve built relationships with hundreds of businesses from leaders at Fortune 100 companies to local entrepreneurs growing from the ground up.

Since 2017, I’ve been offering consulting services designed around the real challenges business owners face.

I specialize in helping founders who feel stuck and giving them the clarity, structure, and strategic direction they need to get moving again.

If you’re ready to stop spinning your wheels and finally lead with confidence, let’s build the board that gets you there.

CLIENT TESTIMONIALS

"Marian Howley, an Executive Coach and Business Consultant, has been our go-to resource for business brainstorming and problem solving for several years. Her unique expertise in emotional intelligence has proven especially useful for us and allows her to bring clarity to our internal discussions. Marion’s 30+ years in Financial Services have also brought a valuable and pragmatic perspective to our growth planning. The decisions we make resulting from our conversations have consistently proven to push us in the right direction as we continue to grow. We highly recommend Marion as a knowledgeable, honest, and straightforward confidant who can help you find success in your business or your career."

-Nate Kruska, CEO

"I want to thank Marian Howley for much needed career counseling. After selling a company that I had founded and managed for 12 years, I was struggling with making a decision of “what do I do next?” Marian challenged me and encouraged me to answer questions that were focused on my abilities, values, and goals. The process helped me gain clarity and supported the development of a realistic plan."

-Betty Brenan, CEO

"Marian was an invaluable partner as I launched my re-entry into corporate legal practice. In counseling me she considered not only my personal goals, but also my personal circumstances. As a result, she was able to adapt her approach to provide me with the specific type of support that I needed. From task-driven architect of my job search and networking strategies to compassionate confidante and advisor, my success was always Marian’s goal. Her commitment to and belief in me helped me to reclaim my confidence and obtain a fantastic new role. I am so fortunate to have had her as my coach and to call her my friend."

-Robyn Davis, Attorney

"Marian was such a help to me! She was able to give me up-to-date input of how to structure myself to potential employers. With her instruction I was able to present my skills, achievements and value added to potential employers. With my situation, I needed to create a confident strategy to present myself. Marian showed me how to put that in action. I feel that with her guidance and suggestions I was able to find a new position within a month!"

-Jennifer Walsh, Job Seeker

"I have had the pleasure of working with Marian Howley and appreciate her wisdom and insight. She is a great listener, coach and motivator who helps plan a success course and effectively guides you to reach your potential. I highly recommend her.

-David Crimmins, CEO

"Marian is an exceptional executive coach. Very creative and dedicated to helping her clients achieve their goals and unlock their potential. She is extremely thorough in her work – asking questions, challenging assumptions and providing clarity and resources as needed. Marian is a great sounding board whether looking to improve something or change things up. I would not hesitate to recommend her to future clients."

-Yolanda Karpe, Divorce Counselor