Deborah is a thought leader, and writes on topics of governance, diversity and leadership.
Deborah Rosati has over 20 years of leading and serving on corporate boards. She understands what companies need on their boards and why having women on boards makes good business sense. She writes about and board diversity and how diverse boards enhance all facets of a company’s performance. Here are a few of her blogs on board diversity:
Board Diversity: Are You an Agent of Change? In Deborah Rosati’s blog, she writes that evidence shows diverse boards enhance all facets of a company’s performance. As business leaders, it is our duty to all step up today and collectively be agents of change in advancing board diversity in Canada. Together, we can make a difference by promoting diversity as a strategic opportunity for board-building.
Why a Diverse Board Makes Good Business Sense: In Deborah Rosati’s blog, she discusses the Top 5 Business Reasons for Diverse Boards.
Deborah also writes about topics that empower women to be more effective in the boardroom. Her topics range from building your board profile and elevating your board effectiveness to using your emotional intelligence to be an effective board member. Her most recent blog series covers the power of connection, the power of sponsorship and the power of giving:
“Deborah – your blogs are always insightful with practical and actionable advice.”
“Great ideas and a few good reminders, Deborah Rosati FCPA, FCA, ICD.D! And from someone who truly lives the purpose of empowering and connecting women to Board opportunities!”
Momentum Diminished: Why Canadian Corporate Board Diversity Progress Slowed in 2025
When Osler released their 2025 Diversity Disclosure Practices report this week, the results were stark. According to their analysis, momentum towards gender parity on the boards of Canadian public companies slowed considerably in 2025. Although the overall percentage of women on TSX-listed boards has officially exceeded 30% —reaching 30.5% —this number represents only a modest increase from Osler’s 2024 report. The bottom line? Progress in increasing diversity among directors has slowed down. The Alarming Slowdown in the Numbers As an advocate who has spent the past 10 years working to increase the number of women in the boardroom, I [...]
“Thank you Deborah! Your e-books are a must-read for women looking to build their board-ready skills. Thank you for your advocacy and leadership. WCM is excited to host Women Get On Board this summer for 2 Get Board Ready sessions.”
“A much needed roadmap for aspiring board members to navigate their path to success. You should be very proud of the legacy you are building.”
“This ebook by Deborah Rosati of Women Get On Board provides practical insights, intelligence, and tools to empower women with the skills and confidence to lead and serve on boards.”
How to Get Yourself on a Board
Serving on a board is a meaningful way to build your career and enrich your network. However, securing a coveted board position is not an easy task. That’s why Women Get On Board Inc.’s (WGOB) mandate is to connect, promote and empower women to corporate boards. It’s also why Deborah Rosati wrote this e-book, based on over 30 years of entrepreneurial, financial and governance expertise with high growth and transformational companies in the technology, retail, consumer and life sciences sectors. How to Get Yourself On a Board provides insights on how to master the foundations, position their board offers, get board interviews, and ace their board interviews.
Elevating Your Board Effectiveness
When corporate boards have gender diversity, businesses see better results. For example, a Canadian study of 6,000 boards found that gender-balanced boards have more varied viewpoints and lead to higher effectiveness and decreased financial irregularities. That’s why Women Get On Board Inc.’s (WGOB) mandate is to connect, promote and empower women to corporate boards. This e-book on Elevating Your Board Effectiveness builds on that mandate. Building on Deborah Rosati’s first e-book How to Get Yourself On a Board, Elevating Your Board Effectiveness provides practical insights, intelligence and tools to empower women with the skills and confidence to lead and serve on boards.