Why Ozone?
Every organization deserves a great board.
Darren Rawson and Mary Cameron created Ozone with the purpose to inspire high-performance in governance. If you are going to have an active board, have an amazing one!
HIGH-PERFORMING BOARD PROGRAM
Curious to learn how to establish a new board?
Want to explore how to elevate your board contribution as a director? Â
Transform your perceptions of governance and discover the path to high-performing boards.
Facilitated by c-suite industry leaders with decades of experience as directors and chairs, this comprehensive program will combine governance theory with real-world practical experience as you explore the dynamics of how boards add value.
Learn MoreJUST FOR CHAIRS
Are you an active chair looking to elevate your contribution?
Ozone believes the most critical success factor to a high-performing board is having a great chair.
Network with like-minded chairs from diverse backgrounds exploring the critical role of a chair in a high-performing board and how to be a better chair.
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BOARD DESIGN (OR RE-DESIGN)
Thinking of creating a new board?
Wondering if your current board structure or dynamic is right?
Ozone believes high-performing boards are accretive to an organization and not just a cost of doing business or necessary overhead.
We believe high-performing boards are intentionally designed. Starting with the needs and intentions of the shareholders or members.
BOARDÂ ASSESSMENT (EVALUATION)
Is your board and director evaluation process as effective as it could be?
Does your board evaluation process result in constructive change?
Wondering if it is time to get an outside perspective?
Ozone believes the purpose of a board assessment is continuous improvement, not a score, with the outcome board and director development plans.
BOARD WITH A VIEW
Looking for leading thoughts on high-performing boards?
Board With a View is our monthly publication providing directors and executives insights, tools and tips to elevate your board.Â
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Learn More"I was intimidated by the thought of setting up a board. It seemed like a lot of work and I wasn’t sure where to start. Ozone seamlessly guided me through the process... I wish I had done this years ago!"
Board Design
Founder
"A huge thank you to each of you. I was somewhat hesitant prior to taking the program. However from the first module through to the end of the sixth, I found every minute of learning truly engaging, relevant and so incredibly astute."
High-Performing Board Program
Attendee (Executive, Director)
"Ozone spent a half day with our board and it radically changed our discussions, agendas, our board materials. Our team is now challenged in every meeting to do better. Our board discussions have never been more productive."
Custom Advisory
Chair, Governance Committee
"Time flies in Just for Chairs' sessions. The best part is the opportunity to connect with experienced leaders who have been there. Shared experiences can be humbling yet provide incredible insights. I leave every session with several practical ideas I can apply.""
Just for Chairs
Participant (Board Chair)
"The process of setting up a board helped me achieve clarity on the business and my goals. With every meeting, I am seeing major progress in my business."
Board Design
Founder
"Quite often I jump into something head first and then look to learn what I am actually doing. I treated my entry into the life of a director much the same way. This program has given me a path to follow and the confidence I need to move forward in a productive way. I am not afraid to contribute to conversations or initiate thoughtful questions."
High-Performing Board Program
Participant (Director)
"Setting up a board, nearly from day one, was one of the best decisions we have made. We learned from Darren and Mary that the most important role of a private company board is strategy, and that your board should be the highest performing team in the business."
Board Design
Founder
"My team were starting to begrudge the time it took to prepare materials for the board. I felt we were wasting precious resources and was considering disbanding my advisory board. Instead, I brought in Ozone to do a board assessment and redesign and now the packages are condensed, meaningful and our discussions are spent on strategy and current issues. What a difference!"
Board Assessment
CEO
"I wish I would have had a course like this years ago. My approach to board operations and the value I can bring as a director has forever shifted. I am already applying the learnings in my day-to-day engagement with my fellow directors, and for the first time in a long while, truly excited to present as an executive at my next company board meeting."
High-Performing Board Program
Attendee (Executive, Director)
"Most entrepreneurs we talk to are sorely lacking in their board awareness and knowledge for private companies. They see models from publicly-traded or non-profit companies and do not realize what is possible or what they are missing."
Board Design
Founder (Private Company)
"My sincere gratitude and appreciation for disrupting my comfort zone and allowing me to explore the possibility of greatness."
High-Performing Board Program
Attendee (Director)
"As Chair of a Board, I am getting incredible value from the Just for Chairs program from Ozone Advisory Group. Mary Cameron and Darren Rawson have found the perfect formula for helping us be more effective in our desire to lead high performance Boards. Just for Chairs brings a pragmatic approach to navigating through today’s governance challenges. My fellow participants make for a vibrant learning experience based on the wide range of experience and skills that they bring to the room. Just for Chairs makes me feel a bit better each time I come out of a session. It instills a feeling of newness, humility, and endless possibilities. I can’t wait for my next board meeting whereby I can apply some of the great concepts that I have taken away from my most recent session. As Board Chair of Alberta Gaming, Liquor and Cannabis (AGLC), Just for Chairs is my single best investment of time when it comes to my personal development."
Just for Chairs
Len Rhodes, Board Chair
"I found the High-Performing Boards course to be incredibly valuable. It offered a thoughtful blend of governance theory and real-world application, facilitated by Mary Cameron, Darren Rawson, and the Ozone team, who brought their deep boardroom experience and insights. The program challenged how I think about board contributions—especially around strategy, risk, and the evolving role of directors—and gave me practical tools I’ve applied right away as a director. What stood out was how relevant and adaptable the content was across different contexts—whether you're on a small, large, private, non-profit, or even municipal board. It also created space for rich conversation and connection with peers across sectors, which was a real highlight for me."
High-Performing Board Program
Catherine Sparks, Director
"The Just4Chairs program offered by Ozone Advisory is absolutely invaluable for Board Chairs. Mary and Darren offer outstanding content, superior to what is commonly available in the professional development space. They hit on topics, practices and experiences that are impactful for Chairs. Beyond that, the peer group in the sessions is filled with experienced business leaders who provide great guidance in thought provoking breakout discussions. The sessions are can’t miss in my calendar!"
Just for Chairs
Bernie Robert, Board Chair
"I truly enjoyed the course and took away valuable insights that help me both as CEO interacting with and leveraging the board and as a board member. I learned much through the diversity session... and your succession planning perspective was incredibly helpful. It’s prompted me to take specific action in describing the characteristics, knowledge, experience, and skills for my own successor. This brings a particular focus to the development process that’s already underway, but less focused than it could be. Your guidance is also helping us with a real fiduciary board issue I'm facing with regards to risk appetite, and it informs the next iteration on this topic with the board and investment council. Thanks so much for putting together an excellent development program!"
High-Performing Board Program
Dan Shute, President & CEO
"I joined Just For Chairs with an expectation of some thought provoking discussions. What I wasn’t anticipating was how with each session, in addition to the meaningful discussions on relevant topics, I also forged connections amongst business leaders across all industries and experienced the deep learnings and enthusiastic sharing of best practises that came out. Thank you to Mary and Darren for setting the stage at each session, bringing forth timely and relevant topics, and facilitating interactive discussions specifically designed to encourage deep group interactions. The experience and learning are invaluable and in a world where “return on one’s time” is so critical, the Just For Chairs program absolutely nails it!"
Just for Chairs
Darin Rayburn, President/Partner
"An excellent investment for anyone interested in joining a board of directors or executives striving to support high performing boards. The content was expertly curated and included creative case studies to put the learnings into action. I was highly impressed by the breadth of experience of the other attendees – it really contributed to a thoughtful cohort led by board veterans Mary and Darren. Their years of collective board experience from both US and Canadian boards - helped bring real examples to the curriculum making this course truly unique! "
High-Performing Board Program
Attendee (C-Suite)
"Serving as a board chair can be an incredibly rewarding experience, but it can also be lonely and complex. For me, participating in Just for Chairs provides something rare: a space to connect with other board leaders, share real challenges, and explore practical tools for stronger board governance. The cohort model provides a rhythm of reflection, where I walk away not just with fresh strategies, but a deeper sense of confidence in my role. This, in turn, provides greater clarity about how I can better support the organizations in which I serve. As with all of Ozone’s programs, the facilitation was exceptional, and if you’re currently a chair, this program is smart investment in your leadership."
Just for Chairs
Sam Jenkins, Managing Partner
"More then anything, the High-Performing Board course provided me a framework to think about and approach the role of a director or chairperson and appreciate all the aspects it entails. From an applied aspect, I found myself asking more insightful questions in my mentoring roles which is a key skill the course emphasizes. While I was a bit skeptical when I signed up, I found the course to be extremely valuable and really enjoyed the interactive sessions."
High-Performing Board Program
Patrick Elliot, COO and Co-founder
"Being part of the Just for Chairs program keeps me engaged with practical ideas for making the Boards I am part of function effectively. Hearing from other Board Chairs about their challenges and discussing them with a group of peers allows the entire group to raise their level in making corporate governance better. I took a year away from the program based on scheduling challenges and really missed it, and rejoined at the first opportunity!"
Just for Chairs
Terry Freeman, Board Chair
"Joining the 'Just for Chairs' peer group is a valuable step in anyone's governance journey, especially if you are new to the role. Mary and Darren bring deep expertise and insightful facilitation. There is something special that comes from the richness of dialogue with fellow Chairs. The diversity of experience, candor of discussion, and shared commitment to good governance creates a great learning environment."
Just for Chairs
Robert Patzelt, Deputy Chair
"The Just4Chairs program offered by Ozone Advisory is an exceptional resource for Board Chairs. This program serves as an excellent platform for gaining insights and promoting collective growth in corporate governance. The high-quality content provided by Mary and Darren, along with peer group discussions with a diverse group of experienced business leaders, is invaluable and inspiring. For professional development as a Chair, I would highly recommend it."
Just for Chairs
Joette Decore, Executive Principal
Want to Learn More?
Ozone's team are all practitioners with lived experience as c-suite leaders and active directors/chairs.
Whether it is an extensive governance review, a custom training workshop, or guidance on a challenging board dynamic, our team is ready to help.
