Personal Board of Directors

What is Personal Board of Directors?

Curated advisory circle of 3-5 people with diverse perspectives, lived experience, and the ability to challenge your thinking. Provides guidance for career decisions, life transitions, and personal growth through structured ongoing relationships.

Is there evidence for it?

How do you do Personal Board of Directors?

1. 1.Audit your current support network and identify gaps: you need at least one fan (unconditional support + tough love), one sponsor (senior advocate), one critic (challenges assumptions), and one domain expert
2. 2.Select 3-5 people from different life stages and contexts — former colleagues, mentors, peers from different industries, and people who think differently than you
3. 3.Have a direct conversation with each inviting them to this role — explain what you're looking for, how often you'll connect, and what you'll give back
4. 4.Schedule quarterly 1-on-1 check-ins with each board member and an annual 'state of my life' update to the full group
5. 5.Annually evaluate: does your board still match your current challenges? Rotate members as your needs evolve

How long does it take?

1-2 hours per month across all board members.

Is it hard to start?

medium.

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