Personal Board of Directors

Personal Board of Directors refers to an informal group of trusted professionals, friends, mentors, or advisors who can provide guidance, advice, and feedback.

While not a formal board (yet!) these individuals act as a sounding board for ideas, provide honest feedback, and assist in making challenging decisions.

Here’s what my Personal Board of Directors looks like as I continue to scale my company.

💻 Technology Consultant:

As an expert in emerging technologies, I have many of these folks in my orbit. They help me to navigate the ever-changing tech landscape.

They often are a sounding board for ideas about product innovation and offer insights that help keep my company ahead of the curve.

📈 Financial Advisor & CFO:

My go-to expert with decades of experience in Corporate finance.

They help evaluate risks and returns, ensuring that I’m always looking at it from the best interest of a CFO mindset.

They are always the ones to tell me the hard truth and potential pitfalls.

👫 Leadership Coach:

They hold me accountable for guidance on managing client engagements, handling interpersonal dynamics, and growing as a leader.

Their candid feedback often helps me to level up my skills and refine my management style and approach to leadership.

🗨️ Marketing Strategists:

A seasoned marketing professional who helps hone my ICP and messaging to effectively reach these decision-makers.

Their innovative thinking aids in developing marketing campaigns and ensures I'm thinking in the voice of the customer (VOC).

👩‍⚖️ Legal Counsel:

My trusted legal advisor often swoops in when I need help to navigate the complex legal landscape, ensuring compliance and minimizing risks.

Their expertise is vital in mergers, acquisitions, or other significant business decisions.

👥 Industry Peers:

Fellow C-Suite Leaders in a related industry, providing me with an external perspective on market trends and competitive dynamics.

They always offer unbiased opinions and are always raising their hands to make introductions.

These relationships enrich my decision-making process and support me when I need it most.

A big thank you to this group of high-caliber combined powerhouses.

Tagging folks in the comments that I speak with often who deserve so much recognition.