A Practical Guide to Building Your Personal Board of Directors
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Navigating your career and life these days can feel overwhelming. Whether you're aiming for that next promotion, launching a new business, or just trying to figure out what you want to do with your life, having the right people in your corner can make all the difference.
This website is free resource to help you create a personal board of directors – a group of trusted advisors who are invested in your success and well-being. Think mentors, experts, friends who give you honest feedback... people who can offer different perspectives and help you see the bigger picture.
Your personal board of directors can help you:
- Gain clarity on your goals: They can ask those tough questions that help you figure out what you really want and how to get there.
- Navigate challenges:Â When you're facing a tough decision or feeling stuck, they can offer advice, support, and a fresh perspective.
- Expand your network:Â They can open doors to new opportunities and connect you with people and resources you might not otherwise find.
- Accelerate your growth:Â With their guidance and encouragement, you can learn new skills, overcome your weaknesses, and reach your full potential.
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Mary Pender Greene's Creative Mentorship and Career-Building Strategies: HOW TO BUILD A VIRTUAL PERSONAL BOARD OF DIRECTORS is a must-have for your leadership library!Â
What Makes the Virtual Personal Board of Directors (VPBOD) Unique?
 You Are the CEO: You manage your VPBOD. You select advisors, maintain relationships, and use their input to drive your career decisions.
It’s Virtual: Your board members don’t meet as a group or even need to know one another. Each advisor provides support individually, as needed.
It’s Flexible and Personal: You build your VPBOD based on your specific career goals, challenges, and aspirations. It grows and evolves with you throughout your professional journey.
Who Should Be on Your Virtual Personal Board of Directors?Â
 As the CEO of your Virtual Personal Board of Directors (VPBOD), you determine how each advisor contributes and when to seek their help. Each role ensures you have access to diverse guidance to achieve your goals.Â
Chairperson of the Board: Your primary mentor and the person you turn to for advice on major career decisions.
Professional Guru: A peer or colleague in your field who offers practical, profession-specific guidance.
Chief Technical Officer (CTO): An expert who can assist with navigating technological challenges.
Chief Financial Officer (CFO): A mentor who provides advice on managing finances, taxes, and investments.
Chief Political Analyst: A guide for navigating workplace dynamics and organizational politics.
Chief Legal Advisor: A resource for understanding legal matters relevant to your career.
Ethics & Morals (E&M) Officer: Someone who provides principled advice to help you navigate ethical dilemmas.
Marketing & Branding (M&B) Officer: A trusted advisor for building and maintaining your personal brand.
Diversity & Equity (D&E) Officer: A mentor who helps you navigate inclusion, address bias, and better understand privilege.
Education Officer: An advocate for lifelong learning who helps you identify and pursue training or certification opportunities.
Health & Wellness (H&W) Expert: A resource for maintaining mental, physical, and emotional well-being.
Members-at-Large: Advisors who don’t fit into specific categories but provide valuable perspectives or expertise.
 Adapted with permission from the Author.
