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Building a Personal Board of Advisors in 2024

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Kate Kowalzik

Building a personal board of advisors can be an effective way to gain insights, guidance, and support for your career growth. Here are 10 steps to take to build out your personal board of advisors: 


1. Identify your career goals: Start by identifying what you want to achieve in your career. Having a clear understanding of your career goals will help you identify the right advisors to guide you. 


2. Determine the areas of expertise you need: Once you've identified your goals, determine the areas of expertise you need to achieve them. For example, if you're a marketer looking to transition to a leadership role, you might need advisors with experience in leadership, management, and strategy. 


3. Make a list of potential advisors: Reach out to your network and make a list of potential advisors. Look for people with experience and expertise in the areas you need help with. 


4. Reach out to potential advisors: Once you've identified potential advisors, reach out to them and explain your career goals and the areas you need help with. Ask if they would be willing to meet with you to discuss the possibility of serving as an advisor. 


5. Conduct informational interviews: Meet with potential advisors to learn more about their background, experience, and approach to advising. Use this information to determine if they would be a good fit for your personal board of advisors. 


6. Select your advisors: Once you've met with potential advisors, select the ones who you think would be the best fit for your personal board of advisors. 


7. Set expectations: Once you've selected your advisors, set expectations for how often you'll meet and what you hope to achieve through your advisory relationships. 


8. Meet regularly: Schedule regular meetings with your advisors to discuss your progress, challenges, and goals. Use these meetings to gain insights, guidance, and support for your career growth. 


9. Implement the advice you receive: Act on the advice you receive from your advisors. Use their guidance to make informed decisions that will help you achieve your career goals. 


10. Re-evaluate and adjust: Periodically re-evaluate your personal board of advisors to ensure that you're getting the support and guidance you need. Adjust your advisory relationships as needed to ensure that you're on track to achieve your career goals. 


The benefit of building a personal board of advisors is that you gain access to the knowledge, experience, and insights of people who have been there before and can help guide you on your career journey. Advisors can provide you with feedback, support, and guidance that can help you achieve your goals faster and with greater success. By building a personal board of advisors, you'll have a team of trusted advisors who can help you navigate the challenges and opportunities of your career.

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