How to Use a Career Gap to Build a Personal Board of Directors

In this episode of The Comeback Career Podcast, Lucas and Luna explore a counterintuitive strategy for re-entering the workforce after a career gap: building a personal board of directors. Instead of relying on one mentor or a single networking contact, they explain how curating a small group of advisors — each with a different role — can provide the accountability, perspective, and connections you need to make a confident return. Lucas shares the story of Maria, a former marketing manager who took five years off to raise twins. When she decided to re-enter the workforce, she assembled a 'board' of three people: a former colleague who vouched for her skills, a neighbor in HR who helped her navigate the hiring process, and a friend from a professional association who kept her accountable. The episode dives into how to identify your own board members, what to ask of them, and how to keep the relationships reciprocal. It's a practical, low-pressure framework for anyone feeling isolated during their re-entry journey. #PersonalBoardOfDirectors #CareerGap #StayAtHomeReEntry #ReturningToWork #Mentorship #Networking #CareerAdvice #JobSearch #Careers #ComebackCareer #FexingoBusiness #BusinessPodcast #WorkforceReEntry #Accountability #ProfessionalGrowth #CareerPivot #JobHuntTips #ReEntryStrategies Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo