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EPISODE · May 4, 2026 · 31 MIN

Why You Need a Personal Board of Directors

from More Women Promoted · host Katy McFee

The higher you rise, the lonelier it gets. I'm sharing why every senior leader needs a personal board of directors and exactly how to build one. Want to talk about your options? Send me a message on Linkedin. WHAT YOU'LL LEARN:Why strong peer networks lead to better decisions and faster growthWho should (and absolutely should not) be on your personal board of directorsWhat a peer group actually looks like in practice and how to run one that sticksHow to find or build the right group even if you're starting from scratchWhy this becomes more critical the more senior you getThe research backs this up too. Senior leaders report higher levels of isolation than anyone else in an organization. And when I ran a LinkedIn poll asking VP and C-suite women to describe their networks, the most common answer was: "I'm on an island here." That's not okay. And it's fixable.If you've been navigating the hard stuff alone, this episode is for you.RESOURCES MENTIONEDConnect with me, Katy McFee, on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/katy-mcfee-3880b4a Get weekly insights from me with my newsletter: morewomenpromoted.com/newsletter Curious what it’s like to work together? Send me a message on LinkedIn or Instagram (Katy McFee) and tell me what you are working toward, and we can take it from there.Join me live in Ottawa, Canada, on October 23rd. Save your seat at owntheroomsummit.com.Not sure if you're ready for VP? Take the free assessment and find out at morewomenpromoted.com/quizRemember, there's room for all of us at the table.

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The higher you rise, the lonelier it gets. I'm sharing why every senior leader needs a personal board of directors and exactly how to build one. Want to talk about your options? Send me a message on Linkedin. WHAT YOU'LL LEARN: Why strong peer networks lead to better decisions and faster growthWho should (and absolutely should not) be on your personal board of directorsWhat a peer group actually looks like in practice and how to run one that sticksHow to find or build the right group ev...

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