Some career decisions are too important to make alone.Whether you’re considering a career transition, navigating a difficult workplace, or trying to find more meaningful work, Natalie Holder believes one of the smartest investments you can make is building your own personal board of directors.As an employment lawyer, executive coach, and former Chief Diversity Officer, Natalie has spent years helping professionals navigate career transitions, difficult workplaces, and high-stakes decisions. Her personal board of directors framework provides a practical way to gain perspective, challenge your assumptions, and make better career and life decisions.Natalie shares how to:Build a personal board of directors that helps you make better career and life decisionsRecognize when it’s time to pivot instead of pushing throughNavigate difficult managers and unhealthy workplace culturesSeparate temporary frustration from deeper career misalignmentIncrease your visibility so new opportunities can find youBuild relationships that support both your career and your personal growthDefine what meaningful work actually means for youMake career decisions with greater clarity and confidenceNatalie offers practical advice for working dads navigating career transitions, meaningful work, and the challenge of building a career without losing sight of what matters most at home. Sometimes the best next step isn’t having all the answers. It’s surrounding yourself with people who help you ask better questions.Dig DeeperStarwood HotelsStanford's National Accelerator LaboratoryAmerican Bar AssociationNational Speakers AssociationSesame StreetLosing My ReligionFollow NatalieOn her websites: https://www.questei.org and https://www.natalieholderspeaks.comOn YouTubeOn LinkedInFollow Gap to GigOn InstagramOn TikTokOn XOn YouTubeOn your podcast player of choiceSign up for the Gap to Gig newsletterFollow MichaelOn LinkedIn