How to Create a Circle of Trusted Advisors With Electra Govoni

The Idea Climbing Podcast

Episode 63! Finding or starting your own professional group of advisors can be a daunting task, but a great investment of your time if you know how to go about it. That’s what I discuss with Electra Govoni in this episode. Electra is a business coach who helps owners of small and medium sized companies go from barely surviving to thriving in their businesses. In addition, she facilitates bringing business owners together in peer advisory groups to leverage real world advice from people who know exactly what it means to run a business. Get Involved with Professional Organizations If you need help growing your business the good news is there are more people out there that can help you than you may even realize. When you get involved with professional groups and get out of your same industry, talk to people you don’t normally talk to and then talk about your business you might encounter some personal skepticism. That means that you’re thinking “How can someone that doesn’t deeply understand my business help me?” That’s where the group dynamic is important. You overcome that skepticism when the group gives you feedback that resonates with you. You need to go into those situations with an open mind. How to Create a Circle of Trusted Advisors One of the first places to look for advisors is in the segments of business that you’re not strong in. Find the people that love to do what you hate to do and bring them on board. The second dynamic to look at is finding people go approach problem solving in different ways than you do. That type of person can help you mitigate risk and move in directions that you haven’t even thought of. When you engage with those people plan of choosing at the most 10 that will meet monthly. From there you create a safe space, where nothing leaves the room, and you share your plans with the group. In this episode we also discuss: How to embrace vulnerability to move your business forward. How to get out of your own way with the support of your group. Why people want to be included in your circle of trusted advisors. …and more golden nuggets of advice! If you enjoy this episode please rate us and subscribe on Apple Podcasts or your podcasting platform of choice About the Guest Electra is the CEO of Finding Parity, Inc. and owner of TAB Boston NW. With over 30+ years’ experience in the FinTech industry, she is a skilled executive and coach who specializes in leading transformative changes in companies and empowering a diverse and engaged workforce to achieve their personal and professional vision. Electra holds a BS in Computer Science from Merrimack College and a Masters Certificate from Boston College’s Winston Center for Leadership and Ethics – Leadership for Change. She is also a certified partner of Predictive Index working with companies to develop talent strategies that align with their business strategies. Email: [e-mail] Phone: [phone] LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/electra-govoni/ Website: Electra Govoni Top Business Coach | TAB Boston Northwest (thealternativeboard.com)