Who's Your Sounding Board?
Posted on July 22, 2025 by Jose Samayoa, One of Thousands of Executive Coaches on Noomii.
What's a sounding board and how they help you excel at work.
One of motivators for launching Eels is that I believe professionals don’t have enough people to talk to about their daily challenges. There may be spouses, significant others, friends, and family, but sometimes it’s nice to talk to someone who gets it because they’ve done it or have been through it. I’m an advocate for everyone having a sounding board and having someone in their lives with relevant experience that they can comfortably release to.
And just in case, what is a sounding board?
In the business environment, a sounding board refers to a person who listens to your ideas, plans, or concerns and provides feedback, perspective, or validation. They serve as a trusted resource to help refine thinking, test strategies, or gain clarity. Simply put, it’s a person you can talk to without fear of reprisal about what you have going on.
So the last question is, who’s your sounding board? If you hesitated or no one comes to mind, let’s connect.
