TUR005 Mentors: What They Are and How to Find Them
Research shows that people are more likely to mentor others that remind them of themselves at a younger age. In many industries, men often hold senior and executive leadership roles, so it can be challenging for women that want to scale the corporate ladder and take their rightful place at the table to find good mentors. So, how do you know who to ask to be your mentor? More importantly - how do you ask someone to mentor you along your career journey.
In today’s episode, I explain what mentors are and how they can help you advance your career. I share how to find good mentors in your organization or industry and how to ask them to help you reach your full potential. I discuss the three key areas I focused on to advance my career and how finding great mentors helped me accomplish my goals. I also share the steps you should take to ask someone to be your mentor and the importance of mentoring others that are a few steps behind you in their career journey.
“Mentors are career accelerators. They make a difference.” - Helen Appleby
This week on The Unwritten Rules Podcast:
• Understanding what a mentor is and how they can impact your career
• Identifying the three areas in your career where you may need a mentor
• How to ask someone to be your mentor
• The importance of taking action on the advice your mentor provides
• The importance of staying determined and being resilient in the face of rejection
• The value of mentoring others on their career journey
Our Favorite Quotes:
• “People support what they help build. So if you can really show them how they’ve made a difference for you, then - unconsciously - they will start to support you.” - Helen Appleby
• “As you look at your career and your life ahead of you, think about the journeys ahead of you.” - Helen Appleby
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