We all need support and guidance in our personal and professional lives. But how do you build a network of people who will lift you up when you need it? How do you know if your current situation calls for a mentor, a sponsor or a coach? And what if you’re ready to BE an advocate for someone else?
Today on the podcast, we’re sharing the distinctions among mentoring, sponsorship, and coaching and describing how to build a network of supporters who can solve any problem that might come up. We explore what makes an effective mentor and why it’s crucial to define what you want the mentoring relationship to look like.
We go on to discuss the connection between doing your job well and finding a sponsor who will advocate on your behalf. Listen in for insight on when it’s appropriate to seek help from a mentor, sponsor, or coach and learn how YOU can benefit from being a champion for others.
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Themes explored in this week’s episode:
The distinctions among mentoring, coaching and sponsorship
What an effective mentor looks like and why it’s important for mentees to be clear on what they need
How to find mentors based on specific needs + how we each select and serve mentees
The three primary types of mentorship—traditional, peer circles and reverse mentoring
Why it’s crucial to agree on what you want the mentoring relationship to look like
The relationship between doing your job well and finding a sponsor willing to advocate for you
Keeping the person you sponsor top-of-mind and speaking up on their behalf
When you might need a mentor, a sponsor or a coach
How to build a network of supporters who can solve any problem that might come up
