Mentors are teachers that are willing to invest their time in sharing their knowledge to help a mentee understand or figure out the path they are on. Before seeking out a mentor, you must be clear on your why and what? Why do you need a mentor and what is it you want to gain from that mentor-mentee relationship?
It is important to mention that you are not going to passively find someone who wants to mentor you, you have to seek them out. Position yourself in places where the people who are doing the things you want to do are most likely to be. This year at our Between Us Ladies dinner soiree, we are intentionally helping you find someone to hold your hand as you embark on your journey. We have a headline of women in leadership in various fields who are willing to share in their knowledge and experience.
It is possible to have an unofficial mentor, someone you look up to and you watch them from afar, however sometimes we need proximity.
“Proximity is power. If you can get proximity with people that are the best in the world, things can happen because of all of the people they know, the insights they have and the life experience they have. They can save you a decade of time by one insight”. Tony Robbins
We are offering the power of real time conversations and a chance to ask questions and have them answered by someone who is at the level you are trying to get. This is an opportunity for you to get viable advice on how you can effectively use your current knowledge base and apply it to your growth and success personally and professionally.
Some of the things to consider before looking for a mentor:
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Know what you are looking for or what you need, that way you can recognize it in a mentor and can go after it.
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Plan, write down your goals and assess where your gaps are so you can intentionally seek mentorship to fill those gaps
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Always be honest in everything you do. Honesty is a valuable asset that transcends all areas of life. You don’t want to waste the other person’s time and yours too.
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Develop and leverage relationships you need in the season you are in.
Do your research on potential mentors in your field whom you can learn from. Be bold and approach them, they are a resource you should utilize and most times they will be open to sharing their knowledge. We are taking on this daunting step and have approached successful, knowledgeable and empowering women in our community who are ready to mentor and give their time to help other women grow and succeed.
If you are looking to grow personally and professionally, we encourage you to attend the event, find a mentor and grow your network. We can learn a lot from each other when we take the time to listen to one another.
See you all on November 4th.
