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Hey hey – welcome back to the podcast. How\u2019s it going, guys? Are you starting to implement some of the things we\u2019re talking about? If so, I\u2019d love to hear from you. And as always, to make sure you stay on top of upcoming episodes, be sure to subscribe to the show.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Today, we will cover everything mentoring: what mentoring is, when to make use of mentoring, how mentoring differs from coaching, and finally – how to go about finding a mentor. I\u2019m certain that by the time you finish listening to this, you\u2019ll start formulating your own ideas about mentoring and how it can help you in your career.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Let\u2019s start by looking at what mentoring is, so we\u2019re on the same page.<\/span> According to the Association for Talent Development, <\/span>\u201cMentoring is a reciprocal and collaborative at-will relationship that most often occurs between a senior and junior employee for the purpose of the mentee\u2019s growth, learning, and career development.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n That said, there are actually two types of mentoring: formal and informal. Most of the time, mentors are people in your organization who are more senior than you and they are mentoring you on behalf of the organization to get you caught up or better integrated in the company. THey might help you focus on the company goals or culture. Typically when you work with a mentor outside the organization, the focus will be more on your career goals and professional development.<\/span><\/p>\n If the relationship is a formal one, as in the case of a manager at the company for which you work, you will likely have set goals that are measurable. Each time you meet, you will go over your progress and ensure you are being held accountable.<\/span><\/p>\n In informal settings, mentoring can be more focused on best practices, on establishing better work-life balance, or on advice for enhancement.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n If you work for an organization that has a mentoring program, they will often approach you, but if they don\u2019t, it will likely be as simple as stating that you\u2019re interested in mentoring and finding someone who is available and is aligned with your needs. When you are looking outside your organization for a mentor, the important thing to keep in mind is finding someone whose experience is relevant to the future of your career.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n And the best way to find someone outside of your current place of work is to scope out people you admire whose career you perhaps want to emanate. Follow them online and really get to know their work. Then when you approach them, you\u2019ll be prepared to share your vision with them. Let them know what you\u2019re up to, what your vision is for your career, and how you admire them for their accomplishments. This is where you show them that you\u2019re serious. Tell them what you know about them that led you to make the connection.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Remember, often the people we want mentorship from are busy people. They don\u2019t necessarily offer mentoring freely. So it\u2019s your job to convince them that you are worth investing in. If they\u2019ve written a book, read it and let them know you read it.<\/span><\/p>\n It would be smart to create a list of their accomplishments and note how they align with your vision before you get on the phone. This way, you will be really clear and organized and can speak about what you know.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n As they say, people love to talk about themselves, but they also love it when you stroke their ego, so letting them know you are impressed with them will go far.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n