Girls Night #122: How To Find A Mentor to Help You In Your Career
IN THIS PODCAST EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN:
Why having a career mentor is so important and needed for us as women
Advice for finding a professional mentor
How to put yourself out there and get past any doubts you might have
How to make the mentorship proposition something that would be a real win for both of you
What to do if you ask someone to be your career mentor and they say no
How to make the most of your time together
(You can also listen right here!👇)
ABOUT THIS EPISODE
Hey friends! Welcome to Girls’ Night!
I’m super excited about today’s episode. Today we’re talking about how to find a mentor to help you in your career!
Our guest for today’s episode is my sweet friend, Kelsey Chapman. Kelsey is an author, podcaster, and personal cheerleader to women building their dream life and business. She has a new book called, What They Taught Me: Finding The Mentors Who Will Take You From Dream to Done, which is why she’s the perfect person to talk to about this!
You’ll come out of this episode with practical advice on how to find a professional mentor without it feeling awkward or intimidating. You’ll also learn why finding a mentor is seriously one of the best decisions you could make if you want to grow in your career or steward your gifts well.
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LINKS FROM THE SHOW
Steph’s book, The Lipstick Gospel (here’s a paperback copy and here’s a free digital download!)
Steph’s prayer journal, The Between Places
Kelsey’s book: What They Taught Me: Finding The Mentors Who Will Take You From Dream to Done
The Radiant Podcast with Kelsey Chapman
Podcast episode mentioned: Girls Night #47: How to Land Your Dream Job (with Jena Viviano)
Quotes Mentioned:
"We don't have to have it all figured out, but we'll go further together.” - Kelsey
"Assess what your values are and find someone who shares those" - Kelsey
"Not every coach you work with is going to turn into a life mentor, but, it might, and it's worth starting there" - Kelsey
"Finding a mentor can be a lot like dating, and rejection is protection even if they're an amazing person" - Kelsey
"As with dating, finding a mentor comes with putting yourself out there, it's vulnerable" - Kelsey
"Start before you're ready" - Kelsey
"The reward is worth the risk of putting yourself out there" - Kelsey
CONNECT WITH KELSEY:
Website // Instagram // Facebook
CONNECT WITH STEPHANIE
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WHILE WE’RE ON THE SUBJECT
here’s another resource I know you’ll love!
Every Single Moment
A 100-day prayer journal to help you savor the present and prepare for the future!