🎙️ Mentoring 101: How to Find, Leverage, and Become a Great Mentor
What if the key to your next career breakthrough isn’t another certification or promotion—but the right mentor? In this episode of Gravity Assist, we’re diving deep into mentorship—what it is, how to find the right mentor without the awkwardness, and how to be a mentee who actually benefits from the relationship.
Host Jennifer Wright, an award-winning aerospace leader, shares practical strategies to help you:
âś… Identify the right mentor (without feeling weird about asking)
✅ Make the most of mentorship—so you see real career impact
✅ Avoid common mentorship pitfalls (like expecting a mentor to “fix” your career)
âś… Step into leadership by becoming a mentor yourself
Plus, stick around for a step-by-step guide on reaching out to a mentor, complete with a message template! Whether you’re looking to advance in STEM or mentor the next generation of leaders, this episode is packed with insights you won’t want to miss.
Listen now and take charge of your career with mentorship! 🎧
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