In episode 10 of The Behind The Dreams podcast, Claud Williams and two of his mentees, Courtney Daniella Boateng and Stephanie Okereafor, answer audience questions about mentorship.
Key takeaways:
- How to approach secure good mentors
- What should the mentor-mentee dynamics look like
- What is the value of mentorship
- How to evolve your mentorship relationship
Quotes:
- "You’re legitimately too young to have life figured out." - Claud Williams
- "Looking at where you are weak and finding people that are strong in those areas really is kind of how my mentors kind of fit into my life." - Courtney Daniella Boateng
- "Choose mentors based on the reality of a person, not just their big name or platform." - Stephanie Okereafor
Chapters
(00:00:00) - Introduction
(00:02:34) - How did they become mentees?
(00:08:25) - Money and Mentorship
(00:10:17) - How often should you meet?
(00:13:35) - Mentor vs Coach
(00:15:19) - Knowing when to end a mentor-mentee relationship
(00:21:49) - How mentors pick their mentees
(00:23:30) - What if you feel unsure about your career path?
(00:28:42) - Approach potential mentors
(00:29:44) - Being a good mentee
(00:32:41) - How to pick and reach out to a mentor
(00:34:23) - "Virtual mentors"
(00:43:36) - Ending
