In this episode, Jeannette talks about how to find the right mentor. Over the years, Jeannette has had several mentors. People that have guided her and provided tailored advice, support, and motivation that has made a phenomenal difference to her. Today, she is herself a mentor. So, this is a subject she knows a lot about and one that is close to her heart.
Jeannette explains how to know when you are ready to seek out a mentor and shares the 6 main ways mentors help. She then goes on to take you through a 10-step process you can use to make sure you can find the right mentor for you.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
You need to be ready and able to really take action before you get a mentor.
Mentors provide you with a safe person to discuss things with.
Talking to someone else helps you to get into the right mindset.
Mentors are great motivators, they provide accountability, which drives you on.
Think about and establish in your mind what you want to achieve before starting your search.
The chemistry between you and your mentor has to be good, so understand what kind of personality you are looking for.
Use social media and other sources to check potential mentors out.
Ask them if you can talk to clients they have worked with, in the past. If they say no, be cautious.
Trust your gut when making your final decision.
BEST MOMENTS
‘It could be informal or formal. Mentors come in all shapes and sizes. ’
´Accountability is one of the main reasons why having a mentor is really great for you.’
‘Do an early testing call to see if you´ve got the right chemistry with any potential mentor. ’
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ABOUT THE HOST
Jeannette Linfoot is a highly regarded senior executive, property investor, board advisor, and business mentor with over 25 years of global professional business experience across the travel, leisure, hospitality, and property sectors. Having bought, ran, and sold businesses all over the world, Jeannette now has a portfolio of her own businesses and also advises and mentors other business leaders to drive forward their strategies as well as their own personal development.
Jeannette is a down to earth leader, a passionate champion for diversity & inclusion, and a huge advocate of nurturing talent so every person can unleash their full potential and live their dreams.
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Podcast Description
Jeannette Linfoot talks to incredible people about their experiences of being Brave, Bold & Brilliant, which have allowed them to unleash their full potential in business, their careers, and life in general. From the boardroom tables of ‘big’ international business to the dining room tables of entrepreneurial start-ups, how to overcome challenges, embrace opportunities and take risks, whilst staying ‘true’ to yourself is the order of the day.
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