Mentoring in Action

Andrea addressed the value of mentoring for a group of professional women in October.

Mentoring can of course be a formal process with defined goals and schedules…and it can also be a simple reaching out from one person in need of advice, information, skill or coaching to another person who has exactly what’s needed and is willing to give it.

Mentoring creates a “pay it forward” spirit. Personally, when I am asked for help, I am propelled by the gratitude I have for those who have given to me. I would not have accomplished a fraction of what I have without the generosity of mentors.

We tend to hesitate to ask for help, yet when asked it is both flattering and a privilege to help.

A mentor can have a transformational impact on one’s life. It’s my view that we need mentors now more than ever. Listen to more on mentoring.