EP24 | Why you need sponsors, not mentors

Oct 10, 2020

What is the big deal about sponsorship? What does it mean to have a career sponsor? In today's episode, I demystify sponsorship and show you how to attract career sponsors to help accelerate your career.

 

What you'll learn:⁣

-The difference between mentors vs sponsors

-Why mentorship is not a one size fits all

-3 major characteristics to look for when identifying a sponsor  

-6 steps to attracting a career sponsor

 

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Resources/articles:

https://beleaderly.com/sponsor-not-a-mentor/

https://www.businessinsider.com/black-women-less-likely-to-have-sponsors-how-to-fix-2020-1

https://www.forbes.com/sites/maryannreid/2019/10/07/5-types-of-sponsors-every-black-woman-needs-now/#4c55c99d3161

 

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