This morning was my mentoring morning…I allow one day once a month where I make sure I find the time to spend with upcoming entrepreneurs at all different stages on their journeys. I find it fascinating sharing my journey and learning about all various types of business ideas. I help however I can…Which reminded me of a post I wrote in August 2014, where I was at an event hosted by Lynn Kraus.
I sometimes find myself in a difficult situation – I receive on average two requests every day about becoming a mentor. This is flattering and I always want to ‘help’ – but I often don’t think I am qualified. I happily share from my experience and what I have learned along the way (which I do by blogging and speaking), however it is simply not possible to mentor 730 people each year.
At the time of original writing, I attended an insightful event hosted by EY Office Managing Partner Lynn Kraus. She put together a great panel to talk about “Sponsoring the next generation of leaders”. The panel included The Honourable Anna Bligh (CEO of YWCA NSW and former QLD premier) andChristine Holgate (CEO Blackmores,) and was facilitated by renowned journalist Catherine Fox.
This post and this morning was a great reminder and has helped me consider how I can best support those who approach me and also what I seek from mentors too.