It’s painful to see that many people find themselves feeling stuck due to the hot competition and swift changes that characterize today’s market.

Trust me, it’s not a pleasant place to be!

However, there’s a sure way to get round the heat of the competition.

In this blog post, we’ll uncover various mentorship secrets that can help you break loose from stagnation and propel you to pursue your goals with gusto!

Let’s go!

But a quick one…

What Does Being Stuck Actually Mean?

Let’s lay the groundwork by addressing this crucial point. What does it mean to be “stuck”?

It’s simply when you feel indecisive, lethargic or frustrated.

Sometimes, it can look like this: You might have an unexciting job, or consider transiting from one career to another but you feel overwhelmed with the decision; or you dream of starting your business, but you’re clueless on how to go about it.

I know these feelings can be crippling and annoying.

Actually, here’s the thing: A lot of people experience the same thing at different points in their careers.

It is at such points like these, that it is advisable to leverage the power of mentorship.

How to Leverage the Power of Mentorship

So, what’s mentorship?

It is simply a relationship where a more experienced person, usually called “mentor”, lends support, encouragement and guidance to someone less experienced usually known as the “protegé”.

This kind of relationship has the potential to help protegés find their perfect careers, enhance their skills, and boost their confidence.

Let’s look at four ways mentorship gets you out of stagnation:

• It Helps You Gain Perspective: This is one of the most profound advantages of having a mentor. Mentors usually have experience in situations similar to that of their protegés; this helps them provide insights that their protegés might not have thought about. For instance, if you’re struggling with a decision to pick one out of two job offers, a mentor who has experienced something similar can give you expert advice on making the right decision, based on their own experiences.

• It Keeps You Accountable: This is another invaluable benefit of having a mentor. Why did I say that? A mentor clarifies your goals while keeping you accountable to them. They can help to create a roadmap that will aid you in achieving your goals. Here’s what I mean: Say, you’re an aspiring caterer stuck in the early stages of your catering journey. A mentor can help to simplify your career goals into achievable milestones, and check up on you occasionally, to track your progress.

• It Improves Your Network: “Your network is your net worth”, I guess you’re familiar with those words. Maybe you are or maybe you aren’t; but here’s how having a mentor enhances your network: They can introduce you to a wider network of professionals, and this will be necessary for career growth. You’ll be surprised how these connections can unlock new friendships, collaborations or opportunities that can improve your professional life. Let’s say, you’re an artist and you feel stuck in the entertainment industry, it’s possible that a mentor will connect you with remarkable personnels in the industry, opening doors you didn’t realize existed.

• It Gives You Emotional Support: It’s true that feeling stuck can cause a lot of emotional pain. This is where a mentor comes in. A mentor helps to ease the pain by giving you a listening ear and rendering encouragement. For example, you might be trying to overcome the fear of failure or self-doubt; a mentor can share stories of their own failures and how they succeeded, reminding you that challenges are part of the journey.

• It Helps to Sharpen Your Skills: Yes, mentorship can involve skill enhancement! From soft skills like negotiation and communication, to hard skills that are related to your industry. A mentor helps to examine your strengths and weaknesses and provide tools or resources to help you grow. Maybe you’re a graphics designer, wanting to pivot into motion graphics design; a mentor can lead you to identify courses that fit your aspirations.

So, How Do You Get the Right Mentorship?

It’s necessary to point this out: Not all mentorship relationships are the same.

Finding the right mentor might not be swift, but it’s possible and can be easy when you follow these four steps:

• Be Clear About Your Goals: Before searching for a mentor, be clear about what your objectives are. What are you aiming for? Developing skills? Getting expert advice in your industry? Or just increasing your network?

• Look for Relevant Experience: Seek a mentor whose background harmonizes with your goals. Here’s what I mean: If your goal is to launch a startup, look for entrepreneurs that have a successful track record.

• Be Intentional: It’s important to reach out to people you envision as potential mentors, through industry events or professional platforms like LinkedIn. Don’t abort the idea of asking someone to mentor you; actually, they’ll feel honored by your request!

• Establish a Relationship: It takes the two parties (the mentor and the protegé) to have a mutually valuable relationship. Offer them support as often as possible by freely sharing your resources; also, let them know you appreciate their time.

My Final Words to You…

The feeling of stagnation is not something new under the sun but it doesn’t have to be a permanent state.

And… having the right mentorship can be a catalyst to crushing those barriers, and realizing your dreams, while giving you the guidance and support you need to make progress.

It’s true that finding the right mentor might not happen swiftly and easily, and that’s why at Phlyter, we have a mentorship program aimed at giving you the exclusive attention, expert advice and all the healthy support you need for your personal and professional development.

All of these benefits will be accessible to you, alongside our training and free job support program when you take our FREE profile assessment at PhlyterAssessment.com.

Are you ready to take the leap and start your mentorship journey?

Then, visit us at PhlyterAssessment.com to take your free profile assessment and empower your growth, right now!