Valentine’s Day is a time to celebrate love and relationships. On Valentine’s Day we can reflect on some great romances such as Marie and Pierre Curie, and Celine Dion and Rene Angelil. These two liaisons have one thing in common, they began through mentorship.
The start of these relationships were different, but in essence they had much in common. Pierre met Marie when she moved to Paris and began studying the Natural Sciences. Pierre already had an established career within the field, and took Marie under his wing. He guided her to continue and pursue her career within the academia of Natural Sciences. When she went back to Poland to visit her family, he convinced her to return and write her PHD; where she received a Nobel Prize for her discovery of the elements radium and polonium. “Pierre’s greatest discovery was Marie”. The support and encouragement that Pierre provided for Marie strengthened their romantic and mentoring relationship.
Providing your mentee with the right tools, is just one part of being in a mentoring relationship; but supporting them and encouraging them will allow both of you to be more successful.
Like Marie Curie, Celine Dion found her greatest love through the mentoring relationship between her and her music manager Rene Angelil. Celine was guided by Rene from the age of 12, where he gave her a complete understanding of the industry. At the age of 19 this mentorship changed into something more, their relationship became “one of the greatest love stories of all time”. With Rene 26 years her senior, no one really thought their relationship and marriage would work; however Rene not only inspired and encouraged Celine with her music, but helped her to develop and reach her full potential as a singer. He was amazed by her talent, and even when his health was at its worst, he motivated her to continue singing. They said the secret to their relationship’s success, was good communication, something every relationship requires.
Within a mentoring relationship, being able to communicate effectively is critical to achieving positive results. Whilst it may be difficult to achieve, it is one of the best skills you can have.
Celine Dion and Rene Angelil’s relationship had many ups and downs but they stuck together; always being open and honest with one another; which is how they remained strong. Mentoring relationships are no different, they also rely on a level of openness and honesty to build trust.
Although tragically Rene Angelil passed away, their love story will always be remembered.
Have a wonderful Valentine’s Day, we hope it’s filled with love and happiness.
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