Everyone Needs a Mentor – Find out Why!

Most successful people have mentors. They understand the power of mentoring and the difference it can make to their career and life. Mentorship is not reserved for a select few - it is for everyone. You are never too young, old, experienced, wise or successful to have mentors. In fact, it is more common than you think.

I attend numerous events, where I hear the words “My Mentor” being mentioned again and again. Make a point of listening out for these words the next time you attend a speaking event or engagement.

As you get to understand what mentoring truly is, the more you will realize, that it is not surprising at all, that many successful and influential people’s defining moments in life, have a strong connection to a mentoring relationship.

Having a mentor empowers you to be the best you can be. They help you, by guiding and supporting you, enabling you to focus on your goals and maximize your potential. They hold you accountable and believe in your capabilities regardless of the challenges you face.

I believe in mentorship, and I understand firsthand the benefits of being mentored and mentoring others. This is the reason why I developed Mentors Insync, a platform to help you connect with mentors. You will no longer have the excuse “I don’t know where to find a Mentor,” because we make it easy for you to find and connect with those people who want to help you.

GET yourself a MENTOR if you are looking to get ahead, wanting to deliver great results or have the desire to reach your ultimate potential. A mentor will help you: find your true purpose, advance in your career and help you to build a business. A mentor opens doors, focuses on your goals, keeps you accountable, inspires and motivates you and has your back.

Mentors do not give advice, but rather share information based on their own experiences which relate to your situation. They ask relevant questions directed in a specific way, that helps to provide you with insight to find solutions yourself. In some cases, it may seem like an apprenticeship, where the person is able to develop their skills based on their mentor’s knowledge and expertise.

Tapping into the right types of mentors is purely based on your needs and circumstances at the time. Therefore, as your needs change, so will the type of mentor you will require.

So, what is the catch? Well it begins and ends with you. You have to make the first move; you have to ask for help; you have to want the help; you have to decide on your needs and goals; you need to determine what exactly you want help with. It is as my 16-year-old son’s teacher puts it: “It’s up to you to ask for help, we are all here to help you, all you need to do is ask.”

There are so many good reasons for having mentors, that you would have to think twice about why wouldn’t you have at least one?

My understanding of mentorship is unique, yet aligned with people’s needs. My passion and focus is on making a difference to people’s lives, and I know mentorship is that difference. Mentors Insync delivers a solution that is disruptive in its approach, provides equal opportunity and promotes corporate social responsibility.

I, myself, have reached out to many people asking for their help, especially whilst building this business. Many have been incredible mentors, some whom I will continue to have for life whilst, others will become new mentors as I continue to grow and develop.

Mentoring is a two-way relationship, a collaborative sharing of knowledge and experiences.  Mentors have just as much to gain from these mentoring relationships, something that is especially evident where reverse mentoring is concerned. But for mentorship to work best, both parties need to be actively involved in the relationship.

Mentoring is becoming more popular as people are recognizing its potential and benefits. Mentors are a valuable resource that everyone can tap into. CEO’s and even the biggest names in business; “Bill Gates, Mark Zuckerberg Oprah Winfrey etc., acknowledge their own need for mentors."

According to Management Mentors “more and more, people and organizations are recognizing the importance and value of mentoring. In today's ultra-competitive workforce, businesses can't afford NOT to have a business mentoring program. After all, the skills of company’s executives and employees are their most valuable assets.” For example:

•  80% of CEOs polled stated they have had mentors.
• Access to mentors has given them insider knowledge and access to power.
• Mentoring has assisted them in having careers that are fast tracked and forward moving, which they claim would have been much harder or impossible otherwise.
•  Data, from an Emerging Workforce Study, showed that 35% of employees who don’t receive regular mentoring plan to look for another job within 12 months. 

Now that you understand that having a mentor is no longer a luxury or a desire, but rather a necessity, if you want to be the best, have the chance to be recognized, be given every opportunity to succeed and stand out from the crowds, GET a MENTOR.

For organizations, if you want to hold onto great talent, improve engagement and productivity, and make a difference to the bottom line – You need to have a MENTORING PROGRAM.

For those of you who have had a mentor, please share the value of mentoring to you, by adding your comments below.

If you have not yet had a mentor, can you add some reasons why you feel it is important, and how it would benefit you and others in the workforce.

To find a mentor or more about us, please visit our website at www.mentorsinsync.com