Is it worth it to work with a mentor or life coach? There are differing opinions. Today
GenuLines looks at some considerations if you choose to go in this direction.
Can A Mentor Be A Positive Force In Your Life?
You’re going to get beaten down at certain points in your life. The negativity and competitiveness you encounter can be brutal.
If nothing seems to be working for you, it may be time for a mentor.
Mentors view your life from an outsider’s perspective. They can suggest changes to make while encouraging you for what you’re doing right.A good mentor can (and should) be sensitive to how he or she presents your critique. They can also give you the encouragement that helps restore your self-belief.
The intention is to reignite the spark that has been missing in your life. When you get that back, there’ll be no stopping you.
Choosing your mentor
You want to be selective in choosing your potential candidates. Ask good questions.
Get critiques from anyone who’s used the mentors you are considering. Get the terms of the agreement in writing.
And make sure you include accountability on the part of the mentor you choose.
Of course, you need to be accountable to the mentor, as well. It’s great to have a mentor give you advice.
But, if you don’t take it, you’re wasting your time and money.
Be aware that the help he or she provides is likely to put you outside your comfort zone. You’ll be doing tasks that you never imagined you would.
You’ll find this both scary and exciting. And your results may surprise you.
If it doesn’t work
Then again you may not get the results the mentor suggested you would. This is where holding them accountable comes into play.
If you’re meeting your end of the deal, you should be critical when you aren’t making progress. Your agreement should come with milestones, and you deliver payment based on them.
If you pay everything up front, you lose the accountability factor. A good mentor would be willing to accept payment based on milestones.
They know they can deliver.
You can use a mentor for more than guiding your career. It can be for personal reasons as well.
Life coaching is a growing field, though some question its effectiveness.
The call is yours.
JohnK 11-5-2019
Overheard: “My mentor said, ‘Let’s go do it,’ not ‘You go do it.’ How powerful when someone says, ‘Let’s!’” ~ Jim Rohn
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