Mentor Moments

How to position yourself for opportunities
Opportunities don’t just happen - they’re created, recognized and seized by ...
 
Reboot your goals for the new year
The start of a new year offers a unique opportunity to pause, reflect and recali...
 
Mastering the art of negotiation
Negotiation is a skill that impacts and shapes both our personal and professiona...
 
Finding meaning in your work
“Finding meaning" already sounds like advice we've heard before. And if you're...
 
Why consistency beats intensity every time
When chasing success, it’s tempting to go all-in with intense bursts of energy...
 
How to bounce back from burnout
Burnout is that overwhelming sense of disconnection, exhaustion and disengagemen...
 
How to build habits that stick
We are always full of motivation when setting new habits, yet frustrated when ou...
 
The art of self-compassion
Life brings moments when we're often our own harshest critics, quick to judge an...
 
Balancing ambition with contentment
Ambition drives us forward, inspiring us to set goals, reach new heights and pus...
 
How to be an effective mentee
Being a mentee is not just about receiving guidance and advice from a mentor. Yo...
 
Personal purpose
Personal purpose isn’t a single destination, nor does it magically appear afte...
 
Discover your potential
Many of us underestimate what we’re capable of achieving. We can become comfor...
 
How do you react to feedback?
We often take feedback personally, especially when it's critical, feeling as tho...
 
Learn to change direction
In both life and career, there are moments when continuing down the same path no...
 
Always do what's right
Doing what's right isn't always the easiest path, but it is the foundation of lo...
 
Wish you were someone else?
In moments of frustration or self-reflection, it's common to look at others and ...
 
Staying positive in negative circumstances
Life often throws unforeseen challenges that test our resolve and attitude. Whet...
 
Do your research before the interview
Job interviews can be nerve wrecking, but one of the best ways to boost your con...
 
Nobody cares if you fail
Fear of failure is a common concern that holds many of us back from pursuing our...
 
Figure out what holds you back
You are looking at your life and career and you’re not where you pictured you...
 
Bringing out the best in others
One of the most impactful skills one could develop is the ability to bring out t...
 
No need to take a plane to travel
In our quest for change, adventure, and new experiences, it's easy to overlook t...
 
How to gain respect
In order to achieve success in any endeavor, it's important to earn the respect ...
 
How to live your best life
Many of us, going to work every day and working hard, find ourselves rolling our...
 
Priorities matter
In our busy daily lives, it's easy to get caught up in a whirlwind of tasks and ...
 
Remain teachable
Remaining teachable is an active choice to engage with the world with curiosity,...
 
Imposter syndrome
Many of us, despite our diligent efforts and accomplishments, often find ourselv...
 
Do things differently to think differently
Are you stuck in a cycle of repetition, facing the same old problems with the sa...
 
Know when you are wrong
Nobody enjoys being wrong. We all make decisions, hoping for the best outcome. Y...
 
Choose a career that's right for you
When contemplating the idea of finding the right career, the knee-jerk reaction ...
 
Becoming the best version of you
Becoming the best version of ourselves is a journey of self-discovery, growth, a...
 
Being open-minded and adaptive
Being open-minded means being receptive to new ideas, perspectives, and experien...
 
Lessons about persistence
Persistence in careers and life goals is the unwavering commitment to achieving ...
 
Life is too short to be ordinary
It's easy to fall into routines and settle for the ordinary when it comes to car...
 
Just do the thing
Procrastination can hinder your career progression and overall job satisfaction....
 
How to not take offense
How can we manage our interpersonal interactions with resilience and grace? Whet...
 
The key to enduring relationships
A key ingredient in the recipe of success is loyalty. Cultivating loyalty can si...
 
Share your progress, not just your goals
Sharing your progress not only helps you stay motivated, but it inspires those a...
 
You need grit when you want to quit
The special thing about grit is that anyone can have it. You do not have to be t...
 
How to read people
There’s often a disconnect between what people say and what they really think....
 
Your habits define your future
You need to know your habits. The better you understand them, the more likely yo...
 
There are no mistakes - only lessons
As humans, we spend a lot of time weighing out all our options. We’re always t...
 
Believe in yourself or nobody will
If you don't believe in yourself, nobody will believe in you either. It doesn't...
 
Why authenticity matters
Mentorships work best when they’re built on a foundation of trust. To accompli...
 
When you need to - pivot!
In our industry, we need to be nimble to innovate. We may frequently have to alt...
 
Handling conflict
Conflicts can occur in any relationship, and mentorships are no exception. But t...
 
About your biggest weaknesses
Job applicants often find it challenging to discuss their weaknesses during an i...
 
Becoming the very best version of you
Each of us has different strengths, talents, and passions. One goal of a mentori...
 
Active listening
Mentoring relationships are built on trust. It’s essential that both parties f...
 
Giving feedback and advice tactfully
Mentors help shape their mentee’s career growth by carefully offering input an...
 
Think about your mindset
We can learn quite a bit about ourselves when we think about how we think. We di...
 
Why people hate change
College is a crash course in change. Each semester you take new classes, meet ne...
 
You think like people you spend time with
Motivational speaker Jim Rohn famously said that we are the average of the five ...
 
Emailing a potential employer
Approaching employers about potential positions is a pivotal moment in any stude...
 
Turning rejection into opportunity
Rejection is one of life’s most painful experiences. Yet, it is one of life’...
 
Storytelling
We all tell stories! And, we all listen to stories. We can move people to act b...
 
What gets in the way of your goals?
Human nature is a fickle beast. We’re often our own worst enemies — torpedoi...
 
Turn mountains into speed bumps
Perhaps you learned how to cope in a crisis, how to avoid mistakes for next time...
 
Checking your emotions and bias
We’re emotional creatures, driven by internal forces that we may not always ha...
 
Get organized
Treat finding a job like a job itself! This is the time to really assess what t...