Do you have a mentor or coach?

Feb 21, 2023 | Tip for a Terrific Tuesday

Do you have a mentor, or a coach? Have you ever wondered how you could maximize that relationship?

Three things to remember –

First, prepare before you meet with them. Read their book if they’ve written a book or review their website so that you have an understanding of what’s important to them.

Secondly, take notes when you’re meeting with them. This will signal to them that you deem what they are saying as important.

Thirdly, don’t forget, compliment them by letting them know that you’ve taken some actions based upon your meeting with them. This will make them want to give you more and more.

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