{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"298: Stop Waiting for a Mentor to Magically Appear\u2014Start Here Instead","description":"  In this episode of Workday Playdate, Erin flips the mentorship script. No more waiting for a career fairy godparent to swoop in with the perfect job offer\u2014this is about building real relationships that actually move the needle.   Whether you're fresh out of school, mid-pivot, or just tired of one-sided networking coffee dates, Erin delivers a refreshingly practical (and improv-inspired) five-step framework to help you find the right mentor and become the kind of mentee they want to invest in.   From staying close to your current circle to building your own career Avengers-style \u201cboard of advisors,\u201d this episode is packed with tools to help you stop wishing for mentorship magic and start building it.   Inside This Episode:  Why being \u201cmentee material\u201d matters more than having a polished pitch How to spot potential mentors hiding in plain sight Ways to offer value before asking for guidance Why mentorship is a long game (and how to play it well) How to build your own personal board of advisors    Who This Episode Is For:  If you're craving career guidance, but don\u2019t know who to ask (or how) this episode is for you. Perfect for early career pros, mid-level pivoteers, or anyone ready to stop networking and start connecting.  So close the LinkedIn tab, put down that awkward DM, and come have a Workday Playdate with us.   Feeling stretched thin but still trying to \u201cstay positive\u201d? Grab our free  Positivity Without Pretending Toolkit.  It\u2019s a quick, honest reset for people leaders who want to show up without faking it. In five minutes or less, you\u2019ll reframe, refuel, and lead with heart (even when you're running on fumes). Download it now and take the pressure off. No, You Hang Up First (Let\u2019s Keep Connecting)    Did today\u2019s episode resonate with you?  Leave us a   review  sharing your favorite insight and we\u2019ll send you a free signed copy of I See You! A Leader\u2019s Guide to Energizing Your Team through Radical Empathy.   Have another question that we can answer?  Leave us a  Speakpipe audio clip  and we\u2019ll answer it in an upcoming episode.   Don\u2019t want to miss another episode?  If you\u2019re a Spotify listener, find our show   here  and click \u201cFollow.\u201d If you\u2019re an Apple Podcast listener, click   here  and make sure to hit \u201c+Follow.\u201d   Want access to a bunch of free resources for your work life?  This is your  personal jackpot  that gives you access to the frameworks that help us thrive both personally and professionally. Whether you\u2019re trying to improve your daily routine, flesh out an idea that you\u2019ve had for quite some time, or want to add more play into your day - these resources have got your back.   Want 2 emails a week from us?  One with a quick tip you can implement right away to enhance your personal and\/or professional lives &amp;amp; one of our famous F.A.I.L. Fourward Friday newsletters? Subscribe  here.  Connect with Erin Diehl x improve it!   Erin\u2019s  website Erin\u2019s Instagram Erin\u2019s  TikTok Erin\u2019s LinkedIn  improve it!\u2019s  website  improve it!\u2019s  Instagram  ","author_name":"Workday Playdate","author_url":"http:\/\/faileditpodcast.libsyn.com\/website","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/37340405\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/content\/190567020"}