{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"300: You Found a Mentor - Now Here\u2019s How to Keep the Relationship Thriving","description":" In this episode of Workday Playdate, Erin tackles one of the trickiest parts of professional growth: keeping your mentor relationship alive and thriving. Finding a mentor is like landing the perfect avocado - rare, precious, and you don\u2019t want it to spoil. This episode is packed with improv-inspired strategies to help you nurture that connection, create a two-way relationship, and turn \u201cone coffee chat\u201d into long-term mentorship magic. Whether you\u2019re a new grad navigating your first job, a career changer looking for guidance, or a freshly promoted manager wondering how to level up, this conversation is your roadmap for building relationships that last, without awkwardness or ghosting. Inside This Episode: Why mentorship is about clarity, not coffee (and how to define your \u201cwhy\u201d) The calendar hack to keep your mentor connection alive How to give back and create a two-way street (yes, even as a mentee!) Why celebrating small wins keeps mentors invested in your growth The improv-inspired mindset shift \u2014 how \u201cyes, and\u201d transforms your mentorship Who This Episode Is For: Mentees. Mentor-seekers. Professional growth enthusiasts. Anyone ready to stop treating mentorship like a one-off event and start building meaningful, thriving relationships. Listen in and share this one with your fellow mentee MVPs. Let\u2019s make mentorship feel less like a chore and more like a playdate. 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 & 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":"