Finding Your Mentor

In a mentoring relationship, you have the opportunity to get to know the person you’ll be working with either through a brief introductory conversation, or at the beginning of your first meeting. A mentor doesn’t follow a single path or checklist, so you may find yourself wondering what matters most. Is it their background? Their experience? Their perspective on life? What matters most is how you feel in the conversation. Do you feel heard? Comfortable? At ease enough to speak openly?

You don’t need to have the same background, but having a sense of shared values can make a difference. It’s natural to feel a little unsure at first, but over time, the right connection should allow you to settle into the conversation more easily.

At the beginning, you may simply be exploring ideas, fact-finding, asking questions, seeing what feels right. And as things develop, the conversation can become more natural, more reflective, and more useful to you. You may also find that flexibility matters - whether that’s occasional check-ins, a short call, or a longer conversation when needed. This is your time, your space, and your decision.

Finding the right person isn’t about asking the “perfect” questions it’s about noticing how the conversation feels.

If you’ve been thinking about having a conversation like this, you’re always welcome to reach out — even just to see if it feels like the right fit.