Interview with , Advocate for Women in Tech and Leadership Coach Karen Catlin One misconception I fell prey to early on in my career was staying heads down and waiting for someone to acknowledge my accomplishments. The thought of tooting my own horn seemed too self-promotional. I was worried about what my teammates and boss would think. It wasn’t until I came across people who helped me find my voice and style that I realized the disservice I had been doing to my career. Through their guidance and support, I realized how beneficial mentors can be to your career. While there’s been a lot of talk already about the need for mentors, in today’s video segment we’re going to take a slightly different angle and explore: Build Why many resist seeking mentorship What is a mentor versus a sponsor When is mentoring appropriate What to expect from a mentor Why is it good to have a mentor In future segments, we’ll tackle how to effectively get a mentor, and how you can get started as a mentor! To help us out I’ve invited who is an Advocate for Women in Tech, a leadership coach, and my co-author on our book: . Karen Catlin Present! A Techie’s Guide to Public Speaking When you’re done, Karen and I want to know if there is a hurdle that is holding you back from mentorship. Please let me us know in the comments below! Listen to the episode on iTunes! . You can listen to this episode of on iTunes Build Enjoyed this episode and want to watch more? Help others enjoy it too by hitting the ♡ below! And . subscribe to our YouTube channel to receive additional episodes Build is produced as a partnership between Femgineer and Pivotal Tracker . San Francisco video production by StartMotionMEDIA .
