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Episode Synopsis "Think Tomorrow: Finding the Shoulders of the "Right" Giants!"
An average of 86% people in tech do not have a sponsor or a mentor who can help them grow in their careers. This number only becomes bigger for women and people of color. This podcast is not just a monologue about what it means to have a sponsor or a mentor but a tough conversation. I talk to Janna Hamaker, one of the best mentors I have had back when she was at Facebook. If you are in tech, and looking for a jump in your career, you need to hear this! 3:58 - Theme of the podcast 5:32 - Why do you do it? 7:32 - How to ask for the right help? 8:02 - Sponsorship is a 2 way street 9:35 - How to build a successful relationship with your sponsor/mentor 10:08 - How to choose the right mentor/sponsor 13:00 - How to evaluate how its going? 14:58 - Difference between a mentor and a sponsor in Janna's words 16:15 - How to make allys if people in your org don't have time for mentorship or sponsorship? 18:33 - How to be a successful mentee 21:03 - How to find a mentor/sponsor remotely? 24:00 - How to be a successful mentor/sponsor to someone? 28:30 - If you could change anything in sponsorship programs today, what would it be? If you like this! Follow me here! Instagram ~ https://www.instagram.com/shivanipods/ Twitter - PoddarShivani
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