How Can You Find a Good Mentor? (Without Feeling Awkward) - E4

05/08/2025 27 min
How Can You Find a Good Mentor? (Without Feeling Awkward) - E4

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Ishana, Minali, and Mona dive deep into the essence of mentorship, sharing their personal experiences and reflections on what truly makes a mentor impactful. From formal career coaches to informal role models, they explore the qualities that define great mentors: empathy, dedication, and the ability to broaden horizons. Minali highlights the transformative power of a mentor who invests time and curiosity, while Mona emphasizes the importance of reliability and servant leadership. Ishana reflects on the vulnerability and depth required in mentor-mentee relationships, comparing the process to dating—compatibility and patience are key! Whether you're seeking a mentor or striving to be one, this conversation offers invaluable takeaways on building meaningful connections, setting expectations, and the generational differences in mentorship. Key Timestamps:(00:00) - Traits of effective mentors(00:05) - Mentorship in journalism and medicine(00:09) - Informal vs. formal mentorship(00:12) - Gender dynamics in mentorship(00:19) - Role models vs. mentors(00:21) - Generational differences in mentorship(00:23) - How to find a mentorKey Topics Discussed:Three Takes, Ishana Nigam, Minali Nigam, Mona Nigam, generational advice, qualities of a good mentor, how to find a mentor, mentorship success stories, effective mentor traits, career growth through mentorshipMore of Three Takes:Email us at [email protected] a conversation at https://threetakes.com/DM us on Instagram (@three.takes) at https://www.instagram.com/three.takes/