03/06/2022
∆∆ Empowering Women in Construction and Beyond ∆∆
Part 2
Mentorship to me is the most important of on my own journey to feeling empowered.
Over the years, I've participated in both paid and unpaid mentorship. My mentors have been male and female, as well as people from both within the industry as well as outside of the industry.
THIS IS WHAT I BELIEVE
👁️ Seek mentors! It's a must if you would like to achieve great things.
💵 Pay (aka invest) for your mentors as well as utilise the free industy resources
📈 Always have at least 2 mentors, one from within your industry and one from a completely different industry
FREE LUNCHES NEVER TASTE AS GOOD AS ONE WE HAVE TO PAY FOR
I not only have observed this with myself but also with my mentees too.
When we are in free mentoring programs, the commitment is never as strong as the ones that we are financially invested.
I often see mentees drop out halfway through a free program, whereas, ones that have to pay for my mentoring service would continue to show up and do the work.
It's no one's fault.
It's human nature.
When we don't have skin in the game, we are less invested.
So! Industry bodies!
STOP RUNNING FREE PROGRAMS
Instead, offer scholarship type mentorship programs where applicants have to pay for some of the costs upfront.
INVEST IN YOUR POINT OF DIFFERENCE
I also find that having mentors from outside of my industry meant they are able to offer very different perspectives.
Having my own mentoring business on the side also meant that I can apply some of the creative thinking required to run an online business to my career.
But what if my ideas are too indifferent to the NORM in construction? You may ask!
GREAT!
Because this then becomes my point of difference.
I believe innovation and creative thinking are something that we all need more of. Doesn't matter in what industry.
Perhaps not everyone would appreciate it, but it is definitely a key skill set for leaders of today's world.
The only way for any company to evolve and grow is to continue to innovate.
So don't be afraid to be different. Instead, invest in discovering your uniqueness and mentors that will empower you to be different and shine your light as bright as you can.
If you are interested in finding out how I learnt to tap into feminine magic in my career and created the life I desire by beaming in my uniquness, come and join me on the 18th of June for a 2 hr free masterclass "Feminine Leadership"
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