Most of us are waiting for mentorship to look a certain way. A senior person who takes us under their wing. A scheduled coffee every two weeks. A defined relationship with a clear beginning and a clear end. 

And while we are waiting for that version of mentorship to show up, the real thing is happening all around us and we’re missing it entirely. But the way mentorship actually works in the public relations profession is different to almost everything you would naturally believe. 

 

Listen For

3:35 What Are the Five Biggest Myths About Mentorship?

5:35 Why Should Mentorship Work Both Ways?

7:36 Can ChatGPT or AI Replace a Human Mentor?

13:42 What Mentorship Advice Can Stay With You for Life?

16:36 How Do You Find the Right Mentor in Public Relations?


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Amy Thurlow

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Colleen Killingsworth 

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