298: Stop Waiting for a Mentor to Magically Appear—Start Here Instead

Workday Playdate

In this episode of Workday Playdate, Erin flips the mentorship script. No more waiting for a career fairy godparent to swoop in with the perfect job offer—this is about building real relationships that actually move the needle.

Whether you're fresh out of school, mid-pivot, or just tired of one-sided networking coffee dates, Erin delivers a refreshingly practical (and improv-inspired) five-step framework to help you find the right mentor and become the kind of mentee they want to invest in.

From staying close to your current circle to building your own career Avengers-style “board of advisors,” this episode is packed with tools to help you stop wishing for mentorship magic and start building it.

Inside This Episode:

• Why being “mentee material” matters more than having a polished pitch
• How to spot potential mentors hiding in plain sight
• Ways to offer value before asking for guidance
• Why mentorship is a long game (and how to play it well)
• How to build your own personal board of advisors

Who This Episode Is For:

If you're craving career guidance, but don’t know who to ask (or how) this episode is for you. Perfect for early career pros, mid-level pivoteers, or anyone ready to stop networking and start connecting.

So close the LinkedIn tab, put down that awkward DM, and come have a Workday Playdate with us.

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