In this episode, Jim and Lauren cover tips, including these below, to make mentoring relationships more successful.Jim talks about this topic a lot and Lauren has also covered it in some of her talks. This is a really important topic and we are looking forward to this discussion.  We hope you find the advice in this episode helpful and hope you enjoy listening. 

• Quit taking it personally (Q-TIP)
• Get a reality check
• Set goals and expectations together and re-evaluate often
• Always be prepared for a meeting
• Ask for feedback but make sure you have several ideas on hand  
• Seek out secondary mentors in addition to your primary faculty mentor
• Stay patient, mindful, and connected
• Realize that mentoring is a two-way street
• Remember that you are an adult and this is your career
• Use the resources available to you

Lauren Celano, CEO of Propel Careers and Jim Gould, the Director for Postdoctoral Affairs at Harvard Medical School,launched this podcast as a way for us to share our advice, insights, and reflections to help others navigate their careers.

As we develop new episodes, this podcast will provide insights regarding career advice to help listeners navigate career choices and become more confident in their decisions. We look forward to busting myths and providing real life, timely, and accurate advice. Jim and Lauren work heavily with Ph.D. trained scientists, but the advice we provide can be applicable to other audiences. We hope you enjoy listening!