The Career Mentor Podcast with Fexingo: Finding Mentors, Sponsors, and Career Advisors

The Career Mentor Podcast with Fexingo: Finding Mentors, Sponsors, and Career Advisors

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The Career Mentor Podcast with Fexingo: Finding Mentors, Sponsors, and Career Advisors episodes

  • How Veterans Can Find Mentors for Civilian Careers

    Every year, roughly 200,000 service members leave the military and enter the civilian workforce. Yet many struggle to find mentors who understand their unique background. In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore how veterans can bridge the cultural gap, with a focus on programs like American Corporate Partners and FourBlock that provide structured mentorship matching. They discuss translating military leadership into corporate language, tips for finding the right mentor in a target industry, and how reverse mentorship can benefit both sides. Featuring real examples and data from the Institute for Veterans and Military Families, this episode offers practical advice for veterans and anyone who works with them.

    #Veterans #Mentorship #CareerTransition #VeteransEmployment #AmericanCorporatePartners #FourBlock #Leadership #CivilianWorkforce #CareerAdvice #FexingoBusiness #BusinessPodcast #Careers #Podcast #Mentoring #CareerMentorPodcast #VeteranMentorship #JobSearch #TransitioningVeterans

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    8 min
  • How to Be a Great Mentee and Maximize Your Mentor Relationship

    Finding a mentor is only half the battle. In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore the often-overlooked art of being a great mentee. Drawing on research from the American Psychological Association and a case study from a Fortune 500 tech company, they break down three key habits of highly effective mentees: proactive goal-setting, active listening, and expressing gratitude. They also discuss how to prepare for mentor meetings, give and receive feedback, and avoid common pitfalls like over-dependence or lack of follow-through. Whether you're new to mentorship or looking to deepen an existing relationship, this episode offers practical strategies to get the most out of your mentor's time and expertise.

    #MenteeSkills #Mentorship #CareerAdvice #ProfessionalDevelopment #MentorRelationship #CareerGrowth #Networking #Leadership #Feedback #GoalSetting #ActiveListening #Gratitude #CareerTips #FexingoBusiness #BusinessPodcast #Careers #PersonalDevelopment #MentorMentee

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    8 min
  • Finding a Mentor When You Are a Senior Executive

    Many senior executives assume they've outgrown the need for mentorship. But the higher you climb, the fewer honest voices you have. In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore why C-suite mentorship is critical, how to identify potential mentors among peers, board members, or even former subordinates, and what specific questions to ask. They discuss the concept of reverse mentorship and share a case study of a CEO who credits her board chair mentorship for steering the company through a crisis. Practical advice for leaders who thought they had all the answers.

    #CareerMentorPodcast #ExecutiveMentorship #SeniorLeadership #Mentorship #CareerAdvice #ReverseMentorship #BoardMentorship #CEOAdvice #LeadershipDevelopment #CareerGrowth #Csuite #MentorFinding #ExecutiveCoaching #PeerMentorship #FexingoBusiness #BusinessPodcast #Careers #MentorshipStrategies

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    8 min
  • How to Find a Mentor When You Are a Technical Professional

    Lucas and Luna tackle a common challenge for engineers, data scientists, and other technical professionals: finding mentors in a field that can feel insular and competitive. They share two practical paths—leveraging internal developer communities and using open-source contributions to attract mentors naturally—and discuss how to overcome introversion, avoid common mistakes, and build relationships that lead to real career growth. Drawing on a study from the Anita Borg Institute that shows a 15% promotion boost for women in tech who have mentors, the hosts offer specific, actionable advice for technical professionals at any stage. They also address the difference between a mentor and a sponsor, and how to ask for mentorship without sounding needy. A must-listen for anyone in tech looking to accelerate their career through trusted guidance.

    #Careers #Mentorship #TechnicalProfessional #SoftwareEngineer #DataScientist #CareerAdvice #Mentor #Sponsor #CareerGrowth #Networking #Developer #Engineering #Inclusion #OpenSource #InternalMentorship #FexingoBusiness #BusinessPodcast #CareerMentor

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    6 min
  • Finding a Mentor as a Working Parent

    Lucas and Luna dive into the unique challenges working parents face when seeking mentors. Citing a 2025 LinkedIn survey showing 60% of working parents lose informal mentorship access, they discuss practical strategies: leveraging asynchronous communication, creating micro-mentorship moments, and redefining what a mentor looks like. Features a real-world example of a parent who built a mentorship network through a professional parent affinity group. No fluff, just actionable advice for busy professionals balancing career and family.

    #CareerMentorPodcast #WorkingParents #Mentorship #CareerAdvice #ProfessionalDevelopment #WorkLifeBalance #ParentingAndCareer #InformalMentorship #LinkedInSurvey #MicroMentorship #AsynchronousCommunication #NetworkingTips #CareerGrowth #DiversityAndInclusion #Business #Careers #FexingoBusiness #BusinessPodcast

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    8 min
  • How to Build a Personal Board of Directors

    In this episode of The Career Mentor Podcast, Lucas and Luna explore the concept of a personal board of directors: a diverse network of advisors that replaces the traditional single-mentor model. Using the example of Michele, a marketing director who built a board of five—including a finance expert, a tech founder, a peer from another industry, a junior analyst, and a retired executive—they discuss how to identify gaps in your current mentorship, recruit members, and keep your board active. They also share tips for approaching potential advisors and setting up a cadence that works for everyone. If you've ever felt that one mentor isn't enough, this episode offers a practical framework to build your own advisory network.

    #CareerMentorship #PersonalBoardOfDirectors #MentorshipNetwork #CareerAdvice #Mentoring #ProfessionalDevelopment #CareerGrowth #Networking #Sponsorship #MentorCircle #MentorshipMatters #CareerSuccess #ExecutiveAdvice #CareerPodcast #FexingoBusiness #BusinessPodcast #CareerMentor #LucasAndLuna

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    9 min
  • How Introverts Can Find Mentors Without Networking Events

    In this episode of The Career Mentor Podcast, Lucas and Luna tackle a common but overlooked challenge: how introverts can find meaningful mentors without forcing themselves into uncomfortable networking events. Drawing on research from the Harvard Business Review and real-world examples, Lucas shares specific strategies like the 'low-pressure ask', leveraging written communication, and repurposing existing weak ties. Luna offers her own experience as a self-described introvert who built a mentor relationship through a thoughtful email. The episode also touches on the concept of 'asynchronous mentoring' and how introverts can use their listening skills to create deeper connections. By the end, listeners will have a practical toolkit for seeking mentorship in ways that honor their personality, not fight it.

    #IntrovertMentorship #CareerAdvice #NetworkingWithoutNetworking #Mentoring #Introverts #CareerGrowth #MentorFinding #SoftSkills #ProfessionalDevelopment #AsynchronousMentoring #WeakTies #CareerMentorPodcast #Fexingo #Careers #FexingoBusiness #BusinessPodcast #LucasAndLuna #MentorshipStrategies

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    8 min
  • How to Find a Mentor After a Career Setback

    When your career hits a major setback—a layoff, a public failure, or a demotion—the instinct is often to retreat and solve it alone. But research shows that engaging a mentor within three months of a job loss dramatically improves outcomes. In this episode, Lucas and Luna discuss the unique strategy for finding a mentor when you're at your lowest: how to approach potential mentors without self-pity, why vulnerability can be a strength, and how to target advisors who have navigated similar crises themselves. They also share a concrete framework for making the ask, drawn from real-world examples of professionals who rebuilt their careers with the right guidance. Whether you're recovering from a firing, a failed project, or a reputation hit, this episode offers a roadmap to turning a setback into a pivot.

    #CareerMentor #Mentorship #CareerSetback #Layoff #ProfessionalGrowth #CareerAdvice #Resilience #Vulnerability #MentorFinding #Sponsorship #Networking #Podcast #FexingoBusiness #BusinessPodcast #Careers #Leadership #PersonalDevelopment #JobLoss

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    8 min
  • How Freelancers Can Find Mentors Without an Office

    Priya, a freelance graphic designer with ten years of experience, feels stuck without the mentorship structure of a traditional office. In this episode, Lucas and Luna break down how independent professionals can find guidance outside a corporate hierarchy. They explore concrete strategies like turning client relationships into advisory conversations, joining niche online communities (such as design-specific Slack groups), attending industry conferences with intentional networking, and seeking peer mentorship through co-working spaces or freelance collectives. They also discuss the caution around paid mentorship platforms and the value of reverse mentorship where freelancers teach younger employees. The conversation is anchored by Priya's real scenario, making it practical for any solo professional. With over 36% of the U.S. workforce now freelancing, this episode addresses a growing need for non-traditional mentorship.

    #CareerMentorPodcast #FreelancerMentorship #MentorTips #IndependentProfessional #CareerAdvice #FreelanceLife #MentorshipStrategies #GigEconomy #CareerGrowth #ProfessionalDevelopment #Business #FexingoBusiness #BusinessPodcast #MentorFinding #SelfEmployment #RemoteWork #Networking #PeerMentorship

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    7 min
  • How to Find a Mentor When You Work Remotely

    Remote work makes building mentor relationships harder—but not impossible. In this episode, Lucas and Luna break down specific strategies: targeted LinkedIn outreach, virtual coffee chats with a clear ask, leveraging employee resource groups, and the power of asynchronous communication. They share data from a 2025 Buffer report and real examples from companies like Automattic and GitLab. Whether you're fully remote or hybrid, learn how to proactively find a mentor who can guide your career without ever stepping into a physical office.

    #RemoteWork #Mentorship #CareerAdvice #VirtualNetworking #MentorFinding #HybridWork #CareerGrowth #LinkedInTips #EmployeeResourceGroups #AsynchronousCommunication #BufferReport #Automattic #GitLab #VirtualCoffeeChat #CareerDevelopment #FexingoBusiness #BusinessPodcast #TheCareerMentorPodcast

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    8 min

About The Career Mentor Podcast with Fexingo: Finding Mentors, Sponsors, and Career Advisors

From the publisher's feed

Lucas and Luna sit down in their usual coffee-shop corner to examine the quiet mechanics of career advancement — not the platitudes about 'finding a mentor,' but the actual system of how mentors, sponsors, and advisors create or fail to create professional mobility. Each episode takes one lever in that system: how to identify a sponsor who will advocate for you in a closed-door promotion meeting, the difference between a mentor who gives advice and a sponsor who risks their own social capital, why certain industries (law, medicine, finance) have formalized sponsorship while tech and media leave it to luck. Lucas draws on his years of watching junior colleagues rise or stall inside publishing and consulting; Luna brings a younger lens, questioning whether the traditional model works for remote workers, contract employees, or people outside elite networks. They map the landscape using real studies (Gartner’s sponsorship data, Catalyst’s research on women and sponsors, academic papers on social capital in career outcomes) and named cases — the story of a mid-level engineer who got a VP sponsor, the assistant who became a COO through a series of informal advisors. No scripts, no canned success stories: just two people trying to understand why some careers accelerate and others plateau, and what a listener can actually do about it today. After every conversation, you will know whom to approach next and how to ask for what you need.