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How do you find and keep peer supporters?

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Peer support is a valuable way to enhance your personal and professional growth, as well as to help others who share similar experiences or goals. Peer supporters are people who offer mutual support, encouragement, and feedback based on their own knowledge and skills. They can be friends, colleagues, mentors, or online contacts. But how do you find and keep peer supporters who are compatible, reliable, and trustworthy? Here are some tips to help you build and maintain a strong peer support network.

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1 Identify your needs

Before you look for peer supporters, you need to have a clear idea of what you want to achieve, learn, or improve. What are your strengths and weaknesses? What are your short-term and long-term goals? What are the challenges or barriers that you face? What kind of support do you need most: emotional, practical, informational, or motivational? By identifying your needs, you can narrow down your search and focus on finding peer supporters who can meet them.

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Happy Bains

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As a professional person, my humble needs may vary. Still, some everyday needs include what I have learned from other dignified authorities, sages, authors, and inspirational and my soul journey on Mother Earth. 1. If serving others, serve selflessly and passionately. 2. Respect others and my own precious time. 3. Skill development towards my profession. 4. Travel worldwide, networking and learning to get along with others with a smile. 5. Aiming to finish daily goals, have fun, laugh more and keep the work-life balance artistic work alive. 6. Continue support, help my clients and students and collaborate to grow each day a human by being a human.

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Manisha Singh

Transformation Coach | Leadership Development | Creating Safe Spaces for Personal & Professional Development | Human-Centric Leadership | Storytelling for Leadership Development | Championing Self-Awareness in Leadership
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In my professional journey, I've discovered a wealth of wisdom and support through bonds with peers. These connections have been my intellectual fuel as well as my emotional support system in rough times. Finding these incredible peers has come through self-discovery, and understanding my interests and what I hold dear. For me, it begins by stepping into conversations with a heart wide open and a desire to listen and contribute. And guess what? One is not alone on this quest. Events, communities, and projects are bustling with peers looking to build deep connections. But it's not just about finding them; it's about keeping the magic of connection alive. Mutual respect and genuine care are needed to nurture these bonds.

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2 Seek out potential peer supporters

There are many ways to find potential peer supporters, depending on your preferences and availability. You can join online communities, forums, or groups related to your interests, skills, or goals. You can also attend events, workshops, or courses where you can meet like-minded people. You can ask for recommendations from your existing network, such as friends, family, or co-workers. Or you can simply reach out to someone who inspires you or who has achieved what you want to achieve.

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Manisha Singh

Transformation Coach | Leadership Development | Creating Safe Spaces for Personal & Professional Development | Human-Centric Leadership | Storytelling for Leadership Development | Championing Self-Awareness in Leadership
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In my professional journey, I've discovered a wealth of wisdom and support through bonds with peers. These connections have been my intellectual fuel as well as my emotional support system in rough times. Finding these incredible peers has come through self-discovery, and understanding my interests and what I hold dear. For me, it begins by stepping into conversations with a heart wide open and a desire to listen and contribute. And guess what? One is not alone on this quest. Events and communities are bustling with peers looking to build deep connections. But it's not just about finding them; it's about keeping the magic of connection alive. Mutual respect and genuine care are needed to nurture these bonds.

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3 Initiate contact and communication

Once you have identified some potential peer supporters, you need to initiate contact and communication with them. You can start by introducing yourself, expressing your interest in their work or achievements, and asking if they are open to peer support. You can also share your needs, goals, and expectations, and ask about theirs. Be respectful, honest, and polite, and avoid being pushy or demanding. Remember that peer support is based on mutual trust and respect, so you need to build rapport and establish common ground.

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Creating opportunities for informal gatherings also works. I've hosted gatherings of faculty from various disciplines/ career stages in my home, with an 'ask me anything' vibe. These gatherings allow us to engage in open dialogue, share insights, & explore new ideas collaboratively. This approach can also extend to non-academic environments. Bringing together individuals from different areas of expertise can lead to the emergence of innovative perspectives and creative ideas that might not have surfaced within siloed settings. By encouraging cross-disciplinary interactions and fostering an atmosphere of open communication, we can cultivate a rich environment where new perspectives thrive, ultimately enhancing collaboration and innovation.

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4 Establish boundaries and agreements

After you have established contact and communication with your peer supporters, you need to set some boundaries and agreements to ensure a smooth and effective peer support relationship. You can discuss and agree on things like: how often and how long you will communicate, what modes of communication you will use, what topics or issues you will cover, what feedback or advice you will give or receive, how you will handle confidentiality and privacy, how you will deal with conflicts or disagreements, and how you will evaluate and end the peer support relationship.

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5 Maintain and nurture the relationship

Finally, you need to maintain and nurture the peer support relationship by being consistent, supportive, and responsive. You can do this by: following through on your commitments and expectations, showing appreciation and gratitude for the support you receive, giving constructive and respectful feedback or advice, listening actively and empathetically to the other person, celebrating successes and milestones together, acknowledging challenges and difficulties, and seeking feedback on how to improve the peer support relationship.

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6 Expand your network

As you grow and develop through peer support, you may also want to expand your network and connect with more peer supporters who can offer different perspectives, insights, or skills. You can do this by: asking for referrals or introductions from your existing peer supporters, joining new or different online or offline communities or groups, attending more events, workshops, or courses, or reaching out to more people who inspire you or who have achieved what you want to achieve. By expanding your network, you can diversify your learning opportunities and increase your social capital.

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7 Here’s what else to consider

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1 Identify your needs

2 Seek out potential peer supporters

3 Initiate contact and communication

4 Establish boundaries and agreements

5 Maintain and nurture the relationship

6 Expand your network

7 Here’s what else to consider

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1 Identify your needs

2 Seek out potential peer supporters

3 Initiate contact and communication

4 Establish boundaries and agreements

5 Maintain and nurture the relationship

6 Expand your network

7 Here’s what else to consider

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