Mentoring: The Gift That Keeps Giving.

Great mentors, coaches, and sponsors are crucial differentiating forces in our lives. As one who stands on the shoulders of giants, the numerous voices and examples of service, courage, hope, empathy, and passion, I truly believe that. I recall vividly this random encounter with a 'mentor,' which occurred a year after I graduated from college in 1995; it was an errant meet-up as I was merely picking up a parcel from one of my Dad's colleagues in London. The typical meet-up, since I was only coming by to pick up a package, but after exchanging pleasantries, he asked a few questions—boy, was I uncomfortable? These were no normal or simple ones but rather existential questions about life goals, vision, and mission. As I rumbled through my half-baked answers, he laughed.

Yet, he also shared how he stumbled early in his career and understood the value of mentorship. It was his genuineness and concern that did it for me as I engaged further and became comfortable being vulnerable.

It sparked something within me.

Those questions led to many sleepless nights and changed my career trajectory. I am grateful for that lone encounter and promised to always give back; as a way to pay it forward. This 'Free 15 minutes' session is one way I do that because someone cared enough to ask tough questions and listen to me. Someone was authentic enough to laugh with me and at my 'half-baked' responses. Lastly, someone was bold enough to ruffle my feathers and challenge me to be courageous in blazing my path.

The 15 minutes' give-back' is for you; feel free to use this time as you deem fit. Will you schedule your free 15minutes session here: https://www.calendly.com/DrFlo Falayi/free15, and let's get to work?

Read the entire article on Medium here: Coaching Session: Take 15!