Pathfinder Q&A

It's been a little over a week since I shared my "brainchild that became a reality," the?Pathfinder. A mentoring guide to make mentoring more accessible for everyone looking for a new perspective in their career. Next to overwhelming feedback (thank you all so much! ??), I have also received many questions I thought I'd answer in a post. So, here we go:

What is the Pathfinder, and what can I expect?

The?Pathfinder?is a guide that serves as a self-mentoring resource. While traditional mentorship programs offer a variety of benefits, access to such programs is not universal. This gap is precisely where Pathfinder aims to bridge, providing you with the benefits of mentorship through self-guided exploration.

Why did you write a mentoring book?

To be honest, my personal career and professional life really took off once I received good mentoring. I was lucky to have had fantastic mentors who stayed committed to the process and wanted me to succeed. However, I also saw how rare and special this was. Many of my peers and coaching clients have never had the chance to work with a mentor or couldn't find someone willing to spend some time with them. Joining mentorship programs is also possible, and they are much needed nowadays. Unfortunately, from my experience, there is never enough space to host all people applying to a program and provide high-quality mentorship to all individuals.

Where can I get it?

This is by far my favorite question ??. If you want a?Pathfinder,?you can get an EPUB and PDF version directly from my shop.?

Of course, you can also purchase the EPUB on Amazon, and once we have the paper version ready, it will also be sold on Amazon.

Is there a paper version?

Soon! I will keep you posted! We are currently working out the last bits, but expect a print version coming in the next weeks.

Do I have to go through all the exercises and answer all the questions?

You can. But the reality is that not everything might fit at this moment in your journey. The idea was to provide different perspectives and make this resource as timeless as possible.

Is there a particular stage in my career where I should use it?

The right stage is whenever you are curious about something or want to challenge your current status quo and develop.

Why is it so text-heavy?

Yes, it is text-heavy. However, I wanted to make this as beneficial for readers as possible. My goal was to cut the fluff and provide options and different viewpoints to ensure all readers find something that resonates with them and feels doable and achievable. You will not work through it in one go. Consider it more of a workbook. There might be days or weeks between you picking it up while you work on your journey.