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Mentor Search

“Mentor Search” is a short 25-minute practice from Zayenha Practice in the Professional domain. Don't ask "be my mentor" — ask "20 min on specific decision" 6 times until relationship becomes natural. It draws on Mentoring Research. You can read its goal and first step for free; the full practice with every step and the interactive part comes with Plus.

Don't ask "be my mentor" — ask "20 min on specific decision" 6 times until relationship becomes natural.

25 min Advanced

Goal

Build organic mentoring relationship instead of formal commitment.

Steps

1

Pick 3 whose careers you respect.

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Expected Outcome

Immediate

Less resistance from potential mentors.

Evidence base

School: Mentoring Research

Founders: David Clutterbuck (2004)

Clutterbuck — European mentoring research pioneer.

Frequently asked questions

How long does "Mentor Search" take?

This exercise takes about 25 minutes, practiced solo in a Written reflection format.

When will I notice the effect of "Mentor Search"?

Less resistance from potential mentors. In the short term: One effective mentor within 6 months.

Is "Mentor Search" evidence-based?

Yes — it draws on Mentoring Research (David Clutterbuck (2004)). Clutterbuck — European mentoring research pioneer.

Is "Mentor Search" suitable for beginners?

Its difficulty level is: Advanced. No external tools required — it can be practiced directly inside the platform.

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