Everyone Needs Mentors (Even You)
Heather Moulder
Helping lawyers build without burnout, go from stress to success ◆ Lawyer Leadership & Business Coach ◆ Former Big Law Partner ◆ Life & Law Podcast Host
Client: I need to identify some new mentors for myself.
This client is a big law partner (practicing for 16+ years).
She has a very profitable book of business. She manages her own team. She is - frankly - killing it.
Despite all of her success to date, she was looking for new mentors. Something that might surprise many people.
We often think that you need mentors when younger and that the correct role as you get older is to be a mentor. This is wrong.
Although yes, you do need/want mentors during those early years. And also yes, it's important to serve as a mentor to others as much as you can (for many reasons that - spoiler - I go into in tomorrow's Life & Law Podcast, so be on the lookout).
But the truth is that you need mentors regardless of how long you've practiced or how successful you've been.
Because no matter what level you are at, there will always be a need for support from people who:
Everyone needs mentors, no matter what stage you’re in.
Be sure you have the mentors you want and need within your career + life.
XO,
Heather
P.S. That doesn't mean you don't also need PEER support too (something many lawyers say they lack). Which is why I run a mastermind for attorneys who are looking for expert AND peer support to help you build a profitable, values-based law practice
That is exactly what ELEVATE Business Development Mastermind was designed for. Inside of ELEVATE you'll:
The legal industry’s life coach. | I help attorneys who are over the overwhelm live lives with less stress + far more fulfillment. | Host of The Less Stressed Lawyer Podcast.
3moIt's so important to find mentors at every single level. Even when we are thriving we can always aim for more.
Lawyer Turned Professional Stylist | Empowering Women Attorneys, Executives and Entrepreneurs Through Personal Style
3moHeather Moulder So true! Growth never ends and surrounding yourself with support is always a good idea.
I Help Lawyers Capture and Count More of Their Billable Time Every Day - In a Stress-Free Way
3moI think a false premise that so many attorneys / humans believe is that mentoring is only supposed to be older/younger, mentor/mentee - but the mentor should always just "know" everything. So not true. Everyone needs a mentor regardless of age - and even younger attorneys can mentor older attorneys - so much wisdom untapped but that can change. Glad you are speaking to this issue on your podcast Heather - can't wait to listen!
Helping Lawyers Succeed without Burnout | Executive Coach & Workshop Facilitator | Former Big Law Senior Counsel
3moThat’s very cool! It sounds like this partner embodies a growth mindset and realizes there is no ceiling to our potential.
Lawyer turned money coach. | I help lawyers increase their net worth using only their income. | Personal Finance for Lawyers podcast
3moYes to this! No matter how much success we get, there’s always someone who’s a little further along and can guide us to the next level.