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by elevanation 1056 days ago
Yes indeed, I have a couple mentors and they are great people to have in my life, for both professional and personal development.

One of my mentors I met organically, the other one formally. So IMHO the two best ways I know to find mentors are:

• Organically: Talk to lots and lots of people. Especially in real-world situations. Attending events which you enjoy, whether work-related or not, is also a great place to meet potential mentors.

* Formally: Look around online and ask friends if they can recommend a coach / mentor. (I'm a mentor and coach myself). Talk to a few people and see if you find someone with a potential fit. Most coaches will offer the first session for free (I do as well).

Hope that helps. Feel free to reach out if you'd like to chat.