"Asking for help is a superpower!" How to choose the right mentor with Lucy Lloyd, CEO of Mentorloop

"Asking for help is a superpower! The more you ask, the better and more successful you will be!" ___________________________________ 🎥 Watch the full episode on Youtube  👯‍♀️ Sisterhood Club - Website 🔗 Connect with Georgie - LinkedIn 🔗 Connect with Pam - LinkedIn Thanks to our sponsor - CH Talent Solutions  ___________________________________ Connect with Lucy - LinkedIn Mentorloop ___________________________________ On today's episodes, Lucy Lloyd, CEO and co-founder of Mentor Loop, shares her journey and insights on building a mentoring culture and the importance of mentorship. She emphasises the value of choosing the right mentors and building a personal advisory board. She also highlights the importance of asking for help and the power of peer mentoring. Lucy shares her personal journey of building Mentor Loop and insights on navigating the last few years, balancing goals and patience, celebrating small wins, and the future of Mentor Loop.   Key Takeaways Asking for help is a superpower and can lead to greater success. Defining responsibilities and having a clear hiring process are crucial for building a strong team. Navigating challenges and tough times requires a strong mindset and a focus on long-term goals.  Focusing on the process rather than the outcomes can help balance goals and patience. Taking stock of achievements and celebrating small wins is important for personal fulfilment.   Chapters 02:22 Lucy's Background and Journey 03:47 Getting into the Digital Industry 10:14 Defining a Mentoring Culture 11:18 Choosing the Right Mentors 13:58 Making Mentoring Tangible and Scalable 17:35 Asking for Help and Building a Personal Advisory Board 20:08 Mindset and Pushing Through Challenges 25:34 Hiring and Building a Team 32:16 Structuring the Team and Roles 35:35 Defining Responsibilities and Team Management 37:54 Navigating Challenges and Tough Times 42:25 Balancing Goals and Patience 47:36 The Future of Mentor Loop

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Welcome to Career Confidence by Sisterhood Club, the podcast that empowers you to build the skills and mindset you need to thrive in your career. Whether you're just starting out or looking to make a career change, our hosts Georgie Hubbard and Pam Caldwell, experienced recruiters in the IT and digital industry, are here to guide you every step of the way. With each episode, we'll share practical strategies, tips, and insights to help you gain clarity, build confidence, and advance your career with purpose and passion. From job searching and networking to mastering new skills and overcoming self-doubt, we'll tackle the toughest challenges you face on your professional journey. So, join us each week for a dose of inspiration and guidance to help you unlock your full potential and achieve your career goals. This is Career Confidence by Sisterhood Club, and we're excited to be a part of your journey.