EP24 | Why you need sponsors, not mentors

What is the big deal about sponsorship? What does it mean to have a career sponsor? In today's episode, I demystify sponsorship and show you how to attract career sponsors to help accelerate your career.   What you'll learn:⁣ -The difference between mentors vs sponsors -Why mentorship is not a one size fits all -3 major characteristics to look for when identifying a sponsor   -6 steps to attracting a career sponsor   Follow Techunlocked: Twitter: https://twitter.com/techunlockedpod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/techunlocke...   Connect with Grace: Twitter: https://twitter.com/GraceMacjones Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gracemacjonez/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gracemacj...   Resources/articles: https://beleaderly.com/sponsor-not-a-mentor/ https://www.businessinsider.com/black-women-less-likely-to-have-sponsors-how-to-fix-2020-1 https://www.forbes.com/sites/maryannreid/2019/10/07/5-types-of-sponsors-every-black-woman-needs-now/#4c55c99d3161   Have a tech career or tech concept you want us to unlock?  Email us techunlockedpod@gmail.com

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The Tech Unlocked podcast aims to demystify & diversify emerging tech and give people of color the keys they need to unlock a successful career in tech. www.techunlocked.co/