Episode 300: You Found a Mentor - Now Here’s How to Keep the Relationship Thriving

Written By Erin Diehl
 
 
 

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In this episode of Workday Playdate, Erin tackles one of the trickiest parts of professional growth: keeping your mentor relationship alive and thriving. Finding a mentor is like landing the perfect avocado - rare, precious, and you don’t want it to spoil. This episode is packed with improv-inspired strategies to help you nurture that connection, create a two-way relationship, and turn “one coffee chat” into long-term mentorship magic. 

Whether you’re a new grad navigating your first job, a career changer looking for guidance, or a freshly promoted manager wondering how to level up, this conversation is your roadmap for building relationships that last, without awkwardness or ghosting. 

Inside This Episode: 

  • Why mentorship is about clarity, not coffee (and how to define your “why”) 

  • The calendar hack to keep your mentor connection alive 

  • How to give back and create a two-way street (yes, even as a mentee!) 

  • Why celebrating small wins keeps mentors invested in your growth 

  • The improv-inspired mindset shift — how “yes, and” transforms your mentorship 

Who This Episode Is For: 

Mentees. Mentor-seekers. Professional growth enthusiasts. Anyone ready to stop treating mentorship like a one-off event and start building meaningful, thriving relationships. 

Listen in and share this one with your fellow mentee MVPs. Let’s make mentorship feel less like a chore and more like a playdate. 

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