The 4 Key Relationships You Need AND How to Identify Mentors and Sponsors in the Workplace

Who is going to bring your paper into the room? Who can you go your whole career with and without? Who is going to help you level up to that next role?

Kimberly answers these questions and more in this episode about one of the most requested topics she receives from her audience, how to identify and develop key relationships in your career. Tune in as she guides you to analyze the people in your workplace and start building authentic relationships to get you to that next level.

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KEY POINTS:

Why you need peers in and out of your company
The importance of coaches and teachers
Who is a mentor?
What differentiates a sponsor from a mentor?
How to strategically start building relationships

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QUOTABLES:

“Most people know who mentors are, but I explain it as that person who's been there, done that. They have literally been in your shoes before, so they can help you in that situation.”

“These are the professionals who can take you from where you are to where you rightfully belong. They literally have the power and influence to pull you up from where you are and put you in that next role.”

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Have career and leadership development questions? Email Kimberly at podcast@manifestyourself.com

Learn more about Kimberly Brown and download a free career strategy template at kimberlybonline.com

Read the book “Next Move, Best Move: Transitioning Into a Career You’ll Love” at nextmovebestmovebook.com

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Follow Kimberly on social media:

IG | @kimberlybonline - instagram.com/kimberlybonline

FB | facebook.com/kimberlybonline

Twitter | twitter.com/kimberlybonline

LinkedIn | linkedin.com/in/kimberlybonline

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Reviews

Kimberly’s content is billed as being for women and people of color. As a white male, I feel that her content is universally applicable. As a person that benefited from privilege I appreciate having access to this point of view. I feel that being able to get an understanding of these topics from her perspective helps me better approach these topics with my employees.I hope she keeps producing new episodes and publishing books.

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So, so good! Kimberly just has IT!

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This episode was like having a conversation with friends. Friends who have been in the trenches with you and understand corporate life.I am embarking on a new work from home morning routine and liked how Kimberly and Tara talked about having a plan but going with the flow. Some days I need coffee before mindfulness… it’s my routine I can do what feels right!Thanks ladies!

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Short and easily ingestible coaching and informational knowledge. Kimberly tells relatable stories and gives great career advice!

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