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Discover the importance of having a mentor in your career journey. Learn where to find role models, coaches, and resources that will help you reach your goals. Get connected and make it happen!
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Quote • “Everyone needs a mentor, regardless what stage in your career. Whether you’re an entrepreneur or an employee, you need a role model to guide you through your journey of success.” Max Haroon
Experience Max Haroon, President, SIP is my Mentor: (met 2003 @ networking event) • Volunteered • Public Relations • Promote • Marketing • Service • Associations
What do you look for? • Experience • Achievements • Accomplishments • Professionals in specific fields • Business Owners
Role Models Where do we find them? • Friends/ Family • Professional Associations • Teachers from school • Community Leaders • Organizations • Companies
Coach • Sports • School • Teachers • Guidance Counselors
Books Stories about Celebrities Biographies Dvd’s Audio (library) Learn how they achieved goals despite obstacles faced and noting the strategies they have used will help you get that much needed “virtual mentor” Virtual Mentor
It’s about YOU • “Begin with the end in mind”-S.Covey • “Get Connected-Make it Happen” Jim P. • Now Promote You-Blog - Profile on Internet -Social Networking websites (LinkedIn etc) Einstein Quote “The significant problems in life can’t be solved at the same level of thinking we were at when we created the problem”
Accountability Listen to your words Constructive criticism Walked the Journey before you Experienced challenges you are going through and those you will encounter next Challenge you to reach the next level Why do you have Mentor?
Books/Magazine • The Mentor’s Mentor - Cory Olynik • Fierce Conversations - Susan Scott • Crucial Conversations – Patterson, Grenny- McMillan-Switzler • How to Coach a Fish – Peudan – Herzog • How can I get myself to do what I need to do? Terry Gogna
Resources • www.sipgroup.org (symposiums, seminars, newsletters) • www.massivetechshow.com (April 2008) Mini Massive Wed February 20 • www.CareerDoor.com • www.It360.ca (April 2008 ) • www.payamgis.com (Newsletters)
Conclusion: • Role Models • Coaches • YOU • Why you should have a mentor
Articles written by Jim Pagiamtzis • Volunteer to Success (Empower.ca) • Toronto Public Library (http://smallbizexpress.torontopubliclibrary.ca) • Effective Networking Skills (January 2008) • Mentorship (March 2008)
Thank you “Get Connected-Make IT Happen” Jim Pagiamtzis www.payamgis.com jim@payamgis.com 1-866-407-7601