I just had my very first phone mentoring session. It’s a service of my website that I offer because I sure do wish I had someone to listen to my goals and discuss strategy and give intelligent feedback.
First of all, I missed our appointment because I was sleeping. I am always so tired. But when I called her back she still had time and I was so nervous because I want to be helpful but I don’t know everything.
My main focus was to LISTEN. Sometimes all it takes is to be HEARD for a person to get their motivation to continue their work. I listened intently, allowing her to express her goals and concerns and then I gave feedback based on what I would do and she gave me feedback too. Then I gave her advice on the most important things she needed to legitimize her project. I offered an empathetic ear and I really did understand her on most levels because I too, am trying to lay the foundation for my business and I’m doing it all alone.
By the end of the conversation I gave her a few objectives to complete and she was happy that we spoke. Now I have to create a survey to send to her so that I can receive feedback on my mentoring service to help improve it but also to use in marketing this service.
I’m tired though. LOL
I think it went well. I can’t imagine how many of these I will have to do per week once things start rolling for me, but I’m willing to be the kind of support that I wish I had.