How to Ask a Senior Leader to Be Your Mentor

Lucas and Luna tackle a question that stops many careers cold: how do you ask a senior leader you don't know well to become your mentor? They break down a specific strategy used by a product manager at Microsoft who secured mentorship from a vice president by sending a 30-second video message instead of a long email. Lucas explains why high-level executives often say yes to a surprising request: a single 15-minute call with no agenda beyond 'I want to learn how you think.' Luna pushes back on the fear of rejection, and they walk through the exact four-sentence ask that worked. The episode also covers how to prepare for that first call so the leader actually wants a second one, and why the best ask signals that you've already done your homework. If you've ever felt stuck reaching out to someone two or three levels above you, this episode gives you a concrete script and a mindset shift. #CareerAdvice #Mentorship #Sponsorship #SeniorLeader #Networking #ColdEmail #VideoMessage #Microsoft #ProductManager #ExecutivePresence #CareerGrowth #ProfessionalDevelopment #AskForHelp #FearOfRejection #CareerStrategy #FexingoBusiness #BusinessPodcast #TheCareerMentorPodcast Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo