How to Find a Mentor When You Are a Manager Yourself

Episode 31 of The Career Mentor Podcast tackles a paradox: once you become a manager, your own need for mentorship doesn't disappear — but the dynamics change. Lucas and Luna explore why many new managers stop seeking guidance, and how to find mentors who understand your new context. They focus on the 'peer mentor' approach — connecting with other managers at similar levels outside your chain of command. The episode uses the example of a mid-level engineering manager at a fast-growing SaaS company who built a small advisory board of fellow managers from different industries. Lucas shares a specific framework: three types of mentors every manager needs — a 'sounding board', a 'functional expert', and a 'strategist'. Luna challenges the idea that vulnerability is weakness, and they discuss concrete first steps, like reaching out to former peers who have also moved into management. #MentorshipForManagers #PeerMentors #ManagementAdvice #CareerGrowth #NewManager #Leadership #ManagerMentorship #ReverseMentoring #MentorNetwork #CareerMentor #Fexingo #FexingoBusiness #BusinessPodcast #CareersPodcast #TheCareerMentorPodcast #ManagerSupport #MidCareer #ProfessionalDevelopment Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo