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EPISODE · Jun 3, 2026 · 11 MIN

How to Turn a Mentor into a Sponsor

from The Career Mentor Podcast with Fexingo: Finding Mentors, Sponsors, and Career Advisors · host Fexingo

Lucas and Luna explore the crucial difference between a mentor who gives advice and a sponsor who puts their reputation on the line for you. Using the case of a mid-career marketing manager who got a VP-level role through her sponsor at Procter & Gamble, they break down the three specific actions you need to take to turn a mentor into a sponsor: demonstrating readiness, asking for advocacy, and delivering results. They also share a framework for identifying potential sponsors based on organizational power and trust. By the end, you'll understand why sponsorship is the hidden engine of career acceleration and how to cultivate it intentionally. #Sponsorship #CareerAdvancement #Mentorship #ProcterAndGamble #CarlaHarris #Sponsor #Mentor #CareerGrowth #ExecutivePresence #Promotion #Visibility #Trust #Advocacy #CareerStrategy #ProfessionalDevelopment #Business #FexingoBusiness #BusinessPodcast Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo

Lucas and Luna explore the crucial difference between a mentor who gives advice and a sponsor who puts their reputation on the line for you. Using the case of a mid-career marketing manager who got a VP-level role through her sponsor at Procter & Gamble, they break down the three specific actions you need to take to turn a mentor into a sponsor: demonstrating readiness, asking for advocacy, and delivering results. They also share a framework for identifying potential sponsors based on organizational power and trust. By the end, you'll understand why sponsorship is the hidden engine of career acceleration and how to cultivate it intentionally. #Sponsorship #CareerAdvancement #Mentorship #ProcterAndGamble #CarlaHarris #Sponsor #Mentor #CareerGrowth #ExecutivePresence #Promotion #Visibility #Trust #Advocacy #CareerStrategy #ProfessionalDevelopment #Business #FexingoBusiness #BusinessPodcast Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo

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Lucas and Luna explore the crucial difference between a mentor who gives advice and a sponsor who puts their reputation on the line for you. Using the case of a mid-career marketing manager who got a VP-level role through her sponsor at Procter &...

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