Mentorship (Part 3): Getting The Most Out of Mentorship

Your mentorship (or lack of) will shape the entire rest of your career.  It's that important - especially if you have less than five years of experience in pelvic health.And let's get real.  You aren't 'owed' or entitled to mentorship.  Many employers won't value your professional development the way you will.  You are only 'owed' what the employer has promised - no more, and no less.As a mentee, there are a few things to be thinking about to get the most out of mentorship.It's important!  Where you start your journey in pelvic health will directly impact the entire rest of your career.  Make sure you're prioritizing mentorship.  Ask questions in your interview.  This is a challenge at non-specialty practices, so ask who you'll be learning from.  And if it isn't being done, you can hold your employer accountable.Put in the Work.  Mentorship is not passive, it's a two-way street.  In this 'sode we talk about how to ask better questions, take notes in the moment, prepare for your meetings and make the most out of your mentorship time.  Mentorship isn't just sitting back and absorbing, it's an active process that requires your work and participation.  You'll get out what you put in.Be Willing to Learn.  This can be a challenging one!  Mentorship means constructive criticism and you'll need to improve, which can sometimes be difficult to hear.  Watch yourself - is your initial reaction to say 'yeah, but....' whenever your mentor has feedback?  And once you learn something new, try it...on everyone!  Even if you aren't sure, you'll learn so much faster how to apply your new skill to related patients or areas.  Join us, and let's redefine mentorship in pelvic health and foster career growth together.PelvicSanity is Hiring!If you're looking for this kind of mentorship and having a hard time finding it, PelvicSanity is hiring!  You can find all the details and submit your resume and cover letter at www.pelvicsanity.com/careers.Business Accelerator ProgramIf you're a business owner looking to take your practice to the next level, make sure you're checking out our Business Accelerator Program (www.pelvicptrising.com/accelerator).  The wait list is open for our January 2024 cohort - which will be here before you know it.  The Accelerator is our six-month coaching intensive, focusing on improving 1) Marketing & Sales, 2) Business Systems and 3) Clinical Excellence.  Check it out!About UsNicole and Jesse Cozean founded Pelvic PT Rising to provide clinical and business resources to physical therapists to change the way we treat pelvic health.   PelvicSanity Physical Therapy together in 2016.  It grew quickly into one of the largest cash-based physical therapy practices in the country.Through Pelvic PT Rising, Nicole has created clinical courses (www.pelvicptrising.com/clinical) to help pelvic health providers gain confidence in their skills and provide frameworks to get better patient outcomes.  Together, Jesse and Nicole have helped 400+ pelvic practices start and grow through the Pelvic PT Rising Business Programs (www.pelvicptrising.com/business) to build a practice that works for them! Get in Touch!Learn more at www.pelvicptrising.com, follow Nicole @nicolecozeandpt (www.instagram.com/nicolecozeandpt) or reach out via email ([email protected]).Check out our Clinical Courses, Business Resources and learn more about us at Pelvic PT Rising...Let's Continue to Rise!