EPISODE · Oct 3, 2024 · 38 MIN
S1 Ep 1 - Jonathan Englert, Founder Andiron Group
from Mentoring Unlocked · host MentorKey
What does it take to go from dreams of writing a book to actually becoming a published author? Is there one secret that could make this journey not only possible, but much easier? Maud learns the answer is a resounding yes --and it begins with understanding the difference between a role model and a mentor. In this inaugural episode of Mentoring Unlocked, we sit down with book author and technology communicator, Jonathan Englert, for a wide-ranging heart-to-heart about some hard won lessons from the writing life. From early misfires in finding a mentor to the life-changing implications of a series of rich conversations, there are plenty of eye-opening takeaways here. Learn about the addictive "magic" of mentoring others, the challenges of finding a mentor in "unique" careers and how to overcome them, breakthrough career wisdom Jonathan got from the co-inventor of Wi-Fi; and how the right kind of mentoring can counter cognitive bias and even free you from obstacles in your life and career.
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Welcome to the inaugural episode of Mentoring Unlocked, where we explore the stories of mentoring. In this episode, Maude speaks with author, journalist, and communications expert, and founder of Andiron, Jonathan Englert. As Jonathan notes, many young writers and journalists struggle to find mentors in their formative years, despite it being so critical to mentoring and professional development, as he later discovered when he was fortunate to find mentors that sparked his curiosity and built his confidence. In this wide-ranging interview, Maude and Jonathan discuss: • The difference between role modelling and true mentoring – based on the mentor’s ability to ask the right questions and the best approach to encouragement. • The mentors in Jonathan’s life, including David Scalar, and the positive experiences that he took from those interactions. • The importance of mentoring in organisations, in developing awareness and understanding among team members. • The strengths and limitations of AI and its application to mentoring relationships. • The role that mentoring has in breaking cognitive biases.
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