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EPISODE · Jan 20, 2026 · 28 MIN

Unlocking Your Inner Mentor with Dr. Deborah Heiser

from Overcome Yourself The Podcast With Nicole Tuxbury · host Nicole

Send us Fan MailMentorship is a natural developmental milestone that emerges in midlife as part of generativity – our biological drive to care for others and leave a legacy. Developmental psychologist Dr. Deborah Heiser explains why we feel compelled to write books, start podcasts, and volunteer as we accumulate expertise.• Generativity is an emotional life stage that includes mentoring, philanthropy, and volunteering• When we don't engage in mentorship, it's like "burning down libraries" of valuable knowledge• True mentorship never involves money – it's about giving without expectation of return• Look for mentorship opportunities in everyday connections with people around you• The most effective mentoring often happens in informal settings like lunches and conferences• Everyone is both a mentor and mentee in different contexts – we all have unique expertise• Gratitude flows naturally between mentors and mentees as both benefit from the relationship• Family traditions, recipes, and community involvement are all forms of mentorship• Modern mentoring includes podcasts, books, and other content that shares wisdom broadlyVisit mentorproject.org for free mentoring opportunities for students from top 1% experts globally. Connect with Dr. Deborah Heiser on LinkedIn, Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube to learn more about the power of mentorship. Support the showUnlock the secrets to online business success with these FREE and low-cost resources from Nicole! -Join our supportive FB Group to connect with like-minded entrepreneurs and get exclusive tips and advice: https://nicoletuxbury.com/facebook-Get your copy of the Best of the Profit Machine Summit Book shipped to you to learn from 15+ experts on how to turn your online business into a Profit Machine for only $13!  https://nicoletuxbury.com/profit-machine-summit-e-book/- Get instant access to the Coaches Guide To Print on Demand Video Course + Spreadsheet for only $17: https://nicoletuxbury.com/product/coaches-guide-to-pod-with-resource-file/Explore these amazing resources and start your journey to success today! Ready to skyrocket your online business?Book your call to discuss working together one-on-one with me to craft custom strategies and implement powerful systems that will help you smash your goals and unleash your business's full potential!Don't wait – let's kickstart your journey to success right now! Book your call with me today!  https://nicoletuxbury.com/introcall...

Send us Fan Mail Mentorship is a natural developmental milestone that emerges in midlife as part of generativity – our biological drive to care for others and leave a legacy. Developmental psychologist Dr. Deborah Heiser explains why we feel compelled to write books, start podcasts, and volunteer as we accumulate expertise. • Generativity is an emotional life stage that includes mentoring, philanthropy, and volunteering • When we don't engage in mentorship, it's like "burning down libraries"...

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