What Every Ambitious Woman Needs to Know About Sponsorship vs. Mentorship

Ever feel like you're getting tons of advice but your career is still stuck? You're not alone. The truth is mentors won't get you to the executive level—sponsors will. Discover why women typically have more mentors but fewer sponsors, and learn how to transform your relationships to accelerate your career. What You'll Learn in this Episode:The critical difference between mentors (who give advice) and sponsors (who open doors)Why women often have plenty of mentors but struggle to find sponsorsHow the "affinity bias" creates sponsorship disadvantages for womenPractical strategies to develop your mentors into sponsors who champion your careerThe "closing the loop" technique that builds trust and turns advice-givers into door-openersCurious what it’s like to work together? Send me a message on LinkedIn or Instagram (Katy McFee) and tell me what you are working toward, and we can take it from there.Join me live in Ottawa, Canada, on October 23rd. Save your seat at owntheroomsummit.com.Not sure if you're ready for VP? Take the free assessment and find out at morewomenpromoted.com/quizRemember, there's room for all of us at the table.