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How to Find a Mentor When You Are Afraid of Rejection
Lucas and Luna tackle one of the most common yet least discussed barriers to finding a mentor: the fear of being told no. They explore why rejection stings especially hard in this context, how to reframe the ask as a low-risk experiment, and a specific technique called the 'rejection audit' that one executive coach uses with clients. The episode draws on a 2025 study from the Journal of Vocational Behavior showing that 62% of professionals who never sought a mentor cite anticipated rejection as the primary reason. Lucas shares a concrete script for a low-pressure first ask, and Luna…
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