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How to Find a Mentor When You Are a High Achiever
Episode 80 of The Career Mentor Podcast tackles a counterintuitive problem: what to do when you're already performing at a high level but still feel stuck. Lucas and Luna explore why top performers often struggle to find mentors who can genuinely help them level up, using the real-world example of a senior engineer at Stripe who hit a wall despite stellar reviews. They discuss the difference between a mentor and a sponsor, the trap of 'mentor-shopping' for validation, and how to identify the right person who will challenge rather than applaud you. The episode includes practical…
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