How One Employee Got Promoted by Building a Mentorship Network

The Promotion Memo with Fexingo: Getting Visibility, Sponsors, and Executive Presence · Jun 18, 2026 · 8m · transcript

In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore how an associate at a mid-sized consulting firm built a cross-functional mentorship network that led to a senior promotion within 18 months. They dissect the specific tactics she used: identifying senior mentors in adjacent departments, creating a structured monthly check-in cadence, and leveraging those relationships to gain visibility for high-impact projects. The hosts discuss why informal sponsorship networks often outperform formal company programs, and how to avoid common pitfalls like mentor fatigue or appearing opportunistic. Lucas shares data…