Why Your Mentor Is A Liability Not An Asset

The Career Mentor Podcast with Fexingo: Finding Mentors, Sponsors, and Career Advisors · Sep 17, 2026 · 8m · transcript

We are looking at the dangerous habit of mentor dependency, specifically through the lens of executive coach Marshall Goldsmith and his concept of 'feedforward.' Most professionals treat their mentors like crutches, seeking validation for past decisions rather than guidance for future ones. In this episode, we explore why asking for feedback creates a defensive loop that stalls career growth, and how switching to feedforward can turn a passive relationship into an active accelerator. We also examine the specific behavioral changes required when you stop trying to prove your worth…