How to End a Mentorship Gracefully

The Career Mentor Podcast with Fexingo: Finding Mentors, Sponsors, and Career Advisors · Jul 22, 2026 · 11m · transcript

In Episode 128 of The Career Mentor Podcast, Lucas and Luna tackle a topic most career advice ignores: how to end a mentorship relationship without burning a bridge. They walk through the story of a real-world case — a junior product manager who outgrew her mentor after two years and handled the transition poorly — and break down the three signs it's time to move on, the specific language to use in the exit conversation, and how to turn a former mentor into a long-term sponsor. They also discuss the difference between ending a mentorship because you've outgrown it versus because the…