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How to Turn a Mentor Into a Sponsor
Lucas and Luna break down the critical difference between a mentor and a sponsor—and why most professionals stop short of securing the person who will actually advocate for their next promotion. Lucas shares a 2025 LinkedIn study showing only 1 in 5 employees has a sponsor, while nearly 70 percent have a mentor. He walks through a concrete example from a Deloitte executive: how a mid-level consultant asked her mentor to become her sponsor by framing a specific opportunity. Luna asks the practical question: how do you even start that conversation? Lucas offers a three-sentence script. They…
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