FirstGen students, we recognize that having someone in your corner matters – whether it’s a coach or a mentor. While the lines between the two are often blurred, coaching relationships are more time-bound, proactive, and focus on performance, while mentoring relationships take on a longer time horizon and are reactive. Both roles help build capacity. Have you thought about whether you are mentorable? This link is to an 11-minute Ted Talk (with written content) that identifies characteristics that can help you to be someone whom other people would like to guide.
