At FindAMentor we encourage direct communication as much as possible.
Step 1: Identify a mentor or mentee by searching at FindAMentor.
Remember you can mastermind with other mentees and utilize peer mentoring to increase awareness, knowledge and experience. Read our masterminding page in the ‘What is a Mentor’ menu.
Step 2: Create a mastermind group and invite them to join.
Step 3: Ask them to forward a completed FindAMentor Mentor or Mentee verification questionnaire.
Step 4: Verify their references.
Step 5: Exchange email and phone numbers when comfortable.
Step 6: Make an appointment to contact them in some way and keep your agreement. If you can’t keep an agreement, re-negotiate before the appointment begins. Make sure you both have contact information.
The best way to communicate information is in direct one-on-one face-to-face meetings because Interpretations are most accurate.
About 70% of communication happens through body language and facial expression. Voice-tone contributes another 10%-20 %. Only 10% or less is through words themselves.
At FindAMentor direct contact is not always possible. We can still benefit with the sharing of information.
The 2nd best way to connect with a mentor is over the phone. You maintain the voice tone which helps with interpretation.
The third option is to communicate in emails or our mastermind groups that you create. Be very specific in your writing and share what you saw or heard that triggered thoughts, emotions and perceptions. Also share those thoughts, emotions and perceptions. Share your intentions, what you want and what you don’t want — both.