Ask My Mentor is an unplugged agony-aunt style podcast that deals with all the highs and lows of the workplace. Have you every wished you had a mentor? Someone to chat about work to that could actually give you impartial, constructive feedback? Whether you own a business, work in a business or want to work, this podcast is for you. Send in your questions and let's Ask My Mentor!
What to do when you're at capacity and more work is expected
This week Ellen and Louise tackle the issue of expectation and capacity in the workplace.
5/23/2023 • 30 minutes, 42 seconds
Advice for first time managers
This week's episode is realistic and practical advice for anyone who has recently been promoted to a manager for the first time.
5/16/2023 • 41 minutes, 7 seconds
Managing your peers after promotion
This week a Louise and Ellen answer a listener query about managing a team that is older and had formerly been the managers peers.
5/9/2023 • 37 minutes, 39 seconds
How to build confidence
This week's episode is all about confidence, how to improve it, how to get your voice heard in the room and some practical exercises to help manage nerves.
5/2/2023 • 35 minutes, 29 seconds
How to set goals and achieve them
In this episode Ellen and Louise respond to a question about goal setting and introduce the concept of SMART goal setting.
4/25/2023 • 36 minutes, 26 seconds
First steps when starting a business and how to find a mentor
This week's episode is all about those very early days in business - from where to look for support to how to network and build your community.
4/18/2023 • 47 minutes, 13 seconds
How do I best navigate returning to work after maternity leave?
This week's question is layered. At first glance it's about managing the additional challenges of work and life after maternity leave but on deeper reflection the conversation becomes more of a point about work/life satisfaction.
4/11/2023 • 32 minutes, 28 seconds
How do I beat imposter syndrome?
This week Ellen and Louise tackle the issue of imposter syndrome. Imposter syndrome is the condition of feeling anxious and not experiencing success internally, despite being high-performing in external, objective ways. This condition often results in people feeling like "a fraud" or "a phony" and doubting their abilities. Louise shares her own experiences of imposter syndrome and how she has managed to overcome it.
4/4/2023 • 41 minutes, 5 seconds
What is a mentor?
In episode one, listen to Louise and Ellen share their experiences of mentorship and outline what to expect from the rest of the series.
