You probably think you have a pretty good idea of what mentorship is and isn’t.

I did, too, until I had the opportunity sit down with Dr. Deborah Heiser, CEO and founder of The Mentorship Project.

I learned how true mentorship is distinct from Coaching or advisory roles and its five key components: generativity, a willing recipient, intrinsic motivation, meaningful connection, and a clear goal.

Dr. Heiser shares insightful real-world examples, including stories from astronauts and tech pioneers, to illustrate how mentorship can be both informal and impactful.

Whether you’re a seasoned professional or just starting out, this episode will inspire you to engage in mentorship in everyday life. Tune in to redefine what mentorship means and how it can enrich your personal and professional journey.

Dr. Deborah Heiser is the CEO/Founder of The Mentor Project, author of The Mentorship Edge, and an Applied Developmental Psychologist. She has been featured at TEDx, Marshall Goldsmith 100 Coaches, Thinkers 50 Radar List, Psychology Today and is also an Adjunct Professor in the Psychology Department at SUNY Old Westbury.

Buy The Mentorship Edge – https://a.co/d/hDeTHeTCheck out The Mentor Project – https://mentorproject.org/

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Esther Avant Health & Weight Loss Coach

Esther Avant is a health industry veteran with over 17 years of experience in fitness, nutrition, and wellness related roles. She is a certified sports nutritionist, personal trainer, wellness coach, and owner of EA Coaching, which has provided holistic health & lifestyle coaching since 2015.

Her mission is to help women live their happiest, healthiest, and most confident lives and to change the fact that the majority of women are so preoccupied with their weight and bodies that they never fully pursue their passions. She knows that if more women prioritized their health, they’d be able to unleash the confidence and focus they all need to leave their mark on the world

Esther is also a boy mom and Navy wife who has lived and traveled all over the world while running her EA Coaching.