Mentoring Overview Full Service Mentoring E-Mentoring One-on-One Retreats   Home About Us About Phil Baldey Not Us Core Values Client Profile World According to Phil Pay Invoices Refunds Policy Contact Us   Choosing a Mentor Logo Significance Phil Baldey Interview My Rules Snapshot of Baaldi.com PDF of Baaldi.com Search Remember that when you point your finger in blame, three fingers are pointing back at you.		The traditional way of choosing a mentor by looking at their CV is outdated. Firstly, a CV is slanted to show someone in their best light. A mentor however will be assisting you even on their own darkest days. The mentor will need to be grounded so that they do not project their issues onto you as solutions to your dilemmas. A CV, by its very nature, will find it difficult to relate all business and personal experiences of a mentor. A mentor is also not limited by their own experiences as they have witnessed many other situations which add to their experience base. A referral to a mentor is often taken in high regard. Whilst it is great to hear others support for a specific mentor, there is no guarantee that the chemistry between this mentor and yourself will click. By all means, make contact with the mentor based on the referral but make the decision to choose this mentor for yourself. I believe that making contact with a mentor and both parties investing some time to get to know each other is of vital importance. A mentor needs to feel that they can assist you before they agree to become your mentor. A few key questions to consider when considering a mentor: Do they talk from experience? Many can read text books, yet not have a real appreciation. Do they listen? Do they actually hear what you are saying and meaning. Are they ‘straight up’? Do they talk the truth, no matter how difficult that may be. Do they walk the talk? To preach is one thing, to do as one preaches is yet another. Are they on your wave length? Is there a deeper level of communication than just the spoken word. So, if you are interested in progressing things further, I look forward to some exploratory discussion.