Lucy Lloyd on the Career Confidence Podcast:
“Asking for help is a superpower! The more you ask, the better and more successful you will be!”
On today’s episodes, Lucy Lloyd, CEO and co-founder of Mentor Loop, shares her journey and insights on building a mentoring culture and the importance of mentorship.
She emphasises the value of choosing the right mentors and building a personal advisory board. She also highlights the importance of asking for help and the power of peer mentoring.
Lucy shares her personal journey of building Mentor Loop and insights on navigating the last few years, balancing goals and patience, celebrating small wins, and the future of Mentor Loop.
Key Takeaways from the Career Confidence Podcast
- Asking for help is a superpower and can lead to greater success.
- Defining responsibilities and having a clear hiring process are crucial for building a strong team.
- Navigating challenges and tough times requires a strong mindset and a focus on long-term goals.
- Focusing on the process rather than the outcomes can help balance goals and patience.
- Taking stock of achievements and celebrating small wins is important for personal fulfilment.
Chapters
02:22 Lucy’s Background and Journey
03:47 Getting into the Digital Industry
10:14 Defining a Mentoring Culture
11:18 Choosing the Right Mentors
13:58 Making Mentoring Tangible and Scalable
17:35 Asking for Help and Building a Personal Advisory Board
20:08 Mindset and Pushing Through Challenges
25:34 Hiring and Building a Team
32:16 Structuring the Team and Roles
35:35 Defining Responsibilities and Team Management
37:54 Navigating Challenges and Tough Times
42:25 Balancing Goals and Patience
47:36 The Future of Mentor Loop
Connect with Lucy – LinkedIn
Website: Mentorloop
