#AskPeshev 91: Receiving Maximum Value from Consulting and Mentoring

#AskPeshev 91: Receiving Maximum Value from Consulting and Mentoring

May 05, 2021

“Know your mentor. Take action. Follow through.”

— Mario Peshev

Have you ever wished you can just mentally note everything that a reliable consultant or mentor says so you do not miss out on any golden nugget? Well, that’s not humanly possible 😅  However, I understand these wishful thinkings are because of your great need to gain maximum value from consulting and mentoring sessions.  Now, I’m no genie but after 15 years of mentoring and 10 years of consulting, I have prepared this actionable guide that will help you to receive maximum value the next time you meet someone you want to use as a source of inspiration or advice. Check out the guide and let me know how else I could help 🚀   Mario

There are so many different situations where you may have a chance to receive valuable information from top consultants and mentors all over the world. This may be your usual consultant that you hired on retainer, a speaker that you met at a conference, or a mentor you applied over the internet.

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