Every mentoring relationship at Blackburn follows the same simple structure: get to know the person, build a plan around their goals, meet consistently and keep moving forward.
The process
- Short assessment. You tell us a little about yourself and what you want to work on. It takes about five minutes.
- Free intro call. A member of our team reviews it personally and sets up a short call to talk through your goals and answer your questions.
- Matching. We pair you with a mentor whose experience and personality fit your goals.
- A personal plan. You and your mentor set short-term and long-term benchmarks across work, school, money, health and relationships.
- Regular sessions. You meet with your mentor weekly or several times a week, in person or by video, with text and phone contact in between. Sessions run 30 to 60 minutes on a weekly or monthly plan.
- Progress tracking. Your mentor tracks progress against your benchmarks and adjusts the plan as things change.
What a typical week can look like
No two weeks are the same, because no two people are. In a given week, a mentor might help a client:
- Update a resume and practice for an interview
- Set up a simple budget or open a bank account
- Plan workouts and a weekly schedule
- Research school programs or financial aid
- Prepare for a hard conversation with a family member
- Get to appointments and commitments on time
Working as part of a team
When a client has other supports in their life, such as a therapist, counselor, school or family, mentors work alongside them. With the client’s permission, mentors stay in contact so everyone is moving in the same direction.
The goal
Self-discipline, a sense of purpose and a foundation, inside and out, that makes progress last. Blackburn Mentoring will help you become who you want to be, and if you don’t know yet, we will find out together.
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Questions about the process
How long does mentoring last?
It depends on the person and their goals. Some clients work with a mentor for a few months during a transition, and others continue longer as they build their careers and independence.
Can I change mentors?
Yes. The relationship matters. If the fit is not right, tell us and we will work with you to find a better match.
Are sessions in person?
Both. Clients in Los Angeles can meet in person, and virtual mentoring by video is available for clients anywhere or whose schedules make in-person meetings hard.
Who gets progress updates?
Only the people you agree to. With your permission, mentors can share updates with family or with other professionals supporting you.
Get started
Talk with our team about mentoring. Call (888) 305 5422, email contact@blackburnmentoring.com or start with a short assessment. We will listen, answer your questions and help you decide whether mentoring is the right fit.