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I've worked out what to do to fend him off
I comply with all his cornball theories perfectly and then I'll no longer be a challenge
posted by
Azur
on May 8, 2006 at 10:30 PM
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If you need to repel any mentor, give me ten minutes and I'll give you
three solid approaches, at least two legal, and probably non-lethal.
posted by
majroj
on May 8, 2006 at 10:23 PM
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I can tell you I'll never nail
a thirty second pitch. I'm the worst sales person ever. People don't know how to take me, I'm not good at making people feel comfortable. You must be a natural. My dad was the best sales guy I ever met. He doesn't have to try and people like him. I hope this new opportunity works for you. If nothing else, you've made quite a few positive contacts. Take care
posted by
Flumpystalls3000
on May 8, 2006 at 4:45 PM
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Azur,
The phrase that the first trainer used triggered a memory of a scene from Barbara Ehrenreich's book "Bait and Switch", where she undergoes career counseling, and encounters all kind of woowoo trainers, recruiters and counselors, who use psychology tests (often with contradictory results). The 30 second elevator speech was part of her training also.
In any case, I hope you get the mentor you need by being yourself rather than having to fit some preordained script.
posted by
Blanche.
on May 8, 2006 at 3:50 PM
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A-and-B
I'll take some ear plugs perhaps
posted by
Azur
on May 8, 2006 at 12:51 PM
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Majroj
I think I have a different mentor - the guy who got me on the scheme. Yes that first guy would irritate me. I hope he doesn't show an interest in taking me on as a challenge or something
posted by
Azur
on May 8, 2006 at 12:50 PM
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Passionflower, my business is writing,
editing and training in writing and media relations. I prefer journalism and fun writing but I can write commercially. I have yet to write ads.
posted by
Azur
on May 8, 2006 at 12:48 PM
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TAPS-I used to worry about getting everything right but now
I think about getting through
posted by
Azur
on May 8, 2006 at 12:44 PM
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Wiley, thanks Hoss
posted by
Azur
on May 8, 2006 at 12:42 PM
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Una01
I think you may be right about him. One trainer really listened but he does mentoring professionally.
I am already listed as a mentor
posted by
Azur
on May 8, 2006 at 12:41 PM
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Benzinha, yes I get to teach even when I'm the student
Next time my partner is coming along so it will be interesting to see how and if the dynamic changes
posted by
Azur
on May 8, 2006 at 12:39 PM
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Sounds like it went well in the end result!
posted by
Original_Influence
on May 8, 2006 at 4:50 AM
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azur, something like this happened when I went for a course on
clay sculpting, to see what might be new and interesting and ended up giving sales clues and marketing tips to my teacher....as she just made things and I pushed things out of my studio, while hers sat on shelves.
I did want a mentor, but, sometimes you are the one who knows in the room and not the one who doesn't know.
Great to walk down new paths, just to peek around new corners and to check out the new vistas, no?
posted by
benzinha
on May 8, 2006 at 12:27 AM
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Azur, you have already made a connection for mentoring.
I am sure the young man is not mentor material as he talks too much about himself.
posted by
una01
on May 7, 2006 at 10:46 PM
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Azur
Well, you did make YOUR words sing so it has to work for them hoss. Good for you
posted by
WileyJohn
on May 7, 2006 at 9:38 PM
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Azur
Apparently you have made a good impression. You are quick witted and think on your feet. That is definitely an asset.
posted by
TAPS.
on May 7, 2006 at 8:39 PM
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What type of business do you have?
Do you write commercial ads? I always wanted to write commercials. I have written a few but nobody buys freelance TV commercials.
posted by
Passionflower
on May 7, 2006 at 8:27 PM
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Watch. The first trainer will be your mentor!
As for the others....retainers accepted.
Most classes I attend (and professional journals I read) are 90% BS and hype.
posted by
majroj
on May 7, 2006 at 8:01 PM
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Confidence screams! Lol.
posted by
A-and-B
on May 7, 2006 at 7:40 PM
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