Effective Mentorship: How to Prepare for the First Meeting and Ask the Right Questions | xoreni

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  • @xoReni
    @xoReni  2 роки тому +3

    Let's talk about how to have a great coffee chat! Check out this video: ua-cam.com/video/HRbNYL6meg4/v-deo.html

  • @yahayaalphonse2558
    @yahayaalphonse2558 4 роки тому +31

    Last year when building my connections in politics (still am), I got talking with a candidate and offered to take them for a dinner. He ended up introducing me to higher ups and MPs in the party. Take them for dinner lol, it's an investment!

    • @yahayaalphonse2558
      @yahayaalphonse2558 4 роки тому +1

      I also like eating out so yeah 😂

    • @xoReni
      @xoReni  4 роки тому +1

      Lol great point 😂 it goes along with the point of add value to them (the food Haha) and they will add value to you.
      So cool that you are going into politics 🙌🏾🙌🏾

    • @yahayaalphonse2558
      @yahayaalphonse2558 4 роки тому +1

      @@xoReni Yeah I agree. And thank you!! hehehe

    • @jaderose9668
      @jaderose9668 3 роки тому

      Out of interest, what did you talk about over dinner?

    • @yahayaalphonse2558
      @yahayaalphonse2558 3 роки тому +1

      @@jaderose9668 I actually just spoke politics. We already had a mutual interest, since we met for politics, we spoke on that. I did not need to go into life details cause I wanted a professional relationship first, not a buddy. Eventually got there and he introduced me to his mother-in-law lol. Hope that helps.

  • @donavanclarkdirector
    @donavanclarkdirector Рік тому +4

    I'm an aspiring director and meeting a well known TV director tomorrow morning, this helped me out alot and got me in the right mindset. Thank you so much!

    • @xoReni
      @xoReni  Рік тому +1

      My pleasure! All the best with the meeting 🙏🏾

  • @adebs
    @adebs 4 роки тому +18

    Thank you for clarifying that we should do our research on a mentor before meeting them! I always feel so weird “stalking” people on LinkedIn before I meet them and try not too say anything about their past experiences so I don’t seem creepy lmao also I swear every video you’ve made in the past couple weeks has been so applicable to my life!!!

    • @xoReni
      @xoReni  4 роки тому +1

      Haha there is definitely a balance needed because you don’t want to come off too creepy! But finding similarities that you can bring up in conversation is so so helpful! Thank you girl, I’m so glad the videos are helpful 🙌🏾
      If there is anything else you want to see please let me know!

  • @SAFilmChronicles
    @SAFilmChronicles 4 роки тому +6

    Reni , I'm a guy that's still trying to find my feet and get into the Film industry and it's been advised to have a mentor for guidance and to learn from them. Ive approached a lot of them and faced rejection. This is some valuable guidance on the way I should approach a mentor. Thank you :)

    • @xoReni
      @xoReni  4 роки тому +3

      I totally understand facing rejection but not everyone is meant to be your mentor 😊 So glad this was helpful and I hope you find some great mentors!

    • @elvitanatassa7707
      @elvitanatassa7707 2 роки тому

      I would suggest to find people in the industry that you want to get in, and see if there are some people who stated that they're a mentor in their headline

  • @alexandriacritch3292
    @alexandriacritch3292 5 днів тому

    So helpful! Thank you for posting!

  • @emilyboitumelo
    @emilyboitumelo 4 роки тому +6

    I like how you break everything down.
    The questions are really great to keep the conversation going and to get valuable information.
    Great one as always..

    • @xoReni
      @xoReni  4 роки тому +1

      Emily Boitumelo thank you so much Emily! These really are my tried and true questions and work every time! 😊

  • @reshadmeetsworld3692
    @reshadmeetsworld3692 3 роки тому +1

    I love the idea of looking at mentorship as a date, both parties are testing the waters…

    • @xoReni
      @xoReni  3 роки тому

      Yesss exactly 🙌🏾

  • @AdrianaDosSantos
    @AdrianaDosSantos 4 роки тому +9

    These are great tips for young people like me who are even beginning to look for a mentor!

    • @xoReni
      @xoReni  4 роки тому

      Yes & also applicable at any stage in your career 😊 thanks for watching!

    • @ricardodomingos75B
      @ricardodomingos75B 2 роки тому

      Hey Adriana , have you managed to find a mentor ?

  • @nyakuekastephenbar
    @nyakuekastephenbar Рік тому +1

    I am meeting my mentor for the first time this week(never formally had a mentor before). This has helped me a lot. Thank you so much!!!

    • @xoReni
      @xoReni  Рік тому +1

      So glad it was helpful! Let me know how it goes :)

    • @nyakuekastephenbar
      @nyakuekastephenbar Рік тому

      @@xoReni Thanks, it really went well, and now looking forward to our next appointment. Thank you so much!

    • @Lolaluxe94
      @Lolaluxe94 Рік тому +1

      Hello where did find your mentor ? @nuakieka

  • @glambymarie
    @glambymarie 4 роки тому +10

    I'd ask them what kept them motivated when everything wasn't going according to their expectations

    • @xoReni
      @xoReni  4 роки тому +1

      Yes that’s a great question 🙌🏾

    • @DerrickManu-z6n
      @DerrickManu-z6n Місяць тому

      That’s though question

  • @xoReni
    @xoReni  4 роки тому +8

    I know I said Mentorship relationship and that doesn’t make any sense but lowe me 🥴
    What are some of your favourite questions to ask a mentor?

    • @dk9799
      @dk9799 4 роки тому

      Great tips! I like to ask my mentors about the biggest mistakes they’ve made in their career too.

    • @xoReni
      @xoReni  4 роки тому

      Danielle Smith thank you! It can be very very insightful 😊

    • @SAFilmChronicles
      @SAFilmChronicles 4 роки тому

      My favorite question is , What is the most challenging thing you have had to face in your career field ?

    • @xoReni
      @xoReni  4 роки тому

      Eddie Ramohlale such a great question to ask. I ask that too 😊

  • @moyoadesina6677
    @moyoadesina6677 4 роки тому +3

    Taking notes!!!

    • @xoReni
      @xoReni  4 роки тому

      Haha looking forward to seeing what you learn in our next meeting 😉

  • @jazchanel1807
    @jazchanel1807 4 роки тому +3

    I love these questions especially: the outgrown your role and what mistakes were made so that I wouldn’t make them... you are so knowledgeable !! I promise you if there is a topic I want to know about, I’m going to ask you so i can get the real facts

    • @xoReni
      @xoReni  4 роки тому +1

      Thank you so much sis! Any video suggestions you have will be much appreciated 🤎

  • @smaetoti8376
    @smaetoti8376 2 роки тому +2

    SOMEEE SOLID ADVICE!!!

    • @xoReni
      @xoReni  2 роки тому

      Glad it was helpful!!

  • @dariqueentruths
    @dariqueentruths 4 роки тому +2

    This is good! I’ve had a few people reach out to me to be their mentor, I think I will direct them to this video first. Great tips!

    • @xoReni
      @xoReni  4 роки тому +1

      Thank you 🤎

  • @lexusdeanna
    @lexusdeanna 4 роки тому +6

    Love the info in this video and the structure is fantastic 👏🏼👏🏼

    • @xoReni
      @xoReni  4 роки тому

      Thanks girl! 🤎

  • @ALynn
    @ALynn 4 роки тому +4

    👏🏾 I needed this video since finishing college I'm adjusting to this new path. I finished with Business management

    • @xoReni
      @xoReni  4 роки тому +1

      A Lynn I did the same degree! There are so many options available with it. I hope you find some great mentors ☺️☺️

  • @CalviNsiku
    @CalviNsiku 6 місяців тому

    Having a first meeting with my mentor in five days and was worried of what i was gonna say...thanks Reni...

    • @xoReni
      @xoReni  6 місяців тому

      You’re so welcome! All the best ☺️

    • @CalviNsiku
      @CalviNsiku 6 місяців тому

      @@xoReni thanks....your such a darling.....and i need some help with creating a linked in account

  • @GrowingFinancially
    @GrowingFinancially 4 роки тому +4

    Wow, this has been very helpful and very inciteful. It's important to know what you want to get out of it. 😀

    • @xoReni
      @xoReni  4 роки тому +2

      So glad it was helpful ☺️

  • @LaRuthaBella
    @LaRuthaBella 4 роки тому +2

    Your tips and informations are very useful and accurate. Thx for sharing.

  • @desireemckenzie2046
    @desireemckenzie2046 3 роки тому +1

    xoReni I love this information you are sharing it doesn't only apply to your age group, but all age group who are interested to improve on they self-growth, the information is well accepted. However; where do you fine mentors? Ones that are legitimate, affordable if there is a cost to it , and will get you to develop effectively in what you are getting mentorship in. I will love to hear your answer to these questions. Thank you and as usual great video

    • @xoReni
      @xoReni  3 роки тому

      Thanks for commenting Desiree! I find mentors by reaching out to people I admire using LinkedIn, getting an introduction from a mutual friend or joining different mentorship groups. Black Professional in Tech Network and the Canadian Association of Urban Financial Professionals both have mentorship programs to join.

  • @bluntboss
    @bluntboss Рік тому

    Thank you for this video and for the help! You're amazing.

    • @xoReni
      @xoReni  Рік тому

      Happy to help! Thanks for watching!

  • @eseijevu6423
    @eseijevu6423 3 роки тому +1

    These are really great questions Reni! I have a mentor ship meeting coming and up and this is really helpful! Thanks for sharing! You’re truly the plug ey!

    • @xoReni
      @xoReni  3 роки тому

      So glad it was helpful! Thanks for your support!

    • @billionairestash7972
      @billionairestash7972 2 роки тому

      I am in High school can you please tell what should I do in order to become successful and increase my chances of finding a mentor? Or any other advice in general

  • @MarieColadonato
    @MarieColadonato 4 роки тому +2

    Loved this! 😍💗

    • @xoReni
      @xoReni  4 роки тому +1

      Thank you Marie! ☺️

  • @nazor2643
    @nazor2643 Рік тому

    Thank you so much Reni. I really appreciate this

    • @xoReni
      @xoReni  Рік тому

      You are so welcome!

  • @305heat_
    @305heat_ 3 місяці тому

    All great questions.

    • @xoReni
      @xoReni  2 місяці тому

      Thank you!

  • @WelcometoWillis
    @WelcometoWillis 4 роки тому +2

    Very good information, thanks!

    • @xoReni
      @xoReni  4 роки тому +1

      Thank you 😊

  • @AllTimePrecious
    @AllTimePrecious 3 роки тому +1

    Thank you for dishing out this valuable information.

    • @xoReni
      @xoReni  3 роки тому

      Thanks for watching 🥰

  • @shahrozdavid6493
    @shahrozdavid6493 Рік тому

    genuinely very comprehensive. thank you so much

    • @xoReni
      @xoReni  Рік тому

      Glad it was helpful!

  • @loveofpassion7908
    @loveofpassion7908 3 роки тому +1

    This is great! Thanks so much for sharing ☺️

    • @xoReni
      @xoReni  3 роки тому

      Thank you 😊

  • @justinedaniellegal
    @justinedaniellegal 6 місяців тому

    This is so helpful thank you so much for sharing! ❤

    • @xoReni
      @xoReni  6 місяців тому

      You are so welcome! ❤

  • @PaperPlanes24
    @PaperPlanes24 3 роки тому +1

    This was so good!!! Wow thank you

    • @xoReni
      @xoReni  3 роки тому

      Thank you so much!

  • @tahanapierre1903
    @tahanapierre1903 3 роки тому +1

    Thank you so much for this !!

    • @xoReni
      @xoReni  3 роки тому

      Thanks for watching 😊

  • @Elgriffon57
    @Elgriffon57 2 роки тому

    Thanks Roni! Very insightful contents! God bless🎉

    • @xoReni
      @xoReni  2 роки тому

      God bless you too!

  • @parkermcgrade594
    @parkermcgrade594 4 роки тому +1

    great advise!!! thanks

    • @xoReni
      @xoReni  4 роки тому +1

      Thank you for watching!!

  • @carolinaramos7886
    @carolinaramos7886 3 роки тому

    such a helpful video, will be definitely be using some of this this week!

    • @xoReni
      @xoReni  3 роки тому

      So glad it was helpful, thank you for watching 😊

  • @gatewaycar6369
    @gatewaycar6369 3 роки тому

    Super anxious about my first meeting and I saw this! Thank you, very helpful!!!!

  • @naomimonaisa4795
    @naomimonaisa4795 2 роки тому

    Thank you, this is really helpful, I'm starting a new mentorship program and this is exactly w I needed

    • @xoReni
      @xoReni  2 роки тому

      I’m so happy to hear this! All the best with your program 🥰

  • @Boss_William
    @Boss_William 5 місяців тому

    Thank you for this content. keep it up

    • @xoReni
      @xoReni  5 місяців тому

      Thank you so much!

  • @Be-Good
    @Be-Good 3 роки тому

    Very good questions shared for the first session

    • @xoReni
      @xoReni  3 роки тому

      Thank you!!

  • @shantreshaturner5515
    @shantreshaturner5515 Місяць тому

    I’m happy I found your page

    • @xoReni
      @xoReni  Місяць тому

      @@shantreshaturner5515 thank you ☺️

  • @juanorozco9540
    @juanorozco9540 2 роки тому

    This is great information. Thank You.

    • @xoReni
      @xoReni  2 роки тому

      My pleasure! Thanks for watching ☺️

  • @alexandraihugba7885
    @alexandraihugba7885 2 роки тому

    Thank you so much for this video. It cleared a lot of my questions.

    • @xoReni
      @xoReni  2 роки тому +1

      I’m so glad it was helpful 🤗

  • @AlexisAda
    @AlexisAda 3 роки тому +1

    Great video!

    • @xoReni
      @xoReni  3 роки тому

      Thank you so much 😊

  • @cymatiste
    @cymatiste 2 роки тому

    This was so helpful; thank you!

    • @xoReni
      @xoReni  2 роки тому

      You're so welcome!

  • @leilazhang7683
    @leilazhang7683 2 роки тому

    Thank you! This is very helpful 👍

    • @xoReni
      @xoReni  2 роки тому

      My pleasure! Thanks for watching 🥰

  • @kaseybrown7664
    @kaseybrown7664 Рік тому

    Many of these questions seemed like they were common sense... maybe that means I'd be a good mentor.

    • @xoReni
      @xoReni  Рік тому

      You should try it out!

  • @georgiapeach2020
    @georgiapeach2020 4 роки тому +1

    This was really good

    • @xoReni
      @xoReni  4 роки тому +1

      Thank you 😊

  • @kimberlysanaa25
    @kimberlysanaa25 3 роки тому

    You have fantastic questions. Thank you

    • @xoReni
      @xoReni  3 роки тому

      Thank you Kimberly 🤗

  • @rajavelnest8879
    @rajavelnest8879 Рік тому

    Love it ❤

    • @xoReni
      @xoReni  Рік тому

      Thank you so much!

  • @TheTejuana1
    @TheTejuana1 3 роки тому

    Thank you great questions.

    • @xoReni
      @xoReni  3 роки тому

      My pleasure 🤗

  • @Youth.Village.Media2
    @Youth.Village.Media2 Рік тому

    Great content...how do you find a good digitsl marketing mentor?

    • @xoReni
      @xoReni  Рік тому

      Reach out to people in the field and have coffee chats!

  • @PraiseShogbade
    @PraiseShogbade 3 роки тому

    Haven't finished watching but this helped. Thanks so much.

    • @xoReni
      @xoReni  3 роки тому

      Happy to hear that 😊

  • @killercon2735
    @killercon2735 3 роки тому +1

    hey what camera did you use for this video? thanks

    • @xoReni
      @xoReni  3 роки тому +2

      CANON EOS 6D Mark II

  • @SpiikeRose
    @SpiikeRose 4 роки тому +1

    Tips!!

  • @TheMikaylaah
    @TheMikaylaah Рік тому

    This is such a great video

    • @xoReni
      @xoReni  Рік тому

      Thank you 😊

  • @yeetsdatrollmon9456
    @yeetsdatrollmon9456 10 місяців тому

    Just wanted to tell you that i took your advice and dug in the company archives to stalk my Mentor a bit, then put everything i found up on the intro slide. Idk if i freaked her out but hey she's my Mentor now so win win, thank you

    • @xoReni
      @xoReni  10 місяців тому

      A win is a win 🤣🤍 congrats!

  • @BROTHERARTMUSICArturoJCastro
    @BROTHERARTMUSICArturoJCastro 3 роки тому

    Great presentation 👏👌👍

    • @xoReni
      @xoReni  3 роки тому

      Thank you 😊

  • @EJTheGreatest
    @EJTheGreatest 3 роки тому +2

    Great content🔥
    You look Nigerian too😊

    • @xoReni
      @xoReni  3 роки тому +2

      I am Nigerian!

    • @EJTheGreatest
      @EJTheGreatest 3 роки тому

      @@xoReni lol. I knew it... Weldon super woman🤩, I'm also a proud Nigerian!

  • @bookishfeminist6221
    @bookishfeminist6221 2 роки тому

    Thank you so much

    • @xoReni
      @xoReni  2 роки тому

      My pleasure ☺️

  • @joshcougar5551
    @joshcougar5551 2 роки тому

    Your fab!!

    • @xoReni
      @xoReni  2 роки тому

      Thank you 😊

  • @DiaRIYA
    @DiaRIYA 4 роки тому +1

    Thank you

    • @xoReni
      @xoReni  4 роки тому +1

      Thank you for watching

  • @efochinesecomedy3288
    @efochinesecomedy3288 2 роки тому +1

    Thank you Reni this was so helpful. I met with my mentor. We had a nice chat over phone because he was out of the country. My question is, at what time after meeting with your mentor do u send the thank you email

    • @xoReni
      @xoReni  2 роки тому +2

      My pleasure! So glad it was helpful ☺️
      I typically send it right after the meeting so that I don’t forget :)

    • @efochinesecomedy3288
      @efochinesecomedy3288 2 роки тому

      @@xoReni thank you. Have a great day

  • @dread3443
    @dread3443 2 роки тому

    Wow! So if someone says “message me any time” means they said no. Ok.

    • @xoReni
      @xoReni  2 роки тому +1

      Basically that they don’t have time for a dedicated one on one relationship 😅

  • @DerrickManu-z6n
    @DerrickManu-z6n Місяць тому

    How can I fine my mentor 😢

    • @xoReni
      @xoReni  Місяць тому

      @@DerrickManu-z6n I have a video on this on my page

  • @NyokaWill
    @NyokaWill 3 роки тому

    New subscriber 🔥🔥brought by Philippa 🤍

    • @xoReni
      @xoReni  3 роки тому

      Thank you 🥰