Can I mentor you?
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If you're anything like me, your inbox and social media feeds are filled with the same old fluff: “Set your big goal!” And maybe… you felt a flicker of excitement. But also, if you're anything like me, you also thought: “Cool. But how?” Like, um, if it were just about deciding... you’d already be done. You Don't Need Motivation. You Need a Roadmap.So, how do we get roadmaps? Therein lies the conundrum. No one has time to be your mentor. So, instead of looking for a mentor, look for "Mentoring Moments." A "Mentoring Moment" is a surgical strike instead of a heavy, long-standing, burdensome relationship. It's you, calling the one person who can help you get clarity, spending 30 minutes to a few hours diving deep on an intractable problem you are trying to solve. And then you take that mentoring moment, put into action the advice you were given, and come back to them to tell them about your progress. That's when the magic happens. Now, the science is clear. Studies going back decades show that mentorship (or sponsorship — call it championing) is reliably associated with increased career success, confidence, better decision‑making, broader perspectives, access to opportunities, and faster advancement. Regular check-ins, accountability, and support turn vague aspirations into actual results. One study found that simply committing your goals publicly makes you 65% more likely to follow through — and if you add a committed accountability partner or check‑ins? Success rates climb to 95%. That’s not fluff. That’s consistent human psychology. When someone sees your fire, and helps you hold the flame steady, you don’t just stay lit. You burn the mother*cking house down. One Mentor Won't Cut ItYou need multiple mentors, for different facets of your life. I have mentors who help me with speaking. Heck, I have a mentor who helps me run marathons... Let me tell you about the first time I met Coach Rick. It was 2011. I told him, in a collision of foolishness and bravely, that I planned to run the Boston Marathon in five months… after learning to run a mile barely a year before. I braced myself for the pat on the head, the gentle “That’s cute. Do your best.” But, instead, he stared me down. Face to face. Straight into my soul. And said: “You can do it. I believe in you. And I will help.” And like a young Jedi, I looked him straight back in the soul and said, "I can do it. You believe in me. And you will help." That was it. That was all it took. I didn’t know how. I didn’t know why. But I knew I could. Because when someone sees you — and I mean really sees you — when they see your fire, your fear, your potential, it changes everything. It gives you momentum, a direction, a reason to believe. It was champions like Coach Rick — and later, champions in my speaking, media, and publishing career — who helped me go from unknown to unforgettable. They’re why I’ve been able to:
Not because I was the loudest voice in the room. But because I had the right people opening doors I didn’t even know existed. And Now? I Want to Be That Person for You.When I first stepped into speaking, media, publishing — I had zero roadmap. No compass, no clue. But I had something even better: tools, learnings, and yes — people who had been there. I learned how to shape a message, pitch the right opportunity, walk into a studio and not vomit (which, yes, happens). I turned what I learned into a system. A roadmap. And now? I’m handing you the roadmap. You don’t have to spend seven years building it like I did. If you’ve been thinking, “I want to share my story — but I don’t know where to start...” So if you’ve ever thought: “I want to share my ideas and make an impact… but I don’t know where to start or how to grow faster,” then this masterclass is the real roof-raiser. On January 21, 2026, I’ll be hosting the Amp Up Your Impact Masterclass. I teach this class once a year, and only once a year. So don't sleep on this. In those two and a half hours, we’ll dive into: ✔️ How to elevate your speaking career and get paid to be on the stages you want. This is not a fluff-filled vision board sesh. This is strategy. This is tactics. This is your step-by-step, no-BS blueprint. So, if you're ready to stop guessing and start doing—and if you're ready to finally stop waiting for permission—this is your chance.
Seats are limited so everyone gets personalized attention and you get your questions answered. Because here's what I know to be true this week: It’s okay to bang on the door and beg to be let in. But sometimes? The door only opens from the inside. And when someone’s already in the room, they can invite you in. Let me be that person for you. After the last masterclass, Matt Emerzian said: "LGO is a tour de force. She is a master class in everything she does and her actual masterclass was no different. Not only did she share her playbook for success, but she instilled confidence in all of us. Know what you want to achieve, make a plan, work the shit out of it, and take ownership of your career and life. Simple? Not necessarily. But simply laid out and taught? Absolutely. If she does this again, sign up for it... yesterday." Mentoring Moments Matter on Good Morning AmericaWhen I sat down with Good Morning America, I shared how I don't have time to personally mentor every person that asks. But we all have time for what I call mentoring moments. If you’re early in your career (or even just entering a new season), don’t wait around hoping someone adopts you as their mentee. Instead, create mentoring moments—ask a specific question, take action, and follow up. Then? Ask another one. Before you know it, that person who said “I don’t do mentorship” becomes the very champion who’s opening doors you didn’t even know existed. Pro tip? The best mentors are often the busiest people. Give them a reason to invest—and then show them it’s worth it. You can watch the full interview here. |