Have you ever wondered whether you should actually have a mentor? Or would you like to have a mentor, but just don't know how to find one? Melissa Lawrence, CEO and Founder of Your Worthy Career, clues us in on the benefits of having a mentor, how to find one, and what you can expect. We discuss how to play the mentorship long game and what to do if you are worried you don't have the stamina.

Melissa Lawrence is an experienced Career & Leadership Coach that began her company after a successful career in the Pharma/Biotech industry. She now leverages her experience in talent development from AstraZeneca, Emergent BioSolutions, Covance, and others to help women in Pharma/Biotech advance their careers and find their path to happiness at work. Melissa offers coaching to women in the industry. She also hosts the podcast, “Your Worthy Career.” She holds a Masters degree in Organizational Psychology and is a certified professional career and life coach.

Her advice has been featured in Forbes, Thrive Global, Thought Cloud, Life Coach Magazine, Elevate Network, and more. She was highlighted in 2022 as a recommended Career & Leadership Coach for the life sciences by BioBuzz. 

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