Finding the Right Mentors: Differentiating Between Mentorship, Sponsorship & Coaching_OnDemand-Recording_Finding the Right Mentors: Differentiating Between Mentorship, Sponsorship & Coaching

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The video transcript discusses a mentorship session hosted by the OGS Mentorship Program Committee, chaired by Cecile Ferrando. It introduces Dr. Maggie Mueller from the University of Chicago as the guest speaker, covering critical topics like mentorship, sponsorship, and coaching, particularly in the field of urogynecology.<br /><br />Dr. Mueller defines mentorship as a long-term supportive relationship, coaching as a short-term skill-focused interaction, and sponsorship as an advocacy role from a senior individual to create career opportunities. She uses a word cloud exercise to illustrate participants' understanding of sponsorship, highlighting terms like support, advocacy, and visibility.<br /><br />Throughout her session, Dr. Mueller emphasizes the importance of mentors in fostering long-term growth, coaches in developing specific skills, and sponsors in accelerating career advancement. She introduces the term "spentorship," which combines sponsorship and mentorship to enhance confidence and success.<br /><br />Panelists share their insights on finding mentors, sponsors, and the importance of seeking opportunities beyond one's immediate professional circle, including in other specialties and institutions. They also discuss transitioning from mentee to mentor, emphasizing the need for transparency, gratitude, and open communication when shifting mentor relationships or seeking personal life mentorship.<br /><br />The panel encourages attendees to be proactive, well-prepared, and open in their networking approaches and to use sponsors effectively in job searches. The session concludes with an encouragement for attendees to continue participating in future programs and to leverage these relationships for career success and personal growth.

Keywords

mentorship

sponsorship

coaching

urogynecology

career advancement

spentorship

networking

professional growth

mentee to mentor

career opportunities