Mentoring: What Most People Get Wrong and How to Do It Right with Claire Diaz-Ortiz

Mentoring: What Most People Get Wrong and How to Do It Right with Claire Diaz-Ortiz

May 19, 2026 · 37 min · Episode 596

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Claire Diaz-Ortiz discusses effective mentoring practices and her book 'One Minute Mentoring'.

I'm excited to revisit this conversation with Claire Diaz-Ortiz discussing her book,  One Minute Mentoring , co-authored with legendary leadership expert Ken Blanchard. Claire is a keynote speaker, author, and former head of social innovation at Twitter who helps individuals and organizations build more intentional, meaningful connections — and this conversation is one of the most practical we've had on the show when it comes to how relationships actually help us grow. In this conversation, we cover: Mentoring vs. Everything Else:  Claire breaks down how mentoring differs from coaching, consulting, masterminds, and accountability groups — and why the holistic, mutual nature of a true mentoring partnership is what sets it apart. How to Find the Right Mentor:  She walks through the practical first steps for identifying the type of mentoring relationship you need in this season of life, and why leading with essence over form is the key to getting it right. The MENTOR Formula:  Claire shares the six-step framework from the book — Mission, Engagement, Networking, Trust, Opportunity, and Review — that gives any mentoring partnership a clear structure without making…

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