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For most, promotion into management comes as a reward for being brilliant at our craft. But the craft changes completely the moment we step into the role. I have watched as technical excellence, personal output, and individual problem-solving are replaced by a much messier set of demands: building trust, navigating personalities, having difficult conversations, and creating the conditions for others to do their best work.

Mentoring is a two-way street, and I'm constantly reminded of just how rewarding this work can be. Over the past few years, I've had the privilege of mentoring, formally and informally, several incredible individuals at different stages of their journeys: one just starting their career, another looking to pivot into a completely new industry, a person taking the bold step to travel and find their path, and someone further along seeking that next promotion or career move to a