Want to See Results Faster? Here’s What to Do After Your First Mentor Chat

The first lumentor session was just completed.
Your conversation flowed, you got solid advice, but now you’re wondering:

That’s great, but when do things start to change?

Good question. Real talk: if you’re serious about making progress, what you do after the call matters as much as what happens during it.

What makes a “great chat” different from real growth?
Here’s the thing. It’s time to turn that one session into tangible momentum.

1. Ask for a Clear Takeaway

Before the call ends, ask:

“If I were to focus on just one or two things after this, what would you suggest?” This gives you a clear, mentor-backed next step instead of walking away with a head full of thoughts and no direction. It shows initiative and makes sure your momentum doesn’t die at the Teams goodbye. Write it down. Stick it on your mirror. Screenshot it. Make it your phone background. Whatever keeps it visible, just don’t let it disappear into the mental void.

2. Put the Advice into Motion

If you want to see results faster, you’ve got to take action. Doesn’t have to be perfect. Just has to start. Update your résumé. Message that connection they mentioned. Google that course. Look into that new path. And once you do—track it. Keep a low-pressure doc or voice note of what you tried, what clicked, and what didn’t. Not only does it keep you accountable, it makes your next mentor chat way more productive.

3. Build on It (with New Perspectives)

One mentor gives you a solid step forward. A second or third? That’s how you start connecting the dots. Try this in your next chat:

“A previous mentor suggested I explore [X]—how does that show up in your world?” Every mentor brings a different lens.  By layering advice, you start to notice what’s consistent, what challenges your thinking, and what resonates most with you. Real growth = multiple takes + your gut instinct.

4. Reconnect, Your Growth Story Matters

Don’t let it end in one convo. Rebook. Follow up. Keep the momentum going.

You could say:

“I’ve been applying what we talked about, and here’s what I’ve learned. I’d love to go deeper or get your take on a new challenge I’m facing.” Mentors love seeing progress. It shows their time made an impact, and helps you build meaningful, long-term relationships in your corner.

Bonus: Keep the Growth Going (Beyond the Chat)

Each mentor helps shape a different layer of your path.
And in between sessions? Keep that energy going with small, intentional moves:

• Journal about what’s clicking (and what’s not)
  
• Take a mini course just to try something new
  
• Audit your LinkedIn, bio, or portfolio vibe
  
• Streamline your inbox or calendar (yes, that counts)
  

Small shifts lead to big clarity over time.