In this episode, I break down the real difference between mentors, sponsors and coaches - three roles that can completely change the trajectory of your career or business when you activate them at the right time.

I share how each one has shaped my own journey, how to tell which type of support you need right now, and why having the right mix of guidance, advocacy and accountability is the accelerator many women are missing.

If you've been feeling stuck, overwhelmed or unsure of your next move, this episode will help you finally identify the support structure that will propel you forward.

• The key differences between a mentor, a sponsor and a coach
• When each type of support is most valuable depending on the season you're in
• Why mentors offer wisdom, sponsors offer access, and coaches offer transformation
• How one person can sometimes play more than one role
• Why paying for mentorship can be the smartest investment you make
• A simple framework to audit your current support circle and identify what's missing
• How to determine whether your next step is guidance, advocacy or accountability

00:00 – Why choosing between a mentor, sponsor, and coach feels confusing (and why it matters)

01:00 – What a mentor actually does: wisdom, lived experience and long-term guidance

03:00 – When you need a mentor: growth phases, new roles and normalizing challenges

03:20 – What a sponsor is and why advocacy matters more than advice

04:10 – When you need a sponsor: visibility, promotions and stretch opportunities

04:40 – What a coach really provides: clarity, strategy and accountability

05:05 – When you need a coach: breaking patterns, overwhelm and inconsistent execution

05:50 – The power of having all three: guidance, advocacy, and action working together

06:10 – Can one person be more than one? How I shift between mentor, coach and consultant

06:30 – Why paying for mentorship is sometimes the smartest move

07:00 – How to audit your support circle: who guides, who advocates, who keeps you accountable

07:40 – Which role do you need most right now?

08:00 – How I can support you with coaching or mentorship

08:20 – Closing thoughts and invitation for questions and follow-up episodes

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