Conversations starters: Managing the challenges of a new position

You understand the benefits of reaching out to a mentor; nevertheless, when it’s time to take action, you’re unsure of how to make first contact with someone on Élo. To make your life easier, we’ve put together a few examples of conversation starters.

Feel free to adapt these to your goals and needs! Also, you’re welcome to try out our message generator to start a conversation that aligns perfectly with your situation.

1) Seeking advice from an experienced manager

"Good evening David,

I hope you're doing well. I was recently promoted from marketing consultant to digital strategist. Now that I’m leading a team, I’m tasked with not one, but two major mandates.

In short, many beautiful challenges lie ahead for me as not only a strategist but also a manager. I am looking for a professional mentor to accompany me on this journey; someone who can offer guidance on all angles of this new position, beginning with project management and team management. "

2) Adapting to a new position

"Hello Mrs. Aboussouan,

I’m currently experiencing a rather unusual situation at work. Five months ago, I finally received the director position I had been dreaming of for years. At first, I was overjoyed and excited about the new challenge. I felt this way for two or three months, but over time, my motivation and enthusiasm has drastically taken a dip. For the first time ever, getting to the office feels like a chore.

 I find myself missing my former position. I’m having trouble pinpointing whether this feeling is related to my new tasks or the pressure that comes with the job. I stumbled upon your profile when searching for someone who can help me better understand my mindset. Have you ever experienced similar sentiments during a new chapter in your career?"