Imagine your reaction. If you're like most people it gives you a tremendous sense of personal satisfaction knowing that your help has made a difference in the life of another. This is just one of the benefits that mentors receive from a mentoring relationship. In mentoring relationships you can quickly recognize the benefits to the prot g . They are obvious.
Proteges receive help in achieving their career goals.
In particular, they gain new information and learn new skills, receive coaching and support, make important contacts, and receive helpful feedback. But what are not so obvious are the benefits to the mentor. Three consistent benefits are personal satisfaction, validation and learning. Personal Satisfaction One of the key benefits is the personal satisfaction of helping another person learn and grow in their career. This is the most commonly mentioned benefit cited by mentors who participate in formal mentoring programs within corporations.