Squiggly Careers · 2026-06-25 · 8 min
Your career doesn't need a bigger network, it needs a better one. In this Squiggly Shortcut, Helen shares the four roles that matter most for your career community, and why focusing on just these four makes building your career relationships feel a lot more doable. What You'll Learn - What a mentor actually is (and why they don't need to be senior or long-term to be valuable) - Why a peer - someone going through what you're going through right now - can be one of the biggest accelerators for your career - How to spot a sponsor and what you need to do before they'll advocate for you - Why a coach doesn't have to be a qualified one, and what to look for instead - What to do if you're lucky enough to have one person who plays all four roles Resources Mentioned Episode 215 - How to find a career sponsor with Sylvia Ann Hewlett: For questions about Squiggly Careers or to share feedback, please email: helenandsarah@squigglycareers.com Need some more squiggly career support? Need some more squiggly career support? 1. Download our free career tools: 2.
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