Valeria L. Hunter
Founder & Principal Consultant
Hunter Knowledge and Insights LLC
valeria@valerialhunter.com
Career Path
- Process Engineer, Senior Research Engineer (Westinghouse, PNNL)
- Business Development Analyst, Financial Analyst, Commercial
Analyst, Project Portfolio Manager (BP Pipelines, North America)
- Project Manager (Hydrogen Refueling, BP plc Gas Power and
Renewables)
- Community of Practice Performance Leader, Organizational
Learning Leader, Knowledge Manager (Refining Technology, BP plc
Refining and Marketing)
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Valeria L. Hunter
Founder & Principal Consultant
Hunter Knowledge and Insights LLC
valeria@valerialhunter.com
Education
- MLIS, Dominican University (River Forest, IL)
- Certificate-Knowledge Management, Dominican University
(River Forest, IL)
- MBA, John M Olin School of Business – Washington
University in St. Louis (St. Louis, MO)
- BChE, Georgia Institute of Technology (Atlanta, GA)
- BS Chemistry, Spelman College (Atlanta, GA)
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Definitions
mentor: noun | men-tȯr
a) experienced and
trusted person who
gives another person
advice, esp. related to
work or school, over a
period or time
b) someone who teaches
or gives help and
advice to a less
experienced and often
younger person
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Definitions
coach: noun | kōch
a) a person who teaches
and trains an athlete or
performer
b) a private teacher who
gives someone lessons
in a particular subject
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Definitions
sponsor: noun | spän-sər
a) one who assumes
responsibility for some
other person or thing
b) a person who vouches
for or is responsible for
a person or thing
c) a person who makes a
pledge or promise on
behalf of another
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What do you need?
A mentor
• takes a long-range view on your growth and development.
• helps you see the destination
• offers encouragement and cheerleading
A mentor does NOT
• give you the detailed map to the destination
• provide "how to" advice
Examples
• Brainstorm your a career trajectory
• Introduce new opportunities and people
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What do you need?
A coach
• takes a short-term view on specific professional development
• relationship is structured
• focuses on helping you achieve specific, immediate goals
A coach does NOT
• offer career advice or counsel over long-term trajectory
Examples
• Public speaking practice, dry run, and tips
• Resumé or LinkedIn profile review and overhaul
• International business culture guidance
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What do you need?
A sponsor
• is senior in your organization and has the power to get you
that next job
• believes in your potential and is prepared to take a bet on you
• has a voice at the table and is willing to be your champion
• provides cover you need to take the risks necessary to succeed
Examples
• Career transition, new job, changing discipline
• Intervene for new roles on your behalf
• Private investment in a start-up or new venture
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Quiz: The Balance.com
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Mentoring Myths and Realities
Select True or False for each question
1. It is best if mentors are selected by the protégé.
2. Mentors and protégés usually work together for many years.
3. Mentors and protégé pairings work out best when they have
similar interests and styles.
4. Mentoring works best when it is an informal process.
5. It is better if the protégé’s boss is not his/her mentor.
6. It is better if the mentor is outside of the protégé’s direct
organization.
7. Same-gender pairings usually work out best for a mentoring
relationship.
8. Mentoring can help acclimate the protégé to a new
environment.
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9. A mentor can sponsor and coach activities that will foster
and promote growth.
10. Mentoring usually works best without any processes to get
in the way.
11. Mentoring is only for fast-trackers.
12. Mentoring is one way of developing protégé’s skills.
13. Mentoring works best when the mentor and protégé are in
different fields.
14. One of the major roles of a mentor is a counselor.
15. Mentoring is a significant investment of time for the mentor.
16. To be successful, mentoring must be done face-to-face.
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17. Anyone can be a successful mentor.
18. Mentors generally report receiving significant benefits of working
with a protégé.
19. Protégés generally earn more money than their peers in similar
positions.
20. Protégés are generally more satisfied with their careers than their
non-mentored peers.
21. The mentor/protégé relationship should be open so that the
protégé can talk about any subject.
22. Everything in the mentor/protégé relationship should be focused
on the issue of the development of the protégé.
23. Mentoring should be listed on the protégé’s Individual
Development Plan.
24. The protégé’s boss is not really involved in the mentoring process.
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Resources
• Reh, F. John (2016). A guide to understanding the role of a
mentor. the balance, and about.com company
https://www.thebalance.com/a-guide-to-understanding-the-
role-of-a-mentor-2275318
• Richards, Kelli. (2015). The difference between a coach and a
mentor. Forbes.
http://www.forbes.com/sites/ellevate/2015/10/15/the-
difference-between-a-coach-and-a-mentor/#6f53d99e49f9
• Goudreau, Jenna (2013). You need a sponsor, not a mentor, to
fast track your career. Business Insider.
http://www.businessinsider.com/you-need-a-sponsor-to-fast-
track-your-career-2013-9
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