Monthly Mentoring

From: Pauline Longdon

Date: The day you’re reading this.

 Hi,

 I’m delighted you're interested in joining me for The Copy Alchemist Transformational Mentoring Program.

 I could probably come up with a better name and a clever acronym… but this program isn’t about me, it’s all about you!

 The aim of this program is to:

·       Grow your business

·       Help you discern and prioritize what’s important, and

·       Keep you focused and accountable

 During the program, I’ll be your guide and someone you can bounce ideas off. You get the full benefit of all the courses, programs and workshops I’ve done. And you’ll get the sage advice my own mentors passed on to me… without the time or money commitment.

The best way I know to extract the gold within you is to ask you questions so we can dig down to where the true treasure lies.

If we find blocks along the way… I have tools for that.

If we find holes in your skill set… I have ways to fix that.

If you need a sounding board… I have two ears and a generous helping of empathy for that!

Chances are, I’ve been in a similar situation or position as you.

To get the most out of the program, here’s a few suggestions:

·       Only ever argue for what you’re prepared to keep! - Too often I see people argue with their mentors over the advice they’ve been given. Generally, there is a lot of experience and knowledge behind what a mentor shares with you. And it kind of defeats the purpose of paying for a mentor if you don’t listen to them.

·       Don’t tell yourself “No” – There are plenty of people who are happy to tell you “No” … don’t be one of them. I get it… I really do, self rejection is a lot easier to handle than when others reject you. But… what if they weren’t going to say “No?”

·       At least try – Despite my intense dislike for the word “try,” I think it’s important to your growth and to satisfy your curiosity and “give it a go!” You may just surprise yourself.

·       Show up – I’ll make this promise to you right now… when we are on our calls, I am 100% present. However, for the program to work… you need to show up too. And not just a little bit… all the way! I will do everything I can to help you achieve your goals, you need to have the same level of commitment.

·       Talk to me – Although I have an uncanny ability to read minds… this is not that program. I need you to tell me what you want and need from me or the program. If something is wrong… please tell me. I can’t fix what I don’t know.

Feel free to email me or if you need a more immediate response… Facebook message me. (And by immediate, I mean within 24 hours… I don’t reply to messages if I have had a relaxing beverage at the end of my work day. I’m not a heavy drinker, but I am Australian and we have a monthly quota to fulfil otherwise we are threatened with being sent back to England!)

·       Take consistent action – We all want everything yesterday and I’m no different. However, I know from experience… small incremental actions or changes done consistently beat bursts of activity and you won’t burn out as fast.

·       Do Suggested Work – If you continue to do what you’ve always done… you’ll continue to get the same result. I know how busy you are and I will not give you any advice, task or exercise that is a waste of your time or mine.

When I was mentored by an A list copywriter… the first exercise he asked me to do was one I’d already done several times before. He knew I had already done it… but it was important to the process. He said I could do it or not… it really didn’t matter to him because he had already made his fortune by doing it.

As you might guess… I did it. By not doing it, I would have only cheated myself.

How this works…

We will have weekly calls (until you want to do them less regularly e.g. biweekly which is fortnightly in Aussie speak.)

Each call will go for about an hour.

The types of calls we can have are:

·       Pure coaching and instructional calls: We can set goals, review them, set new ones and strategize your success journey. If you need a quick tutorial style lesson on an aspect or writing or business… we can do that.

·       "Mini Mindset Realignment" session: We can work through a block that we identify as holding you back from your success. These sessions involve guided meditation and a hybrid mix of NLP and Belief change techniques. I do these sessions regularly for private clients who have had huge breakthroughs in their business and personal life. (I don’t collect testimonials about the sessions as they are incredibly private and the people I tend to work with are well known in their respective industries. And I don’t do the sessions for the accolades.) I’m kind of their secret weapon.

·       "Drain the Swamp" session: Sometimes it’s good to have someone just listen when you need to blow off steam! Life as an entrepreneur can be isolating not because of location but because the people around you don’t “get” what you do. As much as they like to try, sometimes it’s good to “drain the swamp” with someone who will just listen and not judge.

·       "Copy Critweak" call: You can submit copy you have written for critique prior to our call and we’ll discuss it and how to strengthen it. I won’t sugar coat anything because you won’t grow as a writer if I do. However, I won’t tear it/you apart either in an effort to make you cry etc. With the right feedback and direction, your writing skills can be improved, but never at the expense of your confidence.

·       Review session:  Where we review your progress, and recalibrate as necessary.

Of course, if you have a suggestion or specific need, I’ll accommodate it the best I can.

Remember, this program is all about you.

I will never try to fit you into a cookie cutter program for my own convenience.

 How long is the program?

 The time frame on this program is open. However, initially a period of 3 months would be ideal so you can start to see results. The idea is to get you results so your investment is never a hardship to you. And as with everything in life… there is always so much to learn.

You see another wonderful benefit of this program I haven’t mentioned yet is… as you are being mentored by me, I am being mentored by people you probably won’t have access to. Their knowledge, experience and, dare I say, genius will make its way into our sessions.

One thing I need you to know is… I won’t let you get away with anything. That wouldn’t do either of us any favors. When I was an Officer in the Army, I always go the best out of my soldiers (even the ones other people had given up on) because I helped them to be and stay accountable.

I was told many were never to be promoted, yet they were. I saw the potential in them when they couldn’t. I believed in them when they didn’t. I simply cleared the way for them to step up and show everyone what they could do. And they did! Many of my soldiers have reached ranks they never dreamt of and awards they never expected.

Why do I share this with you… because it shows what you can do when you have someone who believes in you on your side.

 As your mentor, I am always on your side.

 Welcome to the program. I’m looking forward to seeing you step up to the potential I see in you.

Cheers,

Pauline Longdon
a.k.a. "The Copy Alchemist"