A Guide to Mentors, Sponsors, and Coaches Harvard Business Review (Full Access)   

Do you have a mentor? What about a sponsor, or a career coach?

In theory, we all know how important it is to have these individuals by our sides to help us advance in our careers. But finding one (or several) isn’t as easy as it sounds.

What’s even the difference between a mentor, sponsor, and career coach? Are there best practices for finding one? And should you become a mentor yourself?

We’ve put together this short guide with advice from our authors to help you better understand the people that will move you forward in your career.

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