don't overthink it alone.
what would you ask the
CFO at L'OrƩal?
for six months, you have someone to call when there's a big decision to make, something's gone sideways, or you just need to ask: what would you do?
yes, you can be good at this and still have questions.
so, whose brain would you pick?
150+ global leaders who've built companies, led teams, sat on boards, changed industries, made big career moves ā ready to spill the tea!
177 of 177 mentors
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spoiler: probably yes
is it right for you?
āi know i'm ready for more. now what?ā
you've outgrown the role, want something different, or know there's a bigger move somewhere ā you just haven't figured out what it is yet.
āi should've been promoted by now.ā
you're doing the work. maybe already doing the job. now you need to figure out how to actually get the title, money or responsibility to match.
āi got promoted. send help.ā
suddenly you're managing people, making decisions and dealing with things nobody actually prepared you for.
āi really want to build this thing.ā
you have the idea or you're already in it and would really like someone who's been there before to tell you what they wish they'd known.
āi'm doing well. i still have questions.ā
nothing is dramatically wrong. you're good at what you do. there are just some things you'd rather not figure out entirely by yourself.
āi'm a little bit lost, tbh.ā
not judging. that's a perfectly good place to start.
in their words
what our mentees say.
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āi'm just incredibly happy and satisfied. my mentor is just awesome. she helps me deal with challenges i really didn't know how to face.ā
āmy previous mentee reached out to share that she's been hired by a new global company, with both a higher salary and greater responsibilities ā exactly what we were aiming to achieve together. i'm very happy for her.ā
āmy mentor's deep expertise, guidance in various areas of work/professional life have made a lasting impact on my path, along with her kindness, positive energy and genuine approach to matters. i now approach opportunities with more confidence and clarity.ā
āif you have the desire to change and improve professionally, just go for it, the you in 6 months will thank your courage to take action!ā
āthe shortlist made me realise what i actually wanted. i applied to three mentors and got matched with someone who'd done exactly the transition i was scared of.ā
mark your calendar
the next mentoring round.
applications open
pick the mentors you'd love to work with and apply.
8 oct 2026
applications close
last day to apply!
16 nov 2026
it's a match
we'll let you know who you've been matched with.
nov 2026
six months together
meet your mentor and book your first session.
may 2027
that's a wrap
your official six months of mentoring come to an end.
applications open
pick the mentors you'd love to work with and apply.
8 oct 2026
applications close
last day to apply!
16 nov 2026
it's a match
we'll let you know who you've been matched with.
nov 2026
six months together
meet your mentor and book your first session.
may 2027
that's a wrap
your official six months of mentoring come to an end.
how it works
you pick. we match.
step 2
choose your mentor
browse the pool and shortlist mentors that fit your goals.
step 3
fill out the application
share your motivation letter ā this helps mentors say yes.
step 4
get matched
mentors hand-pick their mentees and we do the intro.
step 5
start mentoring
you've got six months together. meet monthly and bring whatever you're currently trying to figure out.
the you in 6 months will thank you
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