Mentorship Session Prep and Debrief

Prompt

Help me prepare for and debrief after a mentorship conversation.

**PRE-SESSION PREP**

Mentor background: [NAME, TITLE, COMPANY]
My relationship with this mentor: [HOW LONG, HOW YOU MET]
My current challenge or goal: [DESCRIBE IN DETAIL]
What I've already tried: [YOUR ATTEMPTS SO FAR]
What I most need from this conversation: [ADVICE / CONNECTIONS / PERSPECTIVE / ACCOUNTABILITY]
Time available: [LENGTH OF SESSION]

Prepare me with:

1. **Session Agenda** — A focused agenda for the [LENGTH] conversation that respects their time.

2. **Briefing Document** — A 1-page summary I can share with the mentor in advance so we skip the background.

3. **Specific Questions** — 6-8 high-quality questions tailored to their expertise and my challenge.

4. **How to Ask for What I Need** — A clear, direct ask that isn't vague ("any advice?") but isn't entitled either.

**POST-SESSION DEBRIEF** (run after the session)

5. **Session Summary** — Key insights from the conversation: [PASTE YOUR NOTES]

6. **Action Items** — What did I commit to? Owner, due date, and how I'll report back.

7. **Follow-Up Message** — Thank-you note that's genuine, specific to what was shared, and opens the door for future contact.