Masterminds and Mentors
I’ve been thinking about becoming part of a Mastermind group or mentor/mentee relationship for some time now, and last night (when I should have been sleeping!) I read a great post from the Build a Solo Practice Blog over at Solo Practice University about why solo practitioners need a mastermind group. Whether you are a lawyer, a virtual assistant or any other kind of business owner, there are good options available for you. For example, if you are a virtual assistant there is a colleague I really respect, Alyssa Gregory, who has just started an intriguing looking program at VAHub, called the VAHub Club. Definitely worth looking into, especially if you are a new or aspiring VA!
I’ve personally looked at a variety of options for a mastermind group, ideally with other virtual legal assistants. There are some paid options, but my personal preference is for a small group with no fee, where everyone in the group would be treated as equals, although some members are likely to be more experienced than others. I think a better group dynamic will be achieved without paying a fee. But I could be wrong and some people may not take it seriously without paying. Any thoughts from my wonderful readers on this topic?
I am definitely going to include this in my development plan – to help grow Halo Secretarial into my vision of what a virtual legal assistant business can be, a mastermind group surely can only help! Now, to figure out exactly how to get started…
Laurie Mapp, Owner Halo Secretarial Services Contact us for more information on virtual legal assistance!
Hi Laurie,
I think having a mentorship group is a great idea. I was very fortunate to be involved both as a mentee and a mentor for Legal Examiners. I’d be really tickled to discuss this more with you. I will be busy in September doing the residency portion of Justice Studies at Royal Roads in Victoria – but can help you with this locally when I get back at the end of the month.
Thanks so much – I’ve emailed you so we can chat!