Writing your origin storyHave any of these thoughts stopped you from seeking or impacted a mentoring relationship?I don't feel comfortable askingI have nothing to offer in returnI don't know how to find oneI don't have enough timeI don't know what to askThey don't have enough timeI tried it before, they ghosted meI'm just trying to fit inI tried, they said noThey need more help than I doI'm not comfortable with themWas there a key event or sequence that shaped your path or changed your trajectory?Was there a person who provide the mentoring you needed?Have you had a villain, an arch enemy that stood in your way?Have you been moved out of your comfort zone to face a challenge?Building Your Superpowers Portfolio (part 1)What are you good at? Be specific and be proud of yourself.What do people ask you to do? It’s not just work, it’s their trust in you!What makes time fly? Be specific about what makes you feel like you could do this all day.What do you like to do? What do you love to do? Be specific about your passions.What makes you happy? Like, even the thought of doing something makes you excited.What are your hobbies? You are building skills that are part of your superpower portfolio!Building Your Superpowers Portfolio (part 2)What do you do, what powers do you call on when confronted with these situations?When your values are challenged?When you are climbing up the walls?When you want to make things happen?When you are the leader?When you want to stretch yourself?Building Your Superpowers Portfolio (part 3)What have you experienced?Discovered a power you didn't know you hadHad something important taken awayLost something important through your own action or inactionWere forced away from homeExperienced a fateful accidentChose to or were forced to break the rulesHad to make a sacrificeHad to defend something or someoneMade a discovery, found something that nobody else knew aboutHad your back was against the wallVolunteered or participated in a new activitySought one thing but discovered anotherSought forgivenessWere taken under someone's guidanceWere called upon to teach someoneWere chosen for a new task or responsibilitySought, were guided by those with wisdomCreated something uniqueMoved to a new environmentOvercame a setbackWere exposed to something new or strangeFaced failureLearned of your strengths from a boss, coach, mentorStepped out of a place of relative safetyWrite your origin story!Be bold! Be honest! Be brave! Follow the steps below!IT ALL STARTED WHEN...What problem, tension, or challenge did you face?THE INCITING INCIDENT! SUDDENLY...What event sparked your transformation?POWER... REVEALED!What superpower did you discover?FIRST TEST IMPACT!How and when did you use this power?TRANSFORMATION! МY WORLD WILL NEVER BE THE SAME!Where has this led you?TO BE CONTINUED... THE MISSION CONTINUES!What is your next challenge, with your new powers?Your origin story!NOW... WRITE YOUR ORIGIN STORY!Summarize your origin story in just one sentence:Now create the PROFESSIONAL VERSION of your origin storyAnswer these: 1. What was your challenge? 2.What strength did you discover? 3.How are you using it today?Now create the PROFESSIONAL VERSION of your origin storyAnswer these: 1. What was your challenge? 2.What strength did you discover? 3.How are you using it today?Now introduce yourself in just one sentence. We can build it step-by-step:What was your challenge?What strength did you discover?How are you using this strength today?Turn this into your get-to-know-me introduction sentence!MAP OUT YOUR MENTORING NETWORK – The INFUSE frameworkWrite at least one name for each:Industry (career guidance):Near (physically or virtually accessible):In your Firm/Organization (internal guidance):Unique (with a unique background/perspective similar to yours):Similar (peer or shared experience):Empathy (supportive listener):Who will you reach out to TOMORROW (or at least, this week)?What will you ask them or tell them about? Seek advice, not commitment.If you are resisting… why?Email AddressSend this to yourself, if you'd like! This is just for you: I won't save your email.FeedbackIf this is Issue #1 of your story… What happens in Issue #2?Your thoughts on your origin story? What stands out? What would you love to add?Your thoughts on this You Own Your Origin Story experience?Send it!
