Hello Lisa,
Thank you for submitting your example of being a mentor. I think that when we are known for being a resource and someone that people can turn to then that is truly an honor and it speaks very highly of you. The individual receiving your assistance seemed to have ideas of her own, so I like the fact that you went through a list of pros and cons to assist her with the decision making processes. The fact that you did not tell her what to do was great too because ultimately our students, clients, and people that we mentor have to live with the decision.
I actually do think you may have benefited from the relationship - - think about it, every time we connect and use our "career" skills we learn about new resources and new ways to help people with this process. It was not a typical "benefit" but it certainly helped you to hone in and use your skills.
Nice job! Keep up the good work!
Charise