Mentorship Request

Intermediate English listening exercise ยท Networking

Transcript

Aisha: Ms. Chen, I really enjoyed your keynote on leadership in tech. Would you have a moment to chat? Ms. Chen: Of course! What did you think of the talk? Aisha: Your point about building diverse teams really resonated with me. I am a product manager at a mid-size company and I am navigating my first leadership role. Ms. Chen: That is an exciting but challenging transition. Aisha: Exactly. I was wondering if you would be open to being a mentor. I am looking for guidance on strategic decision-making and stakeholder management. Ms. Chen: I appreciate you asking. I am quite busy, but I could commit to one thirty-minute call per month. Aisha: That would be incredibly valuable. I would come prepared with specific questions and topics each time. Ms. Chen: I like that approach. Send me an email and we can set up our first session for next month.

Comprehension questions

  1. How often will they meet?
  2. What is Aisha's role?
  3. How long will their calls be each month?
  4. When do they plan to have their first session?
  5. What guidance is Aisha specifically looking for?

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