“My mentoring session with Andre was extremely valuable and gave me the clarity and direction I needed at an important stage of my application journey. He was kind, approachable, and generous with his time, creating an atmosphere in which I felt comfortable sharing my experiences, asking questions, and discussing my doubts openly.
One of the most helpful aspects of our conversation was his guidance on how to organize and communicate my personal story. Andre helped me understand how to connect different experiences into a coherent narrative, identify the elements that matter most, and explain their significance more clearly. His perspective was fundamental in helping me see how to present my background with greater confidence, purpose, and authenticity.
I particularly appreciated his advice on what to avoid. He helped me recognize that including every detail does not necessarily make a story stronger, and that being selective can make a message much more effective. Our discussion gave me a clearer understanding of how to avoid unnecessary repetition, keep my narrative focused, and ensure that each part contributes something meaningful to the overall application.
Andre also provided valuable guidance on how to organize the application process itself. He helped me think more clearly about priorities, how to approach the different components, and how to make the work feel more manageable. Having a clearer structure has made a difference to my mindset: instead of seeing the applications as one overwhelming task, I now feel better equipped to approach them through specific, achievable steps.
Another important takeaway was his advice on how to use the coming days effectively. Our conversation helped me understand where to focus my energy, which tasks deserve immediate attention, and how to establish a realistic plan. I left the session with a stronger sense of direction and a better understanding of how to balance thoughtful preparation with consistent progress.
What made the experience positive was the combination of practical guidance and encouragement. Andre offered suggestions in a considerate and constructive way, helping me reflect on my choices while also making me feel supported. His kindness made it easier to engage honestly with the process and to see areas for improvement as opportunities to strengthen my applications.
Overall, this session was fundamental in helping me understand both what I want to communicate and how to move forward. I now have a clearer approach to telling my story, organizing my applications, avoiding common mistakes, and planning the next few days with intention.
I am very grateful for Andre’s support and for the care he brought to our conversation. His advice gave me useful tools, renewed confidence, and a more focused approach to the work ahead. I would highly recommend a session with him to anyone seeking thoughtful guidance, practical direction, and a supportive space to develop their application narrative. The session helped me turn uncertainty into a clearer plan, and I feel much more prepared to make the most of the time ahead and present my experiences in a meaningful and convincing way.”
I tried explaining to a HC VP during a networking call that I thought healthcare mergers can sometimes lead to drastic improvement in healthcare delivery across patient populations. Found out during the call that his spouse was in the medical field. He gave me a weird look as if he thought I was kidding when I gave my answer. Proceeded to ghost me after the call via email lmao.
Highly variable, some MDs are process monkeys, some command respect from the C-Suite. The best really are advisors who have built rapport and relationships over years or decades and some are just there to run the process. Think about bankers in your group, how many actually have good ideas versus how many are offering the same generic, canned bullshit to everyone? How many actually get the industry versus just play buzzword bingo?
Yes, my MDs are trusted advisors because they’ve spent 20+ years doing M&A and financing deals for clients in this specific sector. They’ve held many of their client relationships for years, sometimes a decade+, and almost always spanning multiple titles and multiple different companies. They gather market intel from many c-suite and partner level sources, which makes them valuable as a source of information and expertise. They know their shit, and working with let’s say 100 companies on deals gives them insights that help fill in blind spots, because every senior professional has blind spots.
Yes, my MDs are also glorified real estate agents and process monkeys because they have to run sale processes that result in successful closed deals, or they have to provide buyside advisory that results in the client winning a process without overpaying to hell. That is a core skill, not sure why we’re laughing that off. No matter how “trusted” you are or how great your “advise” is, if you don’t have a track record or ability to run successful processes and get deals done, you and your clients are fucked.
You want a chef that understands flavors and ingredients and how they mix, knows lots of recipes, has studied many different techniques and preparation methods. Beyond his cool knowledge, you also want him to be able to make an edible plate of god damn food, because that’s what cooking boils down to.
One of my biggest pet peeves is people calling some “my” MD. Dude nothing about that relationship suggests any ownership over the MD. “MD I work for” is much more appropriate. They’re not yours
It’s akin to saying “my boss”, I don’t think anyone is claiming ownership of the MD they work for
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