The higher you climb, the harder it is to find someone who’s been where you’re going.And when you can’t find them, it’s easy to believe you’re supposed to figure it all out alone.

In this episode of Daily Power Boost, Shawn names a quiet transition many leaders experience but rarely talk about: the mentor gap.

Early on, guidance is everywhere.

People ahead of you. Clear paths. Proven answers.

But as the altitude changes, the answers don’t disappear.

They change where they come from.

This episode reframes mentorship at higher levels of leadership and reveals why the absence of a traditional mentor isn’t a failure. It’s a signal that your leadership is entering a new phase.

In This Episode

* Why mentors feel easier to find early and harder to find as you rise

* The moment leaders realize no one ahead of them has walked this exact path

* How the mentor gap fuels self-doubt and isolation

* Why needing guidance doesn’t mean you’re not ready

* The difference between mentors who give answers and mentors who offer perspective

* Where high-level mentorship actually comes from

* How clarity emerges when anxious “figure it out” thinking settles

✦ Reflection Prompts

* Where have I been assuming I should already have all the answers?

* Who is navigating similar complexity, even if they’re in a different field?

* What voices or books am I naturally drawn to right now?

* When was the last time I trusted my own wisdom instead of outsourcing it?

✦ The Boost (Action Step)

Run the Mentor Gap Reset.

Instead of asking, “Who should be guiding me?”, ask:

* Who is thinking at a similar altitude, even if their industry is different?

* What perspectives help quiet the noise rather than add to it?

* Where am I overlooking my own clarity because I’m searching for reassurance?

Stop waiting for the perfect mentor to appear.

Start creating the conditions where your own wisdom can surface.

Because at this level, mentorship isn’t about answers.

It’s about space.

✦ On the Next Episode

The People Who Knew You Before: Why You Need Them Now More Than Ever

Mentors help you navigate complexity, but the people who knew you before the success keep you grounded when the noise gets loud.

✦ If Today’s Episode Sparked Something…

* Share it with a leader who feels like they’ve outgrown traditional mentorship

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✦ Engage With Me Online

* Instagram: @coachshawnmichael

* TikTok: @coachshawnmichael

* YouTube: @coachshawnmichael

* LinkedIn: @coachinguatemala

✦ References & Influences

* Parker Palmer – Let Your Life Speak on inner authority and vocation

* Joe Hudson – The Art of Accomplishment on clarity beyond anxious thinking

* Jim Collins – Level 5 Leadership on humility at the top

* David Whyte – Crossing the Unknown Sea on navigating uncharted territory

* Jamie Smart – Clarity on wisdom emerging when thought settles

With strength and heart,

❤️🔥 Shawn Michael

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