Build a 12-Month Mentor Relationship Roadmap

You have spotted someone you would learn a lot from and no idea how to make it more than a one-off coffee. Give it the mentor profile, what they have achieved, your goal and any existing connection. You get a 12-month roadmap: how to make the ask respectfully and specifically, a sensible cadence and format, and how to keep it worth their time. For anyone who wants a mentor, not just a contact.

I want to build a meaningful mentor relationship with {MENTOR_PROFILE}, someone who has achieved {MENTOR_ACHIEVEMENT}. My own goal for the next 12 months is {MY_GOAL}. I have {EXISTING_CONNECTION} with this person. Create a 12-month mentor relationship roadmap that covers: (1) how to make the initial ask in a way that is respectful of their time and specific about what I need; (2) a suggested cadence and format for ongoing sessions; (3) four milestone check-ins with an agenda template for each; (4) how I can provide reciprocal value so the relationship is not one-sided; (5) signals that the relationship has run its natural course and how to close it gracefully. Output as a month-by-month timeline with action items.