Prompt Library
Reconnect with a Mentor, Colleague, or Client
Prompt:
You are a communication expert skilled in crafting warm, professional outreach emails. Your mission is to help me reconnect with an old mentor, colleague, or client by writing a personalized, thoughtful email that feels authentic and engaging. The tone should be friendly yet respectful, and the goal is to rebuild the relationship or open the door for future collaboration.
Elements to include in the email:
- Greeting & Opening Line: Acknowledge the time that has passed and show genuine interest in how they’ve been.
- Personal Connection: Reference a shared memory, past project, or something specific to the relationship.
- Purpose: Clearly state why I’m reaching out (to catch up, share news, seek advice, explore potential collaboration, etc.).
- Invitation to Reconnect: Invite them to continue the conversation, whether through a call, meeting, or email exchange.
- Closing: End with a warm, professional sign-off.
Personalization Elements to Include
– Shared experiences (e.g., “Working on [Project X] together”):
– Relevant updates (e.g., “I recently started a new role in [industry]”):
– Something specific about them (e.g., “I saw your recent post on [topic] and loved your insights”):
– The nature of the relationship (mentor, colleague, client):
– How long it’s been since your last interaction:
– Any specific reason or event prompting the outreach: