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🚀 Got a burning question about your mentoring programme? Not sure where things might be going off track? Or maybe you’re just curious about how to get the most out of your mentoring relationships? On 7th November at 1PM UK time, join Kat Bury and Susie Prince for a LIVE Mentoring Programme Troubleshooting Session where YOU ask the questions, and the experts provide the answers. 💬✨ 🤔 What should you ask? Here are a few ideas to get you thinking: 🔵 How do I train my mentors with the right skills? 🔵 What’s the best way to set boundaries between mentors and mentees? 🔵 How can I facilitate contracting and expectation-setting? 🔵 What happens when things go wrong in a mentoring relationship, and how can I manage risks? This is your chance to get real-time, tailored advice on the specific challenges you’re facing in your mentoring programme. Whether you’re a seasoned manager or just getting started, bring your questions and get expert solutions! 🛠️ 👉 Register now to secure your spot and get your mentoring programme on the path to success: https://buff.ly/3Y9mnpH #Mentoring #LeadershipDevelopment #MentorTraining #ProgrammeManagement #EffectiveMentoring #AskTheExperts

Learning never stops. It’s a continuous lifelong process. Even when we gain new skills, we need to keep refining them constantly. There are many reasons why mentoring is one of the most effective approaches to skill improvement. For one, you get to choose your mentor, you decide whose feedback you want and whose skills you’d ultimately like to possess. You can also avoid some of the harsh lessons and unnecessary mistakes and accelerate your development. And, mentoring often leads to self-reflection and a deeper understanding and appreciation of different paths and perspectives. Mentor coaching is also a credentialing requirement for ICF certification. To learn more about mentor coaching and/or the upcoming mentor coaching series, book a discovery call at https://lnkd.in/gwZJrNi6 #MentorCoaching #HelenaCoaching #ProfessionalDevelopment #Mentoring

Are you unlocking potential or locking doors with your mentoring style? Maybe it's time to rethink how you mentor. A mentoring relationship steeped in trust, honed by empowerment, and carved out with personalized guidance is where the magic happens. It's where your mentees will realize their untapped potential and experience exponential growth. A restrictive mentoring approach bottles up the creativity component. It stunts the mentee's problem-solving skills and undermines their ability to maneuver through challenges solo. Champion uncharted exploration, cultivate resilience, and applaud autonomy. Can you imagine the outcome? Who knows the results might just astonish you. Are you ready to transform your mentorship strategy and make an unforgettable impact? #hospitalityleaderhip #leadershipdevelopment #coachingandmentoring

Let’s talk about the three functions of feedback in a mentoring relationship: ✴ Providing Support - Providing support to your mentoring partner helps in managing the mentoring process. ✴ Offering Challenge - Mentors can challenge mentees by giving a gentle push and encouraging them to stretch toward new goals. ✴ Clarifying Vision - Mentors can clarify or link to their mentoring partner’s vision. Clarifying or linking to vision for the mentoring relationship or vision for professional goals is critical because it encourages movement. These three functions of the feedback process are critical in contributing to growth and learning, and they will make a significant difference in the outcomes of your mentoring relationships. #MentoringMatters #Feedback #BetterMentoring

Take time to build trust by getting to know your mentoring partner. Getting to know each other is not something you can check off your list in one conversation. Rather, it develops over a series of conversations early in your mentoring relationship. It’s tempting for people to skip right into what they think is the heart of the mentoring relationship: goal setting and goal achievement. Mentees want to feel like they are making the most of their mentors’ time. Mentors want to feel like they are adding value. Both mentor and mentee often feel like the trust will build organically over time. However, preparing the relationship is an essential first step in building trust—a necessary part of meaningful mentoring conversation. Making a meaningful connection with your mentoring partner is the most critical element in laying a strong foundation for a mentoring partnership. #MentoringTip #MentoringMoment #Trust

How do you establish purpose in your mentoring relationships? In mentorship, as in facilitation, purpose is paramount. The foundation of a successful mentoring relationship lies in a clear understanding of the growth goals at play. What are you hoping to achieve as a mentor? What does your mentee seek to gain from this journey? These questions should guide the early conversations, setting the stage for a partnership rooted in intentionality. Aligning on these objectives is more than a formality—it's a strategic move that shapes the entire mentoring experience. When both parties are clear on the desired outcomes, the relationship becomes more focused and productive. This clarity helps in constructing a roadmap for the mentoring journey, ensuring that every conversation and every piece of advice serves the overarching purpose. Mentors should anchor their guidance in purposeful practice, helping mentees not just by providing answers, but by empowering them to pursue their growth with intention and strategy. Purpose-driven mentoring is about more than just achieving goals; it's about nurturing a mindset that values intentional growth and continuous improvement. #Mentorship #LeadershipDevelopment #FacilitationSkills #GrowthMindset

Lessons Learnt! Last month, one of our teams embarked on "Reflect & Reignite" - a journey with our mentors and mentees to share their valuable experiences and lessons gained during mentorship. 13 mentees and 12 mentors participated in this workshop. Mentor Sriram known for his passion and steadfast commitment for mentoring was our guest speaker. He emphasized on the importance of building strong relationships between mentors and mentees. The participants discussed their thoughts about the various stages in their journey - starting from expectations, experiences & learning, challenges faced, and evolution of the mentoring relationship, to the impact at the end of the journey. Some takeaways from the reflection…. Prerana Chidanand Manish Lal Shwetha Abraham Vijay Kumar #LearningTogether #Mentoring

Mentoring Lesson #1: Mentoring is not a quick fix As a new mentor, I've had the privilege of connecting with a diverse group of individuals. Each 1:1 call has been an invaluable learning experience.Many of them expect the mentor will solve all the world's problems🤓 Mentoring is not your quick fix, it is a journey you go through with your mentor via your ups and downs. Growth requires patience. Progress may not always be immediately visible, but the long-term benefits are undeniable. Let's collaborate! I invite you to share your lessons from mentoring in the comments. What insights have you gained on your mentoring journey? #Mentoring #GrowthMindset #Patience #Consistency

They say the best place to start is at the beginning. Sounds sensible to us, so today let’s focus on our Introduction to Mentoring Course. Quite simply, the perfect starting point for anyone thinking about becoming a mentor. This short course is done completely online, with quiz assessment leading to a Level 1 award. Covering the basics of mentoring, including how to establish a mentoring relationship, set goals and monitor progress, this programme gives you all the tools you need to start out on the right foot. Check it out today at https://lnkd.in/eJ-fP8EA or get in touch to find out more. #mentoring #course #development #growth #basic #introduction #start #award

Elevate Your Mentoring: Prioritize Growth and Impact To enhance the quality of mentoring relationships, we must prioritize the process of enlarging others. This video explores the essential costs—time, money, and effort—associated with effective mentoring. Discover how to make a meaningful impact in someone’s journey! #MentorshipMatters #GrowthMindset #EffectiveMentoring #PrioritizeGrowth #MentorInsights #PersonalDevelopment #EmpowerOthers #LeadershipSkills #MentoringProcess #MakeADifference