Jan 29, 2024 | Coaching, Mentor Guidance, Mentoring
As an executive coach, I have the privilege to be invited into people’s minds. They share their frustrations, their moments of joy and their day-to-day experiences…or rather their perception of their day-to-day experiences. I have learnt over the years that there is...
May 11, 2023 | Mentee Guidance, Mentor Guidance, Mentoring
In Part 1 of this article, we looked at the benefits of mentoring for organisations. We now explore the benefits of mentoring for individuals. Mentoring in the workplace: how people benefit The best mentors are like sherpas, guiding mentees to ascend their personal...
May 1, 2023 | Mentee Guidance, Mentor Guidance, Mentoring
Ask any senior successful individual in the corporate sector and they will tell you that a mentor, a sponsor, or a coach has, at a point in time in their career, contributed to their success. Some share the story of a lifelong sponsor who was critical at each...
Apr 10, 2023 | Mentor Guidance, Mentoring
As mentors, it can be tempting to provide answers to our mentees when they are struggling with a problem. However, this approach may not always be the best way to drive insight and change in our mentees. Providing answers without deeply listening reduces the...
