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Becoming an Inspiring Mentor

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Learn how to become a mentor who provides guidance, know-how, and skills development to others in your professional network.

Syllabus

Introduction
  • The business case for mentoring
1. Two Roles of a Mentor
  • Mentor as career advisor
  • Mentor as cheerleader
2. Becoming the Mentor Everyone Wants
  • The mentor who is always there
  • Helping your mentee overcome self-doubt
  • Develop goals and milestones
  • Celebrate small wins
  • Develop a mentoring team
3. Avoid Being the Frustrating Mentor
  • Active mentoring missteps
  • Passive mentoring missteps
4. What Is Worrying Your Mentee
  • Cognitive load
  • Mentoring through differences
  • External environment
5. Becoming A Sponsor
  • Nominate your mentee
  • Sponsorship circle
  • Amplify your mentee's work
Conclusion
  • Your mentoring journey has just begun

Taught by

Ruth Gotian and Madecraft

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