EP35 – What is mentoring?

On this episode of the back of hosting the Friendtor Event, we discuss the importance and our understanding of mentors.

 The list of benefits of having a mentor is endless but include the following:-
  • Forming a relationship which makes you feel supported, along with encouragement and advice.
  • As part of the experience, you both gain confidence and leadership skills
  • Mentees are often held accountable for their goals and that added pressure means they will overcome many challenges.
  • A mentee is able to utilise their mentors’ network to their benefits.

Why it’s important to have a mentor?

The forming of a long-term relationship is beneficial to a mentee, not only do they grow and develop throughout the relationship period. The mentor shares invaluable teaching and insight to an individual, further to this the relationship formed could be utilised in the future which may lead to other opportunities – The power of your network

What is a good mentor?

The role of a mentee

As a mentee, there are things you can do to ensure you respect the relationship:-

  1. Be open and share your goals with your mentor
  2. Admit your weaknesses and fears
  3. Do not expect your mentor to solve all your problems
  4. Understand when to talk and when to listen
  5. Research and prepare appropriately
  6. Do not abuse the relationship formed with your mentor

More Information

http://www.mentorset.org.uk/what-is-mentoring.html

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mentorship

https://www.thebalance.com/a-guide-to-understanding-the-role-of-a-mentor-2275318

https://www.careersandenterprise.co.uk/mentoring

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