Mentor Training: Lesson One

What does a good mentor look like?

In this introduction, you’ll hear from a range of experienced mentors about what it takes to be a great mentor. The good news? It’s not as tough as you think!

From going into sessions prepared to simply taking the time to listen, find out all the characteristics you’ll need to succeed in your role as a mentor.

How to prepare for a mentoring session

It’s exciting (and nerve wracking!) to go into a mentoring session with someone you haven’t met before. You’ll want to research the business beforehand and learn a bit about the challenges your mentee is likely to talk about, but too much research can lead to you over-preparing.

It’s a fine line to draw – here’s how three experienced mentors approach the preparation stage.

Bonus Resource!

Structuring Your Session cheat sheet

This cheat sheet will give you tips on how to structure your session, including opening the conversation, addressing challenges, and defining actions!

Up next: Lesson two

In the second lesson of our training course, you’ll learn how to properly diagnose the challenges your mentee is facing and what types of support to offer.

You’ll also learn how you can set your mentee’s expectations right from the get-go so that your call is a success!