based on my books
Using material from my experience, The Excellence Book (co-authored with Kevin Duncan for the 5th year edition) and The Early Career Book (out Nov 2023)
Typically mentoring takes these 3 stages:
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1. Where are you now?
Values. Work you vs. Personal you. Is there a disconnect?
Mentality. Attitude, and the ability to reframe situations to be more positive and productive
Financially. What do you need to make you happy? What steps can you take to get there?
Creating tangible objectives to work towards.
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2. Development & habit forming
Productive. Ways of working to keep you at your most productive
Communication skills. How to actively listen and communicate clearly to your team.
Understanding the wider business context, patterns, what’s available to you to satisfy your objectives.
Creating short term and long terms steps to achieve your goals.
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3. Progressing
How to be your best self at work
Yous Skills. How to be seen for the skills that uniquely suit you (presentation skills, creativity, project management...)
Finding the opportunities available to you right now to progress your career in the space you’re currently in
Creating a confident employee who is re-energised and keen to progress.