What are some tips for developing your mentoring skills?

The biggest piece to remember in a mentoring relationship - is it's not about you. It's about your mentee. Don't try to figure it all out by yourself.

Simply put, to build trust and rapport, you must be warm, humble and empathic. This comes over time and several meetings. This must come from being yourself and being authentic. Now what does that mean? Being polished, yes. Practiced, yes. But you cannot be scripted. How does this come naturally when you feel you might not yet have these skills? Practice is the only way. In the first few meetings accept that you cannot DRIVE someone to a destination; they must come willingly. HOW, does this work? Honesty, Open-mindedness & Willingness. Utilise these 3 attributes to build trust. Be very mindful NOT to use 'skills' to manipulate. Do not be so obvious to repeat the last 3 words spoken like it is a Jedi Mind Trick.

Para construir esta rela??o de confian?a, é necessário desenvolver a capacidade da escuta ativa. A cereja do bolo da escuta ativa é quando conseguimos repetir com nossas palavras o que o mentorado acabou de trazer. Por exemplo: “Deixa eu ver se eu entendi. Você está me dizendo que quando xxxxx ocorre, você se sente yyyyy”. , Quando ele fala “é isso mesmo”, ele se sente ouvido e compreendido e você acabou de construir uma alian?a emocional fundamental para o processo de mentoria.

As mentors, our role is to guide mentees towards achieving their aspirations. Embracing the SMART goal framework – Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-bound – is a vital step. By helping mentees craft goals that align with their career ambitions, interests, and skills, we empower them to navigate their journey with clarity and purpose. Breaking goals into manageable steps and celebrating each milestone fosters a sense of progress and achievement. Let's enable our mentees to dream big and provide them with the tools to turn those dreams into reality. Remember, effective mentoring can transform aspirations into tangible successes.

Metacogni??o é a palavra que descreve a capacidade de pensarmos sobre os nossos pensamentos. O papel de um mentor é ajudar a pessoa a refletir sobre pensamentos automáticos e avaliar se há outras formas de se conduzir com menos desgaste.

You will always be constantly learning, adapting, and growing. Every successful person and mentor knows this. No one likes a know-it-all. If you've ever heard someone say, "I know," they usually have little knowledge within that space. Being open to learning at any age and experience level is critical. Especially with a mentor and mentee relationship!

The best thing a mentor can do it relentlessly believe in their mentee. Find opportunities for them to shine and be a safe space for them to share the good and the bad.