What Makes a Great Mentor?
What Makes a Great Mentor?
Great mentoring isn’t about having one tried-and-tested approach. It’s about recognising what another person needs and adapting how you show up.
Sometimes that means coaching or teaching. Sometimes it means challenging someone, listening or offering reassurance. And sometimes the most valuable thing you can do is advocate for someone and open a door when they’re not even in the room.
In this Tea Break Coach, we explore the idea of different mentoring ‘hats’ and why the best mentors build a whole wardrobe of approaches rather than relying on the one that feels most comfortable.
Why You Are Less Productive Than You Think
A short series exploring the seven foundations that sit at the heart of how we think, work and perform more effectively.
A 30-Second Breathing Hack for Better Meetings
A simple breathing technique shared by an executive coach that helps you feel calmer, think more clearly and show up better in meetings.
Why Your Brain Reacts to Social Situations Like They’re Survival Threats
Have you ever felt disproportionately stressed by feedback, sudden change, or feeling misunderstood? The SCARF model reveals why everyday workplace moments can trigger ancient survival responses — and how understanding them can transform how we lead, communicate, and perform under pressure.
