The Challenging Supporter
Sometimes the kindest conversation is the one everyone else is avoiding.
The Challenging Supporter is one of our eight Mentoring Hats. It combines genuine support with the confidence to challenge someone’s thinking, offer difficult feedback and help them recognise their blind spots.
Watch the video to explore why challenge works best when it’s built on trust – and why great mentors know when this hat is the right one to wear.
The Well-Connected Sponsor
Some of the most powerful mentoring happens outside the room. Meet the Well-Connected Sponsor, one of the eight hats great mentors wear.
The Firm Foundation Builder
Sometimes people don’t need another question – they need a firm foundation to build on. Meet one of the eight hats great mentors wear.
The Confidence-Building Coach
Great mentors know when to give advice and when to create space for someone to think. Meet the Confidence-Building Coach.
