The Firm Foundation Builder
Sometimes someone comes to a mentor with something they’ve simply never done before. In those moments, asking more questions isn’t always the answer.
The Firm Foundation Builder is one of our eight Mentoring Hats. It’s about recognising when someone needs an explanation, example or framework to give them the foundations to move forward.
Watch the video to explore when great mentors teach rather than coach – and why the aim is always to build independence, not dependence.
The 8 Hats of Great Mentors: The Firm Foundation Builder
The third of the 8 Hats of Great Mentoring explores the Firm Foundation Builder. Learn why effective mentoring sometimes means providing practical guidance rather than asking coaching questions, and how sharing knowledge at the right time helps mentees develop skills, confidence and independence.
The 8 Hats of Great Mentors: The Reassuring Strong Presence
The second of the 8 Hats of Great Mentoring explores the Reassuring Strong Presence. Learn how recognising vulnerability, listening without judgement and offering reassurance can help mentoring partners feel supported, regain confidence and think more clearly.
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.
