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 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 Challenging Supporter
Sometimes the kindest conversations are the ones everyone else is avoiding. Meet the Challenging Supporter, 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.
