The Well-Connected Sponsor
Some of the most powerful mentoring happens when the person you’re mentoring isn’t in the room.
The Well-Connected Sponsor is one of our eight Mentoring Hats. It’s about using your relationships, reputation and network to help others become visible, make valuable connections and access opportunities.
Watch the video to explore the role of sponsorship in mentoring – and why opening the door should never mean deciding whether someone walks through it.
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 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.
