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What is mentoring

What is mentoring and who needs it

Mentor, mentoring is an interesting and very popular word nowadays. For me, of course, more acceptable was once the translation of the word as mentor, mentoring. ⠀

Mentoring is a relationship in which an experienced or more knowledgeable person helps a less experienced or less knowledgeable person to learn certain competencies. The experience and knowledge about which the mentoring relationship is based may relate to specific professional topics or to a wide range of personal development issues. ⠀

Mentoring in coaching is nowadays a mandatory procedure for the certification of coaches in the International Coaching Federation (ICF) and other organizations.

It is one of the areas of training and a form of support for the professional development of coaches.

In the process of mentoring, a certified mentor-coach shares his/her knowledge, gives his/her mentee feedback on the manifestation of the 8 ICF coaching competencies in a session, suggests how they can be developed and strengthened, and helps minimize possible difficulties in working with clients. ⠀

So what is mentoring for:

  • Facilitates professional growth and enhances the coachee’s skills;
  • Helps to master the tools for productive work with clients;
  • Expands the coachee’s behavioral potential, helping to quickly navigate through different situations;
  • Teaches you to create your own methods and solutions;
  • Facilitates the formation of an individual coaching style.

Who needs mentoring

  • Professionals who have been trained in coaching but do not feel confident in their abilities;
  • Coaches who want to professionalize their sessions;
  • Those who plan to become certified by the International Coaching Federation and meet these standards.

Regular meetings help the coachee to get a mentor’s evaluation of his/her performance and to reflect on his/her additional practice.

Do you use the services of a mentor?

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