Mentor – Amplifying Talent

Mentor – Amplifying Talent: unlock your leadership potential through skillful mentoring

“The delicate balance of mentoring someone is not creating them in your own image, but giving them the opportunity to create themselves.” — Steven Spielberg

Mentor – Amplifying Talent

Are you ready to embark on a transformative mentoring journey? The Centre for Coaching Leadership Conversations series presents the “Mentor – Amplifying Talent” course, a dynamic one-day experience designed to equip mentors and mentees with the essential skills to foster deep and lasting mentoring relationships. In partnership with the University of Cape Town Graduate School of Business, this course is part of our acclaimed Leadership Conversations series, rooted in Integral theory.

What You Will Gain

Benefits of the course:

Learning mentoring skills which can be applied to mentoring relationships as well as professionally
Accelerated success – sharing experience and expertise
Increased self-awareness of strengths, weaknesses and areas for growth
Exposure to diverse perspectives fostering creativity, innovation and out-of-the-box thinking
Developing a sense of belonging and a community of support for mentors and/or mentees

What will participants achieve from the course?

Gain a clear understanding of the key differences between mentoring and other forms of interaction, equipping you with the ability to navigate various relationships effectively.
Learn how to identify ideal mentoring candidates and master the art of approaching them, ensuring you create the foundation for productive mentoring relationships.
Develop essential skills for building mutual respect and trust between mentors and mentees, creating a strong foundation for meaningful mentoring connections.
Acquire practical knowledge, techniques, processes, and qualities that will empower you to become an exceptional mentor, making a significant impact on the growth and development of your mentees.
Discover how to ensure that your mentoring interactions consistently hit the mark and achieve the desired results, allowing you to contribute effectively to the personal and professional growth of your mentees.

You will gain valuable insights, skills, and a comprehensive understanding of mentoring, enabling you to make a lasting difference in your organization and in the lives of those you mentor.

For Whom Is the Course?

Executives: Enhance your leadership through mentorship.
Managers: Develop your mentoring skills to empower your team.
Emerging Leaders: Prepare to excel in a mentorship role.

Why Choose Our Approach?

At the Centre for Coaching, we believe that leadership is best learned through practice. That’s why our course takes an experiential approach, utilizing live-virtual sessions on Zoom. No role plays; just real, authentic engagement. Be prepared to delve deep into your leadership journey.

Our Approach – Adult Learning Principles

We follow these key principles:

Own Experience: Focus on real issues, not role play.
Safe Environment: We create a safe, non-judgmental, and confidential space for exploration.
Anchor Learning: Apply learning to real-life situations, making it relevant and impactful.
Accountability: Establish a framework for participants to hold each other accountable.

What Does ‘Live-Virtual’ Mean?

Our live-virtual workshops are designed to be interactive, dynamic, and effective. Key elements include:

Theory: Minimal use of PowerPoint, short theory bursts, and small group breakouts for in-depth discussions.
“Zoom Fatigue”: Regular breaks and energizing activities to maintain engagement.
High Faculty-to-Participant Ratio: A 1:5 ratio ensures an optimal learning experience, with our experienced international faculty of integral coaches.