Mentoring

The Successful Club Series-MentoringSeaway Toastmasters of Cornwall

November 10, 2009Teri Kingston DTM

What Is Mentoring?

“Mentoring is a brain to pick, an ear to listen, and a push in the right direction.”

John C. CrosbyUncommon Individual Foundation

What Is A Mentor?

mentor: noun

1 capitalized : a friend of Odysseus entrusted with the education of Odysseus' son Telemachus

2 a : a trusted counselor or guide b : TUTOR, COACH

Source: Merriam-Webster OnLine (www.m-w.com)

Who Benefits?

pro·té·gé: noun

Etymology: French, from past participle of protéger to protect, from Latin protegere

one who is protected or trained or whose career is furthered by a person of experience, prominence, or influence

Source: Merriam-Webster OnLine (www.m-w.com)

Benefits for the Protégé

A non-threatening learning opportunity; Improved self-confidence; Developing business expertise & technical

knowledge; Challenge; Support and reassurance; Networking/partnership opportunities; Coaching; and Listening and reassurance.

Benefits for the Mentor

Increased motivation; Challenge; New insights and perspectives; An opportunity for self-development; Increased self-esteem & pleasure; The opportunity to positively influence the next

generation; Increased peer recognition; and The opportunity to improve communication.

Mentoring As A Process

Deliberate learning is the cornerstone.

Both failure and success are powerful teachers.

Leader need to tell their stories. Development matures over time. Mentoring is a joint venture.

The Mentoring Relationship

On-Going Communication is Essential

Every Relationship Evolves

Phases of the Relationship

Orientation

The Middle Period

Dissolution

Redefinition

Pitfalls Can Occur …

Mismatches

Unrealistic Expectations

Breaches of Confidentiality

Qualities of A Mentor A Desire To Help Positive Experiences Good Reputation for Developing

Others Time & Energy Up-To-Date Knowledge Learning Attitude Demonstrated Effective Mentoring

Skills

Qualities of A Protégé Committed to expanding their

capabilities Open and receptive to new ways of

learning and trying new ideas Able to accept feedback and act

upon it Willingness to apply learning

Qualities of A Protégé con’t

Focused on achieving desired results

Able to communicate and work cooperatively with others

Knows when to ask for help Have a sense of personal

responsibility and commitment Willing to meet on a regular basis.

You CAN be an effective mentor

Be committed to the relationship and the program

Support and encourage your protégé

Be willing to share your knowledge and wisdom

Be open minded to new ideas Be available and accessible

Mentoring: Final Thoughts

Think of a mentor as a learning leader who facilitates

a learning process, rather than as a guru who passes

down "the word" to a favored individual.

Mentoring: Final Thoughts

Think of growth as the acquisition of attitudes

and capabilities as well as the acquisition of skills

and behaviors.

Mentoring: Final Thoughts

View development as being enhanced by open dialogue and free form thinking,

rather than limited by discussion guided by a

set agenda.

To participate in the Seaway Toastmasters Club Mentoring Program

Contact Mentoring Chair Teri Kingston teri.kingston@rogers.com613-726-9488

References

The Magic Of Mentoring By Earl Hill, DTM, PDG found at http://www.d25toastmasters.org/members/mentor_program.htm

The Successful Club Series-Mentoring Toastmasters International – www.toastmasters.org

http://www.libertyvillagetoastmasters.com/mentorprogram.htm