Last week, I shared my top tip to help mentors maximize the value of their mentoring relationships. If you missed it, you can read more here. This week, we turn our attention to the role mentees play in the success of these relationships, and my top tips for helping mentees take full advantage of their mentor’s time, advice and expertise. …
Is Unconscious Bias Limiting Your Success as a Mentor?
Recently, I’ve noticed a growing number of organizations introducing structured mentoring initiatives, matching junior members of staff with senior leaders through formal programs. As these programs grow in popularity, here is my biggest piece of advice for those of you finding yourselves in a formal mentoring role. Unconscious bias: the barrier to a successful mentoring relationship Your mentee is looking …
Identity Evolution: As we grow, our personal brand grows with us
Last week, we reframed the concept of personal branding. It’s not about creating a fake persona, but rather about aligning who you are with what people experience when they interact with or hear about you. If you missed it, you can read more here. As we develop our understanding of personal branding further, it’s important to know that personal branding …
We are all icebergs: Reframing our understanding of personal branding
It seems to be the season of personal branding. In the last few weeks I have delivered eight different personal branding workshops to groups from four different organizations. These sessions have triggered interesting conversations and all got me thinking: as a coach, do I need to help clients reframe the way they think about ‘personal branding’? One comment in particular …
Listen to my interview on the Business Profits in the Real World show hosted by Michael Kessler.
I had such an enjoyable time appearing as a guest on the Business Profits in the Real World on LI News Radio 103.9FM, hosted by Michael Kessler. We talked about the importance of culture in your business and some of the tools and methods I use to help people and their businesses achieve greater success. Click here to listen to a recording of the show! …