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The Magic of Mentoring

Kerry Thompson
The formidably brilliant Jack Parsons, has a mentor programme that connects business people with young people who wish to develop their career confidences, skills and dreams, and I am honoured to be part of it.

How do you usually spend your lunchtimes?


Do you sit down for a rest, perhaps catch up with a bit of daytime TV?


Or perhaps you pop out for a sandwich?


Maybe you’re able to get out for a quick walk to get some fresh air?


All perfectly good ways to spend a lunchtime, and I’m often found doing just this.


However, every now and then, I spend 30 minutes of my lunchtime, volunteering as a mentor to young people, supporting them on their career transformation dreams, on behalf of The Youth Group.


The Youth Group, led by the formidably brilliant Jack Parsons, has a mentor programme that connects business people, with young people who wish to develop their career confidences, skills and dreams, and I am honoured to be part of it.


The young man I mentored most recently, already has a brilliant foundation of career experience, but he is hoping to transform and expand into a new area. He asked me questions about my own business, and we explored insights and ideas on how he could embark on his own career adventure.


Another person I mentored is at the early stage in her career. She has a job, but it’s not her career of choice, and she was struggling to find opportunities in her chosen field. I advised her on how to build her network, and the power of asking exploratory questions, rather than just chasing jobs. She left our session with a plan of action and a new sense of motivation. We’ve stayed in touch, and she’s enjoying her new confidences. She’s building a network of great contacts, and I’m sure it won’t be long until she finds an opportunity that is perfect for her.


As well as being useful for the mentee, a voluntary mentoring programme like this is also a great way for the mentor to give back to a worthy cause, and I feel energised and proud to have been able to offer my support.


To find out more, contact The Youth Group direct, or let me know, and I'd be happy to connect you to my contact.


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