Making Sense of Self Isolation Mandates and Sudden Mass Lay-Offs We live during an unprecedented global pandemic. Many employees of organization big and small are in flux, feeling the impact of uncertainty, anxiety, and a sense of loss of control. Disruption and doubt are their new routine. The employees in my mentoring circles are experiencing stress at a level they have never been subjected … [Read more...]
To Be Successful Do I Need a Mentor?
January 14, 2020 By
I am asked on numerous occasions to respond to questions regarding mentoring, mentoring process and how mentoring can bring value to individuals and/or organizations. Here is a question I received recently and my response. Q: Does every successful person have a mentor in their life, or are some just self-taught? A: Everyone can benefit from an … [Read more...]
Mentoring in Times of Change
January 2, 2020 By
“Dear Mentor, Something is Changing…!” by Yvonne Thevenot, ICM-P, ACM-F, CCMP Job eliminated? Tapped for an executive appointment? Applying for your first role? Applying for your next role? Declined for a role? Starting a new role?..... The list goes on. As we consider these critical career moments it is almost guaranteed that if you have experienced any of these, you will recall the … [Read more...]
Psychosocial Mentoring and PTSD
July 10, 2019 By
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) impacts about 8 people out of 100 at some time point in their life. About 8 million people will have PTSD in a given year. Many do not reach out for help or are not able to get help. (https://www.psycom.net/post-traumatic-stress-disorder/) The Practice of Mentoring (effective mentoring) focuses on professional development (career-related) and … [Read more...]
QUORA MENTOR AND MENTORING RESPONSES #14
June 13, 2019 By
I am asked on numerous occasions to respond to questions regarding mentoring, mentoring process and how mentoring can bring value to individuals and/or organizations. Here are some of those questions and my responses. Q: Have you ever mentored students on research projects remotely? A: The short answer is yes. The mentoring … [Read more...]
QUORA MENTOR – MENTOR AND MENTORING RESPONSES #13
June 4, 2019 By
I am asked on numerous occasions to respond to questions regarding mentoring, mentoring process and how mentoring can bring value to individuals and/or organizations. Here are some of those questions and my responses. Q: How does one find a farming mentor? A: I just did a search via Google and used the words “farming mentor”. There … [Read more...]
QUORA MENTOR – MENTOR AND MENTORING RESPONSES #12
May 23, 2019 By
I am asked on numerous occasions to respond to questions regarding mentoring, mentoring process and how mentoring can bring value to individuals and/or organizations. Here are some of those questions and my responses. Q: What are some good ways for a small business entrepreneur to find a mentor? I am currently in the process of … [Read more...]
QUORA MENTOR – MENTOR AND MENTORING RESPONSES #11
May 14, 2019 By
I am asked on numerous occasions to respond to questions regarding mentoring, mentoring process and how mentoring can bring value to individuals and/or organizations. Here are some of those questions and my responses. Q: What kind of strategy should I look for in a mentor? A: While each mentor is different they should all approach the … [Read more...]
QUORA MENTOR – MENTOR AND MENTORING RESPONSES #9
May 8, 2019 By
I am asked on numerous occasions to respond to questions regarding mentoring, mentoring process and how mentoring can bring value to individuals and/or organizations. Here are some of those questions and my responses. Q: How do you initiate a mentor-mentee relationship? A: First off you need to find someone that could be a mentor for you. … [Read more...]
QUORA MENTOR – MENTOR AND MENTORING RESPONSES #10
May 7, 2019 By
I am asked on numerous occasions to respond to questions regarding mentoring, mentoring process and how mentoring can bring value to individuals and/or organizations. Here are some of those questions and my responses. Q: Who are the best mentors for somebody who would like to lead a business managing money for … [Read more...]
