In our overstimulated world, characterised, amongst other things, by hate speech on social media and by uncontrolled egomaniacs, the widespread inability to regulate one’s own emotions is becoming increasingly apparent. A stimulus is immediately followed by a reaction, without the ability (or willingness) to restrain oneself. Much suffering and harm occur because no precautions are taken against triggers and emotions are not managed consciously. Yet emotional regulation can be learnt both individually and organisationally.
Why apprentices need mentors with coaching and mentoring skills
Apprenticeships work best when apprentices are supported by mentors who can guide, encourage, and challenge them well. Yet many workplace mentors are promoted into the role with little preparation, even though they are expected to have regular developmental conversations, give constructive feedback, and help apprentices build confidence. That is where coaching and mentoring skills can make a real difference.
Changing young people’s lives through Coaching and Mentoring
We were delighted to partner with Grow to design and deliver a tailored coaching and mentoring development programme for staff and volunteers supporting young people aged 16–24 who face barriers to employment. Following the successful completion of the programme, we are proud to reflect on the learning journey, the impact achieved, and the valuable feedback received from participants.
Accredited & certified coaching and mentoring postgraduate course
Build your coaching skills on top of your existing specialisms, to develop your own coaching identity. This Level 7 PGCert, accredited by Leeds Beckett University, also provides fast-track award of EMCC EIA Senior Practitioner from one of the leading coaching and mentoring bodies. You will find the interactive live webinars grounded in your life and leadership experiences. Through your study, you will create your own individual coaching and mentoring approach, rather than slavishly following taught models.
Delivering Women’s Mentoring Programmes — In Peru and the UK
Paul Stokes suggests that women’s mentoring programmes are influenced by their specific context, impacting their design and implementation. This is evident in programmes for women in STEM in Peru and female undergraduates in a UK Business School, where the unique societal and organisational factors shaped the mentoring experience.
Join our Mentor Community for more short, free, live CPD sessions
We are so proud that we have a flourishing community of mentors (and coaches) who join us for our regular continuing professional development sessions. These sessions are free-of-charge and part of our philosophy of developing mentors — especially those who have been through training with Coach Mentoring Ltd. in the past!
Connecting purpose-led humanitarian leaders — Global Connect
Since 2004, Coach Mentoring Ltd. has delivered high-quality coaching, mentoring, and leadership development. After over ten years of supporting across-organisational mentoring (AOMP), Global Connect is our social-impact expansion. Connecting purpose-led leaders across the humanitarian sector with practical support to grow. Global Connect is built on our deep experience and targets those who need it most.
EMCC EQA Foundation Level Accreditation in Coaching and Mentoring
Across nine live, virtual webinars in September 2026, this foundation level course will give you the fundamental knowledge and skills to be an effective coach and mentor. Plus, fast-track access to the European Mentoring and Coaching Council’s Global Individual Accreditation (EMCC EIA) will recognise your successful ongoing application of competence.
Mentoring Prison Leavers — its successes and challenges

Recent research has shown that mentoring is an effective tool to combat reoffending and support those leaving prison (Hean & Sæbjørnsen, 2023), (Lowther-Payne et al., 2024). In London, organisations such as Spark Inside, Switchback, and Standout are all using mentoring or coaching to help prison leavers turn around their lives. Continue reading
Solving complex real-world problems: From VUCA to BANI
Pandemics, more wars than ever before, heat waves, melting glaciers and political upheaval: we are living in an era of increasing complexity, chaos and uncertainty: From VUCA to BANI, the ‘unpredictability of the world’ is greater today than ever before. Many people find it difficult to get used to the fact that ‘the old rules of “it won’t happen” and “basically everything will stay the same” are increasingly no longer valid,’ as psychologists Eva Lermer and Matthias Hudecek write in their book ‘Uncertainty’ [1].
