We are developing a wonderful network of mentors who are participating in our regular up-skilling and discussion mentor CPD sessions. Whether you are an internal or external mentor, do join us on the following dates for more fascinating free learning and sharing together.
How active listening holds an attentive space with complete focus
Active Listening is the practice of holding space for someone with complete focus on them. It is attentively and purposefully listening to what is said, capturing every word and sign both verbal and non-verbal. This encourages individuals to hear themselves, and to be gently supported and encouraged by the Listener to reflect on what they have shared and expressed. Continue reading
Using empathy and listening in a coaching conversation
Listening is a familiar and essential technique in a coaching conversation. Empathy is also seen as a crucial requirement. So, how do empathy and listening work together in a coaching conversation to create that safe space in which great insights are made? Continue reading
Further mentor continuous professional development learning sessions

Continuing the fun that Lis and some of our loyal mentor community have enjoyed with our recent series of CPD sessions, we would like to invite you to more mentor development learning sessions on the following topics over the next few months.
More free lunch-time webinars for International Women’s Day 2022
We are having enormous fun with our 2022 lunch-time webinar series. Next up are sessions to enhance mentors’ skills when mentoring a woman.
We are delivering these particular topics in recognition of International Women’s Day on the 8th March 2022.
Free webinars — How to have more effective mentoring relationships
Happy New Year, we hope that 2022 is healthy and fulfilling for you all! Every year Coach Mentoring Ltd. briefs many hundreds of mentors and mentees in how to get the best out of their mentoring relationships. Join Lis Merrick for some free bite-size sessions to help you optimise your own mentoring skills and knowledge. It’s a great way to sample a taste of what we might offer your organisation’s mentors and mentees! Continue reading
Free taster — see how a PGC could develop your coaching and mentoring
Meet the delivery team for this accredited open PGC in Coaching and Mentoring for Leadership in Organisations. This proven virtual course has already helped numerous individuals develop their skills. Join a free taster session for an insight into the style and content of the learning and to see how it could help your development.
Group supervision sessions for coaches and mentors
Join three virtual sessions of group supervision in early 2022. Ideal if you’re a coach or a mentor wanting to share your experiences and learn from others. Your expert supervisor will guide the group and hold the space, so that you feel comfortable to express yourself, reflect on your relationships and learn more skills. Supervision is a crucial part of your practice with educative, quality control and ethical check-in qualities.
New Research into the Experiences of a Mentoring Coordinator
A mentoring coordinator is the key individual responsible for the day-to-day running and operation of your programme. It is the mentoring programme manager’s energy and enthusiasm for mentoring specifically and for developing others more generally, that will drive the programme and keep momentum within it. However there has been little research on the role of the mentor coordinator…
9th International ‘Days of Mentoring’ featuring three masterclasses
Organised by Youth Business International, this is the 9th International Days of Mentoring event held virtually across three days. This year’s mentoring days are open to more than 50 countries and held in English and Russian with simultaneous translation. Focussing on mentoring in entrepreneurship, each day features a mentoring masterclass from mentoring experts Bob Garvey, Auriel Majumdar and Lis Merrick.
