The Working Ground

Tools for work or wonder.

Mentoring

A set of tools for navigating a mentoring relationship — from before your first session through to career design, network building, and ongoing check-ins. Work through them at your own pace.

Before you start
Before you begin

A short personal profile to share with your mentor. Complete before your first session.

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Step 1
Know yourself

Career highlights and lowlights. Glass ball exercise. Finding your ikigai.

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Step 2
Design your career

Odyssey Plan. Personal Development Plan on a Page.

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Step 3
Build your network

Personal board of advisors. How to network without being weird.

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Ongoing
Session tools

Pre-session prep. Pivot Diagnostic.

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For mentors
Mentor guide

Structuring your mentoring sessions. Suggestions for openers, facilitation notes and how to use each tool.

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