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The Complete Mentor’s Guide to Using ChatGPT to Review, Reflect, and Improve Your Sessions
How often do you end a mentoring session and wonder, "Did I ask the right questions? Did I really help my mentee?" Reflection is the...
Nicki Deeson
Aug 264 min read
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The Power of Permission in Feedback: A Mentor's Guide
As mentors, one of our most valuable contributions is offering feedback and constructive observation. Yet, how we deliver that feedback...
Kathie O'Donoghue
Aug 202 min read
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Doing Less, Helping More: How to Step Back and Let Your Clients Step Up
As coaches and mentors, how often do you fall into the trap of doing too much  in sessions—brainstorming, summarising, guiding,...
Nicki Deeson
Aug 63 min read
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Reflecting on a Moment: The Power of Reflection in Supervision
In the fast-paced world of coaching and mentoring, it's easy to move from one session to the next without pause. But embedded within our...
Kathie O'Donoghue
Jul 82 min read
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Designing Successful In-House Mentoring Schemes in the Public Sector
In-house mentoring programmes are widely used across the NHS, Civil Service, and Local Authorities as a way to build internal talent,...
Philippa Seal
Jul 73 min read
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How can Maslow’s hierarchy of needs help you as a mentor?
Maslow proposed his hierarchy of needs 80 years ago, so it is well tried and tested. Although (as he noted) there was little scientific...
Nicki Deeson
Jun 32 min read
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Strategic Tools That Elevate Mentoring Conversations - business skills for mentors
Practical Skills Sharing with Philippa As business mentors, our role isn’t to give answers—it’s to unlock clarity, encourage reflection,...
Philippa Seal
May 272 min read
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What is supervision? (Podcast)
This 20-minute podcast gives simple tips to improve your reflections and to use supervision in your coaching and mentoring practice
Nicki Deeson
Apr 161 min read
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The Mentor's Guide to Growth: Why Does Every Mentor Need a Mentor?
A mentor’s mentor or supervisor is not merely a guide; they are a source of current knowledge, best practices, and fresh perspectives.

Philippa Seal
Apr 42 min read
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What is Reflective Practice?
Getting the most out of reflection as a Business Mentor or Coach Reflection journal and coffee That’s easy, right? I just think about...
Kathie O'Donoghue
Apr 22 min read
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How will the 7 eyed model benefit me during a supervision session?
The Seven-Eyed Model It can benefit you in several ways during a supervision session by ensuring a comprehensive, reflective, and...
Nicki Deeson
Jan 192 min read
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Maximise Your Mentoring and Coaching Skills with Professional Supervision
Are you a mentor or coach looking to enhance your skills and reach the peak of your potential? Professional supervisor guidance could be...
Nicki Deeson
Nov 20, 20241 min read
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Elevate Your In-House Mentoring or Coaching Programme
Are you looking to take your in-house mentoring or coaching programme to the next level? Look no further than the Business Supervisors...
Nicki Deeson
Nov 20, 20241 min read
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Enhance Your Practice through Top-tier Individual Supervision
Are you a coach looking to enhance your practice and take it to the next level? One key component that can greatly benefit your coaching...
Nicki Deeson
Nov 20, 20242 min read
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