The Art of Authentic Mentoring: Empowering Growth and Development
As part of the LeggUP Platform Webinar Series, this 60-minute workshop will provide you with the science, tools, and practical knowledge needed in this vital area.
Transform mentoring into more than just guidance—it’s a dynamic relationship built on authenticity, shared growth, and mutual trust. When done intentionally, mentoring becomes a catalyst for personal development, career advancement, and long-term impact for both mentors and mentees.In today’s fast-paced, feedback-hungry world, authentic mentoring offers a rare opportunity for reflection, learning, and connection. Whether you’re stepping into your first mentoring role, deepening an existing relationship, or preparing to seek a mentor of your own, this session will equip you with the insight and tools needed to elevate the experience.Research shows that employees with strong mentoring relationships are more likely to be promoted, feel engaged at work, and remain with their organization long-term. But effective mentoring doesn’t happen by accident—it requires structure, emotional intelligence, and trust-building strategies.
- A fresh understanding of what authentic mentoring really is—and what it isn’t
- Tools to initiate, develop, and sustain meaningful mentoring relationships
- Key skills mentors and mentees need to thrive: curiosity, empathy, and presence
- Practical strategies to set expectations, provide feedback, and create mutual value
- Insights into how coaching principles can deepen mentoring outcomes
Join our Chief Experience Officer and Business Coach, Dr. Kelvin Thomas, PCC, NLP, to explore how to move beyond surface-level conversations and into a mentoring mindset that drives real change. Whether you’re a seasoned mentor or just beginning the journey, “The Art of Authentic Mentoring” will help you lead with intention, listen with impact, and create developmental relationships that last.
Kelvin Thomas is an International Coaching Federation (ICF-PCC) certified coach and a graduate of the Institute of Professional Excellence in Coaching (iPEC). He has extensive expertise in the coaching world, serving as the Chief Experience Officer at LeggUP and the Founder of POSITION Consultants, LLC, a Leadership Coaching, Professional Development, and Business Consulting firm. Kelvin holds an MBA in Management and Leadership and has vast marketing and leadership experience while working for national brands such as Under Armour, The Body Shop International, Chico's White House/Black Market, and Toys R US. Kelvin is passionate about LeggUP’s mission of Talent Empowerment by creating world-class coaching engagements for coaches and members.