Learning from being a mentor
I had the opportunity to learn from a number of prominent figures in the industry. In 2019, I had my first coaching experience with Mr Request Machimbira. I still have the handwritten notes he shared with me in my diary, and even now, I would nod and say that these are timeless, practical insights that I use on a daily basis. More than 90% of the solutions were put into practice as a result of the practical conversations with Mr. Machimbira.
The scribbled image depicts the conversation about potential issues and "fireguards" to limit and avoid their effects.
In 2019, I had another extremely interesting training with Cleopas Chiketa ( CPF), which gave me coaching and mentoring skills. He invited Prof. Clutterbuck, Dr. Renaldo, and Ms. Mukurazhizha to another mentoring session in 2024. Bravo to First Mutual Holdings Limited for providing the chance to grow as a mentor and coach. Excellent takeaways from the interaction as we transition to online tutoring. Mentoring is evolving from being done in person to being done online and now in the metaverse. Avatars in the metaverse can provide tutoring using the idea of digital twins.
Throughout my life, I've discovered that it's possible to be turned down for coaching by someone you look up to; I certainly have. However, I discovered that I employ a technique known as abstracted distance mentorship, whereby I am a mentee of numerous individuals without their awareness. I get inspiration from a lot of people; I read about them, I watch their posts, and I take notes. Therefore, depending on a person's disposition, abstracted mentorship can also be beneficial to introverts—those who are reticent and uncomfortable sharing personal information with others. Without minimal engagement, you can follow someone and yet learn a lot from them. - Credit I was rejected by a mentor once.. I was rejected by a mentor once. I was… | by Barney Abramson | Medium
After all of this exposure and learning opportunities, I also felt that, as a mentee of some, I ought to give back to the profession by offering to mentor others. I am involved in non-profit organizations as a mentor through voluntary work. The programs are teaching me a lot of things. I came to see that the relationship between a mentor and mentee differs from coaching since the mentee is an experienced individual, and the mentor gains knowledge from the mentee through exchanges. Through the mentoring program, I study books, watch videos, and generally get better. It has come to my attention that being a mentor does not include adopting an I-know-it-all mindset. Rather, it is a cooperative process in which both the mentor and the mentee exchange experiences and perspectives, and deliberate on how to effectively navigate, modify, enhance, and accomplish the program's goals.
Some of the benefits I have realized I am getting from participating in mentorship as a mentor include the following:
enhancing one's ability to communicate
Participating in a mentoring community opens doors and introduces oneself to fresh prospects.
enhancing planning and leadership abilities
Returning contentment
gaining fresh knowledge
I urge individuals to mentor others and to receive mentoring themselves. If someone approaches you, please do not turn them away; instead, assist them and, if it is feasible, refer them to a mentor. Let's use coaching and mentoring to improve the world.