Mentoring workshop By Sandra

He is a Professional Speaker, Master Trainer & Security Manager and many more in the list.


On Saturday (1/12/2012), he took some time off to facilitate the workshop where it serves to instil proper Leadership and Mentoring qualities into the participants.

The attendees first had an interactive ice-breaking session where EVERYONE gathered in a Circle and played “Monkey”. After all, when monkey sees, monkey then do. What a way to kick-off the session!

Facilitator Sandra mentioned that we learn through “VARK”. By means of Visual. Aural. Read/Write. Kinesthetic, where some people favour another learning means from the other.

In a one break-up session, teams were rounded to discuss who they deemed Mentor figures in their professional/personal life. Everyone gave their most heart-felt role models who portrayed many qualities of a true Mentor. That gave the session a true context on where Mentors can be found.

Common knowledge recognizes Coaches, Mentors, Counsellors & Leaders; but little did it elaborate on the differences they each hold.

“Coaches inspire & motivate”, “Mentors instruct & guide” were a few of many explanations.

Lastly, when he discussed about handling a Mentee, he proposed being “SMART” about it. The abbreviation spells (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Realistic, Time-Bound) either wise a misunderstanding on expectation might occur.

Before the day was called to a close, he took many questions.

Overall, the 3 hour session was full of sharing and full of thought provoking life examples where the participants can take home and reflect.

Thank you Sandra for your Time and also Div B for hosting the occasion!

by Zahir (Taylors Uni. TMC)