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Becoming an Impactful Mentor

Learn the principles of coaching and mentorship to support the growth of those in your organization

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As an executive coach, Jolynn builds on 30 years of corporate leadership, business consulting and people leadership experience to bring a sense of humanity and laughter to the workplace, one team, one person at a time.

Overview

In this customizable four-workshop series, leaders will learn the principles of coaching and mentorship so they can better support the growth of their direct reports and others within their organization.

During this training, participants will learn how to actively listen, distinguish between giving feedback and advice, and how to genuinely connect with their mentees. Sessions will be fun and interactive featuring break-out rooms, role-playing, and group discussions.

As a seasoned leader with 30 years of experience in the Apparel industry, Jolynn has initiated and led trainings on a variety of topics including, giving/receiving feedback, active listening, presentation skills, coaching, and self-awareness.

As the Senior Director of Material Innovation, Jolynn stood up a peer/mentor support group at Nike called Women of Innovation which had a membership of over 200 employees.

Service Details

480 minutes
5-30 participants
PREVIOUSLY DELIVERED TO

Sessions

1. Introduction to Mentorship
Learn what it means to be a great mentor
2. Active Listening
How to distinguish between the content and the context
3. Giving Feedback vs. Giving Advice
How to know when each toolkit is appropriate
4. Connecting and Contracting
Learning to be vulnerable and how to set boundaries

Modes of Learning

Breakout Rooms
Group Discussion
Role Play
Peer to Peer Sharing

About Jolynn Mitchell

As an executive coach, Jolynn builds on 30 years of corporate leadership, business consulting and people leadership experience to bring a sense of humanity and laughter to the workplace, one team, one person at a time.
Work History
Nike
  • Senior Director, Material Innovation Apparel
  • Materials Development Director - Flyknit Footwear
  • Director of Men's/Boy's Apparel Starter Brand
Adidas
  • Women's Marketing Director NA
  • Global Business Unit Manager
  • Marketing Manager Key Accounts
  • Product Line Manager
  • Product Development
Credentials
  • ICF Professional Certified Coach (PCC)
  • Executive MBA | The University of Oregon
  • Degree of Applied Science – Production Management | The Fashion Institute of Technology
  • Accredited Coach Training Program - PCC | New Ventures West
  • Bachelor of Science – Clothing, Textiles and Design | The University of Western Ontario

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