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Mythbusting Coaching & Mentoring

Please note

a prediction

for each

myth listed

Passionately People Oriented

Software Development Leader

Coach & Manager

Agile Mindset

Looking for the

28 hr day

Tricia Broderick@t_broderick

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* FINE PRINT

MY FIRST ASSIGNED MENTOR

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My Reactions

Defensive

Questioning

Dreading interaction

Not listening

Avoiding conflict

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He Was AssignedI Needed

Coaching and mentoring are the same

Both coaches and

mentors can be

assigned

Every manager is a coach and a mentor

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Reflection Time

MY FIRST MENTORING

PROJECT

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My Approach

Teach my way

Know everything

Prevent mistakes

Build relationships

One approach of coaching & mentoring will be effective for everyone

A coach should always

have the answer and

prevent mistakes

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Reflection Time

MY EXAMPLE I TRY TO FOLLOW

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Respected Qualities:Integrity & Direct

Competence

Team Player

Fun

Respected QualitiesRespected Qualities:All from before

Ability to build trust

Ability to coach

Ability to mentor

Only the mentee learns

anything; there’s no

value for the mentor

Coaches and Mentors can have a substantial impact on your career

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Challenge

Thank you!