How are you preparing for your next steps? One of the most important factors that will determine the future of our decisions is the preparation we do. How well informed we are at least about what we can control. Often, the primary insights come from introspection, which we frequently overlook.   Exciting News! Are you ready to take your professional journey to new heights? I'm thrilled to introduce three groundbreaking tools that I created in collaboration with Brancher.ai, set to revolutionize how you navigate your career! 1️⃣ Let's start with "My Professional Profile." This ..read more

Mentorship is an integral pillar of professional advancement, serving as a transformative instrument that propels career growth via tailored counseling, expeditious skill enhancement, opportunity for networking, and bolstered job fulfillment. Customized Counseling: A Unique Feature of Mentorship The Mentoring Club prioritizes providing personalized guidance, which is the foundation of effective mentorship. Utilizing the wisdom gained from their diverse professional journeys, mentors are able to dispense advice that is meticulously adapted to the unique situations and hurdles encountered by t ..read more

Have you ever consider the roots of coaching and where its principles come from? It may surprise you to know that many of the core principles and methods of modern coaching have roots in ancient philosophical thought of Hellenistic era. Hellenistic period lasted from 323 B.C.E to 31 B.C.E. The three centuries of Greek history between the death of the Macedonian king Alexander and the rise of Augustus in Rome. At that time there were many philosophical schools and trends but the main ones with the most followers and students were the Stoics, Epicureans and Cynics. Their influence was sign ..read more

Leadership is a vital skill that is highly sought-after in the modern workforce. Employers and managers are constantly looking for individuals who can effectively lead and inspire others to achieve common goals. While having a formal leadership title can certainly help, it is not necessary for developing and strengthening your leadership abilities. In this article, we will explore why you don't need a formal title to develop and strengthen your leadership muscles. Mentoring One way to develop your leadership abilities without a formal title is through mentoring. Mentoring is an excellent way ..read more

- by Jayashree An important aspect of leadership is that no one needs to "hand" you the right to lead.  You imagine yourself to be a leader, own the change you want to make and be accountable for the outcomes of your actions. Whether it is at work or at home, it is the same thing.  The waiting game  Most situations at work, home and elsewhere include some areas that don't work, or at least they don't work as well as they could. And most of the time, we know what is required, or what might help solve the problems. Yet, more often than not, we wait for someone else to act ..read more

  The world as we know it is undergoing rapid change, especially with the advent of automation and technology. However, one change in the landscape of work and business is the acknowledgement that growing with other people is all the more critical. Mentoring has historically been very important up to the present day; from Aristotle’s influence on Alexander the Great to Bill Gates receiving guidance from Warren Buffet—it’s clear that even super talented people need mentors. For the banking industry, mentorship is crucial to success for everyone involved. When mentors pass on essential sk ..read more

In my last articles about separation culture and management i have considered the positive and negative impacts on the employer brand and finally, the loss/gain for a organisation by not carrying out a smooth and valuable process. This time i would like to focus more on the perception of the employee who decided to quit is job for a new opportunity.  I have read a fabulous article on the Havard Business Review „How to leave a job you love“ recommended by a lovely friend and ex-colleague. While reading through this article; i heard my inner voice saying YES…i felt like this as I quit my jo ..read more

  Berlin, 17.01.2023 - Today, the Mentoring Club announced their new branding that includes a new color code as well as a redesigned website and Member Area.  Over the past weeks, a small team of passionate volunteers and the founders of the Mentoring Club have created a fresher and more relevant design to better align their brand identity with their mission and values.  The Mentoring Club was launched in early 2020 to connect those who want to learn and grow with those willing to support others by sharing their past experiences and giving advice. While the founders Bastian Bu ..read more

The year-end and the festive season are approaching rapidly. Amidst the frenzy of finishing year-end projects and the omnipresent calls for consumerism all around us, many of us approach this season as a time to reflect on the past year, ponder on our priorities for the next year, practice gratitude for what we have and consider what we could "share" with others in the festive spirit of "giving".  Well, in the spirit of The Mentoring Club's thought-provoking and insight-sparking mission, we invite you to consider this: If The Mentoring Club platform has in some way enriched your life or ..read more

- by Jayashree Mid-level management in a Tech workplace can be quite tricky. While staying technologically relevant so you can meaningfully support/guide your team with daily tasks, you also have to be adept at the human aspect of managing downwards (your direct reports) as well as managing upwards (your boss).  A big part of "managing up" is communicating with your manager well enough to influence them with your ideas, tech experience & unique insights from being closer to the day-to-day business. This is easier when you have a boss who shares at least a few common cul ..read more