Someone in Your Corner

Someone in Your Corner

The Importance of Mentoring and Coaching at Every Level

By Trade Stevens, M.S., SHRM-SCP, PHR

Everyone, from the CEO to the front line, deserves someone in their corner. Most people never have one.

Sound familiar?

I wrote Someone in Your Corner because I would not be where I am without the generous people who answered the phone when I didn't know what to do, and I want to help others find, be, and build that.

This practical guide covers why mentoring matters, mentoring, coaching, and sponsorship, the access gap, finding and asking for a mentor, being a great mentor, coaching skills for everyone, executive coaching, designing a mentoring program, peer, group and reverse mentoring, equity and the law, measuring impact, boundaries and ethics, and building a culture of mentorship.

What's included?

·      81-page digital PDF ebook you can read on your computer, tablet, or other PDF-compatible device.

·      14 chapters organized in four parts.

·      Practical toolkit with 16 appendices, including: self-assessment, personal board of directors, mentee preparation worksheet, mentoring agreement, first meeting guide, meeting notes and action log, GROW coaching guide, manager one-on-one coaching guide, coach selection checklist, program design canvas, matching form, program launch timeline, evaluation survey, and a sponsor action plan.

This book is written for anyone seeking a mentor, anyone who wants to mentor, managers, HR and learning professionals designing a program, and executives, and it gives you a practical starting point.

Find your someone. Be someone. Build the place where it happens.

I'm Trade Stevens, a senior HR executive with more than 18 years of CHRO-level experience across multiple sectors. I created this guide to share practical approaches to the challenges HR professionals and the people who work with them face every day.

Start finding, being, and building mentorship.

Please note: This ebook is an educational resource, not legal advice. Employment laws vary by location and change over time. Verify current requirements and consult qualified professionals when appropriate.