January is National Mentoring Month in the United States, celebrated to recognize the importance of mentoring relationships and to encourage others to become mentors.

No matter where you are in the world, join us in this celebration as Sonia Wadhwa guides us through this engaging and insightful session designed to elevate your skills as a mentor and foster impactful relationships with your mentees. This session is tailored for women leaders who want to help others navigate the technology industry and build successful careers, experts who wish to support their colleagues through peer mentoring, and professionals at any level who are interested in sharing their perspectives with senior colleagues through reverse mentoring. We will delve into the core attributes of effective mentorship, exploring how to create a nurturing and empowering environment for mentees. We will discuss practical strategies and real-world examples on how to communicate effectively, build trust, and inspire the next generation of tech leaders. Additionally, we will focus on developing essential mentoring skills and provide techniques to overcome common obstacles in mentoring relationships. This workshop aims to equip you with the tools to make a significant and lasting difference in your mentees' professional journeys.

Attendees will take away the following during this session:

1. Understand the key qualities of a successful mentor: Learn what makes a mentor effective and how to embody these traits.
2. Enhance their communication skills with mentees: Enhance the ability to listen actively, provide constructive feedback, and communicate clearly.
3. Build trust and rapport with mentees: Discover techniques to establish and maintain trust, and create a safe and supportive mentoring environment.
4. Set and achieve mentoring goals: Learn how to set realistic and meaningful goals for mentoring relationships and track progress.
5. Navigate challenges in mentoring: Gain strategies to address common challenges and obstacles in mentoring relationships.
6. Empower and inspire mentees: Explore ways to motivate and inspire mentees to reach their full potential.