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The Successful Club Series
Mentoring
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"The ideal condition would be, I admit, that
men should be right by instinct. But since we
are all likely to go astray, the reasonable thing
is to learn from those who can teach."
-Sophocles
Why?
New to Toastmasters
Gain Confidence
Overcome Fear of Public Speaking
Improve Communication Skills
Improve Leadership Skills
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What is a Mentor?
A mentor:
Takes a personal interest and helps
Serves as a role model, coach,
and confidante
Offers knowledge, insight, perspective,
and wisdom
Helps someone become successful
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Easing the Transition
Learn the program
Learn club standards and customs
Develop confidence
Participate more
Quickly learn speaking skills
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Developing Special Skills
More experienced members:
Further refine skills
Learn new skills
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Benefits to Mentors
Learn from their mentees
Remain productive
Do something for others
Receive recognition
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Benefits to Clubs
More members
More satisfied members
Higher member retention
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Mentor Qualities
Available Supportive
Patient Knowledgeable
Sensitive Confident
Respectful A good listener
Flexible Concern for others
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The Mentoring Steps
The First Meeting
1. Sit with the new member.
2. Orient the new member to club
customs and procedures.
3. Explain how to sign up.
4. Help with the Ice Breaker.
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The Mentoring Steps
The Next Meeting
1. Make mentees aware
of resources.
2. Provide positive feedback.
3. Explain responsibilities.
4. Help with speeches and
other assignments.
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The Mentoring Steps
Over Time
1. Tell how you have benefited.
2. Invite the mentee to other events.
3. Acknowledge progress.
4. Explain officers’ duties.
5. Explain speech contests.
6. Describe the organization.
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Qualities of Mentees
Mentees should be:
Eager to learn
Receptive
Open to new ideas
Loyal
Grateful
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A Finite Relationship
It should not last
forever…
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Conclusion
Pay it Forward:
Experience
Learn
Benefit
Share
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