This presentation was used to deliver an educational speech at the EPFL-Unil Toastmasters Club in Lausanne, Switzerland, on September 6th 2016.

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The Successful Club Series
Mentoring
Luca Bertagnolio, VP Education
luca@lucaberta.com

2. “In learning you will teach, and
in teaching you will learn.”
Phil Collins

3. 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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What is a Mentor?
A mentor:

4. Learn the program
Learn club standards and customs
Develop confidence
Participate more
Quickly learn speaking skills
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Easing the Transition

5. Further refine skills
Learn new skills
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Developing Special Skills
More experienced members:

6. Learn from their mentees
Remain productive
Do something for others
Receive recognition
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Benefits to Mentors

7. More members
More satisfied members
Higher member retention
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Benefits to Clubs

8. Supportive
Knowledgeable
Confident
A good listener
Concern for others
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Mentor Qualities
Available
Patient
Sensitive
Respectful
Flexible

9.  Eager to learn
 Receptive
 Open to new ideas
 Loyal
 Grateful
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Mentees Qualities
Mentees should be:

10. 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 First Meeting

11. 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
The Next Meeting

12. 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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The Mentoring Steps
Over Time

13. It should not last
forever…
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A Finite Relationship

14. Experience.
Learn.
Benefit.
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Conclusion
The greatest success we’ll
know is helping OTHERS
succeed and grow.
Gregory Scott Reid