Conversation Starter: For those of who are experienced - what advice would you give to 'new' mentors?

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Be open, honest and accessible. Lay it all out there. Do not tell, but show and allow them to make own decisions.

I like to start with some self discovery exercises, Cartesian questions , SMART goals and SWOT analysis.

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