FREE for Members – Member Exclusive Event
Date & Time: Thursday November 13, 2025 12:00pm-1:00pm
Location: Virtual
Mentoring in the Modern World
Mentoring is not just about offering advice—it’s about understanding the unique needs, expectations, and environments of both mentees and mentors. This talk will explore why traditional mentoring approaches often fall short in today’s fast-paced, diverse, and ever-changing world. Through real-world examples and practical insights, you will learn how to better navigate the mentoring relationship, whether you’re seeking guidance or offering it, and how to create meaningful, impactful connections.
Whether you’re a mentor or a mentee, this session will show you how to approach the mentoring relationship more strategically. You’ll discover how to treat individuals as unique, adjusting your methods to their specific needs and preferences—whether that means challenging them, offering support, or simply understanding how they respond to different styles of guidance. You’ll also learn to adapt to the generational and cultural differences that are increasingly shaping today’s mentoring experiences.
This session is ideal for both those looking for mentorship and those mentoring others. Learn how to foster a more collaborative and effective mentoring environment, leveraging both AI tools and personal approaches to create transformative relationships. Whether you’re seeking guidance for your career or providing it to others, this talk will help you rethink the way you engage with mentoring to ensure both parties gain the maximum benefit possible from the relationship.
This session will be facilitated by Andy Lopata who has over 25 years of expertise in professional relationships. Andy Lopata is an internationally recognised speaker, author, and mentor. His six influential books and the Connected Leadership Podcast position him as a leading authority on networking and modern leadership. Andy has worked with major clients such as PayPal, Harrods, and the BBC, delivering impactful keynotes and workshops globally. A Hall of Fame member of the Professional Speaking Association, Andy’s unique Relationship Matrix framework is celebrated for transforming how professionals build and nurture valuable connections.