Mentoring is less about sharing knowledge and more about building confidence, belief, and resilience in others.
By
Stella Ngugi
Senior HR Executive & Consultant
Jobonics HR
Many people misunderstand what mentoring really is. They assume it is the transfer of knowledge, industry secrets, or technical advice. They picture a senior professional sitting across from a younger employee explaining how to negotiate a salary, run a meeting, or build a five-year career plan.
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