How to be a great mentor to an apprentice
from The Apprenticeship Godmother Hosted by Sarah Abel
In this episode of The Apprenticeship Godmother Podcast host Sarah Abel discusses how to be a great mentor to your apprentice. Most apprentices are young people so you have to remember you are building them as a person as well as a hair, beauty and nail professional. As their mentor they must feel safe to speak to you openly and honestly so that you can be aware of what they are going through in life and best support them in their growth both in the business and as a person. Picking the right person to mentor your apprentice is important, they must be a model employee. Mentoring is about being patient and being able to listen so that when you are giving feedback or support it is accurate and based on the information your apprentice has given you. In this episode you will learn: What makes a good mentor The process of mentoring Tips and tricks for helping your apprentice progress through mentoring How to use open ended questions when speaking with your apprentice The Apprenticeship Godmother Podcast is the show which highlights what salon owners, entrepreneurs and hair, beauty and wellness businesses really need to know about employing an apprentice to have a successful experience for both the employer and the apprentice too. This show covers everything from how to find the perfect placement if you want to train as a hair, beauty or wellness professional right through to explaining the step by step process of how to employ an apprentice in your salon. This podcast will highlight all the traits of creating a successful apprenticeship.
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