Collaboration in Action: Mentoring Millennials Utilizing Success Coaching Techniques Jen Santoro Kathleen Shea Smith Mentoring Institute@FSU 12.12.12.

Collaboration in Action: Mentoring Millennials Utilizing Success

Coaching Techniques

Jen SantoroKathleen Shea Smith

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Today’s Presentation

• Characteristics Of The Millennial

• Needs Of The Millennial

• Mentoring Millennials

• What Is Coaching?

• 4 Phases Of Effective Coaching

Characteristics of the Millennial~ Otherwise known as Net Generation

& Generation Y

• Special• Sheltered• Confident• Conventional• Team-Oriented• Achieving• Pressured

~Howe and Strauss, 2000

Needs of the Millennial

Needs

• Desire To Learn & Grow

• Make An Immediate Contribution

• Goals For Leadership

Needs of the Millennial

Needs

• Workplace Flexibility

• Want To Hear The Truth/Immediate Feedback

• Seeking Opportunities For Training, Coaching & Mentoring  

Mentoring Millennials

• Straight Feedback

• Coaching And Mentoring

• Personal Development

~Meister and Willyerd

What is Coaching?

• Present To Future

• Functional To Optimal

• International Coaching Federation• “Coaching is partnering with clients in a

thought-provoking and creative process that inspires them to maximize their personal and professional potential.”

What is Coaching?

The Coaching Space• Non-Judging

• Supportive

• Empowering

• The Client’s Agenda – • Everyone is an expert in

their own life.

What Just Happened?

Phase 1: Connection• Plug Into The Present

• Eliminate Distractions

• Practice Non-Judgment

• Communicate Openly(non-verbal & verbal)

• Commit To Progress

What Just Happened?

Phase 2: Intention• Establish Needs & Goals

• Explore Possibilities

• Create A Vision

• Prepare For Potential Challenges

What Just Happened?

Phase 3: Reflection• Lead With Your Intuition

• Ask Compelling Questions

• Provide Time & Space

• Share Your Own Thoughts & Wisdom

• Assist In Meaning Making

What Just Happened?

Phase 4: Action• Identify Future Progress

• Keep Steps Small & Manageable

• Offer Accountability

• Honor The Journey

You Give it a Try!

Thoughts

FeelingsIntuition

Balance

Takeaways & Next Steps

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