Part of business coaching is being a business mentor. One of the biggest pitfalls of owning your own business is the lack of accountability of the owner. Participating in business mentoring programs is not only having someone who has years of experience in business, but someone who will keep you accountable and focused on what you want to achieve.

So what makes a good mentor for your business mentoring program

• They must be outside the power relationship
• They have developmental maturity
• They have a broad and deep experience in career and life
• They are a good communicator – can they listen?
• They are a life-long learner
• They enjoy mentoring – no, it’s not another consultancy
• They help you think outside the square
• They help provide solutions based on knowledge and experience