Mentor learning session – Managing challenging conversations

About this event

Session 4 - Managing challenging Conversations

As part of the WIBF Mentoring Programme, we are pleased to introduce a series of dedicated learning sessions designed specifically for our mentors.

These sessions provide a supportive and collaborative space for mentors to develop their skills, deepen their knowledge, and share experiences with one another.

The sessions are designed to support and strengthen the mentor community by exploring key topics that are central to effective mentoring. Rather than a traditional training format, these sessions are built around collective experience and open conversation, recognising that our mentors bring a wealth of insight and expertise that is best shared together.

Each session runs for one hour and combines a short slide presentation on the topic with facilitated group discussion and experience sharing. The emphasis is firmly on dialogue — every mentor's perspective and lived experience is valued and encouraged.

Sessions will cover a broad range of subjects relevant to the mentoring journey, including Impactful Mentoring, Behavioural Styles, Boundaries, Biases, Ethical Dilemmas, Challenging Conversations, and more.

You can attend as many or as few of the session as you wish, each session is a stand alone event, but of course we would love to see you at all the sessions!

This session will explore how to approach and navigate challenging conversations with confidence, offering practical insight into maintaining trust, managing differing perspectives and supporting constructive dialogue within the mentoring relationship.

These sessions are open to all mentors participating in the WIBF Mentoring Programme. Whether you are a seasoned mentor or newer to the role, you will find value in connecting with peers and reflecting on your practice.

Find out more about the WIBF Mentoring programme here.

Why should I attend?

Build confidence in difficult moments – Gain practical approaches to handling sensitive or complex conversations while preserving trust, professionalism and the integrity of your mentoring relationship.
Grow your skills - Each session offers the opportunity to deepen your understanding of key mentoring topics, from navigating challenging conversations to recognising unconscious bias, helping you become a more confident and effective mentor.
Learn from your peers - These sessions are built around shared experience and open dialogue, giving you the chance to hear different perspectives, gain fresh insights, and learn from the diverse expertise within the WIBF mentor community.
Strengthen your practice - By reflecting on real-world scenarios and exploring topics such as boundaries, ethical dilemmas, and behavioural styles, you will leave each session with practical takeaways you can apply directly to your mentoring relationships.