An integral part of the Genuine Contact way of working is mentoring for ongoing professional and personal development. It is one of the 11 essential components of the Genuine Contact Program. Mentoring is underpinned by key concepts and beliefs of Genuine Contact including:
- working with the blueprint for health that is present in every organization
- using meetings as a catalyst for organizational success
- developing systems for sustaining organizational health and balance that is needed for optimal effectiveness
- working with the belief that change is constant and that ongoing mentoring is one way to develop mastery at working with change
- opportunities for Genuine Contact in all relationships
We offer to mentor within our Genuine Contact community as a forum to learn the art of mentoring and to “walk the talk of mentoring” for both individuals and organizations. Through mentoring, we can all improve our own skills and practices as Genuine Contact professionals. Mentoring circles have been held regularly within the Genuine Contact community since their beginning in North Carolina, USA in 2001. They include an ongoing international mentoring circle online as well as both regional and international events.
Mentoring Opportunities within the Genuine Contact Community
A variety of mentoring opportunities are offered within our Genuine Contact Organization. Many mentoring opportunities are available to anyone interested in Genuine Contact. Some have pre-requisite workshop participation as a requirement when the mentoring is focused on a specific skill set or focus.
Ongoing Online Mentoring Circle
Ongoing International Mentoring Circle for those interested in Genuine Contact - this online mentoring circle has been going since September 2001 and is a place to mentor and be mentored by others interested in Genuine Contact around the world. Sign up to become a member (including the free White level membership) to join "the list" to participate in this ongoing mentoring opportunity.
Realtime Mentoring Opportunities
Get together for real-time conversation with others interested in Genuine Contact:
- In Person Mentoring Circles - regional and international mentoring circles are offered throughout the year.
- Online Mentoring Circles - online mentoring circles are offered by some of our Trainers for specific languages, geographic regions, or for those who have taken specific workshops to continue learning together in how to work with modules of Genuine Contact more deeply.
Find an Upcoming Mentoring Circle
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Mentoring Circle: Working with Open Space TechnologyFacilitators: Birgitt Williams & Rachel Bolton – Dalar International Consultancy, Hendersonville, United StatesSeptember 3, 2021 | Online One of the things we believe in Genuine Contact is the value of mentoring – ongoing learning opportunities that are critical for learning retention, application of your skills, and continually growing your skills and capacities. As part of our commitment to ongoing learning for your leadership development, you are encouraged to participate in this mentoring circle with a focus on Working with Open Space Technology. Join other past workshop participants – some with decades of experience, some with a few years, and some with only a few months – to explore emerging issues and opportunities for working with Open Space Technology. As part of the mentoring circle, participants will develop an agenda of the topics that they want to explore. |
International Face to Face Mentoring CircleSponsors: Mariëlle Cuijpers and Doris Gottlieb | Facilitator: Wieneke Olthof, Driebergen, NetherlandsSeptember 10-11, 2021 | Netherlands Join this annual gathering of Genuine Contact professionals, trainers, co-owners, and others interested in the Genuine Contact approach. The Mentoring Circle is designed as a place to learn together, inspire, and mentor one another about living and working with Genuine Contact. Based on the current situation we intend to hold this event in person. It will be a great opportunity to connect, share, and learn together. |
Mentoring Circle: Strategic Planning the Genuine Contact WayFacilitators: Birgitt Williams & Rachel Bolton – Dalar International Consultancy, Hendersonville, United StatesSeptember 17, 2021 | Online Part of the Genuine Contact way of working is a focus on mentoring for ongoing learning retention, application of your skills, and continually growing your skills and capacities. When you have the opportunity to gather with others who have also learned a particular skillset – to share your experiences, wisdom, and insights and to ask questions where you still have more to learn – it offers all participants a possibility for ongoing and deepened learning. As part of our commitment to ongoing learning for your leadership development, you are encouraged to participate in this mentoring circle with a focus on Strategic Planning the Genuine Contact Way. Join other past workshop participants to explore emerging issues and opportunities for working with Strategic Planning the Genuine Contact Way. As part of the mentoring circle, participants will develop an agenda of the topics that they want to explore. |
Mentoring Circle: Holistic Leadership DevelopmentFacilitators: Birgitt Williams & Rachel Bolton – Dalar International Consultancy, Hendersonville, United StatesOctober 29, 2021 | Online One of the things we believe in Genuine Contact is about the power of mentoring. Opportunities for learning retention, application of your skills, and continually growing your skills and capacities. When you have the opportunity to gather with others who have also learned a particular skillset – to share your experiences, wisdom, and insights and to ask questions where you still have more to learn – it offers all participants a possibility for ongoing and deepened learning. As part of our commitment to ongoing learning for your leadership development, you are encouraged to participate in this mentoring circle with a focus on Holistic Leadership Development. Join other past workshop participants – some with decades of experience, some with a few years, and some with only a few months – to explore emerging issues and opportunities for working with Holistic Leadership Development. As part of the mentoring circle, participants will develop an agenda of the topics that they want to explore. |
Mentoring Circle: Achieving and Regenerating Organizational Health and BalanceFacilitators: Birgitt Williams & Rachel Bolton – Dalar International Consultancy, Hendersonville, United StatesNovember 26, 2021 | Online In Genuine Contact, we believe in mentoring as a key component of learning; critical for learning retention, application of your skills, and continually growing your skills and capacities. When you have the opportunity to gather with others who have also learned a particular skillset – to share your experiences, wisdom, and insights and to ask questions where you still have more to learn – it offers all participants a possibility for ongoing and deepened learning. As part of our commitment to ongoing learning for your leadership development, you are encouraged to participate in this mentoring circle with a focus on Achieving Organizational Health and Balance. Join other past workshop participants – some with decades of experience, some with a few years, and some with only a few months – to explore emerging issues and opportunities for working with Achieving Organizational Health and Balance. As part of the mentoring circle, participants will develop an agenda of the topics that they want to explore. |
Mentoring Circle: Leading a Culture of LeadershipFacilitators: Birgitt Williams & Rachel Bolton – Dalar International Consultancy, Hendersonville, United StatesJanuary 7, 2022 | Online Mentoring is a key component of Genuine Contact. Join other past workshop participants to explore emerging issues and opportunities for working with Leading a Culture of Leadership. As part of the mentoring circle, participants will develop an agenda of the topics that they want to explore. When you have the opportunity to gather with others who have also learned a particular skillset – to share your experiences, wisdom, and insights and to ask questions where you still have more to learn – it offers all participants a possibility for ongoing and deepened learning. As part of our commitment to ongoing learning for your leadership development, you are encouraged to participate in this mentoring circle with a focus on Leading a Culture of Leadership.
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Mentoring Circle: Personal Boundaries...At WorkFacilitators: Birgitt Williams & Rachel Bolton – Dalar International Consultancy, Hendersonville, United StatesFebruary 25, 2022 | Online One of the things we believe in all of our training is that having ongoing learning opportunities is critical for learning retention, application of your skills, and continually growing your skills and capacities. When you have the opportunity to gather with others who have also learned a particular skillset – to share your experiences, wisdom, and insights and to ask questions where you still have more to learn – it offers all participants a possibility for ongoing and deepened learning. As part of our commitment to ongoing learning for your leadership development, you are encouraged to participate in this mentoring circle with a focus on Personal Boundaries…At Work. Join other past workshop participants to explore emerging issues and opportunities for working with Personal Boundaries…At Work. As part of the mentoring circle, participants will develop an agenda of the topics that they want to explore. >> Learn More & Register (Free) |
Mentoring Circle: Beliefs for Creating a Culture of LeadershipFacilitators: Birgitt Williams & Rachel Bolton – Dalar International Consultancy, Hendersonville, United StatesMarch 4, 2022 | Online One of the things we believe in all of our training is that having ongoing learning opportunities is critical for learning retention, application of your skills, and continually growing your skills and capacities. When you have the opportunity to gather with others who have also learned a particular skillset – to share your experiences, wisdom, and insights and to ask questions where you still have more to learn – it offers all participants a possibility for ongoing and deepened learning. As part of our commitment to ongoing learning for your leadership development, you are encouraged to participate in this mentoring circle with a focus on Beliefs for Creating a Culture of Leadership. Join other past workshop participants – some with decades of experience, some with a few years, and some with only a few months – to explore emerging issues and opportunities for working with Beliefs for Creating a Culture of Leadership. As part of the mentoring circle, participants will develop an agenda of the topics that they want to explore. >> Learn More & Register (Free) |
Mentoring Circle: Leadership Competencies for Thriving in ChangeFacilitators: Birgitt Williams & Rachel Bolton – Dalar International Consultancy, Hendersonville, United StatesMarch 25, 2022 | Online One of the things we believe in all of our training is that having ongoing learning opportunities is critical for learning retention, application of your skills, and continually growing your skills and capacities. When you have the opportunity to gather with others who have also learned a particular skillset – to share your experiences, wisdom, and insights and to ask questions where you still have more to learn – it offers all participants a possibility for ongoing and deepened learning. As part of our commitment to ongoing learning for your leadership development, you are encouraged to participate in this mentoring circle with a focus on Leadership Competencies for Thriving in Change. Join other past workshop participants to explore emerging issues and opportunities for working with Leadership Competencies for Thriving in Change. As part of the mentoring circle, participants will develop an agenda of the topics that they want to explore. |
Mentoring Circle: Consulting the Genuine Contact WayFacilitators: Birgitt Williams & Rachel Bolton – Dalar International Consultancy, Hendersonville, United StatesMay 6, 2022 | Online One of the things we believe in all of our training is that having ongoing learning opportunities is critical for learning retention, application of your skills, and continually growing your skills and capacities. When you have the opportunity to gather with others who have also learned a particular skillset – to share your experiences, wisdom, and insights and to ask questions where you still have more to learn – it offers all participants a possibility for ongoing and deepened learning. As part of our commitment to ongoing learning for your leadership development, you are encouraged to participate in this mentoring circle with a focus on Consulting the Genuine Contact Way. Join other past workshop participants to explore emerging issues and opportunities for working with Consulting the Genuine Contact Way. As part of the mentoring circle, participants will develop an agenda of the topics that they want to explore. |