Learn What an Amazing Mentoring Relationship is Like
Photo by Liz West
Mentoring relationships can take many different forms. I have a few people I consider mentors, and I do not work alongside them on a daily basis. In fact, most of them do not live in Dallas. It seems like our lives intersect precisely when I need it most, and I gain much from our conversations. They can be my champions, my inspiration, my teachers, and my source of wisdom. When I imagine my future, I find myself borrowing from their examples. This quote from an article about 5 types of mentors captured it beautifully:
The best mentors can help us define and express our inner calling. —Anthony Tjan
That’s a big task for a mentor and one that I take seriously. Part of being an Agile Coach and consultant means mentoring the internal coaching capabilities of an organization—finding the employees who will continue the good work of teaching and coaching others after I’ve left. I’ve had the pleasure of coaching many new Scrum Masters and Agile Coaches over the years, and one of my joys is connecting them to the greater agile community—I especially love catching up with previous clients at meetups and conferences. So when my friend and fellow Dallas-based Agile Coach Chris Murman said he was looking for someone new to be on the Agile Amped podcast, I immediately said, “I have an idea!”
Noreen, Chris, and Allison at Agile 2018
This podcast episode marks the first for Noreen Emanuel, Agile Coach. She brings empathy to relationships and lights up a room with her positive energy. An avid learner, Noreen embraces new ideas and adapts to change; her servant leadership inspires those around her to do the same. I’ve been fortunate to be her mentor as she begins her agile coaching journey, and we’ve got a formidable partnership. Listen to our conversation with Chris and learn what an amazing mentoring relationship is like from both sides.
