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Emerging Leader Mentoring

Developing impact for Emerging Leaders

Designed for high-potential and senior leaders stepping into broader roles, this counsel-led mentoring programme builds confidence, judgement and influence. Working with experienced executives, leaders gain real-world perspective, practical guidance and sustained learning that strengthens leadership impact over time.

Best for leaders who want:

  • Support transitioning into broader leadership scope
  • Greater confidence influencing senior stakeholders
  • Stronger judgement and enterprise perspective
  • Practical development applied directly in role
  • Space to build self-awareness, resilience and authentic leadership style
  • A senior mentor who understands real organisational complexity

What it looks like:

  • Clear development goals aligned to organisational priorities
  • Regular mentoring sessions over 9–12 months
  • Practical application of learning between sessions
  • Ongoing reflection to strengthen confidence, influence and leadership presence
  • Builds capability while leaders grow in role
  • Provides support for the future leadership pipeline

Case study

Accelerating the next generation of leaders

Senior-level mentoring strengthened judgement, confidence and influence – preparing high-potential leaders for enterprise roles and future executive responsibility.

Case study

Context

A global organisation identified several high-potential leaders stepping into more senior enterprise-wide roles, including individuals expected to progress into future executive leadership positions. The organisation wanted to accelerate their readiness by strengthening judgement, confidence and influence and provide support during a period of regulatory and strategic complexity.

Case study

Challenge


The leaders were navigating increased exposure to senior stakeholders, a reset of the organisational culture and new governance structures at the point they transitioned into broader roles. Many needed to build credibility with senior leaders, broaden their perspectives and develop the confidence to influence across the organisation. The CEO recognised that practical, real-world development grounded in executive experience would better support this transition than traditional coaching approaches.

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Approach

Each leader was paired with an experienced mentor who brought senior leadership judgement and board-level perspective. The programme included structured one-to-one mentoring over 12 months, with regular sessions focused on real business challenges and preparing for significant milestones during the year. Development goals were aligned with organisational priorities, enabling leaders to apply insights directly in role while building confidence and presence.

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Outcome

Participants strengthened their leadership judgement and authority, along with their ability to influence the Group Executive Committee. Mentoring supported stronger strategic thinking, improved stakeholder relationships and greater leadership presence. The organisation accelerated the development of its leadership pipeline by retaining and preparing high-potential leaders for future executive roles.

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Testimonial

“What distinguishes Global Mentors Group is the calibre and relevance of the mentoring. Our leaders gain senior-level perspective, practical insight and a space for honest reflection, all grounded in live business challenges. The impact has been clear – greater confidence, stronger judgement and a step-change in how individuals operate in more senior roles. We’ve strengthened our leadership pipeline and prepared people not just for promotion, but for the realities of operating at that level.”

I was taken out of my comfort zone which made me think about things in a completely new way. Mentoring has been transformational for my executive development.

Managing Director,

Consumer, BT Group plc

My mentoring experience stands out as the most impactful executive development I have ever encountered. I have matured and turned a corner in understanding myself and how to be successful in global organisations.

Senior Vice President,

Global Real Estate

My experience has been exceptional. The ability to bounce around ideas, solicit advice, and test out thinking with someone who has a different set of experiences and no vested interest, is liberating. I believe I am both a better leader as well as a more well-rounded person as a result.

Global Client Lead,

WPP plc

Mentoring in this way opens your mind to new ways of thinking, challenging the views and perceptions you previously held on to. It is nothing like any other coaching or mentoring experience.

Managing Director,

Private Banking, Santander UK

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The Original Mentor

Mentoring has its roots in one of the oldest leadership stories. In Homer’s Odyssey, Mentor was entrusted with guiding the young Telemachus while Odysseus was away — not by directing him, but by offering judgement, perspective and wisdom born of experience. This enduring idea of counsel, grounded in trust rather than instruction, remains the essence of mentoring today.

That same tradition sits at the heart of Global Mentors Group today. 

We exist to provide leaders with access to seasoned peers who have walked the path before them, offering the clarity, judgement and discretion required to lead at the highest level.

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