Coaching And Mentoring Program

Jacquelyn Agnello, LN '11 & Kristin Anderson, LN '10

Aiming to create sustainable leadership and learning, Leadership Niagara has designed a world-class coaching and mentoring program to benefit current class members.

This bold new initiative will provide leadership development, as well as personal and professional coaching and mentoring competencies to Leadership Niagara members who wish to take part.  Each class member will be uniquely matched with a team of mentors for an entire year.  Mentors represent Leadership Niagara alumni as well as past/present board members.  Additionally, mentors have been interviewed and carefully selected to represent diverse career backgrounds, while demonstrating valuable skills to assist class members.  Participation is voluntary, and begins upon review of your application and personal assessments, leading to a structured matching process with your mentors.

Your relationship with your team of mentors formally concludes upon graduation from Leadership Niagara, yet the objective is for you to continue to seek out mentors in all aspects of your life, and throughout your lifetime.

Benefits of having a mentor:

• Career Growth
• Develop your aspirations and optimism about future opportunities
• Raise your level of achievement
• Learn new and different perspectives on issues that concern you
• Gain insight into real world experiences
• Help you develop more specific career and leadership goals
• Provide a forum to discuss professional and personal issues

Why do you need a mentor?:

• You will gain invaluable insight beyond your own education and experience when participating in a mentoring program such as this one, which is modeled after those offered by major corporations, world-wide, and costing thousands of dollars.
• Give yourself the edge with the support and guidance of a team of mentors — learn from others!  Whether you need advice or a sounding board, mentors can inspire and guide you.
• The mentoring program is designed primarily for the benefit of participants.  You are encouraged to begin the relationship with specific goals and expectations.
• Soon you will begin to broaden your leadership perspectives and knowledge of skills to further your success!