Goal Setting Is Broken: Here's the New Way Forward
Goals were never meant to carry the weight we've put on them. What actually drives change? The tiny, consistent systems people use every day, not the big ambitions they announce once a year.
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Insights, case studies, and best practices for mentorship and professional development. Learn from our experiences and the stories of our community.
Keep Mentorship Engagement High (Without Chasing People Down)
Applying the Attract → Onboard → Engage → Sustain model to your Mentorship program
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Digital Nova Scotia: Transforming Tech Talent Through Strategic Mentorship
A Case Study in Scaling Human Connection Across Atlantic Canada
Rethinking the 70-20-10 Learning Model: Why Mentorship Is the Missing Multiplier
For decades, the 70-20-10 model has been the foundation of learning and development strategies. But in 2025, the way adults learn has shifted, and if I were designing a program for a company right now, I would take this model as a baseline but adapt it with what we know about how people actually learn and apply knowledge in real time.
Emotion vs. Execution: How Mentors Help You Decide With Your Prefrontal Cortex, Not Your Amygdala
Every founder, operator, or emerging leader has been there - the adrenaline spike of a bad Slack message, the career-defining email you shouldn't reply to (but did). This is your amygdala in the driver's seat.
Introducing: Mentorly Intelligence
We're in a new era. AI isn't just a tool anymore, a teammate. And in the world of People teams, that changes everything. That's why we built Mentorly Intelligence. It's not a dashboard. It's a direction.
Personalized Learning at Scale: Moving Beyond One-Size-Fits-All Training to Individual Learning Journeys
The era of mandatory, one-size-fits-all training is ending. Employees who grew up with Netflix recommendations and Spotify playlists now expect learning experiences that adapt to their preferences, pace, and professional goals.
Accelerating Biotech Innovation: Mentorly Teams Up with HiveBio
We’re thrilled to announce our newest partnership with HiveBio , a groundbreaking accelerator program dedicated to supporting underrepresented founders in the life sciences and biotech sectors...
Transforming Coaching Development Through Structured Mentorship with Mentorly
Customer Success Story: Basketball Australia & Mentorly Basketball Australia, the governing body for basketball in Australia, sought to enhance mentorship opportunities for coaches at all levels...
Top 5 Mistakes Mentees Make in Their First Mentor Meeting (And How to Avoid Them)
Your first mentor meeting is a valuable opportunity to gain insights, build a meaningful connection, and set the foundation for a successful mentorship...
Recognizing Mentorly’s Top Mentors of 2024
Mentorship is a powerful force for growth, innovation, and connection...