The "Bad Mentor" Blueprint: Mistakes to Avoid (pt. 1 of 4)
Have you ever been excited about a goal, hired a coach or mentor, only to lose your passion and never reach your dream? You're not alone. In a world full of life coaches, leaders, and mentors, finding truly good mentors can be incredibly tricky. This video, the first in our series, is your "Bad Mentor" Blueprint, designed to help you identify and avoid bad mentors/mentoring so you can achieve your goals without wasting your time or money.
We'll dive deep into the mentor mistakes to avoid that often sabotage even the best intentions, causing frustration and shaking your confidence. You'll learn to spot common life coach red flags and understand why a bad life coaching experience can feel like a life coaching waste of money.
In this video, you'll discover the top mistakes mentors commonly make, including:
The "Advice-Giver" Trap: When mentors assume what you want or need without asking.
The "Expert-Only" Trap: When a mentor minimizes your own solutions, devaluing your intuition and experience.
The "My Way or the Highway" Trap: When a mentor insists their method is the only way to success, ignoring your unique journey.
The "Pit/Pedestal" Dynamic: How insecurity can lead mentors to subtly sabotage your progress, especially in long-term relationships.
Understanding these mentoring mistakes to avoid is crucial, whether you're seeking guidance or aiming to be a better mentor yourself. A truly great mentor can be game-changing, but discerning the difference between helpful and harmful guidance is essential for your success. We'll show you why even credible coaches with good reviews can still be bad mentors if they fall into these traps.
Don't let a bad mentoring experience shake your confidence or create new trauma around your dreams. Learn how to protect your goals and invest wisely in your growth.
Next in this series: Now that we know what NOT to do, we'll explore the core skill of transformative mentorship: asking powerful questions that set everyone up for success
