MENTOR LEADERSHIP PROGRAM

The Adaptive Helping Triangle

Adjust the three helping levers. The balance changes the role that becomes most prominent.

Mindset shapeshow I show up.Stance shapeshow I help.

CURRENTLY MOST PROMINENT

Mentoring

Integrate guidance, discovery and support for sustained development.

“Who is this person becoming?”

Direction & expertise34%Explain · demonstrate · recommendInquiry & agency33%Ask · challenge · enableEmpathy & support33%Listen · understand · stabilise

Counselling here means first-line educational support within the mentor's competence—not clinical therapy. Recognise limits and refer appropriately.

Move the levers—not to become a different person, but to provide the help this person needs now.EQUITY • EVIDENCE • ETHICS