Indispensible Coaches, Mentors & Advisors

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Alan, Dave & Anne, fellow members of the Community Development Society

I have been very lucky to have long-standing professional colleagues throughout my career. I call them my Coaches, Mentors and Advisors (CMAs) – talented, generous, and helpful people with a passion for community development.

We trust and respect each other

We share a common sense of purpose

We observe ethics of confidence on personal matters

We provide a gentle support base with a sense of accountability

We all have valuable life-work experiences to contribute

We encourage each other and produce amazing work

We are creative and we have a lot of fun

 How can you help your colleagues as a coach, mentor or advisor?

~ Ask probing questions ~

~ Reserve judgement ~

~ Offer alternative perspectives ~

~ Work through creative problem solving~

~ Explore new places together ~

~ Listen actively and openly~

~ Observe, edit, give constructive feedback ~

~ Celebrate breakthroughs ~

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