A truly successful engineer doesn't work in isolation, rather they help others grow to achieve their potential. This in turn leads to high performing individuals and teams.

"Mentoring for Impact: Building High-Performing Teams" is a session that draws from my experience as a senior individual contributor who has benefited hugely from mentorship, both as a mentee and a mentor. With personal guidance from industry veterans like Paul Randal and other key colleagues throughout my career, I have developed a powerful approach to empowering colleagues through mentorship and coaching.

In this session, I discuss my approach which is designed to assess, develop, and empower team members in a technology environment. Participants will learn how to:
- Evaluate skills and potential: Understand how to objectively rate colleagues in various areas crucial to their roles and the team's success.
- Follow a structured path: Discover a step-by-step mentorship process that includes show and tell, direct demonstration, observation, shadowing and ultimately, enabling the mentee to take the reins.
- Empower with Confidence: Learn how to guide mentees to a point where they can confidently demonstrate their newfound capabilities, ensuring a cycle of continuous growth and contribution to the team's success.

Join me as we explore how structured mentorship can transform potential into excellence, one team member at a time.

This session will teach participants how to create a mentorship program that helps individuals grow and teams excel. It's useful for anyone who wants to share their knowledge, providing practical advice and examples for making a positive difference through mentoring.