From a paper contract to a smarter start. Why ABM’s mentoring planner earned Highly Commended.
The Association of Business Mentors is proud to have received a Highly Commended award for Best Use of Technology and AI at the Memcom 2026 Excellence Awards. The award recognises our Interactive Mentoring Planner, designed to make the beginning of every mentoring relationship clearer, faster and more valuable. The story began with a simple problem. As our work supporting the Government’s […]
From reflection to renewed purpose: ABM’s journey to Best Professional Body
Over the past two years, the Association of Business Mentors has been on a determined journey: from a moment of honest reflection to a stronger, more inclusive and more influential professional home for business mentors. In autumn 2024, we paused to listen. Our strategic review brought together feedback from members, partners and focus groups, asking a straightforward question: were we […]
You told us. Here’s what we’re changing.
Thank you to everyone who completed the 2026 ABM Membership Survey. Your feedback has given us a clear view of what matters most: professional credibility, meaningful mentoring opportunities, practical support and a stronger sense of connection. Last week’s win of Best Professional Body at the prestigious Memcom Awards 2026 was testament to the community that we are building and a rapidly growing […]
Ensuring today’s leaders are fit for tomorrow’s membership bodies
At the recent Memcom Leadership Skills Forum, Georgina Waite, CEO of the Association of Business Mentors, chaired a panel discussion exploring one of the biggest questions facing membership organisations today: how do we equip leaders for a world that is changing faster than ever? The discussion brought together experienced CEOs and senior leaders from across the membership […]
Your ABM membership: a look back at the year so far
Everything we do is focused on one ambition: to strengthen professional business mentoring, raise its profile and create more meaningful opportunities for you, our members. Here are five ways we have been working on your behalf. 1. Creating more opportunities for members We have been focused on investing in partnerships that extend the reach of […]
Why underfunded mentoring programmes fail to deliver business impact
Workplace mentoring programmes can begin with genuine enthusiasm and still struggle to deliver meaningful results. Often, the issue is around investment rather than commitment. ABM’s Unlocking Impact research found that 38% of HR and People Directors see limited budgets and resources as a major challenge for workplace mentoring and coaching programmes. That matters because mentoring […]
Why I mentor: from human rights to business growth
My journey to why I mentor and why I joined the Association of Business Mentors (ABM) is rooted in the same principles that guide my company – Start Easy: a focus on human rights and sustainable development. For years, my work in NGOs and corporate social responsibility taught me that true, lasting change requires a strong, ethical […]
ABM Shortlisted for Four Memcom Excellence Awards
We’re thrilled to announce that the Association of Business Mentors (ABM) has been shortlisted in four categories at the prestigious Memcom Excellence Awards 2025. Being recognised across such a diverse range of categories is a significant achievement and reflects the breadth of work taking place across the organisation. From strengthening our membership offering and embracing […]
Why mentor matching matters in workplace mentoring programmes
A workplace mentoring programme can look excellent on paper and still struggle to deliver meaningful results. Often, the problem starts with the mentor match. According to ABM’s Unlocking Impact research, 39% of HR and People Directors identified mentor-mentee matching as a major challenge in workplace mentoring and coaching programmes. That is hardly surprising. The quality of the […]
Why professional business mentoring matters – successful business leaders don’t go it alone
I recently had the privilege of speaking at a University Business School awards ceremony; a great event and a real pleasure to meet those who will undoubtedly be in the next wave of inspiring business leaders. Whilst the brief was quite relaxed, I was asked to include my views on which skills were most important […]
