The impact of professional business mentoring: a personal reflection
Looking back to when I was starting my own business, I can honestly say having a mentor made a huge difference. It wasn’t about just getting advice or quick fixes, it was about having someone who really listened, challenged me in the right way and helped me find my own path through the ups and […]
Workplace mentoring and coaching essential to boosting performance, retention, and wellbeing, ABM research shows
70% of businesses say workplace mentoring and coaching programmes have positively impacted overall business performance Two thirds (61%) report programmes have driven improvements in employee wellbeing Nearly all (98%) of HR leaders believe that accreditation of workplace mentoring and coaching programmes would add value and help improve standards London, 7 October 2025 – Workplace […]
Building human connection in a high-tech world
Penny Power OBE, founder of ‘Business is Personal’, joins ABM’s Kerrie Dorman to share the real story behind Ecademy, one of the world’s first business social networks. They also discuss why conversation-led communities still matter in an age of broadcast. She talks candidly about the rise of the business and the shocks that led to Ecademy’s […]
The transformative impact of business mentoring in the UK
As a professional mentor working with SMEs across the UK, I’ve seen how business mentoring can be a game-changer—not just for growth, but for clarity, confidence, and long-term resilience. Business transformation is rarely linear. For many small and medium enterprises, it involves navigating uncertainty, adapting to market shifts, and making bold decisions with limited resources. […]
Why men win at work and how mentoring can change the game
What does it really take to challenge workplace inequality and drive change? In this episode of The Game Changer: The Impact of Mentoring, Gill Whitty-Collins—author of Why Men Win at Work—shares her personal journey from corporate leadership to becoming a powerful voice for gender equality. Gill opens up about the pivotal moment she realised how deeply ingrained […]
Building a mentoring career
In this insightful episode of the Mentoring Matters Podcast, host Dave Sharpe welcomes Brenda Etchells, Head of Membership at ABM, with 30 years in financial services and extensive experience as a professional business mentor. They discuss the impact of ILM Level 5 and 7 certifications on mentoring practice, share top tips and encouragement for new […]
Business mentoring at the heart of the Government’s Small Business Plan
The ABM has welcomed the Government’s Small Business Plan, with mentoring at the heart of its plan to give small businesses the leadership and management skills needed to help them grow and thrive. The measures include a new government endorsed National Business Mentoring Council, co-chaired by the ABM and ScaleUp Institute. The plan, launched by […]
New National Business Mentoring Council launches to support growth of UK businesses
New Council brings together private sector, academia and civil society to enhance business mentoring across the UK. Business mentoring is widely recognised as a vital resource for entrepreneurs and business leaders. Recent research has shown that 8 out of 10 SME leaders credit mentoring as playing a vital part in their growth; and 7 out […]
How mentoring works in rugby
In this episode of the business mentoring podcast ‘The Game changer’, former England rugby star Jason Leonard discusses his career and how mentoring plays its part in professional sport. Jason won a then-record 114 caps for England men’s rugby team during his 14-year international career. A prop, he first played club rugby for Barking RFC, Saracens and then Harlequins. […]
Meet our new Head of Workplace Services
We are delighted to announce the appointment of Pete Wortley as ABM’s new Head of Workplace Services. In his new role, Pete will lead the design, delivery, and development of our workplace coaching and mentoring services, working with organisations to embed high-impact programmes that support leadership, performance, and long-term success. With his expertise in business integration, organisational change, and leadership development, Pete is […]
