In this month’s episode of the Words of Wisdom webinar series, ABM Director Gary King talks with two distinguished mentoring experts, Barbra Carslie and Karl Howe, about the crucial role of extensive, relevant experience in effective mentoring.
Whether you’re a seasoned mentor or just starting your mentoring journey, this episode offers valuable insights into how a mentor’s wide-ranging experience – across sectors, roles and challenges – combined with deep specialist knowledge, empowers them to provide trustworthy guidance that drives real impact.
Gary, Barbra, and Karl explore:
- Why relevant, diverse experience is key to successful mentoring
- How to balance breadth of insight with in-depth expertise
- The art of matching mentors and mentees for the best outcomes
Discover how mentors build credibility, foster trust, and deliver tailored advice that meets the unique needs of mentees and their organisations.
Watch now and elevate your mentoring approach.
About Barbra Carslie
Barbra has devoted her career to employee engagement and cultural transformation, specialising in guiding leaders through change. With extensive experience as a business owner and global director roles spanning employee engagement, equality, social value, and research, Barbra helps leaders understand themselves better and supports teams in navigating complex communication, motivation, and performance challenges.
She is also an accredited psychometric assessor for 5 Voices and Emergenetics, and is known for her collaborative work to advance societal good.
If you would like more details, please contact Barbra on LinkedIn.
About Karl Howe
Karl brings over 40 years’ expertise in business growth, sales, marketing, and operations. As a qualified coach and mentor, he has helped entrepreneurs and business owners from charities to major organisations elevate their companies, generating tens of millions in revenue and profit. Karl currently leads client services at Bluepath Limited, providing outsourced finance, HR, and technology advisory. He is passionate about using data-driven insights and cutting-edge technology to optimise business operations, and is a proud Silver Partner of Xero Accounting.
If you would like more details, please contact Karl on LinkedIn.
