FutureMentors Validated · Free · FutureMentors editorial guide · 12 September 2026
Validated here means checked for purpose, clarity and practical boundaries. It does not mean independently proven outcomes or professional accreditation.
Try this
- Ask a consenting peer to choose a low-stakes skill they want to practise. Agree that this is a bounded learning exercise, not performance management.
- Agree an observable goal and a short practice session. Ask how they want feedback and what support would be useful.
- Let them try the task. Note specific behaviour rather than interpreting personality or motivation. Ask what they noticed before giving your view.
- Offer one example of what worked and one question that could help them improve. Agree a next attempt they own. Avoid prescribing every step.
- After a week, ask what they tried and whether your support helped. Record what you learnt about listening, accountability and your own tendency to step in.
Evidence to keep
- The agreed goal and how the other person chose to practise.
- One specific observation and a question you asked.
- Their feedback on your support and your next development priority.
Keep the boundaries clear
Keep participation voluntary. Do not record another person’s performance details in your journal. Use anonymous reflections about your own practice. AI can help you rehearse questions but must not be used to judge the participant.
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