Questions & Answers
Things people actually ask us
Straightforward answers about how the mentorship workshops run, what to expect, and whether the programme fits where you are right now.
Who is a typical participant?
Most participants are either early-stage founders under three years in, or experienced professionals stepping into a leadership role for the first time. The contrast between those two groups tends to produce more useful conversations than homogeneous cohorts do.
What does a session look like in practice?
Each session runs roughly three hours: a short framing segment, a hands-on exercise built around a real business scenario, then a peer debrief. Participants leave with notes they can apply the following week, not just ideas to think about later.
Time commitment outside sessions?
Between sessions, most people spend four to six hours on assignments, reflection tasks, and optional peer calls. The workload fits alongside a full working week, though the depth of what you take away will reflect the time you put in.
Is prior mentorship experience needed?
None required. The programme works equally for people new to mentorship relationships and those who have had informal mentors before. The focus is on building deliberate, practised skills rather than polishing habits you already have.
More detailed questions
These come up regularly once people have read the programme overview and want to understand the finer points before committing.
All workshops run through a virtual environment, so participants from across Ireland and neighbouring regions can attend without travel. The collaborative tools used in sessions are chosen to replicate in-person group dynamics as closely as possible — shared canvases, timed exercises, and breakout discussions all feature.
Sessions are not recorded by default — the live discussion is a core part of what makes them useful. If you know in advance that you will miss one, let us know and we will share the exercise materials so you can work through them on your own. Consistent attendance does significantly affect what you take from the programme.
Cohorts are kept deliberately small — usually eight to twelve participants — and grouped by stage of business rather than sector. We have found that mixing industries produces richer conversations, since participants are less likely to fall back on familiar assumptions about how things are done in their field.
Participants gain access to a shared workspace where they can post questions, share resources, and continue conversations started in sessions. The facilitators check in periodically, but the space is designed to be peer-led — the expectation is that participants contribute to each other's progress, not just their own.
The workshops do not cover financial planning, legal advice, or technical business operations. The focus is specifically on the mentorship relationship itself — how to structure it, sustain it, and make it useful for both parties. Participants looking for broader business coaching will find the scope narrower than they might expect.
Still have a question?
If something specific is not answered here, reach out directly. We respond to all enquiries within one working day and are happy to talk through whether the programme fits your situation before you commit to anything.