Mentoring is hard when everything around you is unpredictable. Teams, organizations, and projects are constantly shifting. I’ve mentored professionals across the USA and Canada and one consistent challenge is helping people find focus amid the noise.
The first step is clarity. Define the goal and the steps needed to reach it. Next, prioritize. Not everything is urgent or important. Guide your mentee to focus on high-impact actions. Finally, build resilience. Teach people how to recover from setbacks and keep learning.
Mentoring in chaos is not about giving answers. It is about helping people develop judgment, confidence, and adaptability. Those are skills that last long after the noise has passed.