First Meeting Questions

What inspired you to start this business venture?
What do you hope to achieve through this mentoring relationship? Do you have any expectations or outcomes you hope to achieve from our mentoring collaboration?
What encouraged you to seek guidance from a mentor?
How can I ensure that this mentoring experience is positive for you?
What are the obstacles holding you back from reaching your goals? What is preventing you from moving forward?
What does success look like to you in 6 to 12 months (any time frame)?
How do you prefer to receive feedback and guidance? (e.g., hands-on experience, theoretical explanations, case studies)?
Do you have any preferences regarding the frequency and format of our mentoring sessions?
What is your preferred mode of communication for our mentoring sessions (e.g., in-person, phone, online meeting)?
Are there any potential time constraints or scheduling considerations we should be aware of?
How would you like us to address any challenges or issues that may arise during the mentoring process?

A list of suggested questions to ask your Mentee at your first meeting. Feel free to customise it and select the ones that resonate with you.