Dr. Tuba Ansari
Dr. Tuba Ansari is a mentor, executive coach and education strategist passionate about helping people lead with clarity and purpose. As Chief Operating Officer of the International Mentoring Center (IMC), she partners with leaders, educators and institutions across geographies to build mentoring-led leadership cultures. With a multidisciplinary background spanning business, law, finance, innovation and human development, her work bridges structured thinking with deep human insight. She is known for translating complex ideas into practical, human-centered approaches that resonate across classrooms and boardrooms. At the heart of her work is a simple belief: lasting change begins when people are supported to think clearly, act intentionally and lead with impact.
Unlocking the Full Potential of Mentoring: Overcoming 5 Common Challenges
Unlocking the Full Potential of Mentoring: Overcoming 5 Common Challenges Mentoring is a powerful tool for professional growth. In fact, a 2019 CNBC/SurveyMonkey survey found that 91% of employees with a mentor are satisfied with their jobs. But effective mentoring goes beyond passing down knowledge—it’s about inspiring critical thinking, building confidence, and fostering long-term career […]
Posted on: 08 Mar 2025
Avoiding Demotivation in Mentoring: How to Keep the Relationship Thriving
Avoiding Demotivation in Mentoring: How to Keep the Relationship Thriving Imagine a young professional brimming with potential, eager to learn and grow. They’ve been paired with an experienced mentor and are excited to gain valuable insights and navigate their career path. However, as weeks turn into months, the initial enthusiasm dwindles. The meetings become less […]
Posted on: 29 Jan 2025
Refresh and Recharge: Creative Self-Care Tips for Mentors | Mentor mental health
Refresh and Recharge: Creative Self-Care Tips for Mentors Mentor mental health matters! It sounds like a generic internet slogan, but the improved mental health of the mentor can directly relate to a better mentoring session and an easier relationship with the mentee. As a mentor, you provide direction, support, and empathy, all of which have […]
Posted on: 16 Oct 2024
Balancing Mentoring with Professional Responsibilities | Balancing Professional Responsibilities and Mentoring
Balancing Mentoring with Professional Responsibilities Leading, empowering, and supporting the growth of others is what makes mentoring one of the most satisfying elements of a career. It makes exchanging experiences, learning new abilities, and building meaningful relationships possible. It’s not simple to balance mentoring responsibilities with those of your professional career, though. How can you […]
Posted on: 07 Oct 2024
Ethical Mentoring: A Guide for Mentors Fostering Trust and Growth | IMC Code of Ethics
Ethical Mentoring: A Guide for Mentors Fostering Trust and Growth As a mentor, you play a critical role in guiding your mentee’s professional development. And with great mentor power comes great ethical responsibility. As an amazing mentor, you’ve probably experienced ethical dilemmas and wondered if your path to navigating them was right for you and […]
Posted on: 20 Sep 2024
The Power of Mentoring in Building the Leaders of Tomorrow
The Power of Mentoring in Building the Leaders of Tomorrow In a world of relentless change and unavoidable difficulties, the need for responsible, forward-thinking leaders has never been stronger. Organizations and communities require leaders who not only negotiate uncertainty but also inspire and empower the people they lead. But how do such leaders develop? Mentoring […]
Posted on: 07 Sep 2024
Hit Your Career Goals with a Mentor by Your Side
Hit Your Career Goals with Your Mentor It’s about the journey and not the destination, but clear goals act as lamp posts, ensuring your path to the destination is well-lit. Therefore, setting goals can make or break the path toward your destination. In a mentoring relationship, it holds the same importance. Whether you are a […]
Posted on: 22 Aug 2024
Leveraging Peer Mentoring for Sustainable Growth | IMC Blog | Peer Mentoring for Lasting Growth and Success
Leveraging Peer Mentoring for Sustainable Growth In one of our earlier blogs, we discussed the different mentoring types. In this blog, we’ll take a closer look at peer mentoring. You’ve all probably been peer mentors at some point in your career. When you help out your peers, those close in age or career, it’s often […]
Posted on: 09 Aug 2024
Creating a Safe, Diverse, and Inclusive Workplace Through Mentoring
Creating a Safe, Diverse, and Inclusive Workplace Through Mentoring Diversity, equity, and inclusion have become buzzwords in organizations. Impersonal and generalized policies often fail to include the essence and reason behind creating a work environment that treats everyone respectfully and welcomes people from all backgrounds. Research shows the importance of diversity and inclusion for a […]
Posted on: 26 Jul 2024
Mentoring Techniques to Make You a Successful Mentor
Mentoring Techniques to Make You a Successful Mentor Mentoring is a transformative tool for personal and professional growth. Effective mentoring techniques can boost the mentee’s confidence, enhance their skills, and open new career opportunities. Simultaneously, mentors experience the gratification of fostering someone’s development and can learn through reflection about their own life. In this blog, […]
Posted on: 15 Jul 2024