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This kickoff is your chance to bring the program to life! Use the guide and templates below to create a great first experience for your team. The Mento team will facilitate most of the session, but your presence and preparation make all the difference.

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🎯 Why Host a Kickoff?

The kickoff session is a powerful and efficient way (just 30 minutes!) to:

• Align all participants around the purpose, goals, and expectations of the coaching program
• Introduce Mento’s approach, the coach matching process, and upcoming action items
• Create early engagement and excitement for the journey ahead
• Answer questions, reduce friction, and set participants up for a strong start

🗓️ Setting Up the Kickoff

Step 1: Schedule your kickoff

Use this link to find 30-minute availability with your Mento CX Partner once your participant list is confirmed. This will tell you when we are available for you to book your kickoff call.

Step 2: Invite all members

This is a required, high-impact event for all coaching participants. We recommend sending a calendar invite that includes:

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Join us for the official kickoff of Mento Coaching Program! This session will introduce participants to the program’s structure, expectations, and next steps to ensure a successful coaching experience.

💡 What we’ll cover:

• Program objectives: Learn how Mento will support your growth, build confidence, and enhance leadership capabilities.
• Introduction to Mento: Overview of the 80/20 coaching and mentorship methodology, coach matching process, and what to expect in your coaching journey.
• Tips for success: Best practices to help you prioritize coaching, stay accountable, and engage fully.
• Onboarding flow & action items: Understand key steps like signing up, chemistry calls, scheduling sessions, and submitting the baseline survey.
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