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This page has everything you need to launch coaching with your team. Pick the templates that fit your culture, customize the bracketed sections, and send. If you want a second set of eyes on your draft, reach out to your Mento Partner Success contact or *[email protected].*

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📋 How to use this page

1. Pick your channels. Most partners send a launch email and post a short Slack or Teams announcement. Use whatever your team already pays attention to.
2. Pick a tone. Version 1 (direct, executive) or Version 2 (warm, enthusiastic). Not sure? Start with Version 2.
3. Decide on a kickoff call. If you're hosting one, keep the kickoff paragraph. If not, swap in the no kickoff snippet below.
4. Customize the brackets. Replace anything in [BRACKETS] or red with your specifics.
5. Double check the signup link: https://app.mento.co/get-started
6. Plan a reminder. About 5 to 7 days after launch, nudge anyone who hasn't signed up using the reminder snippet.

📤 Email templates

Version 1: Comprehensive Message

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Subject: You've been selected for COMPANY NAME's Leadership Program

Hi [First Name],

You've been selected for COMPANY NAME's Leadership Coaching Program with Mento, a recognition of the impact you're making and an investment in your continued growth. Discover more about Mento's unique approach here.

What you're getting:

• Biweekly 1:1 coaching with an experienced operator matched to your current role through DATE
• Platform tools such as Growth Plan and Peer Insights that help track your goals and solicit feedback from others
• Confidential space to work through real challenges, build new capabilities, and accelerate your impact

🎉 Create your Mento account (Sign in with Google using your @COMPANY DOMAIN email is preferred, or create an account using your email) by DATE. Takes about 5 minutes and includes a quick baseline survey to help us match you with the right coaches.

Please complete your onboarding within the next two weeks. We hold your seat for 30 days to maintain program momentum, after that, we'll need to release it to ensure other team members can participate. Once you sign up, you'll meet 2 to 3 coaches via short chemistry calls, pick your match, and begin coaching.

[Optional: slot in the With kickoff call or Without kickoff snippet here.]

Making the most of coaching:

• Come prepared: bring real challenges, decisions you're facing, and growth areas you want to work on
• Be consistent: the more you invest in coaching, the more you'll get out of it
• This is your program: you set the agenda based on what matters most to you. If helpful, align with your manager on goals coaching can support.

Questions? Reach out to me or contact Mento at [email protected].

Excited to see how this supports your growth.

Best,

[Your Name]

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Version 2: Warm & Enthusiastic

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Subject: You're in! Let's get you started with your Mento coach

Hi [First Name],

Congratulations, you have been selected to participate in our Mento Coaching Program! We're excited to offer this hybrid coaching and mentoring approach to more COMPANY NAME's employees this year. We hope this individualized support will help you build confidence and skills that will strengthen your growth.

You were chosen because of the impact you're making and the leadership potential you bring to our team. This program is our investment in helping you grow, lead with confidence, and thrive in your role.

Program Overview

Participants will have an opportunity to match with an experienced coach through our partners at Mento. Once paired with a coach, participants can engage in 1:1 coaching (every 2 weeks) through DATE.

Highlighting program expectations below:

• You: Commit to investing in the program and attending coaching sessions (every 2 weeks).
• Your manager: Provide you with the time to fully participate in coaching and facilitate ongoing development conversations to discuss how coaching can support your goals.

What We Need From You

Please reply to this email to confirm if you are interested in participating by DATE. If you do not think you will have bandwidth to engage in coaching, we can accommodate another employee on our waitlist and consider you for a future round of the program. If you don't complete onboarding within 30 days, your spot will be released.

👉 Create your Mento account (Sign in with Google using your @COMPANY DOMAIN email is preferred, or create an account using your email). Takes about 5 minutes and includes a quick baseline survey to help us match you with the right coaches.

Once you're set up, you'll receive an email from Mento within 48 hours to begin matching. You'll share your goals and preferences, then meet 2 to 3 coaches via short chemistry calls to find the coach who's right for you.

[Optional: slot in the With kickoff call or Without kickoff snippet here.]

Getting the most out of your coaching:

• Bring what's real: the challenges you're facing, decisions you're working through, areas where you want to grow
• Show up consistently: the more you invest, the more transformative coaching becomes
• Make it yours: you set the agenda based on what matters most to you and your development

We're excited to see how this experience supports your growth! Reach out anytime with questions, or contact Mento directly at [email protected].

Best,

[Your Name]

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📣 Slack or Teams announcement

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🎉 Coaching kicks off at [COMPANY] this [MONTH]!

We're launching the [COMPANY] Leadership Coaching Program with Mento, and a group of you have been selected to participate. Check your inbox for your personal invite with all the details.

In short: biweekly 1:1 coaching with an experienced operator coach, through [DATE]. You'll meet 2 to 3 coaches in short chemistry calls, pick your match, and get going.

Two asks:

1. Sign up at https://app.mento.co/get-started by [DATE] (Google sign in with your [@COMPANY.com] email).
2. Join the kickoff call on [DATE] (calendar invite incoming).

Questions about coaching? Ping me, or email [email protected].

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🧩 Add on snippets (grab and slot in)

With kickoff call

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Mento Kickoff Call: Our kickoff call is scheduled for [DATE], on your calendar. Please join this 30 minute session to get your questions answered before your chemistry calls.

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Without kickoff call