Tip sheet: Overcoming barriers

A practical guide to identifying common mentoring challenges and implementing clever, supportive solutions.

Every digital mentor will eventually encounter a challenging moment during a session, whether it is a learner experiencing severe tech anxiety or unexpected language barriers. This supportive tip sheet lists the most common challenges you might face when helping others online, offering a compassionate look at why these hurdles happen. Best of all, it provides practical, tried-and-tested solutions to help you steer your sessions back on track calmly and effectively.