January is #NationalMentoringMonth. Start it strong with MELD’s first Learning Forum on Jan 14—exploring how mentoring ecosystems drive learning and impact. 🔗 tinyurl.com/MELDLearningFo… #MELD #IMA

⏰ Jan 14 is coming up! Join IMA, UNM Mentoring Institute & CIMER for MELD’s first Learning Forum: Understanding Mentoring Ecosystems. 🔗 tinyurl.com/MELDLearningFo… #MELD #MentoringLeadership #IMA

Laura Lunsford, PhD favorite quote is💬“The mentor’s primary function is to support the young man’s [or woman’s] Dream, to help them define their initial Dream and to give it form and substance.” - Daniel Levinson mentoringassociation.org/laura-lunsford…

We’re pleased to announce that decisions for the IMA Call for Proposals are complete, and notifications have been sent out. This is an exciting milestone as we move closer to the conference! 🎉Please be sure to check your email for your notification and next steps. #IMAConference

Facilitators Carol Pelletier Radford, Meg Roa, and Noa Daniel will guide participants through positive psychology’s PERMA principles and strategies mentors can use to support resilience, confidence, and well-being in their pre-conference workshop. youtu.be/-wfWv7P4wk4

Catherine's favorite quote on mentoring 💬“Mentor Leaders seek to have direct, intentional, and positive impact on those they lead.” - Tony Dungy, The Mentor Leader mentoringassociation.org/catherine-gorm…

As we head into the final week of early bird registration for IMA Conference 2026, now is the perfect time to secure your spot and kick off your experience with a powerful Pre-Conference Mentoring Certification Training Workshop on May 12 led by Dr. Witmer imaconference2026.com

Andrey's favorite quote on mentoring 💬"Children are guests in your home. Feed them, love them, and give them wings." Andrey suggests substitute ‘children’ with ‘mentees,’ and the essence of mentoring reveals itself in all its beauty! mentoringassociation.org/andrey-kostyuk…

There’s a lot happening in the mentoring community - mark your calendar and join us for these upcoming opportunities to learn, connect, and grow: ☕ #CoffeeChat on Feb 9💬 #MELD Learning Forum on Feb 11 and #IMAConference Early Bird Registration ends Jan 31⏳

Linda’s favorite quote “Ask, Don’t Tell” is the foundational approach every effective mentor uses. Linda uses the initials ADT throughout her mentor training to reinforce this principle, an original framework grounded in mentoring research and practice. mentoringassociation.org/linda-searby-d…

In our final National Mentoring Month spotlight, we’re proud to feature Ellen H. Reames, Ed.D., Ellen’s favorite quote on mentoring 💬“Good mentors do not provide answers; they cultivate wisdom. Ask, Don’t Tell.” ima.memberclicks.net/ellen-reames-d…

⏰ Early Bird Pricing Ends Tomorrow! Don’t miss your chance to register for IMA Conference 2026 at the lowest available rate. 👉 Register now: imaconference2026.com ⏳ Early bird pricing ends tomorrow

“Mentoring is not a program- it’s a culture.” - Nora Dominguez PhD UNM Mentoring Institute Director | IMA Past President | MELD founding partner. As NMM comes to a close, mentoring continues to evolve, along with our understanding of what truly sustains it over time.

🗣️Effective mentoring depends on intentional communication. Join us for an upcoming MELD Learning Forum focused on strengthening the communication skills that support meaningful developmental relationships.📅 Feb 11 8am PT tinyurl.com/MELDLearningFo… #MELD

☕Guiding Professional Growth in Mentoring - How can mentors more intentionally support the growth, identity, and aspirations of their mentees? Join us for a Coffee Chat with Iolanda Volpe as we explore how mentoring can open doors! Feb 9 7am PT tinyurl.com/IMACoffeeChats

The IMA Directories is a curated resource for mentoring professionals who consult on program design, strategy, evaluation, and systems-building. If mentoring is central to your consulting work, the directory offers a meaningful way to be recognized. mentoringassociation.org/consultant-dir…

⏰ Happening Tomorrow! #MELD Learning Forum: Effective Communication in Developmental Relationships and strengthen the communication skills that make mentoring effective.📅 Wednesday, February 11⏰ 8am Pacific tinyurl.com/MELDLearningFo…

🎓 Do you want to be part of something exciting? We have the event for you - IMA’s Doctoral Student & Early Career Faculty Consortium! 📅 May 12, 2026 | 1–5 PM ET 📍 Hilton St. Petersburg Bayfront 🔗 Learn more + submit: tinyurl.com/IMA2026Doctora… #imaconference2026 #IMA

🌎Ethics shows up in the moments that matter most. Join the virtual Coaching Ethics Forum 2026 📅 Feb 27–28, 2026 Theme: Ethics in Practice — Where challenge meets courage, and choices shape change. IMA members discount with code: CEF2026IMA coachingethicsforum.com/cef2026/

The momentum is building for the 2026 IMA Biennial Conference! Proposal decisions have been announced. Presenters are confirming. And the tentative program will be released in early March. 🔗 imaconference2026.com #IMAConference2026 #MentoringMetamorphoses #IMA