What a Mentor Does for You Takes a long-range view of your growth and development. Helps you see the destination but does not give you the detailed map to get there. Offers encouragement and cheerleading, but not "how to" advice. A Mentor Does Not Serve as a coach as explained on the " What is a Coach blog ". Function as an advocate of yours in the organizational environment such as your boss would; the relationship is more informal. Tell you how to do things. Support you on transactional, short-term problems. Serve as a counselor or therapist. The Power of Purpose Mentoring is a powerful tool, to set a mindset of success. Our mentors are a part of making measurable difference with out a expiration date. They are part of the creative online artists giving members of the Power of Activities . Request a Mentor or to ask questions about our Mentors and what they can do for you.