Blogs & Podcasts

Mentoring: the art of keeping secrets

The lips of mentors should be kept firmly sealed shut, but keeping secrets is known for being a hugely difficult...

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Aha! moments – with Jim Keeling

Jim founded Corbett Keeling – Corporate Finance with integrity 25 years ago. It seems Jim has a few Aha! Moments...

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Aha! moments – with Chelsey Baker

A passionate Aha! Moment explored with Chelsey Baker when she came to the idea of a National Mentoring Day to...

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What I am loving about lockdown

Talk about tidal waves of emotions! When the concept of lockdown actually sunk in, I missed the fact EVERYONE was...

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Aha! Moments – with Dr. Carlton Brown

Really delighted to speak with inspirational businessman and mentor Dr Carlton Brown about his Aha! Moment. Inspired whilst at a...

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Mentoring is crucial in a crisis – Top three tips and questions to ask whilst mentoring virtually

With the majority of internal company schemes and professional business mentoring mainly taking place on a face to face basis...

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How mentoring prepares you for honest feedback, embrace it – HR Zone article

Such a pleasure to write for HR Zone. In my latest article I look at how mentoring prepares you for...

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Aha! Moments! with Denise McQuaid – Connor Consultancy

In this week’s podcast hear from the inspirational Denise Mcquaid (Customer & Innovation Director) at Connor Consultancy and her Aha!...

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Aha! Moments with Julian Hall – Founder of Ultra Education

What a treat to hear from the founder of Ultra Education, Julian Hall in his his Aha! Moment An inspirational...

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Mentoring initiatives within the charity sector

I am absolutely thrilled to announce that in 2020 I will be working closely with the fabulous leadership coach and...

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Aha! Moments with author of the Wealth Being guide Malcolm Durham

What better way to kick off the 2020 Aha! Moments podcasts than with a thrilling 8 minute listen by entrepreneur,...

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Aha! Moments with Becky Norman and Paul Elliott

In this month’s Aha! Moment podcast I was delighted to speak with Editor of HR Zone, Becky Norman and leading...

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Why every family business should have a mentor

I was delighted to have the opportunity to write an article for Family Business United on “Why every family business...

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Aha! Moments with Siobhan Lavelle and Gary King

Managing Director of Cornelle Comunications, Siobhan Lavelle, shares insights into a moment none of us welcome and how it turned...

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Kerrie Dorman becomes the first accredited Dynamiqe Mentor in the UK!

Today we celebrate National Mentoring Day – a day where we celebrate the amazing work of mentors right across the...

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HR for small business: Why everyone needs a mentor

I was delighted to have the opportunity to write an article for the fabulous HR Zone on why it is...

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Introducing the Aha! Moments podcast

We’ve started a new podcast series. The first three episodes are live now and you can listen to them below:...

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The launch of the ABM Assessment Centre

The launch was Thursday 6th 2018 December at the Business and IP Centre, British Library, King’s Cross. The format of...

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Mentoring Ego

Isn’t ego a funny old thing? I am of the belief that ego has its place, although sadly that place...

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Where are Mrs May’s Mentors?

Whilst digesting the new state of play in UK politics over the weekend with many thought provoking articles, radio and...

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Mentoring Brexit – Kerrie Dorman COO of the Association of Business Mentors

The voting result to leave the European Union on the 23rd June has caused a complete change in government; supposed...

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My trip to the Palace

It was with great delight that I read the email which landed my inbox from The Department of Business Innovation...

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ABM National Business Mentors Conference 2016, Kerrie Dorman Founder

This years conference was held at The British Library Conference Centre and sponsored by, Sage, RIFT and Constant Contact. The keynote...

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National Mentoring Day, Kerrie Dorman Panellist, 27th October 2017

Chelsey Baker launched NMD on 27th October 2017. This event is an annual initiative to recognise the work of mentors...

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The Business Show in London, Kerrie Dorman invited to be a Panellist

Kerrie was a panellist on the Dragon Den type pitching initiative hosted by The Entrepeneurs Network. Note of thanks from...

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The Pram in the Hall Balancing Motherhood with Running a Business, Kerrie Dorman Panellist

Kerrie Dorman, mother of four and business woman was invited to be a panellist at the Pram in the Hall...

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National Business Mentoring Conference 2015, Kerrie Dorman Keynote Speaker

        Kerrie Dorman, founder of the Association of Business Mentors organised and opened the National Business Mentoring...

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Kerrie’s Business of the Year 2014

Backgrounds Prop Hire has been chosen as Kerrie’s business of the year 2014. A motivated workforce is often the key driver...

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Women on Top feature – Ultrapreneur magazine

Kerrie has recently features in the third edition of Ultrapreneur magazines Women on Top series. She talks about her current...

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Front of House High Level Skills Course

At last… An affordable Front of House High Level Skills Course The Restaurant Mentors announce the launch of their new...

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Global Entrepreneurship Week – Speed Mentoring Event

Global Entrepreneurship Week is the worlds largest campaign to promote entrepreneurship. During the campaign, Kerrie will be one of six...

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News from the ABM Board | July 2014

  Kerrie provided a July update on the “News from the Board” section of the Association of Business Mentors (ABM) website....

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Sage Business Navigators Event

On June 4th 2014, the  Sage Group held the Business Navigators Event at the Mews of Mayfair, London. The event discussed...

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London Business Awards 2014

On 17th June 2014 the London Business Awards, organised by Prospects (UK), the education, employment and training service. The purpose...

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News from the ABM Board | January 2014

  Kerrie provided a January update on the “News from the Board” section of the Association for Business Mentors (ABM) website....

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South London Business Awards 2013

The UK’s Affordable Mentors were happy to sponsor the Best Business for Customer Service award at this year’s South London...

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South London Business Awards 2012

The South London Business Awards 2012 took place on 5th July 2012.

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Kingston Business Awards 2011

The Kingston Business Awards 2011 took place on 24th November 2011 and Kerrie Dorman is seen here presenting the Best...

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What is a Business Mentor?

How I’ve come to call myself a business mentor.

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