We are all Mentors; We are all Learning
- Jun 30, 2023
- 1 min read
HFM Associate, Dhruv Gulabchande was recently invited to speak at the Arup London office on the importance and impact of mentoring within the creative and technical disciplines in which we operate, titled — We are all Mentors; We are all Learning.
His research driven talk expresses the necessity to; define the overused term of mentoring, to understand and learn of the cross-generational impact of mentoring, and how mentorship can be used for our own growth and development.
Through his mentoring and research platform Narrative Practice, he has committed to over 300 complimentary design reviews and workshops to more than 190 students across 50 different cities across the world.
The talk forms part of an ongoing effort by ARUP’s EDI team to engage with emerging voices to improve access for underrepresented persons within workplace.
Thank you to Julia Cabanas and Anna Helliar of ARUP Group for arranging the talk, to those who joined in the audience and online and to the Sessions Mentoring Initiative Team for their assistance along the way.
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Photo credits: Joseph R. Goodwin, Yasmin Freeman
The idea that everyone can be both a mentor and a learner really resonates with me. Knowledge-sharing becomes more meaningful when it works both ways, because teaching others can also reveal gaps in our own understanding. I’ve seen this especially in professional development, where a Train The Trainer Assignment Agency may provide academic support, while practical experience adds another layer of learning.
As a student, I feel that each person has at least one thing that is worth sharing, and also, something worth catching up on. Growth kind of happens when you share your experiences, when you take in what others are saying, and when you stay open minded not shut. Kinda like those book consulting services that give guidance all the way through the writing journey, mentors guide us too. They help us build confidence, gain know how, and pick up the necessary skills for success.
What an inspiring perspective! “We are all mentors; we are all learning” beautifully highlights how growth is a continuous exchange of knowledge. Whether we guide others through our experience or learn from their fresh insights, every interaction shapes our journey. In academic environments especially, this mutual learning mindset enhances collaboration and boosts confidence. Even professionals like PhD proofreaders UK demonstrate this principle—while helping students refine their work, they too gain new perspectives and ideas. Truly, we thrive when we teach and learn together! 🌟