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mentoring

British  
/ ˈmɛntərɪŋ /

noun

  1. (in business) the practice of assigning a junior member of staff to the care of a more experienced person who assists him in his career

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She soon moved to Los Angeles, touring internationally with the Ice Capades and Ice Follies, before becoming a coach and mentoring hundreds of young skaters, including Olympic medalists Scott Hamilton, Yamaguchi and Thomas.

From Los Angeles Times

In a recent public filing, Disney’s board said it would make its decision in the current quarter and that internal candidates are receiving mentoring from Iger and external coaches.

From The Wall Street Journal

But whether she is on a runway, behind a microphone, or mentoring young amputees, one thing is constant, she refuses to dim her light.

From BBC

He's been a serial entrepreneur since and now runs seven ventures, ranging from business mentoring to photography.

From BBC

His scholarships came with personal mentoring, not just a check.

From The Wall Street Journal

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