Dear friends,

Welcome to IPMA!

Mentoring has always played an important role in how people learn, grow, and make decisions. Many of us can point to someone who has guided us at a critical moment in our lives or careers. That kind of support—based on experience and judgement—is invaluable.

But as the world becomes more complex, the expectations on mentoring are changing.

Today, mentoring is no longer just a helpful conversation. It is increasingly being relied upon to support leadership, guide careers, and strengthen organisations. And yet, in many cases, it is still delivered in a way that is informal, inconsistent, and dependent on individual approach.

At IPMA, we believe it is time to build on what already works—and take mentoring to the next level.

Our focus is simple. We want to see mentoring recognised as a profession. One that is grounded in experience, supported by clear standards, and delivered with consistency and integrity. Not to replace the human connection at the heart of mentoring, but to strengthen it—so that people can rely on the quality of the support they receive.

This means bringing structure where it is needed, setting expectations around good practice, and recognising those who demonstrate real capability. It also means helping mentors understand how to use their experience effectively—so that the insight they have gained over time can genuinely benefit others.

IPMA exists to support that shift.

Whether you are an experienced mentor, developing your own practice, or simply interested in the role mentoring can play in your organisation or career, you are very welcome here.

We are building something that will take time—but it is important work. And it will only succeed through the contribution of people who care about raising standards and making mentoring more effective for everyone.

I invite you to explore our website, and if you would like to learn more about how we can support you or your organisation, please feel free to get in touch.

Warm regards