All the benefits of a corporate mentorship program,
none of the time spent managing it
Are you an individual interested in signing-up to be a mentee in the Guidepost Mentorship Program?
Jump to our “For Individuals” page for more information
Our 6-month, cross-company, cohort-based turnkey program combines 1-on-1 mentoring and leadership development training to grow employees’ knowledge, networks, and potential without needing to stand-up your own program
Our next cohort launches January 27, 2025
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Employees are matched 1:1 with a vetted and training industry mentor using our unique matching formula, which takes into account values, strengths, goals, and skill development needs
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Mentees gain peer-to-peer relationships with fellow cohort members and expand their network through access to our entire mentor community. On average, participants connect with at least 3 mentors during their cohort.
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Mentees and mentors have access to Career School, our monthly career development workshop series that covers topics like emotional intelligence, career path planning, work/life balance, communication skills, and more!
Proven Results = Real ROI
Past participants report feeling more engaged in their work, more confident in their skills, and more likely to stay with their company as a result of their participation in the Guidepost Program.
“Working with my mentor has been such a positive experience. We just click, sharing common goals and a passion for making outdoor spaces more welcoming and inclusive for everyone.”
Adolfo Portillo, Lead Research & Ops Associate,
Noto Group Executive Search
“The program’s emphasis on fostering genuine connections and support among mentees creates a collaborative and enriching environment to be a part of.”
Alana Spears, Customer Experience Manager, Ruffwear
“As a newbie to the outdoor industry, I’m so grateful to have found community in the Guidepost Mentorship Program! Navigating a new industry can be daunting, but with the support of my mentor and fellow mentees, I’m feeling more and more confident in finding my way.
Breana Nehls, Climate Action Corps & Member Success Manager,
Outdoor Industry Association (OIA)
Your people crave career development.
We’ve got that covered.
41% of employees who left their job between 2021 and 2022 did so because of a lack of career development opportunities
Guidepost participants receive exclusive access to our monthly Career School workshops where they’ll learn important skills and tools to become forward-thinking professionals, effective collaborators, and future leaders.
Retain, engage, & grow your talent
Report higher levels of job satisfaction and commitment to their organization
Are promoted fives times as often as their non-mentored peers
71% say their company provides them excellent or good opportunities to grow in their career, versus only 47% of non-mentored individuals
Employees who have a mentor:
Program Logistics
Who Guidepost is for:
Guidepost is designed for outdoor and active lifestyle industry professionals at a transition point such as a new job, new industry, new to management, or navigating some type of career change or pivot.
Our next 6-month cohort launches in January 2025
Time Commitment:
Pre-Program Activities: 2.5 hours
Pre-program activities include two self-assessments, a virtual mentee training, and virtual program kick-off party
Program Activities: 1-4 hours/month
1-2 hours of mentor/mentee meetings monthly
Optional 75-minute interactive Career School workshops monthly
Program Cost: $1,450
Interested in enrolling your people in our next cohort? Enroll at the button below.
Discounts are available for Oregon Outdoor Alliance members, non-profits and bulk enrollments (5+ people). Get in touch at info@guidepostmentorship.com to learn more.
Custom cohorts & programs
In addition to our turnkey program, we offer custom cohorts for organizations who like the turnkey, cross-company model but want a personalized experience exclusively for a group of their employees. We’d love to talk with you and create a individualized cohort experience for you and your people.
Why Guidepost?
With over 11 years of experience building, running, and scaling mentorship and career mobility programs, our founder, Kristen Freaney, brings expertise and a deep belief in the power of great mentoring programs.
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11+ years of experience building, running, and scaling mentorship programs means we’ve learned lots of important lessons, stumbled across common pitfalls, and honed a slate of best practices. Things that only come with time in the seat.
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Mentoring software is a significant recurring cost (think $8,000-$20,000 per year for a small program)! With Guidepost, your employees get all the benefits of an online mentoring platform without the ongoing financial and administrative investments.ere
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Mentoring relationships can be inspiring and transformative, but they can also be disappointing and unfulfilling if the mentor and mentee don’t click. Re-matching is normal part of every program, but with Guidepost, you don’t have to be the one to facilitate an amicable breakup between the two internal staff members.
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Oftentimes, mentees and mentors crave additional career development education and structured experiences they can share with their partner, but building and facilitating these opportunities takes time and expertise. With Guidepost, participants are enrolled in Career School, a wraparound career support program.
Patagonia + Path to Peak: Mentoring Program Case Study
The consulting arm of Guidepost, Path to Peak, began working with Patagonia in 2021 to help bring their vision for an employee mentorship program to life.
“We relied on Kristen Freaney’s ability to share her expertise and at the same time adapt to our culture. She was invaluable.”
Nora Gallagher, Chair of Patagonia’s Emeritus Council