Mentor Me… But Don’t Tell Me What to Do

Debby Spaltmann is a seasoned executive and personal coach, certified with the DFC and trained as a Marshall Goldsmith Executive Stakeholder Centered Coach. With over 35 years of experience in strategic marketing, public relations, and leadership communications, Debby brings a rare blend of clarity, insight, and compassion to her work.

She draws on a rich foundation of psychological approaches, including CBT, NLP, Gestalt Therapy, ACT, and mindfulness and is known for helping leaders bridge the gap between who they are and who they wish to become. Through her brand, Destiny Sculpting, Debby empowers mentors, coaches, and executives to grow boldly, act wisely, and lead with purpose.

Mentor Me… But Don’t Tell Me What to Do

What happens when a mentee shows up, yet quietly resists the mentoring process?

In this 60-minute session, Debby Spaltmann unpacks a common but rarely discussed challenge in mentoring: the paradox of help-resistance. Drawing on her expertise in leadership communication and the Authentic Leadership model, Debby guides us through the emotional, psychological, and relational terrain of mentoring someone who is present but not fully engaged.

The session will include storytelling, practical frameworks, and evidence-based strategies to help mentors stay grounded, responsive, and effective, even when their guidance is subtly deflected or ignored.

Debby will speak for approximately 40 minutes, followed by an interactive Q&A and discussion designed to foster reflection and insight among peers.

What Participants Will Gain From the Session

 A practical lens on resistance in mentoring
 Real-world strategies to maintain connection and trust
 A deeper understanding of communication dynamics
 Confidence in navigating difficult mentoring moments
 A compassionate, grounded approach to mentoring