Live Webinar: Why Most Mentoring Programmes Fail (and How to Fix Them)
Join PushFar for a practical and insightful webinar on Thursday 9th October at 2:00pm (BST). In just 50 minutes, we’ll explore why so many mentoring initiatives underperform - and what organisations can do to ensure success.
You’ll walk away with proven strategies, a practical 10-point checklist, and a clear understanding of how to create mentoring programmes that deliver measurable impact.
Our Speakers
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Executive Coach, Leadership & Organisational Development Consultant
Dr. Albert Viljoen helps leaders and organisations build workplaces where people don’t just stay - they grow. As Organisational Development consultant for Sanctus Group he specialises in leadership development and talent retention, equipping teams with the skills and strategies to thrive in high-pressure environments. With over 2,500 hours of coaching and facilitation, Albert has worked with organisations like BCG, BBC, Uber, and JustEat, helping them reduce turnover and develop future-ready leaders. His science-backed approach blends performance psychology, behavioural strategy, and real-world leadership insights to create lasting impact.
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Head of Sales, PushFar
Mohamed is a commercial growth and partnerships leader with deep experience in helping organisations adopt and scale innovative HR and talent solutions. At PushFar, he works closely with HR and L&D leaders across enterprise organisations, guiding them through the challenges of building sustainable mentoring strategies that deliver measurable results. Mohamed brings both market insight and a sharp focus on business outcomes, ensuring every discussion connects mentoring to organisational impact.
Event Summary
Mentoring can transform careers, boost retention, and build stronger leaders. But the reality is that many programmes don’t achieve the impact organisations expect.
In this webinar, Mohamed and Albert will explore the root causes of failed programmes—from over-reliance on platforms to lack of clear goals—and show you how to fix them. With actionable insights and a practical framework, you’ll leave equipped to build mentoring that works.
What you'll learn
- The top reasons most mentoring programmes underperform—and how to avoid the same pitfalls
- How to align mentoring initiatives with organisational goals such as retention, leadership development, and culture change
- Practical steps for designing programmes that scale without losing quality or impact
- How to measure and demonstrate the ROI of mentoring to senior stakeholders
- Real-world lessons from organisations that have successfully embedded mentoring at scale
Who should attend?
- Heads of L&D and Talent
- HR Directors and Business Partners
- DEI and Culture Leads
- Organisational Development and Change Managers
- Senior Performance Leaders

Webinar Details
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Date: Thursday 9th October 2025
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Time: 2:00pm – 2:50pm (BST)
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Location: Zoom (link provided on registration)
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Hosted by: PushFar
Trusted by leading organisations worldwide
PushFar's mentoring platform helps you launch, manage, and measure successful mentoring programmes with minimal effort.






The Complete Mentoring Solution
PushFar's advanced platform matches employees with ideal mentors, accelerating skills and improving retention.
- Ready-to-Launch Programs: Deploy leadership, diversity, and onboarding templates instantly—saving L&D weeks of preparation.
- Data-Driven Analytics: Measure ROI with dashboards tracking engagement, skills, and retention.
- Effortlessly Scalable: Support 50 to 5,000 employees without additional administrative burden.
- Seamless Expansion: Start with targeted pilots and scale organisation-wide without disruption.
- Engagement-Driven Software: Gamification increases participation in mentoring programs.
