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Level of trust and quality of the bond: Mutual trust between mentor and mentee is the basis of effective mentoring. A strong relationship is characterised by comfort in sharing experiences and emotions, mutual respect and confidentiality. In social mentoring, for example, it is emphasised that relationships should be built on trust and respect, and ideally be long-term (minimum 6 months) in order to generate a fruitful personal bond. Feeling listened to without judgement is key: when mentees perceive that their mentor provides them with a safe space, a positive emotional state develops that strengthens resilience and self- esteem. Frequent comments from mentees that reflect this well-being include: ‘I feel more optimistic and less stressed after talking to my mentor.’ Therefore, an indicator of success is to observe an improvement in the mentee's openness, self-esteem and comfort in communication, which demonstrates a high level of trust in the mentor- mentee dyad. Key indicators of successful mentoring Assessment of the impact and sustainabi l ity of mentoring How can you tell if a mentoring relationship is having a positive impact? There are several qualitative and quantitative indicators that point to successful mentoring. These indicators act as ‘signals’ that the process is on track and aligned with the programme's expected objectives. Below, we describe the main ones: 01 Achievement of set goals: At the beginning of the mentoring process, goals (educational, professional or personal) are usually defined between the mentor and mentee. Progress towards achieving these goals is a key indicator. For example, if the mentee wanted to improve their grades or find employment, and they succeed (in part thanks to the mentor's support), this is a sign of impact. To measure this, the status of the objectives can be recorded at intermediate points and at the end. Some formal programmes use specific KPIs; in corporate contexts, this is referred to as the “average time to achieve objectives” (e.g., average number of months to achieve a goal), although in social contexts it can be adapted to personal development goals. It is important, however, to adjust expectations: each mentee progresses at their own pace, and even partial progress (such as returning to studies even if they do not graduate immediately) are positive indicators to highlight. The degree to which agreed goals are achieved (e.g., completing studies, developing a certain skill, or completing a project) reflects that mentoring is generating concrete results.