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Mentor For Achieves Over 10,000 Hours of Mentoring for Women Leaders

Introduction to Mentor For
Mentor For, a company headquartered in Shinagawa, Tokyo, has recently announced a significant achievement in the field of women's leadership development. As of June 2025, the organization has surpassed 10,000 hours of mentoring aimed at fostering female leaders within companies. Since its inception in summer 2018, Mentor For has engaged over 2,000 mentees—individuals receiving mentorship—from approximately 170 certified external mentors who graduated from Mentor For's rigorous mentor school.

The Importance of Role Models in Women's Empowerment
Despite efforts to elevate women's roles in the workplace, the percentage of female managers in Japan remains a mere 15%, and the government target of 30% female executives is still distant. A survey by the Cabinet Office highlights the lack of role models as a significant barrier, with 38.1% of respondents citing it as a reason women struggle to ascend to managerial roles. This structural issue necessitates innovative solutions.
Mentor For addresses the challenge of insufficient role models by matching female employees with seasoned mentors from diverse professional backgrounds. Their approach emphasizes dialogic techniques that avoid patronization or boasting, enhancing the quality and relevance of the mentorship experience. The organization aims to empower women with the insights and confidence needed to navigate male-dominated work environments.

Transforming Women's Careers Through Dialogue
The cornerstone of Mentor For's program is the commitment to ongoing one-on-one mentoring. Recognizing that group workshops alone cannot address individual concerns, Mentor For focuses on meaningful, personalized conversations with mentees. This extensive engagement leads to genuine transformation, not just superficial discussions. The network of dedicated mentors, matched through a careful selection process, provides sustained support that helps women confront their values, strengths, and challenges, ultimately equipping them to pursue leadership roles confidently.

The high skill level of Mentor For's mentors has been crucial for these individual transformations. A recent user survey indicated that 92.4% of participants felt that having an external mentor allowed for more honest conversations, which is often stifled within their organizations. Furthermore, 93.1% expressed the desire to maintain this beneficial relationship moving forward. Feedback from mentees reflects the profound impact of these sessions:

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