With almost half of South Africans who are capable of working not being in the labour market, it is necessary to focus on all aspects of the unemployment crisis in South Africa. This week's edition of Eusebius on TimesLIVE contributes to that challenge by hosting a discussion with professional coach Dawn Klatzko, aimed at developing a mentoring toolkit.

Klatzko helped to answer three questions: what is required of you to be an effective mentee? What are the traits of an ideal mentor? And, relating these roles to one another, how does one set up a relationship dynamic that is optimal for both the mentee and the mentor?

The podcast has a very practical focus ranging from hard-hitting truths about what is required to form new habits and skills as a mentee, mistakes that are made when thinking about who to approach as a mentor, and tips on how to set up a contract to guide the practical interactions between mentor and mentee.

The discussion ended with an interesting set of reflections on why mentoring is not only a selfless act but also has numerous practical personal benefits for the expert also.