My ethics and attitude

Mentoring is an individual, process-oriented form of counseling designed to support, promote, and develop individuals. It is a voluntary process that is also actively and independently supported by the mentees.

Mentors and mentees work together to improve the mentees’ ability to take action by promoting self-reflection, perception, awareness, self-esteem, and responsibility.

Mentees must make their own decisions and take action in their professional and private lives. A mentor can help mentees to reflect on or “test” their decisions and actions in retrospect or in advance.
Mentoring is not therapy and does not replace professional medical or psychological treatment.

For me, mentoring is a space for honest connection, clear reflection, and conscious effectiveness.

I accompany people with responsibility—not as a problem solver, but as a mirror, a source of structure, and a source of inspiration. I am guided by an attitude that I live out every day in my work as a mentor, perspective systemician, and leadership coach.

My stance is based on three principles

ACR Attendancy

Triarchy of Modern Leadership

My Claim

“connect honestly – decide clearly – act consciously“

Stephan A. Davis

My ethics are based on three central principles

Trust through truthfulness and resonance (WORD Principle)
I promote open, reliable, and appreciative communication—on equal terms. Confidentiality, authenticity, and mutual respect form the basis of every collaboration.

Responsibility through clarity and self-management (Consequences Compass)
I encourage mentees to take responsibility for their thoughts, feelings, and actions—without assigning blame, but with conviction. Mentoring means looking honestly at things, weighing alternatives, and consciously accepting the consequences.

Effectiveness through focus and system awareness (Influence Formula)
I approach my work in a solution- and resource-oriented manner, considering the context, interactions, and impact within the system. The objective is to gain clarity about one’s own influence and to utilize it effectively.

My professional ethical commitment

Continuous training and supervision
I am committed to the ongoing development of my professional, systemic, and personal skills. To this end, I regularly make use of supervision, intervision, or other forms of reflection.

Clarification of assignment and mentoring agreement
At the beginning of each mentoring process, there is a transparent clarification of the assignment, in which goals, framework conditions, roles, and expectations are openly discussed and mutually agreed upon.

Limits of competence and referral
I only accept cases for which I am professionally qualified. If a need arises during the process that is outside my area of expertise (e.g., therapeutic support), I will confidently recommend suitable specialists.

Dealing with conflicts of interest
If conflicts of interest arise (e.g., in internal roles, contractual relationships, or loyalty issues), I address them openly and strive to find a fair solution in the best interests of the mentee.

Professional self-image
I see myself as part of a professional mentoring and coaching culture based on integrity, effectiveness, and values. My actions contribute to the quality and reputation of the profession.

Fundamental distinction and stance
Mentoring is not psychotherapy and does not replace professional medical or psychological treatment. I do not make decisions for mentees—instead, I accompany them on their journey to making their own decisions. I only accept mentees whose goals and attitudes are compatible with my values.

Confidentiality and Data Protection
All content of the mentoring process is subject to strict confidentiality. I adhere to the basic requirements of the GDPR and document this in a separate voluntary commitment.

My guiding principles in the mentoring process

Honesty
Without honest self-awareness, there can be no development.

Clarity
I encourage clear thinking, decisions, and structures.

Trust
Without trust, there can be no depth—neither in dialogue nor in the system.

Liberty
Mentoring is voluntary, independent, and open-ended.

Integrity
I keep my promises – and say what I think.

Dignity
Every person deserves support on equal terms—without judgment.

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