The encourager

The encourager is the role of emboldening the mentee to take the step they fear but desire. This is not an empty 'you can do it' but a reminder pointing to a resource the mentee already carries. The mentor does not belittle the risk but voices their trust that the mentee can bear it. Another's belief often kindles a person's own belief. Someone who knows there is a person beside them takes a step more easily.