Depending on the conversation your role as a mentor will shift. For a difficult decision - ask your mentee questions to guide them in making a decision that's right for them. For job search and advancement opportunities - provide feedback,  strategies and follow-up techniques to stand out from the competition and be proactive. For conflicts with colleagues - listen, ask questions that help them elaborate and reflect on their feelings, share stories of how you handled these situations, role play, and help them develop an action plan.