A good teacher seldom has all the answers, but instead must know what direction to point a trainee or have resources readily available. New lifters can become overwhelmed in the course of sorting through the numerous exercise and theory options accessible today. A competent mentor helps a trainee stay focused on a program they can make gradual gains with and promotes a continuous progressive improvement before suggesting a more advanced routine. A skilled teacher sets boundaries, limitations and communicates her concerns effectively. A mentor must cultivate patience when teaching the strength game.
Human nature can be skeptical.
You may struggle with someone who refuses to listen or your advice may be over looked in favor of a less educated or experienced influence. The key to remaining neutral is to remind yourself that you are not in the business of making a living from sharing your lifting experience. Your vocation does not depend upon the ultimate success of every teaching relationship. Lifting with a trainee does not have to become a part of mentoring. I have mentored women while training with a different lifting partner.