sherpa

Process navigation aide

A sherpa is a guide, porter, or support person who helps others navigate difficult terrain—literal or figurative.

The term comes from the Sherpa people of Nepal, renowned for their mountaineering expertise on Himalayan expeditions.

In business and politics, a sherpa prepares the way for high-level negotiations: The finance ministers' sherpas hammered out details before the summit. (Capitalized Sherpa refers to the ethnic group.)

porter

carrier

One that transports

loadCarried weight or burden
burdenOppressive weight or duty
cargoTransported goods

backpack · haul · transport · supplies · equipment · gear · pack · heavy lifting · provisioning

fabric

fleece

Wool still on sheep

jacketSleeved upper-body covering
blanketSoft bed covering
liningInterior fabric layer

soft · warm · plush · cozy · insulating · outerwear · pullover · zip-up

guide

mentor

Trusted wisdom-giving advisor

navigatorRoute-directing crew member
pathfinderOne who discovers routes
leaderOne who guides others

advisor · expert · trailblazer · facilitator · assistant · escort · companion · trusted · experienced · knowledgeable

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