Happy Friday!
I wanted to talk about mentoring today and the brilliant benefits it has for both mentors and mentees. I’ve had the pleasure of being a mentor for WIBF Women in Banking and Finance - UK (a membership network that has championed women in financial services for over 40 years).
I’ve been giving my time as a mentor for the last 6 months and will be offering my time again to a new mentee. I've immensely enjoyed the relationship with the mentee I was paired with and it’s been truly wonderful to see their growth, development and also to see them secure a fantastic promotion during this time.
Mentoring is a powerful tool for growth and development that benefits individuals, organisations and society. It builds stronger relationships, enhances professional skill development, and cultivates a culture of support, learning, and success.
Here are just some of the benefits for mentees and mentors of a mentoring relationship.
Mentees
Personal and Professional Growth - Mentoring helps individuals develop new skills, gain knowledge, and improve their performance, contributing to career advancement.
Guidance and Support: Mentees receive guidance on career development, decision-making, and navigating challenges. Mentors provide a safe sounding board.
Increased Confidence: Mentoring can boost self-esteem by providing constructive feedback and encouragement, helping mentees to overcome self-doubt.
Exposure to New Perspectives: Mentees gain different viewpoints and experiences, leading to a broader understanding of their field or industry.
Accountability: Mentors help mentees set realistic goals and stay accountable for achieving them.
Mentors
Personal Fulfilment: Mentors find real fulfilment in helping others succeed and contributing to others’ growth and development. For me, it fuels my purpose.
Leadership Skills Development: Mentoring hones essential leadership skills, such as active listening, coaching, and providing constructive feedback.
Learning and Growth: Mentors can learn from their mentees, gaining fresh perspectives and new insights, particularly on emerging trends, technologies, or generational differences.
Increased Retention and Engagement in organisations: Mentoring can lead to increased job satisfaction and retention rates, as it creates a culture of support and development.
If you want to find out more about WIBF visit www.wibf.org.uk.
Thank you to Michael Kelly for introducing me to WIBF and to Samantha Carnley for the opportunity – it is so greatly appreciated.
Thank you to Lou Macari for the countless hours you have given, (and continue to give to me) being a mentor to me for so long now and to Peter Hill – I will never forget the hours you spent with me in the first few years of Arch inspire.
I would not be where I am today without you both!
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