A successful mentoring relationship is a two-way street. While mentors offer guidance, insights, and support, it’s up to the mentee to make the most of the experience. Whether you're just starting your mentoring journey or already have a mentor, knowing how to show up as a proactive and respectful mentee is key to your growth. Here are the top do’s and don'ts of being a great mentee.
We spoke to Laura Meadowcroft, a Senior Finance Manager at Sainsbury’s, who got paired up with her mentor, Lana Vukovic, a Finance Director Serbia / Croatia at DXC Technology about their mentoring journey. Learn more here.
People seek to make a career change for various reasons, you might be feeling unsatisfied in your role, you’d like to earn more money, or your goals and values have changed. Find out what are the steps to make a successful career change here.
Now, when many people have relocated and continue to work from home, finding a mentoring programme that will help you achieve your goals and connect with someone more experienced wherever they are in the world is crucial. Find out why you need a mentor here.
Do you need someone to help you navigate your career, overcome challenges, identify pitfalls, inspire you to get a promotion, or start a side-hustle? Find out how to find the right mentor in the UK here.
The pandemic is finally slowing down but what about our career? Find out if it's the right time to change careers in the UK now and how a professional mentor can help you successfully navigate a career change.
My heart is full of gratitude for being able to speak and to share the mentoring journey of our mentee Laura Kressmann, the Global Ad Operations Manager at PlayStation, with her mentor Sherry Bennett, the Founder and Executive Director at Sherry Bennett Media Services. The unique connection and mutual respect these two have is beyond inspiring. They are a living example that mentoring can change lives and prove that, if I could borrow Laura’s words, ‘the best thing you can do for yourself is to connect with a mentor.’
Everyone wants to work in a friendly and encouraging environment, considering we spend eight hours a day at work. But what if your company is a bit far from perfect and you have toxic and sometimes rude co-workers around you? The solution of leaving the job is easy; however, it doesn't guarantee you won't meet such people in your future work. So, how to deal with a toxic co-worker if you happen to meet one? Read on to learn more.
