What surprised me the most, beyond the impact of mentoring as I knew it, was the power of women coming together to support one another. A team of women on your side leads to scary job applications, changes to work processes, and new learning opportunities.”
– Mentor, ASB
If I’m asked in surveys how much out of ten I’d recommend this organisation, I always say “ten out of ten” – and it’s because of being invested in through programmes like this.”
– Mentor, ASB
Being a mentor is (a) an opportunity for learning, and (b) a way to create a wave of change, being part of a wider group, and therefore contribute to a bigger change and impact.”
– Mentor, Fletcher Construction
The increases in retention we see from this initiative more than pay for the whole programme.”
– Programme Sponsor, Fletcher Building
It’s difficult to articulate just how invaluable and transformative the mentoring programme has been. During a time of significant change and challenge it has been the steadfast and consistent source of inspiration and motivation quietly but powerfully nudging us forwards, professionally and personally.”
– Mentor, Bravura Financial Solutions
I loved the analytical approach to what builds a career – thinking about how we can all be intentional around growing our profiles and progressing. As a male mentor, I’m now more mindful about women in my own team not taking on tasks that don’t advance their career, and about identifying issues and opportunities to break the culture, for example of by sharing admin tasks that habitually fall on women.”
– Mentor, Fletcher Construction
The enormous benefit of [Oro’s Mentoring] programme, is that it makes it possible for extremely busy leaders to fulfil their essential role as mentors without the workload.
For many years, despite being asked frequently, I didn’t think I had capacity to mentor anyone. Through the outstanding material and framework Galia has developed, I am able to mentor at scale with minimal time burden outside of the face to face interactions.
Evidence based discussion guides with supporting resources are made available and you really do just need to show up and step into the space. Galia has curated the rest. The return on my time in the face to face interactions has enriched my leadership journey in so many ways. I have found myself unexpectedly invested in whilst thinking I was ‘giving back’.”
– Mentor, ASB
I’ve learned that I am responsible for my career, nobody can guess what you want if you don’t speak up. We are capable of so much.”
– Mentee, Fletcher Construction
I’m now open to being a ‘learn-it-all’ personality not a ‘know-it-all’ and I’m not afraid to step out of my comfort zone.”
– Mentee, Placemakers
Because of its emphasis on building positive relationships, this programme has improved my wellbeing across my whole life – both work and outside work. The camaraderie and support in the group has helped me to stop underselling myself and to grab the opportunities that are out there.”
– Mentee, Fletcher Building
Because of its emphasis on building positive relationships, this programme has improved my wellbeing across my whole life – both work and outside work. The camaraderie and support in the group has helped me to stop underselling myself and to grab the opportunities that are out there.”
– Mentee ASB
“For me a key outcome of this programme was to focus more on bringing my top strengths to my work. The inspiring women I got to meet have shown me that empathy and kindness can be key traits of the kind of leader I aspire to be.”
– Mentee, Fletcher Building
“One of the things I valued most was the chance to work on me as a person, not on just operational skills. With a supportive group and mentor, I had the confidence to bring my natural strengths to the workplace, and discovered how much people actually value those strengths.”
– Mentee, Fletcher Building
While I was on the programme I got a promotion, and was faced with some new challenges, some of which were quite difficult. The programme gave me the tools to deal with these challenges. What I am most proud of was I learnt what is good for me and what is not – when to walk away from situations and when to use my strengths to tackle them.”
– Mentee, Fletcher Construction
I loved having a diverse group of people in my mentoring Group.
This enabled me to build my network across the organisation as well as learn from people in different divisions with different backgrounds.”
– Mentee, Fletcher Construction
I learned that the feelings I had about myself and my career coming into the programme are not unique, and there are a lot of us struggling with the same self doubt and challenges. Even people who outwardly seem to be so confident. There is power in sharing and trusting a group of people to support you.”
– Mentee, ASB
I have learned how to take my growth and progress under my control, and should be owned & driven by me, with support from peers and mentors.”
– Mentee, Fletcher Construction
I think the biggest benefit was in growing my confidence. Hearing other women’s worries and challenges made me realise that I am not alone and gave me a safe group to explore that with. I also feel much more comfortable with my career choices and goals.”
– Mentee, Bravura Financial Solutions
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