The match was brilliant. We shared many similar personality traits and she had been through similar situations as I am currently going through so was able to understand on a deeper level and this was also evidence for me of being able to come through the other side and make improvements. My mentor also had experience working in a similar sector which helps massively in terms of not needing to explain some of the challenges that come with the territory of working within mental health and the charity sector.

 

Outcomes: Greater clarity about job role and career development, Learning how to approach different scenarios, Developing personally in confidence and self-belief, Improving communication skills

 

The mentoring relationship encouraged self-reflection in relation to: my own role and development opportunities, my approach and the varying communication styles needed for the personalities within the organisation. It encouraged me to speak up more to be heard in order to be able to take my leadership responsibilities to the next level

 

As there are differences in communication styles, the adaptations we have all made and the resulting clarity around roles and responsibilities, as well as increased confidence has allowed clearer boundaries and better working relationships to get the most from the team.

 

The encouraged self-reflection and conversation around the challenges present, both personally and within the team, has meant that I feel more assured of my position and increased my confidence to assert my boundaries. Working to increase my confidence in tactfully challenging others has enabled me to solidify my position within the team. This has led to a review of my role to ensure it accurately reflect what I do.