How would I benefit as a mentor?
Concerned about mentoring? Facing the fears
This article addresses the common fears that people have about becoming a mentor for the first time. Read on to face your fears!
Why mentoring matters
It’s free to be a WIBF mentor and you’ll get a WIBF profile!
As a mentor, you can benefit from providing experience-based advice, regardless of whether your organisation has a mentoring scheme or not. We believe our six-month mentoring programme will match you with a mentee who could benefit from your skills and experience while offering you the chance to gain insights from the different perspective your mentee has on life. It can also help you develop your management approach.
How would I benefit as a mentor?
Become a better leader by helping your mentee develop their career.
Research shows that mentors often achieve their own career goals more quickly
Create a legacy for yourself by helping to shape tomorrow’s leaders
Gain exposure to different perspectives, new ideas and ways of thinking.
On signing up to the WIBF mentoring programme, you agree to
Participate for the full 6 month period
Spend an average of 1 hour a month with your mentee
Be prepared for your sessions
Send us feedback through the platform so we can continue to improve the experience
What our mentors have told us...
"Don’t hesitate to become a mentor! It’s a great way of widening your network and meeting new people from different parts of the finance industry. It’s very rewarding to play some small part in someone’s career development and personal growth, and assist in the overall objectives of WIBF."
"I find that mentoring is a truly rewarding experience that allows individuals to share their knowledge and insights. It helps us to guide someone who is eager to grow but not only in a professional capacity but also help them with their personal development too."
"For me, mentoring has enhanced my leadership skills, through coaching and problem solving. Extending my professional network is also a fantastic benefit – I’ve leaned on my mentee for expert advice in building an employee engagement programme!"
"As a board member, I am constantly in discussions about how we improve the diversity at senior levels in the industry. I think the WIBF mentoring programme is a useful tool in encouraging and supporting women to work effectively at a senior level."
"Through my involvement in the WIBF mentoring programme, I’ve had the privilege of witnessing tangible successes in my mentees’ professional journeys."
"I was able to share my personal experience of 20 years in corporate life while juggling with family life. My mentee was just starting a family. I have seen her moving to her new life with confidence and without sacrificing anything, either professionally or personally. "
"It was good to watch someone go through the process of creating the future they wish."
Download our mentor resources
Why having an external mentor is essential
Find our why one of the advantages of joining the WIBF Mentoring programme is being introduced to an external mentor. We delve into the benefits of partnering with someone from another firm.
How mentoring can help you can stand out from the crowd - Part 1
In a world where standing out from the crowd is essential for success, one often overlooked strategy is the act of mentorship.
How mentoring can help you can stand out from the crowd - Part 2
In part two in our series on how being a mentor can help you develop skills, we take a look at problem-solving, coaching and networking.
How mentoring can help you stand out from the crowd - Part 3
This series looks into the personal development journey you go on when you become a mentor.
Part three covers adaptability, self-reflection and cultural competence.
How mentoring can help you stand out from the crowd - Part 4
In this final part of our series about mentoring skills, we look at feedback, time management and resilience.
Do you want to be a mentee too?
You may already have years of experience, but there is always someone who can help guide you. We have lots of members who are mentees and mentors at the same time. We can introduce to someone who can help you further your career, settle into an important role, or understand what the options are to change your career trajectory.