"Kilfinan has genuine people, ready and willing to help. They made a deliberate effort to get the right person for me, and the matching process helped the mentorship become sustainable. It’s one of the best investments I’ve made in my life."

"It was great to have the support from a mentor who had experience in the real world – that top tier perspective as well as operational knowledge. My mentor was able to break it down for me and translate things into action. Sometimes the pain points were just really simple things."

"I’ve said to a number of people, there is an equal flow of value across the table. Whatever benefit my mentee got, I got an equal amount coming back the other way. To be able to support the leader of a charity and see both them and their organisation thrive has been a money-can't-buy experience for me. The program is a great credit to Kilfinan Australia."​

“My mentor is really invested in our success, and really cares about the community we support. She has even brought her own team as well as her family to volunteer at the organisation. Ultimately, if you care about something, you will ensure it is successful."

"Watching people do fabulous things and knowing you were some small part of it. This is all why I’m doing this. It’s been incredibly rewarding for me – far more than I anticipated. I value the trust and openness we have with each other. My mentee is happy to openly share her fears and be vulnerable. She trusts me to help her. It’s a gift she’s given me. I’ve learned about myself that I’ve got more to offer than I thought I did. I deeply enjoy helping someone else."

"I have now been paired with six mentees. For me, each has been a revelation – these leaders are exceptional people, each of them deeply skilled and competent in their field, driven by a deep commitment to their purpose. Being involved with Kilfinan has enriched my life immensely and if I have, in any small way, been able to help these leaders grow and fulfil their mission, it has been a privilege to do so."

"My mentor is clear and kind. She doesn’t shy away from giving feedback in an honest but respectful way. She challenged me to be uncomfortable and step into challenge. She helped me become a more structured leader, navigate a lot of very tricky situations, become more assertive, and have better boundaries than I did in the past. She helped me find my voice and believe in myself and my intuition."