Community stories

Community stories

It's time to thank your mentors
On Monday 27 October, we mark Australia’s first National Mentor Appreciation Day – a chance to celebrate the remarkable people who open doors, share wisdom,...
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Brendan Bailey
I often say that being part of the Kilfinan mentoring program is the best thing I’ve ever done for my career.
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Lesley Podesta
Greg taught me that vulnerability could be a strength in leadership, and that leading with compassion didn’t diminish authority but rather enhanced it...
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Libby Hodgson
This experience has inspired me to become a mentor myself. I’m now supporting a new fundraising leader, and it’s been really rewarding to share what I’ve...
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Chris Raine MBA MPA
Despite the fact that we’ve never actually met in person (our entire mentorship has taken place via zoom and phone) it has felt like two entrepreneurs...
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Gina Dougall
John is a super human being, kind, compassionate, clever, supportive and always there when I needed him.
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Business leaders step up to support charity CEOs through transformational mentorships
When Samantha Shaw was invited by Kilfinan Australia CEO Lesley Podesta to become a mentor for fellow executive leaders in the charity sector, she didn’t...
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Cynthia Kralik
I feel really privileged to have had access to Kathy’s professional insights, support and her generosity - and grateful to Kilfinan for this wonderful...
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Ali Ahmed - CEO and founder Youth Activating Youth
Ali and Greg
Ali is the CEO and Founder of Youth Activating Youth. Greg has had a career leading large consumer products, multinationals, and running his own businesses....
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Susanne Legena
As our relationship evolved, Lynne would gently reflect patterns and insights back to me, deepening my self-awareness and growth as a leader.
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