Community stories

Community stories

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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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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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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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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Steph Say
“I’m not always right; but here’s how I would think about it.” He’s helped me build upon my own leadership foundation, identify opportunities for growth...
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Adam
Adam is the Co-Founder and Managing Director (MD) of Educating the Future, an international, youth-run, for-purpose organisation building pre-schools in...
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Fiona Sweet
This is such an important question and one my mentor asks me to reflect on after every meeting.
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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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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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David Spriggs
What has stood out most is not just the practical advice, but the way Tony has encouraged me to step back and see the bigger picture.
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