Community stories

Community stories

Clea Smith
I feel incredibly fortunate to have Cath Bowtell as my mentor. On both personal and professional levels, she meets me exactly where I’m at - sometimes...
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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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Fiona Sweet
This is such an important question and one my mentor asks me to reflect on after every meeting.
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Aaron Ford
Andy's mentoring greatly accelerated my maturity as a leader and manager, resulting in more effective stewardship of the business.
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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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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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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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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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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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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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