Peer Mentor Circles
By Sharing what we Know, we help others grow.
“Mentoring is a brain to pick, an ear to listen, and a push in the right direction.”
Peer Mentor Circles
“Mentoring is a brain to pick, an ear to listen, and a push in the right direction.”
The idea for Peer Mentor Circles was inspired by three things:
Hearing other young people discuss difficulties they face in the workplace.
Reflecting on the challenges that I have faced at work or in my career, and how I have chosen to deal with them.
A fantastic Women's brunch organised by the Women Empowerment Network (WEMNE.com) in June 2017.
At the Women's brunch, I found myself surrounded by successful, motivated peers, in different fields, who all came with the same problems and questions that I face. Ambitious, intelligent, capable, people looking up for a mentor, while I found myself looking around at a room full of them. I wanted more time to hear about their career journeys, how they have overcome obstacles and how they planned to tackle the newer, bigger ones to come. I wanted a safe space to have candid conversations, to learn from my peers, and to appreciate the depth and breath of untapped knowledge and experience that could be useful to more people if we simply asked for help.
Discovering that I am not alone in my search for answers, clarity and guidance has been a huge relief. By bringing people from different backgrounds and with different experiences together, we gain more nuanced perspectives on the common challenges that so many of us face today.
Finding a safe space to work through your personal challenges isn't always easy. That’s why we would love for you to join us and share your experiences, your questions, your frustrations, your challenges and your goals.
I have always been passionate about learning, sharing, communicating and collaborating. My experience as an Organisational Development & Learning Consultant redefined my understanding of the impact of effective coaching and social learning on longer term personal development. I've learned the most from conversations with friends, colleagues and business partners. The best ways to learn are from experience and from each other. I hope that starting the Peer Mentor Circles helps more young people connect, through constructive dialogue, to an online community of peers. Let’s support and empower each other. By sharing what we know, we help others grow.
THE LONDON SCHOOL OF ECONOMICS & POLITICAL SCIENCE
MSc Social Policy & Development, 2013
BRISTOL UNIVERSITY
BSc Politics & Sociology, 2012
• Learning and Organisational Development
• External Relations: CSR & Social Investment
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• Film
• Travel
• Reading: Fiction & Comics
Career Moves & Networking Skills
Starting your career
Making a career move
Where to start?
Building or using your network
Getting the most out of events
Managing Your Money: Part II - Doing More with Less
Getting the basics right
Budgeting
Effective money management
Cost-saving tips
When and how to invest
Managing Your Money: Part III - Investing 101
What is investing?
Why you should invest
What are good investments?
Bad investments?
Getting started
Authenticity: Being Yourself at Work
Being yourself
Speaking up at work
Building relationships
Sharing constructive feedback
Remaining professional
Applying for Jobs I: Applications and Interviews
Applying for jobs
Interview prep
Interview questions
Good and bad examples
Learning from rejection
Building Your Brand: Create a Good Professional Reputation
The importance of branding
Controlling your narrative
Building good relationships
Using your network
Common mistakes
Mentorship: Finding and Being a Good Mentor
The purpose of mentoring
The art of mentorship
Finding a good mentor
Being a good mentor
Planning a good conversation
Year End Review: Looking Back and Looking Ahead
More info to come
Career: Promotion and Progression
Getting a promotion
Progression
Standing out
Graduate programmes
Real life examples
Applying for Jobs II: Finding the right role
Searching for opportunities
CVs and cover letters
Making use of LinkedIn
Common job-hunter mistakes
Working with recruiters
Back to School: Further Study/Higher Education
Should you go back to school?
Choosing your school/course
Application process
Fees: self-funding, loans, scholarships
Personal Finance: Managing Money
Where do I start?
Saving Strategies
Planning for the future
Investing: where do I start?
Are pensions important?
Effective Communication and Engagement
Framing the conversation
Presenting a strong argument
Creating engaging content
Effective communication
Different communication styles
Avoiding Burnout: Dealing with Fatigue and Fighting Burnout
Dealing with a busy schedule
Ways to deal with tiredness
Creating your own work-life balance
The importance of rest