Who better to tell you what it’s like inside TIME’s renowned, six-month mentoring program than three recent graduates.
We sat down with Belinda Morris, Emma Whiting and Piers Charters-Wood for a fireside chat to find out everything you wanted to know about TIME’s renowned mentoring program.
WHAT WAS THE MOST REWARDING PART OF YOUR TIME EXPERIENCE?
Sharon Stanley and TIME Founder, Penny Spencer at the graduation function for intake no. 27 in Sydney, February 2018.
Belinda: For me, it was simply how much I learnt about myself during those 6 months.
My mentor helped me be honest with myself about where I was at with my role at the time, and he gave me the confidence to put my hand up and say, “This isn’t for me, and that’s OK.” Once I had that realisation, I felt like a weight had been lifted off my shoulders.
Emma: There were so many rewarding parts. The friendship with my mentor, and the other mentees I met along the way were all so inspiring. The light-bulb moments I had right through the program – there were many that helped me grow personally and professionally.
Piers: For me, it was validation from my mentor that my thinking and ideas were, in fact, fundamentally sound.
HOW WERE YOU CHANGED BY YOUR TIME EXPERIENCE?
The TIME network at the graduation function for intake no. 27 in Sydney, February 2018.
Belinda: I am much more confident in myself and the decisions I make now. And the network of brilliant industry people I developed by being plugged into the TIME community is incredible.
Emma: I have so much confidence to make assured, non-emotional business decisions now. I take a strategic approach to my business, not just an operational one. Importantly, I know I cannot do everything, so I’ve learned to delegate effectively and trust.
Piers: Easy. TIME has given me the confidence to back myself.
WHO SHOULD CONSIDER BEING A TIME MENTEE?
Belinda: Anyone wanting to better themselves professionally and personally. Quite simply, you get out what you put in.
Piers: Anyone with ambitions to progress their career! TIME’s mentors are unbelievably generous, sharing careers-worth of experience to accelerate those of the next generation of industry leaders.
DESCRIBE YOUR TIME EXPERIENCE IN A COUPLE OF WORDS
Belinda: Fantastic, Rewarding, Career Enhancing.
Emma: Life changing. Rewarding. Inspiring.
Piers: Timing. Was. Perfect.
If you’re ready to join the May intake of the travel industry’s number-one career accelerator, download an Expression of Interest form HERE.
For more information, visit the TIME website or contact Marie Allom:
Email Marie at time@travelindustrymentor.com.au
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