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?
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?
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
Visit travelindustrymentor.com.au/participate
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