NIBA Mentoring Program: Mentee Spotlight – Brittany May
How did you first hear about the NIBA Mentoring Program?
I first heard about the NIBA Mentoring Program through my office, as one of my directors has been a mentor himself for the last couple of decades. I participated in this program as I am passionate about bettering myself in all aspects of life personally and professionally. So naturally, this included growing as a broker.
How was your experience of being a mentee?
My experience as a mentee, from my one-on-one meetings with my mentor to our group meetings and webinars, have all played a part in my significant growth over the last three months. The ‘Taking Charge of Your Emotions’ webinar was absolutely outstanding, and I have re-watched this webinar already since. There are core experiences from this program that I will take on with me forever. Overall, it's been a rewarding experience that has helped me grow personally and professionally. I can’t wait to see what the future holds for me as a broker.
Tell us a bit about your relationship with your mentor
The relationship with my mentor, Asimina, has exceeded everything I went in this program for. Asimina reminded me of how important it is to raise your standards in all aspects of life. We spoke a lot about our personal and work life and light bulbs went off in my head and where I could apply these insights to raise my standards. Asimina opened my eyes to the fact that if I put myself on a higher standard, everything else will come naturally.
Some areas the program focused on were the importance of goal setting, effective presentation skills and building relationships. How can these skills help a professional?
As brokers, effective presentation skills and building relationships form the core of our business. Effective presentation skills enable professionals to articulate ideas clearly and enhances our credibility and helps in earning trust of clients or stakeholders. The knowledge and skills that I have learnt during the program will help me exceed now and in the future. I spoke about raising my standards and how important this is. I plan to continue to expand my knowledge from those around me, internally and externally. By raising my standards, it has subconsciously encouraged me to push myself a little more in my everyday work life.
What has the Mentoring Program given you?
The NIBA Mentoring Program offers guidance and support from experienced individuals. As a mentee, this gives you the opportunity to learn from someone who has already navigated similar paths and can provide insights to help you overcome challenges. As I have mentioned above, the program contributes massively to your personal and professional development. Having a mentor to guide and support you can boost your self-confidence, and they can provide fresh perspectives and alternative viewpoints. Mentoring relationships often evolve into long-term connections. I know myself and my mentor see this connection as a long term one. The continuing support and advice don’t have to end just because the program has.
Overall, being a mentee can be an invaluable experience that supports your growth, learning, and success in various aspects of your life and career.
If you're keen on joining the 2024 NIBA Mentoring Program, please send your expression of interest to mentoring@niba.com.au, specifying whether you'd like to participate as a mentor or mentee.