Member Insights: Quotes from the Spring Cohort of the ICRS Mentoring Programme 2023
The ICRS Mentoring Programme application process opens twice a year in the spring and autumn.
Mentorship is a powerful tool that helps individuals grow both personally and professionally. Through the guidance of a mentor, mentees gain valuable insights and advice that can shape their future paths. In this article, we have gathered quotes from both mentors and mentees of the ICRS mentoring program Spring Cohort 2023, reflecting on the impact of their relationship and the lessons they have learned along the way. These quotes serve as a testament to the transformative power of mentorship and the importance of having a supportive guide in one's journey towards success.
Are you considering participating in the ICRS mentorship Program and want to learn about the experience?. Read some quotes from Mentors and Mentees below:
Mentor, Jen Coleman: “I’ve really enjoyed mentoring someone from a different sector, both supporting them on their journey, but also learning along the way.”
Mentee, Lisa Ahmad: "I would really recommend taking part in the ICRS's mentoring scheme. It's been great being able to discuss current opportunities and challenges at work and my future career aspirations. I've learned so much from my mentor's own experiences and fresh perspective on things."
Mentor, Beth Knight: "CR&S is a growing profession and it's important to mentor talented individuals as they navigate their careers in this fast-changing job market. This was the second time I've participated in ICRS' mentoring scheme, and it's been a wonderful experience that I strongly encourage others to consider supporting in the future. My initial motivation for mentoring Elisabeth was to 'pay forward' advice and coaching that has helped me in the past. However, it's a bi-weekly conversation that I've also got a lot from and look forward to!"
Mentee, Elisabeth Rochford: "I've benefited from the ICRS mentoring scheme for a number of years now, as both a mentee and a mentor. It's played a vital part in helping me to shape my career path in sustainability and I've received immense wisdom and insight through it, whilst also forming great relationships with others in the industry. Beth is a perfect example of this and has been a joy to speak to each fortnight. An adept sustainability leader, I look forward to her coaching, guidance and challenge, and have felt incredibly fortunate to have been paired with her. I'm a big advocate for the mentoring programme and it's one of the reasons that I've joined the ICRS London Hub steering committee - to contribute to and promote the network and support that ICRS provides."