WiBF Mentoring Program
Mentoring Program at a Glance
Inclusion and agility are at the core of successful leadership today. In a world that requires constant innovation to solve new and complex problems, the Mentoring for Success Program aims to provide an opportunity across the Banking and Finance sector for participants to accelerate their career and develop inclusive leadership awareness. In 2025, this flagship WiBF initiative, will continue to be open for participants of any gender. This important evolution provides a broader representation of emerging leaders the opportunity to develop inclusive leadership skills and experience the benefit of this impactful program. Given the original intent of the program to increase the female leadership pipeline, we will continue to expect a strong representation of female mentees.
By taking part in this program as a:
MENTEE, you will:
- Take a more thoughtful approach to your career
- Drive your career based on your strengths, passions and purpose
- Focus on your personal brand and network
- Develop your influencing skills
- Increase confidence and capabilities to operate strategically
- Understand the value of and learn how to lead inclusively
MENTORS report that their participation on the program results in:
- A significant impact on their inclusive leadership awareness and practice
- Enhanced mentoring and coaching skills
- Growth of their personal leadership impact
- Opportunity to positively impact the development of an emerging leader in the sector
The program combines informal and formal sessions between mentees and mentors with a series of events and workshops designed to develop connections across the industry and enhance leadership and mentoring capabilities. Our participants are supported by our digital platform, MentorKey, providing career, leadership and mentoring tools and frameworks which deliver unique insights to building an impactful mentoring partnership. Mentees are matched with mentors from different organisations within the industry creating positive connections across functions within the sector. This diversity provides a unique opportunity for hearing different perspectives and previous participants highlight this as one of the most valuable aspects of the program.
The Serendis Team
WiBF has partnered with Serendis for over 15 years to deliver our WiBF Mentoring For Success program. Maud Lindley, Founding Director of Serendis, and Julie Thompson, Director of Talent Programs, bring a deep working knowledge of the banking and finance sector and leadership development to the program. Serendis are leaders in delivering inclusive mentoring programs, providing a unique and tailored experience. David Scoppa, Senior Consultant, ensures all participants in the program are guided through their development with sensitivity and empathy.
Program At A Glance
What are the qualifying criteria for
mentors and mentees?
Mentees must meet three of the following requirements:
Mentors must meet three of the following requirements:
What is the time commitment for the Program?
Over the six-month program, from April – November, the commitment is:
Pairing of mentors and mentees
Each mentee is paired with a mentor from another organisation. The benefits associated with a matching process across the banking and finance industry are numerous. Mentors can provide:
KEY FEATURES & BENEFITS:
- Rigorous and personalised matching process
- Highly experiential, interactive workshops for mentees and mentors
- Comprehensive leadership and mentoring resources
- Personal mentoring support by executive coaches
- Access to MentorKey, your personalised career and leadership development portal
- HBDI Report – the worldwide standard for measuring thinking preferences & brain dominance
- Inclusion360, a 9-dimension instrument providing leaders’ the most accurate insights on their personal leadership impact
For Mentees:
For Mentors:
For Organisations:
How the Workshops Will Run
PROGRAM STRUCTURE
WiBF flagship initiative combines informal and formal sessions between mentees and mentors with a series of events and workshops designed to accelerate career progression, enhance participants leadership and mentoring capabilities, and develop connections across the industry.
GROUP
WiBF has a National cohort and a Sydney based cohort with an average of 110 mentors and mentees every year.
COST
Please get in touch with our team to discuss further.
DELIVERY
- In-person and virtual workshops.
- Length of the program is 6 months.
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