The circle of (changing your) life
Author: Martina Knitter, Mentoring Team Switzerland,
As you have read previous article about mentoring you learned how it can change your life and assist in overcoming challenges.
Today I like to share a story with you. You certainly will understand why choosing an AICR certified mentor can make the difference and positively impact the results.
In between you could think this story is too unlikely to happen but this is exactly how it was!
Since 2020 the winner and the two runner ups of the AICR #Bestreceptionist can choose a certified mentor to support them during the following year.
Imagine now the first runner up from Singapore decides for a mentor from Ticino, Switzerland in order to support her in her hospitality career. But shortly after the competition her path is taking her on another route and she follows her husband to the very north of Germany.
During her first mentoring session she finds out that her new mentor was born exactly in this area and to complete the coincidence even worked in the same city as the mentee is living now. This makes them easy to connect talking about places to visit and experiences not to be missed.
In the next sessions they decide of 3 areas of development in order to optimise her current experience and at the meantime prepare for her career on return to Singapore.
- Improve time Managment Skills
- Learn German to be able to communicate and integrate
- Online studies to develop into HR, Training & Development
- For optimising the results Mentor and Mentee were looking for some additional support.
So the mentor is utilising on connection from AICR as well as the Sponsors. For this Tobias Cornet from The Right Balance is included into the discussion. The initial contact was organised and both parties are taking it from there.
It is certainly an exciting year in front of the mentee. Challenges and problems might occur. But she can be sure that her mentor and AICR will support her.
The success of Mentoring is not only influenced by YOU and your mentor. It is also the network and circle around it!
It is important to point out that the mentee has agreed to share her story here. Confidentiality is important in a mentoring relationship but in this case she wanted her story to be shared, so others can see the opportunities.
Wow – so great to read about the progress of this mentor/mentee relationship. I am certain that she will benefit greatly from this year of mentoring. Wishing both of you an enjoyable and beneficial journey togehter!
Thank you Lilly, it is amazing what opportunity are coming out.
Well said
I really like the story and all coincidences. That’s true life! All the best for both of you in this development journey.
Thank you Martina. The Story is to continue.
What a nice story and a warm welcome from the Board of AICR Germany. Please let us know when we can help.
Thank you Benjamin. In fact we have been in contact with Thilo and are hoping a personal meeting will be possible soon.
This is definitely “too good to be true” 😉
I love your story, Martina and I am still sorry, that I was not able to meet you in Kiel, but I am sure you both know how difficult work scheduling can be these days…
I wish you and your mentee all the best for the path in front of you!
Best regards from the baltic coast. If you are her next time, please come and visit me!
Thilo
Hello Thilo,
Indeed it was sad we could not meet. But of course I understand completely and I am hoping for the mext time. Latest in Baden Baden 2022. Take care!