Mentoring Programs

I approached Michael through the Institute of Managers and Leaders’ Mentor program because I was looking to solve the problem of becoming more strategic whilst keeping my business operations going and because Michael had similar experiences to me and being in IT, he understood the challenges that Senior IT Managers can face in this area. Michael helped me by being an excellent listener and allowing me to opportunity to explain what problem I was trying to solve, and, in a way, helping me arrive at my own conclusion. I liked this style as I think a good coach or mentor is one that allows a mentee to help solve their own problems in a supportinve environment. A couple of thinks I liked was that Michael would share his own personal experiences where applicable, to help relat my situations to his. Being able to talk to someone that has gone through similar experiences was incredibly helpful. I would recommend Michael to anyone who is looking to resolve strategy, business and people management problems.

The IML Mentor Program has had a positive influence on my professional development and I found it to be a personally gratifying experience.  My Mentor, Michael, and I met regularly over Skype since we are located in different states, however, the distance has not been a barrier to success. Michael has been a terrific Mentor sharing a wealth of knowledge and experience across a wide range of topics from tender preparation, project management, marketing, company values and culture, leadership and staff management. Our discussions were always productive and rewarding, leaving me with a wealth of points and tips to boost my skills. The Mentor Program has truly been a valued and appreciated experience.

When I felt like I’m gradually losing clarity over what I should do in my career, I decided to get some help. I felt that I needed guidance or advice from someone who has experienced the highs and lows in their professional career and how to navigate my career path. And that’s how I met Michael. He helped me realise my purpose in my life and helped me visualise that the goals I’ve set can be achieved through tiny baby steps. I was thankful to receive several techniques and methods to perform efficiently in my daily tasks, such as breaking down the goals, prioritising tasks, and conditioning the mindset, just to name a few.    The result was that I felt rejuvenated with more confidence and belief in myself to be able to achieve what I want in life. I’ve developed my soft skills to a great extent and have become more open to trying new things. My mindset on how to tackle setbacks and challenges has changed completely by the end of the final session. The most important result for me is that I gained clarity in life. A couple of things I liked about the sessions was his empathetic approach to dealing with problems, which caused me to comfortably dig more and share till I get to the root. I could open up more and share my problems and know that I am being heard. This coupled with his friendliness made the sessions so interactive and natural. Also, I liked his approach to dealing with problems. It was easy, practical, effective, and systematic. I could witness some results even during the course of the mentorship period. I found the experience to be enlightening and meaningful and is a beginning of a new chapter in my life. I would recommend Michael to people who aspire to reach a certain height in their life, not limited to professional careers and are unsure about their subsequent actions. I wholeheartedly believe that the changes I saw in me after Michael’s guidance can also be seen by others who go through his coaching sessions.