Immersive 1:1 Mentoring Experiences

“I was supported by a Merryck mentor during the Group CEO succession process at Admiral as well as my first 18 months in the role. It was important for me to have a safe space to think about my development as a leader and have dedicated periods of self-reflection. My mentor ensured that I put myself in the shoes of other stakeholders, he was empathetic to my situation and provided an external perspective. We discussed a diverse range of issues, some that were personally complicated, and my mentor provided an excellent sounding board throughout our time working together. The mentoring supported me through some difficult decisions, how to communicate these effectively, and as a result accelerate changes in the organisation.”

“Merryck Mentoring is powerful and intentional.  Importantly my Mentor is having an impact on me, an impact on what I do and as a result, increasing my impact on our people and business. The Mentoring, from the outset, is based on what I need. This is an outcome from the depth of the casting process and as a result, both times I have worked with Merryck, they have provided Mentors that are perfect for my needs.

Mentoring drives my desire to be my best authentic self and reach my full leadership potential.  This approach focuses on what is right for me and the requirements of what the business needs now and in the future. I would highly recommend working with a Merryck Mentor.”

“I have a fantastic relationship with my mentor that has been built over an extended period, but which was established quickly at our initial retreat. The intensity and exploration of the retreat was a super charged way of getting to know and trust each other from the start. My mentor has helped me adjust to new roles and new environments, navigate challenging stakeholder relations and stay focused on what is important to me. She regularly reminds me how to use my strengths and gives me perspective. I know I wouldn’t have had the success I’ve had without her help.”

“I have a fantastic relationship with my mentor that has been built over an extended period, but which was established quickly at our initial retreat. The intensity and exploration of the retreat was a super charged way of getting to know and trust each other from the start. My mentor has helped me adjust to new roles and new environments, navigate challenging stakeholder relations and stay focused on what is important to me. She regularly reminds me how to use my strengths and gives me perspective. I know I wouldn’t have had the success I’ve had without her help.”

“Peter is an excellent mentor and been a great support for my personal development. He listens and coaches very well, has a wealth of experience to share and has given me a number of tools to use. Peter spent the time to get to know where I came from, the chemistry has been very good, and he is always available. We had clarity on what to focus on and set goals over the course of the mentoring programme. Kudos to Peter as he has been spot on… on a lot of things. I am very happy with the tailored mentoring as opposed to another leadership programme.”

“Working with my Mentor has been immeasurably valuable in supporting me as a leader and an individual. From the initial power of our first session, the chemistry and connection with my Mentor was there, which has allowed me to be entirely open throughout our relationship. My mentor has the ability to check me and enable me to think very differently. We work on both a long term plan as well as on the day to day and Varda always goes back to the commitments which we made at the retreat which grounds everything to the longer term focus. My role involved a move to a new country and our focus on me as a whole person has been really important in supporting my smooth transition as well as being even more important in the last year as we dealt with the COVID situation. Working with Varda is not only beneficial to me as a leader, but also hugely enjoyable”

“My mentor helped me to mature both personally and professionally. The mentoring provided a safe space and enabled me to change my perspective and the way I approach challenges and opportunities. I now have a much more rounded approach which has helped me to make smarter decisions for the business and influence other individuals across Hotelbeds.”

“Working with a Merryck Mentor provided me with one of a limited number of opportunities to sit back and reflect, helped by some probing questions from an experienced business leader. My mentor gave me a truly independent perspective, offering different points of view or approaches and often a framework to help thinking and decision-making. The total confidentially in the relationship ensured I had a safe space to reflect and think about what I needed to do differently in the future.

Merryck had a significant impact on me as my roles have been very operational and without the ability to pause, reflect, and discuss issues I would not have delivered the change and value that I have been able to. My Mentor also observed several leadership events for me and met with members of my team individually. This allowed for a richer discussion in our sessions and allowed me to focus on helping my team deliver the transformation and growth in the business.”

“Mentoring from Merryck was a very positive experience during my time as CFO of Santander UK. I had moved from Spain and understanding the UK business and boardroom culture was vital to my success. My mentor supported me in talking openly about the different boardroom dynamics in the UK and how to participate, engage and influence with confidence. Working with Merryck ensured that I integrated quickly into my new role and improved my effectiveness as a leader.”