Empowering Through Mentorship: PHX Ireland's Commitment to Female Growth
Last month marked the commencement of the 2024 Female Mentorship Programme at PHX Ireland, heralding a significant milestone in the ongoing commitment to fostering gender diversity and empowerment within the organisation. Following the successful pilot programme in 2023, we are delighted to increase the intake of mentees this year, ensuring that every individual who applied was given the opportunity to participate.
Employees across the Businesses were invited to take part either as mentees or mentors. After a period of review, Mentees were assigned Mentors based on suitability including experience and knowledge, to help provide the best possible outcomes for all involved.
The Female Mentorship programme runs for 6 months and allows mentees to identify areas of professional growth and put a plan in place with the support of their mentor to achieve their set goals. The mentorship programme offers colleagues a great opportunity to step out of the day to day and work on developing themselves in a supportive environment.
The programme aims to support women across the PHX Ireland network by partnering mentees with a senior leader, or mentor within the business. Individual training sessions took place for mentors, facilitated by Darina Mulligan of Camino Coaching, which not only set the tone for the year ahead but also fostered a supportive community where mentors could connect, exchange knowledge, and draw from their collective experiences to enrich the mentorship journey.
Mentors and mentees took part in Insights Discovery to assist with the personal growth journey. At the core of Insights Discovery lies a powerful methodology aimed at enhancing self-awareness, understanding interpersonal dynamics, and leveraging individual strengths to maximise team effectiveness. Through a simple four-colour model, participants gain invaluable insights into their own behavioural preferences, enabling them to navigate professional relationships with clarity and confidence.
At its essence, the Female Mentorship Programme embodies PHX Ireland's steadfast commitment to nurturing the talents and ambitions of female colleagues at every level of the organisation. By providing a platform for women to find their voices, bolster their confidence, and chart their paths to success, we not only empower individuals but also cultivate a culture of inclusivity and support that benefits the entire organisation.
Speaking about the programme, Hillary Collins, People & Culture Director said: “Launching this programme in 2023 was my personal highlight for the year, and I am thrilled to be able to run it again in 2024. The feedback we got from last year’s mentees was phenomenal and really useful in terms of helping us improve the programme for this year. It’s amazing to see the excitement from both mentees and mentors as we start this journey, and I am excited to see all the amazing things these women do going forward.”