The Mentoring has been an important part of the academy for me. I can share ideas and problems with my Mentor Lee Sugden from Horsfield & Smith Chartered Accountants, he has been an open book. We have been meeting every 4-6 weeks, before every session I have a few questions or topics I write down that I would like to cover.
Lee gives great advice and feedback, but mostly he listens and responds with his honest opinion. Being a young business owner, I have found it hard to relate to others around me, especially those my age.
My friends and partner don’t always understand the problems/issues I am facing, so it is nice to talk to someone who understands and is able to produce a strategy or logic.
I also have some self-doubt about which direction I am taking the business or how I am performing, mainly because I have not had experience with running a business/businesses or a team of 20+. Lee can reassure me by giving his opinion.
Overall, Lee’s mentorship has had a significantly positive impact on my confidence and decision-making as a business owner. I am truly grateful for the opportunity to work with him and for the academy’s support in making this possible
Bryn Davies – The Drop Off