Mentoring for SECNA members

SECNA invites members to access help and guidance through virtual, group peer mentoring sessions generously supported by The City of Sydney.

How does it work?

One SECNA member receives mentoring on a topic of their choice by the group of attendees who have joined the call (SECNA Operations team, other SECNA members, industry peers, experts etc.) The session is facilitated by SECNA. Mentees are sent an email summary of the call post session.

Session format:

  • Introductions - All (5 mins)

  • Overview of mentoring topic - Mentee (5 mins)

  • Open and curious questions followed by guidance and recommendations - All (45 mins)

  • Wrap-up - SECNA (5 mins)

When are the mentoring sessions?

Tuesday 1:00-2:00pm 

Thursday 10:00-11:00am 

Who can participate?

Mentoring is available to SECNA members and others by invitation (e.g. industry experts).

Members that would prefer to listen versus contribute to the discussion are encouraged to join the session.

What topics are being covered in upcoming mentoring sessions?

Scroll below to see a list of upcoming mentees and topics being discussed.

How do I book to receive mentoring?

Complete the mentoring booking form and a SECNA team member will be in touch to confirm your mentoring timeslot.

How do I register to listen in/contribute to a mentoring session?

Select a timeslot below and click 'add to calendar' to when you receive a confirmation email.

Upcoming mentoring topics

May

April

1st - Mentee: Ira Puspita (Kayu & Co)

Discussion topic: I'd love to learn from a social entrepreneur who has been to US trade show selling product and what they've done to prepare and make it work.

3rd - Mentee: Brook McCarthy (Hustle & Heart)

Discussion topic: Partnering with organisations to uplift self-employed women in business and female social enterprise owners. I have partnered with various universities, TAFEs and vocational colleges in the past. How can I better reach SECNA members? And deliver something highly valuable and relevant to their needs?

8th - Mentee: Grazie Panlican (myTIALyf , The RiceWinner Club)

Discussion topic: I'm introducing a rice-based product for both of the 2 social enterprise and would like to know more about food business operating in AU.

Aside from the ins and out of establishing a food business, I would like to know more about marketing and how to effectively use social media to our target market.

15th - Mentee: Waheed Jayhoon (Himayat Support Services)

Discussion topic: In the past two weeks, we have entered a huge step change in our social enterprise. I'd like mentoring on how to adapt to all this change effectively and leverage external supports to maximise impact.

17th - Mentee: Anne Roze (Be SEEDsational Pty Ltd)

Discussion topic: We aim to expand into shopping centres and engage with large corporates to establish strong relationships and attract more customers by offering services that encourage greater spending.

It would be great to learn more about specific networks where our members could benefit from our offering—while also having the opportunity to support others.

22nd - Mentoring spot available

24th - Mentoring spot available

29th - Mentoring spot available

Mentoring feedback

“Wow this is next level amazing ..... amazing ..... amazing thank you
our conversation gave me so much more insight into HR and employment and also gave me confidence. All the tools you have shared with me and the tips and tricks is so super helpful thank you so much”
— Boxhead Plastics, SECNA Industry Member
“Thank you for your time, inputs and follow up! I have actioned a number of suggestions and some are work in progress.”
— SSI Legal, SECNA Industry Member

FAQs

  • The sessions aren’t recorded. SECNA used Zoom AI Companion to generate meeting summaries. The meeting summary is checked and sent to registered participants (only) after the session.

  • The mentoring sessions are generously supported by City of Sydney and available to SECNA members. There is no cost for SECNA members to participate in the sessions.

  • SECNA members can access support to test and evaluate or ask questions about social impact measurement tools for social enterprises through SECNA’s social impact measurement program. Find out more Social Impact Measurement — SECNA

  • Great to hear! Please contact the SECNA team at hello@secna.org.au with a brief overview of your skills/expertise and we’ll be in touch to discuss how you could support the mentoring program.

  • While we encourage members to participate in group mentoring to benefit from the group's diverse perspectives and experiences, we understand a group setting isn't the most suitable option for everyone.

    If you would like to book a time for a 30min 1:1 mentoring session with SECNA. please contact us at hello@secna.org.au