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

February

18th - Mentee: Sita Sargeant (She Shapes History)

Discussion topic: I would like to better leverage being a social enterprise to attract corporate bookings.

20th - Mentee: Linda Kim (Spazzi)

Discussion topic: Spazii is your airbnb for space & catering booking creating financial opportunities for cafes and restaurants with unused space/underutilised space. I would like to engage cafes with social purpose. Any marketing support or guideline from experts would be much appreciated!

25th - Mentee: Natasha Berta (Bega Valley Thrive)

Discussion topic: Our website is under way and we are clear on our idea and how we will redistribute any profit generated. Our question is around formalising the Social enterprise aspect of our project and what next

27th - Mentee: Rebecca Healy (Boxhead Plastics)

Discussion topic: Support/advice is around managing disciplinary action with paid employees and general HR advice. Any marketing support or guideline from experts would be much appreciated!

March

4th - Mentee: Racha Abou Alchamat (Racha’s Syrian Kitchen)

Discussion topics:

  • Growing my business

  • Finding loyal customers that support cultural diversity

  • How to tell our story

6th - Mentoring spot available

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27th - 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