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Is what you think you want, worth wanting? Tough questions like this could revolutionise your life or the life of those you mentor –but they’ve got to be asked in the right context and by the right person.

“Shut up and just ask a question.” While this sounds confronting, encouraging a response with the right question might be the biggest lesson that a person can learn from the experience of mentoring? Especially at senior leadership levels. Maud Lindley deep dives with Brett Himbury, former CEO of IFM Investors, to explore mentor listening, the art of sitting back and relaxing as a mentor, and hash out what “purpose” means in leadership.

What if “no” isn’t the end of the conversation, but the beginning of a better question? This powerful question sits at the heart of Maud’s conversation with Cynthia Scott, Group CEO at Zip — a leader whose career spans multiple sectors, and whose leadership story is marked by bold moves, deep reflection, and an unwavering belief in human potential. For Cynthia, the turning point came when a mentor challenged her fear of the word ‘no’.

How can our mentors help us break free from limiting beliefs and see the world in new ways? This question is the core of Maud’s conversation with Julie Washington, Director of Talent Development at Serendis Leadership, who is “living the dream” with her role in shaping the leaders of tomorrow. The impact that a great mentor has on their mentee stems from understanding that the world is not black and white.

How do you ignite self-belief in people? Especially when they lack relatable role models. Exploring the answer to that question serves as the North Star for Maud’s conversation with Penny Ransom, Chief Investment Officer at LendLease, who mines her own experiences as both a mentee and mentor for insights you won’t want to miss. The pair take on how mentors can guide people to make sound career choices by better understanding their role in the relationship.