https://padlet.com/whetterk/pjm4tme3ul0spfg8 Mentor and Mentee wall - Mentors make their mentee's blossom en-us 2021-06-29 08:35:20 UTC 2021-07-15 11:43:48 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.com/whetterk/pjm4tme3ul0spfg8/wish/1647606309 For remaining positive and committed to completing CChem despite the challenges of the pandemic. This goes to Stef, Jo, Stephen and Kat.]]> 2021-07-13 12:21:54 UTC https://padlet.com/whetterk/pjm4tme3ul0spfg8/wish/1647606309 https://padlet.com/whetterk/pjm4tme3ul0spfg8/wish/1647607733 We are learning together about using the membership platform to submit the award. ]]> 2021-07-13 12:23:36 UTC https://padlet.com/whetterk/pjm4tme3ul0spfg8/wish/1647607733 https://padlet.com/whetterk/pjm4tme3ul0spfg8/wish/1647621052 It's so key to be keeping track of your progress and collecting evidence throughout the duration of your CChem, my mentor has been really supporting and encouraging me in my efforts to do so - particularly when I've been finding that tough!]]> 2021-07-13 12:37:31 UTC https://padlet.com/whetterk/pjm4tme3ul0spfg8/wish/1647621052 https://padlet.com/whetterk/pjm4tme3ul0spfg8/wish/1647623485 We're all busy in our working lives, so I'm really grateful for their taking the time to support me both achieve the award and harness skills & learning along the way that will be important in my career as a whole moving forward.]]> 2021-07-13 12:40:09 UTC https://padlet.com/whetterk/pjm4tme3ul0spfg8/wish/1647623485 https://padlet.com/whetterk/pjm4tme3ul0spfg8/wish/1647627835 Anything that you receive that could be used for evidence, copy it into one place. You might not end up using it, but better to have it in one folder than trying to trawl emails and files when you're closer to submitting. ]]> 2021-07-13 12:44:24 UTC https://padlet.com/whetterk/pjm4tme3ul0spfg8/wish/1647627835 https://padlet.com/whetterk/pjm4tme3ul0spfg8/wish/1647629790 It was one thing giving their time to help me complete my CChem award provide advice and support for the two years, but they have continued to be a sounding board and confidante and for that I really appreciate their help. ]]> 2021-07-13 12:46:26 UTC https://padlet.com/whetterk/pjm4tme3ul0spfg8/wish/1647629790 https://padlet.com/whetterk/pjm4tme3ul0spfg8/wish/1649579461 I am still a chemist because it is how I do my role with my chemistry background that makes me unique (and suitable for CChem) and to consider how others without a chemistry background would be different.]]> 2021-07-14 15:11:47 UTC https://padlet.com/whetterk/pjm4tme3ul0spfg8/wish/1649579461 https://padlet.com/whetterk/pjm4tme3ul0spfg8/wish/1649581373 Thank you for helping to motivate me when I needed it the most when my role and home life were all consuming, and for helping me show my best side with gentle persuasion. ]]> 2021-07-14 15:13:18 UTC https://padlet.com/whetterk/pjm4tme3ul0spfg8/wish/1649581373 https://padlet.com/whetterk/pjm4tme3ul0spfg8/wish/1649597647 Discussing my evidence with my mentor helped me to understand and reflect on what I had achieved. This was important for me as I struggled to understand my career path since moving out of academia.]]> 2021-07-14 15:26:13 UTC https://padlet.com/whetterk/pjm4tme3ul0spfg8/wish/1649597647 hendrys1 https://padlet.com/whetterk/pjm4tme3ul0spfg8/wish/1650974267 I initial felt that i did not have the skills or knowledge to achieve CChem status - Possibly a sign of imposter syndrome. I had built it up in my head that my achievements weren't significant enough or good examples to include in my application. However my mentor had discussions how to best approach the application and suggested breaking down each attribute into manageable chunks with an ongoing story, rather than looking at the full application all at once.

]]> 2021-07-15 08:59:35 UTC https://padlet.com/whetterk/pjm4tme3ul0spfg8/wish/1650974267 https://padlet.com/whetterk/pjm4tme3ul0spfg8/wish/1650974600 Pushing me to go beyond my comfort zone and be my better 
self.]]> 2021-07-15 09:00:01 UTC https://padlet.com/whetterk/pjm4tme3ul0spfg8/wish/1650974600 https://padlet.com/whetterk/pjm4tme3ul0spfg8/wish/1650975391 For helping be gain a perspective of what other people do in the work place.]]> 2021-07-15 09:01:09 UTC https://padlet.com/whetterk/pjm4tme3ul0spfg8/wish/1650975391 hendrys1 https://padlet.com/whetterk/pjm4tme3ul0spfg8/wish/1650981180 My mentor went above and beyond, supporting throughout and arranging regular virtual 'working meetings' with other colleagues completing their CChem. Where we could bounce ideas of one another or ask quick questions while working on our application.]]> 2021-07-15 09:08:09 UTC https://padlet.com/whetterk/pjm4tme3ul0spfg8/wish/1650981180 hendrys1 https://padlet.com/whetterk/pjm4tme3ul0spfg8/wish/1650981646 Not being in the lab day to day i felt that i was not qualified.

But when looking at my achievements i could recognise the impact that i was having and how i was advancing the chemical sciences

]]> 2021-07-15 09:08:46 UTC https://padlet.com/whetterk/pjm4tme3ul0spfg8/wish/1650981646 https://padlet.com/whetterk/pjm4tme3ul0spfg8/wish/1651057991 My mentee has just been so willing to engage with the process,  identify opportunities and so willing to learn. They are my first mentee and its really helped me grow my skillset as a mentor and coaching and find out what style of mentoring works for me. ]]> 2021-07-15 11:05:05 UTC https://padlet.com/whetterk/pjm4tme3ul0spfg8/wish/1651057991 https://padlet.com/whetterk/pjm4tme3ul0spfg8/wish/1651058844 My mentor has always had confidence in my ability to meet the attributes - even when I haven't. This has made a huge difference to feeling like I can actually do this!]]> 2021-07-15 11:06:21 UTC https://padlet.com/whetterk/pjm4tme3ul0spfg8/wish/1651058844 https://padlet.com/whetterk/pjm4tme3ul0spfg8/wish/1651059463 They have helped me recognise approaches that are completely different to my own and learn how others like to work. ]]> 2021-07-15 11:07:26 UTC https://padlet.com/whetterk/pjm4tme3ul0spfg8/wish/1651059463 https://padlet.com/whetterk/pjm4tme3ul0spfg8/wish/1651059545 Help me recognise my skills and abilities and help me really believe in myself.]]> 2021-07-15 11:07:31 UTC https://padlet.com/whetterk/pjm4tme3ul0spfg8/wish/1651059545 https://padlet.com/whetterk/pjm4tme3ul0spfg8/wish/1651060900 Appreciate all the time/effort my mentor took to go through drafts of my portfolio and giving feedback on where to improve it]]> 2021-07-15 11:09:35 UTC https://padlet.com/whetterk/pjm4tme3ul0spfg8/wish/1651060900 https://padlet.com/whetterk/pjm4tme3ul0spfg8/wish/1651061801 My mentees have engaged with enthusiasm in undertaking their CChem journeys'. They are proactively engaging in their own personal reflection and sharing openly their realisations. It is so rewarding being their mentor and watching them grow.]]> 2021-07-15 11:11:08 UTC https://padlet.com/whetterk/pjm4tme3ul0spfg8/wish/1651061801 https://padlet.com/whetterk/pjm4tme3ul0spfg8/wish/1651062090 My mentor challenged me not to just achieve the competencies, but to consider how to take it further. I had ticked off evidence for most attributes by the half way point but the second year of my PDP is where most of the growth came, as my mentor helped me really identify opportunites to stretch even further. 

]]> 2021-07-15 11:11:40 UTC https://padlet.com/whetterk/pjm4tme3ul0spfg8/wish/1651062090 https://padlet.com/whetterk/pjm4tme3ul0spfg8/wish/1651063290 It is not possible to have continuous development but it is possible to have continual development]]> 2021-07-15 11:12:36 UTC https://padlet.com/whetterk/pjm4tme3ul0spfg8/wish/1651063290 https://padlet.com/whetterk/pjm4tme3ul0spfg8/wish/1651064682 My mentor could see that I had enough good exampels of evidence, but asked me could it be better. Could you improve your skills further. 

That was where CChem really made the difference for me. Reflecting on where I could expand my skills further, and the process of considering this is something that has stuck with me long after achieving the award. ]]> 2021-07-15 11:14:37 UTC https://padlet.com/whetterk/pjm4tme3ul0spfg8/wish/1651064682 https://padlet.com/whetterk/pjm4tme3ul0spfg8/wish/1651064797 Allowing the freedom to develop in my own style whilst always being available when needing direction]]> 2021-07-15 11:14:49 UTC https://padlet.com/whetterk/pjm4tme3ul0spfg8/wish/1651064797 https://padlet.com/whetterk/pjm4tme3ul0spfg8/wish/1651065755 Was able to show me that collecting this evidence is a receipt to acknowledge personal development plus personal reflection long term in a wider sense than being purely technical and not just to receive a title ]]> 2021-07-15 11:16:17 UTC https://padlet.com/whetterk/pjm4tme3ul0spfg8/wish/1651065755 https://padlet.com/whetterk/pjm4tme3ul0spfg8/wish/1651066228 Through supporting with my mentee, I've been able to consider how I would approach challenges and opportunities and this has been an amazing opportunity for my own continued growth and bounce ideas off one another. ]]> 2021-07-15 11:16:51 UTC https://padlet.com/whetterk/pjm4tme3ul0spfg8/wish/1651066228 https://padlet.com/whetterk/pjm4tme3ul0spfg8/wish/1651067373 They worked to support me in a way that suited me. That meant a lot!

]]> 2021-07-15 11:18:35 UTC https://padlet.com/whetterk/pjm4tme3ul0spfg8/wish/1651067373 https://padlet.com/whetterk/pjm4tme3ul0spfg8/wish/1651068371 Learning about incredibly talented and committed chemists whose day-to-day job can be so different to mine!

]]> 2021-07-15 11:20:08 UTC https://padlet.com/whetterk/pjm4tme3ul0spfg8/wish/1651068371 https://padlet.com/whetterk/pjm4tme3ul0spfg8/wish/1651069258 By mentoring several people and reviewing other applications I have increased my understanding of what makes an accomplished chemist and the value of all the individual CChem attributes]]> 2021-07-15 11:21:41 UTC https://padlet.com/whetterk/pjm4tme3ul0spfg8/wish/1651069258 https://padlet.com/whetterk/pjm4tme3ul0spfg8/wish/1651071165 It was inspiring that my mentee was dedicated and did the work between sessions.  A real hard worker! 

]]> 2021-07-15 11:24:48 UTC https://padlet.com/whetterk/pjm4tme3ul0spfg8/wish/1651071165 https://padlet.com/whetterk/pjm4tme3ul0spfg8/wish/1651081477 I find it very rewarding to see the success of my mentees - not just when they achieve CChem, but also what they achieve beyond CChem]]> 2021-07-15 11:41:29 UTC https://padlet.com/whetterk/pjm4tme3ul0spfg8/wish/1651081477