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Guidance for your next stage of growth
No matter where you are in your directorship journey, having a mentor gives you a trusted space to explore your goals and test your thinking.
What sets the Personalised Mentoring Program apart is the care taken to find the right match for every individual participant, and the ongoing support that helps the relationship develop and deliver lasting value.
That’s why we’ve partnered with Kilfinan to deliver this exclusive mentoring opportunity.
Kilfinan’s expertise in developing mentorship programs and matching methodology guarantees each participant a carefully considered match, regular structured check-ins, and relationship support through their natural lifecycle.
Program snapshot
Duration
One-on-one mentoring runs for 12 months starting in October, November or December 2026.
Eligibility
AICD members only (for both mentors and mentees).
Capacity
Exclusive member opportunity limited to 30 places on a first come, first served basis.
Investment
$4,000 plus GST, payable directly to Kilfinan Australia.
Mentoring that goes further
Unlike self-service networking or ad hoc introductions, the Personalised Mentoring Program is built around your specific needs. Kilfinan explores what you need from the mentoring relationship, finds a mentor aligned with your goals and supports you both throughout the journey.
Kilfinan takes the time to understand your professional context, development goals and what you need from a mentor, then thoughtfully identifies someone whose experience and qualities align with where you want to go.
You’re connected with a senior mentor from the AICD’s respected director network, giving you the opportunity to draw on relevant leadership and governance experience through a confidential, one-to-one relationship.
Kilfinan’s role continues well beyond the initial introduction. It supports the relationship as it develops through regular check-ins, resources and guidance for both mentor and mentee, including help if the relationship is not progressing as expected.
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An immersive 12 months supported by Kilfinan
Your mentoring relationship will benefit from the structure, resources and ongoing support that Kilfinan brings.
Throughout the 12 months, you’ll receive:
- Practical tools such as welcome and conversations guides
- Regular pulse checks and relationship support
- Access to relevant Kilfinan workshops, events and supporting programs
It’s a considered experience designed to help you and your mentor stay connected, work through challenges and make meaningful progress towards your goals.
We’ll send you a confirmation email
This confirms that your details have been passed on to Kilfinan.
Keep an eye out for a registration email from Kilfinan
This will include their invoice and instructions on scheduling an interview.
Attend a 45-minute virtual intake interview
You’ll share your goals, experiences and mentor preferences with Kilfinan.
Kilfinan will share a proposed match
You’ll have the chance to review for suitability and provide feedback.
Meet your mentor virtually and begin your mentorship
You’ll agree session cadence with your mentor and be supported by regular Kilfinan check-ins.
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Getting started
Matching is based on factors such as professional background, governance experience, industry expertise, development goals, and personal preferences. In partnership with Kilfinan Australia mentees and mentors are interviewed and profiled to be personally matched to their most suitable partner.
Participation
Most mentoring pairs are recommended to meet monthly, although the frequency can be agreed upon between mentor and mentee.
Yes. Meetings can be conducted virtually, in person or through a combination of both, depending on location and availability.
Topics may include leadership challenges, governance issues, board aspirations, career development, stakeholder management, strategic thinking and professional growth.
You are expected to drive the relationship, prepare for conversations, set goals, follow through on actions and actively engage in the mentoring process.
Support & Logistics
Support is available if challenges arise within the mentoring relationship. Participants are encouraged to raise concerns early so they can be addressed appropriately. Please contact Kilfinan Australia.
This will depend on what you and your mentor agree at the beginning of your partnership.
Yes. Mentoring conversations are expected to remain confidential unless otherwise agreed by both parties.
Outcomes
Mentors provide guidance, insights, and advice but cannot guarantee employment, board appointments or specific outcomes.
Becoming a Mentor
Matching is based on factors such as professional background, governance experience, industry expertise, development goals, and personal preferences. In partnership with Kilfinan Australia mentees and mentors are interviewed and profiled to be personally matched to their most suitable partner.
Mentors are typically expected to meet with their mentee regularly throughout the program (recommendation of 1 meeting a month) and may invest some additional time preparing for discussions.
Mentoring Approach
No. While mentoring experience is valuable, support and resources are provided to help mentors establish effective mentoring relationships.
No. The mentor's role is to guide, challenge and encourage reflection rather than solve problems or act as a consultant.
Clear expectations, regular communication, trust, active listening, mutual respect, and a focus on agreed goals.
Boundaries & Expectations
This is at the mentor's discretion and should align with the objectives of the mentoring relationship.
No. Mentors offer support and guidance but are not expected to act as recruiters or sponsors.
Participants are encouraged to discuss challenges openly and program support may be available if required. For mentor support please contact, Kilfinan Australia.
Yes. Confidentiality is a cornerstone of effective mentoring and helps build trust within the relationship.
Program Support
Mentors will have access to onboarding materials, mentoring guides, suggested conversation prompts, and program support as provided by Kilfinan Australia.
Kilfinan Australia is available to answer questions, provide guidance, and support both mentors and mentees throughout the mentoring journey. AICD program coordinators are available should the matter require escalation.
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