− | <big>I work hard to be the best version of myself every day. I find advancement in the PS very difficult especially for immigrants, it's too lengthy, and I wanted to take advantage of any opportunity available to progress. I find that communities are a great place to feel valuable, and listened to, they are a place to help each other out, promote others, and leverage everyone’s strengths to collective knowledge.</big> | + | <big>I work hard to be the best version of myself every day. I find advancement in the public service (PS) very difficult especially for immigrants, it's too lengthy, and I wanted to take advantage of any opportunity available to progress. I find that communities are a great place to feel valuable and listened to, they are a place to help each other out, promote others, and leverage everyone’s strengths to collective knowledge.</big> |
− | <big>I am blessed to say that whatever I had in mind as expectation was surpassed. I inspired someone enough to request me to mentor them. I sparked someone’s interest to challenge my beliefs and contribute to an environment where they can express at ease their disagreement. I learned week after week from my peers and each session provided value. I still have to build a community of practice of my own.</big> | + | <big>I am blessed to say that whatever I had in mind as an expectation was surpassed. I inspired someone enough to request me to mentor them. I sparked someone’s interest to challenge my beliefs and contribute to an environment where they can express at ease their disagreement. I learned week after week from my peers and each session provided value. I still have to build a community of practice of my own.</big> |
| == '''Do you view your public service career differently after participating in the Lifting as you Lead Mentoring Circles program?''' == | | == '''Do you view your public service career differently after participating in the Lifting as you Lead Mentoring Circles program?''' == |