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== '''What motivated you to join the Lifting as you Lead Mentoring Circles program?''' ==

== '''What motivated you to join the Lifting as you Lead Mentoring Circles program?''' ==

<big>Network! Get a picture of how other departments and Public Service members are learning and working under the Diversity and Inclusion umbrella. Discover ideas to take back to my department and meet subject matter experts to and "[[Ask Me Anything: Courageous Conversation on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion|Ask Me Anything]]" panelists for events.</big>

<big>Network! Get a picture of how other departments and Public Service members are learning and working under the Diversity and Inclusion umbrella. Discover ideas to take back to my department and meet subject matter experts and "[[Ask Me Anything: Courageous Conversation on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion|Ask Me Anything]]" panellists.</big>

=='''How do you envision your participation contributing to your professional growth?'''==

=='''How do you envision your participation contributing to your professional growth?'''==

== '''Can you share a specific challenge or opportunity that led you to seek mentorship with the public service?''' ==

== '''Can you share a specific challenge or opportunity that led you to seek mentorship with the public service?''' ==

<big>Coming off/out of the pandemic, I was feeling lonely after working from home, alone, and was needing to meet new people. Also, I was starting to feel stagnate in my role and was looking for a "cool" off the side of my desk opportunity. LLMC was a perfect fit!</big>

<big>Coming out of the pandemic, I was feeling lonely after working from home, alone, and was needing to meet new people. Also, I was starting to feel stagnant in my role and was looking for a "cool" off the side of my desk opportunity. LLMC was a perfect fit!</big>

== '''What has most inspired you in this journey of your professional development?''' ==

== '''What has most inspired you in this journey of your professional development?''' ==

<big>To continue a "take me with them" attitude. Knowledge is power! Keep learning and sharing. You are not alone.</big>

<big>To continue a "take them with me" attitude. Knowledge is power! Keep learning and sharing. You are not alone.</big>

== '''What unique strengths or perspectives do you bring to your circles that can benefit others?''' ==

== '''What unique strengths or perspectives do you bring to your circles that can benefit others?''' ==

== '''How would you define success for yourself at the end of this Lifting as you Lead Mentoring Circles program?''' ==

== '''How would you define success for yourself at the end of this Lifting as you Lead Mentoring Circles program?''' ==

<big>Having the opportunity to lead my Circle gave me the confidence to lead at work and in my community. Everyone can be leader. You can lead at all levels.</big>

<big>Having the opportunity to lead my Circle gave me the confidence to lead at work and in my community. Everyone can be a leader. You can lead at all levels.</big>

== '''How can you apply what you learned from the Lifting as you Lead Mentoring Circles program to the workplace?''' ==

== '''How can you apply what you learned from the Lifting as you Lead Mentoring Circles program to the workplace?''' ==

== '''Has your view of leadership - and who can be a leader - changed?''' ==

== '''Has your view of leadership - and who can be a leader - changed?''' ==

<big>Everyone can be leader. You can lead at all levels.</big>

<big>Everyone can be a leader. You can lead at all levels.</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?''' ==

<big>Yes. I was feeling stagnate in my role, Lifting as you Lead gave me a boost of confidence that I can make a difference and lead, even as a project officer. I also got a small introduction to other departments in the Public Service and made connections I know I can use at another time.</big>

<big>Yes. I was feeling stagnant in my role, Lifting as you Lead gave me a boost of confidence that I can make a difference and lead, even as a project officer. I also got a small introduction to other departments in the Public Service and made connections I know I can use at another time.</big>

== '''What is the one message you would like to leave us with today?''' ==

== '''What is the one message you would like to leave us with today?''' ==

<big>Thank you! Thank you for creating this program and opening it to everyone. My department has mentoring programs, but no one that fit for me. Thank you for believing my abilities and making my voice heard. The talent and time of the Diversity and Inclusion Office, Materiel Group, National Defence does not go unnoticed.</big>

<big>Thank you! Thank you for creating this program and opening it to everyone. My department has mentoring programs, but none that fit for me. Thank you for believing my abilities and making my voice heard. The talent and time of the Diversity and Inclusion Office, Materiel Group, National Defence does not go unnoticed.</big>

== '''Cohort 4 - Application''' ==

== '''Cohort 4 - Application''' ==