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STORY
Mentoring is at the core of the Protégé team’s DNA. We believe in the power to positively change individuals and organisations, a belief that has inspired us to create a purposeful mentoring experience which goes beyond a typical one-to-one approach. We specialize in curating a diverse community of mentors and mentees across businesses and industries, fostering trust and support to break down internal silos, and challenge traditional ways of thinking and doing. Each mentee has the chance to work with their mentor on the unique results they seek, while benefitting from the support network of a graduating cohort. Our mentors also have the opportunity to further their own growth through valuable cross-industry connections with other leaders, sharing mentoring challenges and successes. From expanding career horizons, to developing skills to gaining vital job-related knowledge, Protégé enables individuals to confront cultural, societal and corporate norms, to find what truly inspires them and to move into the learning zone with the ultimate goal of creating positive impact.
“Surround yourself with the dreamers & the doers, the believers & the thinkers, but most of all, surround yourself with those who see the greatness in you, even when you don’t see it yourself.”
– Edmund Lee
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DNA
Each member of the Protégé team has been hand-picked because of their long history of developing others through facilitating training, coaching, mentoring and paying-it-forward to the communities they live in. They have all been intentional in the choices they’ve made to live a meaningful and fruitful life, based on purpose and passion. They are generous with their feedback, their knowledge and their time. And above all they inspire others to find their own version of happiness and live their best possible life.
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VALUES
At Protégé, we aim to inculcate the following:
To Disrupt
Interrupting and challenging with non-conventional thinking and ideas.
To be Authentic
Being true to self, genuine, open and vulnerable.
Be yourself; everyone else is taken.
To be Fearless
Having the courage to take risks – to embark on unusual, exciting and daring experiences.
To Empower
Becoming stronger and more confident, taking control of your own life and career.
To Trust
Fully believing you have the confidence to learn, change and challenge yourself.
To have Fun
Enjoying and embracing laughter to find pleasure and enjoyment in all you do.
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LEADERSHIP
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What We Do
Protégé is passionate about the ability of one-to-one relationships to create and drive change. We believe mentoring is a powerful way for you to find your purpose and make choices about who you want to become. We match you with the best possible person to help you make that happen.
Our Method
Our ‘best-in-class’ approach to structuring long-term mentoring programs yields success for all who participate. Mentors and mentees undergo a robust matching process, are trained and fully supported throughout the mentoring journey.
Our Impact
Long after our programs have ended, mentors and mentees continue to learn, grow and impact change. Organisations retain their top talent, develop their leaders, break down silos and create supportive communities. Find out more about The Protégé magic.
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PARTNERS
“Canopius have been working with Protégé for the last 5 years, both in Singapore and now Australia, providing both mentees and mentors.
Throughout our entire experience, we continue to find the Protégé approach and standards, to be the most professional external mentoring program available for and dedicated to women. Whether it is the quality of the candidates, the mentors, the structured learning, or simply the enormous networking opportunities available, this is THE program for aspiring and professional women to further develop their careers.
We hope to continue partnering with Protégé for many years to come.”
-Canopius Asia
CEO, Asia Pacific & MENA
“The Protege mentoring program was a hands-down success because of the impact it had on both mentors and mentees. The program enabled SCB to demonstrate a tangible return on its investment in the form of talent progression, as well as the changes in mindset and behaviours of all who participated. The real differentiator is the impact it had on the specific needs of the individual, which is created through the structure of the program and the very clear division of responsibilities, as well as the thoughtful matching process.”
-Standard Chartered Bank
Angelina Bopp
“The Protégé Australia initiative has been a huge success. Feedback from both Mentors and Mentees has been nothing but positive. We have a fabulous industry and career experience cross section of animated and involved female mentees and are witnessing learnings happening on every call. Highly recommended and worth every minute of involvement.”
-Micro Focus Australia
Managing Director
“Protégé ran a fantastic mentorship program for our community in 2018, focused on lifting early to mid-career women up to their leadership potential. The program’s monthly workshops were very well run and each provided a valuable learning along the mentorship journey. Feedback from the community, both mentees and mentors, has been resoundingly positive.”
-Girls in Tech Singapore
“Protégé has been a fabulous program to recognise and motivate key, early-career women. All who have participated have grown in their roles, expanded their careers and explored new opportunities within Micro Focus. As a mentor, I have come to appreciate the aspirations and challenges of our future women leaders – it’s motivational to see them develop and fearlessly seize new opportunities.”
-Micro Focus Asia Pacific
President
“At Red Hat, as we strive to grow and develop more women leaders, Protégé has been playing a vital role in making it happen. I’ve been a mentor for many years now and have always been a firm believer that “Leaders are true leaders only when they develop other leaders” and hence have always been a staunch supporter of this program.”
-Red Hat Asia Pacific
SVP & GM
