A good manager can aspire you to believe in yourself

The speaker reflects on a significant mentor, Janine Hendricks, who played a pivotal role in their career development. Initially working in a junior administrative role in the prison service, the speaker was encouraged by Janine to pursue a role as a Treatment Manager, leveraging their passion for psychology and change. Despite initial self-doubt, Janine's belief in the speaker's emotional intelligence and potential led to a transformative career shift, highlighting the profound impact of mentorship and self-belief.

What role did Janine Hendricks play in the speaker's professional life?

• She was a competitor.

• She was a family member.

• She was a mentor and manager.

• She was a colleague.

What was the new role that the speaker was encouraged to take on?

• Administrative Assistant

• Project Manager

• Human Resources Manager

• Treatment Manager

What field of study did the speaker pursue that aligned with their new role?

• Political Science

• Economics

• Psychology

• Sociology

How did the speaker initially react to the suggestion of taking on the new role?

• They were confident and eager.

• They were indifferent.

• They were surprised and doubtful.

• They were dismissive.

What was the long-term impact of Janine's mentorship on the speaker's career?

• It led to a change in career direction and self-belief.

• It caused the speaker to leave the organization.

• It had no significant impact.

• It resulted in a demotion.