Why Mentoring Matters with Callum Edwards & Jayden Woolley

Take me to the River

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In today's conversation, Siwan sits down with Callum Edwards from the West Gippsland Catchment Management Authority (CMA) and Jayden Woolley of the Wadawarrung Traditional Owners Aboriginal Corporation to discuss the significance and effectiveness of mentoring, why it matters, and why it was the right fit for them. Callum and Jayden are both alumni of the 2023 Waterway Management Emerging Leaders Program, and share their experiences being a mentor / mentee, respectively, for the first time.

This conversation delves into some of the funny and unexpected moments from the Program, and touches on why Siwan is committed to mentoring as a pathway towards effective waterway, riparian and natural resource management. Callum and Jayden share valuable insight about how their experiences surprised them and helped them to grow, both professionally and personally.
Read Callum and Jayden's Mentoring Story here: https://www.twinningiswinning.com.au/callum-jayden-enhancing-estuary-management-through-mentoring/
Learn more about the Waterway Management Emerging Leaders Program here: https://www.twinningiswinning.com.au/our-program/
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