Interview Preparation with Gustavo

Gus is exceptionally attentive and personable, with a talent for listening intently. He consistently asks insightful questions and genuinely considers my perspectives without preconceived notions. He's a great communicator who always makes things clear and easy to understand. His approachable and helpful nature makes every interaction a pleasure. 10/10 can recommend.

I initially sought mentoring because my manager mentioned that my work was not as visible within the organisation, and I needed to raise my profile -- and that's what drew me to Gus. He has been very helpful in our on-going mentor programme - and I'm generally surprised at how much there is to talk about in each of our calls. He was especially helpful when I needed to figure out a decision to make (whether to take up a complex project within the org that had failed to launch multiple times before - that could fail to launch even if I led it), balancing risks against rewards, and strategising how to approach career advancement within the org, and more. During this mentorship with him I've since: started having regular 1:1s with org leaders that helped raise my profile, my scope of responsibilities have increased, and I've been entrusted with people management. Gus has been a great help and mentor!

I took part in a Data Analytics Bootcamp, where I had the chance to have Gus as my mentor at the end of the program. He helped me navigate a toxic job situation and find clarity in my career direction. Even after the program ended, he continued to be my mentor, providing regular one-on-one sessions where we discussed goals and strengths. His empathetic approach and tailored advice boosted my confidence and encouraged me to step out of my comfort zone. With his support, I landed an amazing job within just 2 weeks. Gus' mentorship had a profound impact on my personal and professional growth, and I'm grateful for his guidance in helping me reach my potential.

Gustavo was a very insightful mentor. He is clearly very experienced and adept at assessing how people need to improve. He provided me with a useful new perspective that helped me overcome an unhelpful dynamic that I was not aware of, which led to an important new direction for my career plan.

Gus is practical, knowledgeable, warm and inspiring!