My experience
Over the years, István acted as a mentor to me both professionally and personally. We had regular conversations across a longer period of time, and as his mentee, I felt genuinely supported during these discussions.
From a professional perspective, he encouraged me to step outside of my comfort zone and take on more responsibility and leadership roles, even though I did not think I had it in me due to my anxiety, but he saw the potential in me and prompted me to tear down my own self-imposed boundaries. He also helped me think through and develop in different topics such as interviewing candidates, professional development, taking additional education opportunities and leadership roles. What I appreciated most was that he did not simply tell me what to do — especially over time, he increasingly helped me find my own answers through thoughtful questions and nudging me into different directions that I hadn't even considered before.
Beyond work, István also supported me during difficult periods in my personal life. He regularly checked in on me, listened to me and offered help and perspective, and openly shared his own experiences and challenges. As time went on, these talks gave me courage and confidence to carve my own path and Istvan's guiding role more and more changed into one of a solicitous listener. Those conversations helped me feel less alone in situations where I did not see the light at the end of the tunnel and gave me a healthier perspective on personal growth and challenges in life which I rarely knew people ever encountered.
I always felt listened to, respected, and encouraged during our conversations. Looking back, I realize how much these discussions contributed to both my professional confidence - which I always struggled with- and personal development, which is even more important. I’m grateful for his mentorship and the positive impact it had on my journey, where I could become a more experienced, confident and thoughtful person.
Kogemuse kuupäev: 13 March, 2026
Kogemuse kuupäev: 13 March, 2026