Impact
Growth you can measure
The Hyphae mentoring framework has supported 400+ leaders across Australia.
The results are clear:
73% of mentees reported stronger confidence in their leadership
67% of mentees gained clearer career direction
82% of mentors sharpened their own leadership practice
Nearly two-thirds of pairs kept meeting after the program ended
“Having a mentor gave me the confidence to step into opportunities I would have hesitated to take on my own.” — Mentee
“Having a mentor gave me the confidence to step into opportunities I would have hesitated to take on my own.” — Mentee
“The act of guiding someone else made me pause and reflect on my own leadership style in ways I hadn’t done before.” — Mentor
“The act of guiding someone else made me pause and reflect on my own leadership style in ways I hadn’t done before.” — Mentor
“Our organisation saw stronger collaboration between leaders who’d never worked together before. That connection continues today.” — Program Evaluation Feedback
“Our organisation saw stronger collaboration between leaders who’d never worked together before. That connection continues today.” — Program Evaluation Feedback
By The Numbers
400+ participants across five years
230+ mentoring pairs carefully matched
73% of mentees reported stronger confidence in their leadership
67% of mentees gained clearer career direction
82% of mentors said the experience sharpened their leadership practice
85% of mentees completed the full program cycle
Nearly two-thirds of pairs continued meeting after the program ended
Beyond The Numbers
Mentoring didn’t just help individuals, it strengthened whole organisations. Through structured reflection and connection, leaders grew more confident, teams built trust, and workplaces saw stronger retention and succession planning.
Human Stories, Lived Change
Participants spoke about connection, trust, and the relief of knowing they were not alone. Leaders who once felt isolated in their challenges discovered common ground with peers across sectors and regions.
For many mentors, the experience sharpened their own practice and reminded them of the value of listening and guiding with care. For mentees, it brought clarity, direction, and the confidence to lead.
Why This Matters For Organisations
When mentoring is embedded well, it creates networks of resilience that last far beyond a program cycle. It grows leaders from the ground up. Building cultures of reciprocity, collaboration, and shared growth.
The numbers matter. The stories bring them to life.
But the real depth sits in the complete Impact Report. A detailed look at the outcomes, lessons, and lived experiences that show why mentoring grows leaders from the ground up.
A practical resource to share with boards, funders, and leadership teams.
