The Power of Mentorship – Finding Champions in Tech

In this blog, we highlight how mentorship can boost confidence, provide guidance, and help create a more inclusive industry. Through the experiences of women at Plinc, we’ll see how mentorship has shaped careers and why paying it forward is essential for the future of tech.

The Role of Mentors in Shaping Careers

Behind every great career, there’s often someone who believed in you before you believed in yourself. Mentorship is more than just career advice—it’s about guidance, encouragement, and having a champion in your corner.

For many women in tech, mentorship has been the key to unlocking confidence and navigating the challenges of an often male-dominated industry. In this post, we’ll hear from Plinc employees who found champions along their journeys and explore how mentorship creates ripples of change.

Why Mentorship Matters

• Boosting confidence: Many women in tech experience imposter syndrome—mentors provide reassurance and help develop self-belief.
• Navigating career challenges: Learning from those who have already faced industry hurdles can offer invaluable insight.
• Representation: Seeing role models thrive in tech inspires others to follow similar paths.

Plinc Stories of Mentorship

• Kaiya Innes (Data Engineer): As one of only two girls in her school studying further maths, Kaiya often felt isolated. But her maths teacher—a woman—encouraged her to persevere. That support gave her the confidence to pursue a tech career, reminding her that she belonged in the field.
• Leah-ann Grey (Head of Analysis): Throughout her career, Leah-ann has worked with exceptional colleagues who inspired her to grow. From programming to analytics, she has learned from and mentored others, building a cycle of shared knowledge and support.
• Anna Dark (Data Engineer): When Anna’s A-level physics teacher encouraged her to pursue programming, it was the push she needed to explore an industry she might not have considered otherwise.

Advice for Finding Mentors and Champions

• Be proactive: Great mentors won’t always find you—seek out people whose work you admire and ask for guidance.
• Surround yourself with a supportive network: Whether through formal mentorships, online communities, or industry events, connections can shape your career.
• Pay it forward: No matter where you are in your journey, you can always mentor someone else.

Building a More Inclusive Future in Tech

Mentorship isn’t just about receiving guidance; it’s about building a supportive industry where everyone thrives. Whether you need a mentor or can be one, the power of support can change lives—including your own.

Coming up next: Mentorship can be the key to unlocking confidence and growth in tech. But what if you could go back in time and give your younger self career advice? In our final blog, women at Plinc share the lessons they wish they had known at the start of their journeys.