Mentoring Makes Sense
Esther Sodunke
- Organisation:
- ConsultEstherSodunke
- Regions:
- Surrey, Kent, East Sussex, West Sussex, London, North Yorkshire
- Notice Period:
- Regular (more than one month's notice)
- Type:
- Professional - Talks on Career Growth & Development, Seeing beyond barriers, Mentoring, Coaching
- Fee:
- Unknown
- Category:
- Life Skills
- Updated:
- 8th May 2026
Mentorship Makes Sense highlights the core characteristics of effective mentors and explores practical mentoring models that help create a purposeful, impactful, and robust mentoring journey for personal and professional growth. The Talk also draws from Esther’s lived experience as a prolonged job seeker despite having a strong educational background and international experience. At a pivotal point in her journey, she intentionally sought mentorship, which became instrumental in rebuilding confidence and supporting her career transition.
Through her story, Esther positions mentoring and coaching as powerful developmental tools for growth, clarity, and transformation.
Views: 4 | Enquiries: 0About Esther Sodunke
Esther Sodunke is a Human Resources and Organisational Development professional with over 20 years of experience across the NHS, private, and public sectors. She holds a First-Class degree in Human Resource and Organisational Behaviour, an MA in Human Resource Development, and an MBA. Esther is also a Certified EMCC Senior Practitioner Coach and Mentor, a Fellow of the CIPD, and author of Mentorship Makes Sense.
Esther delivers inspirational talks on career growth, leadership, mentorship, confidence building, women empowerment, diversity and inclusion, resilience, personal development, and overcoming barriers. Drawing from her lived, personal, and professional experiences, she is passionate about inspiring marginalised individuals to reignite their confidence and recognise that no barrier is truly limiting unless it is accepted.
Her speaking style combines authenticity, empowerment, practical insight, and purpose-driven motivation, helping people take ownership of their careers and lives.
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