Beyond comfort zone

“The most precious gift my mentor, Ms Esmeralda Moreno, has given me would be insights. I have never been a person who would want to only stay in my own field of study. Esmeralda, being an experienced business player, together with her friends and colleagues whom I was fortunate enough to meet, have brought new perspectives to my life, which might seem a bit exaggerated but is exactly how I feel.

Esmeralda shared things about her with me and also gave me advice on how I can be a more economically competent person, even before my career kicks off. I have long believed that talking with a person brings good because knowing the things they have gone through, the way they think changes how I see things and, most often, in a better way. I was therefore very pleased to be able to meet up with Esmeralda, her previous mentees and her friends.

The first lunch together with my mentor brought us closer. We talked about our families, studies, career and, most importantly, life. Despite the fact that we have covered just a bit of all that, I believe that it is a really nice start and we will be picking up on the missing puzzle pieces every time we meet up and chat.

I am pretty sure if I was not with her, I would not have the chance to talk to people from different areas that easily and, therefore, I regard this as the best “benefit” I have received in the mentoring relationship with my mentor.” Stephanie Tang.

Mentor since 2007: Ms Esmeralda Moreno
Mentee (2016-17): Stephanie Tang, MBBS Year 2