Mentee X Mentor Breakfast 2026

Careers are rarely built alone.

RCC’s second annual Mentor x Mentee Breakfast brought together 100 RCC people and industry peers for a morning focused on building resilience through mentorship, shared experience and connection.
The discussion explored how resilience is strengthened not just through leadership, but through the relationships and support networks we build along the way.
A live pulse survey captured current sentiment and helped shape a more meaningful discussion:

• Support drives resilience — 83% rely on mentors and peers to navigate challenges
• Encouragement fuels growth — 70% have been pushed towards bigger opportunities
• Confidence strengthens leadership — 85% see a clear link between confidence and effective leadership
• People want to lift others — 80% feel confident using their voice to support peers
• Connection matters — 76% say their organisation enables strong networks

Thank you to everyone who joined, shared their perspective and contributed to the conversation.