Expanding Horizons Through Exposure
Shea approached the programme with curiosity and ambition. What she found was a combination of in-person experiences, a structured internship, and mentoring that stretched her well beyond familiar territory — and helped her see what meaningful work could really look like.
Her Experience
Throughout the programme, Shea engaged in networking sessions with senior leaders, gaining advice, perspective, and visibility within the industry. Exposure to different business functions — including areas she had never encountered before, such as cyber — broadened her understanding of how the energy sector operates.
Her internship, supported by mentoring, gave her the opportunity to apply what she was learning in a practical, real-world context. The combination was stretching in the best way possible.
Taking on new areas, like cyber, was challenging but incredibly rewarding — it made leadership feel more attainable.
What She Gained
By the end of the programme, Shea had built confidence in her leadership abilities and professional presence, developed new technical skills in areas that were entirely new to her, and gained clarity on her career goals and the pathways to achieve them. She also came away with a much greater awareness of the opportunities available across the energy sector.
Perhaps most importantly, mentoring helped Shea identify what meaningful and fulfilling work could look like for her — something that's easy to miss without the right guidance and exposure at the right time.