{"id":54634,"date":"2026-05-26T11:47:01","date_gmt":"2026-05-26T11:47:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.cartermurray.com\/?p=54634"},"modified":"2026-05-27T10:38:47","modified_gmt":"2026-05-27T10:38:47","slug":"giving-back-through-mentorship-interview-with-gemma-francis-founder-and-bd-consultant","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.cartermurray.com\/de\/career-advice\/giving-back-through-mentorship-interview-with-gemma-francis-founder-and-bd-consultant\/","title":{"rendered":"Giving back through mentorship: interview with Gemma Francis, founder and BD consultant"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-0fbd6134 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"margin-top:0\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns single-post__columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-6ed55936 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column single-post__columns__column--nav is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:25%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group single-post__sidebar single-post__sidebar--sticky is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:0\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading is-style-eyebrow-no-border\" id=\"h-contents\" style=\"margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--x-small);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--small);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--small)\">Contents<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-border-color has-brand-1-20-border-color is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-3a1915d0 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"border-width:2px;border-top-left-radius:0.83rem;border-top-right-radius:0.83rem;border-bottom-left-radius:0.83rem;border-bottom-right-radius:0.83rem;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--small);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--small);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--small);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--small)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-yoast-seo-table-of-contents yoast-table-of-contents\"><ul><li><a href=\"#h-contents\" data-level=\"2\">Contents<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-what-motivated-you-to-join-our-mentorship-programme-and-support-bd-professionals-in-professional-services\" data-level=\"2\">What motivated you to join our mentorship programme and support BD professionals in professional services?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-how-has-mentorship-played-a-role-in-your-own-career-journey-and-progression\" data-level=\"2\">How has mentorship played a role in your own career journey and progression?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-what-do-you-think-makes-a-successful-mentor-mentee-relationship-in-the-professional-services-sector\" data-level=\"2\">What do you think makes a successful mentor-mentee relationship in the professional services sector?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-what-skills-and-insights-have-you-given-to-your-mentee-during-the-programme\" data-level=\"2\">What skills and insights have you given to your mentee during the programme?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-how-do-you-approach-supporting-someone-who-may-be-facing-uncertainty-or-challenges-in-their-career\" data-level=\"2\">How do you approach supporting someone who may be facing uncertainty or challenges in their career?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-what-advice-would-you-give-to-someone-considering-becoming-a-mentor\" data-level=\"2\">What advice would you give to someone considering becoming a mentor?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#retained-search\" data-level=\"2\">Guide to being a career mentor<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#dei-our-actions\" data-level=\"2\">Frequently asked questions: uk mentorship programme<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group single-post__share-desktop is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-d7a70935 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained block-visibility-hide-medium-screen block-visibility-hide-small-screen\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--x-large);padding-top:0;padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--small);padding-bottom:0;padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--small)\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading is-style-eyebrow-no-border\" id=\"h-share\">Share<\/h3>\n\n\n\t<ul class=\"wp-block-social-links has-normal-icon-size is-style-branded\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"wp-block-social-links__item wp-social-link wp-social-link-facebook\">\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cartermurray.com%2Fde%2Fcareer-advice%2Fgiving-back-through-mentorship-interview-with-gemma-francis-founder-and-bd-consultant%2F\" 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development within professional services.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It\u2019s designed to give back to the industry that\u2019s shaped us while building a stronger, more connected professional network and supporting career development across the UK.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We sat down with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/gemmafrancisbdconsulting\/?\">Gemma Francis<\/a>, one of our mentors, to learn about her experience within the programme and the benefits of mentoring.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cartermurray.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/05\/Gemma-Francis-headshot.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-54635\" style=\"width:272px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cartermurray.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/05\/Gemma-Francis-headshot.png 500w, https:\/\/www.cartermurray.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/05\/Gemma-Francis-headshot-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.cartermurray.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/05\/Gemma-Francis-headshot-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Gemma is the founder of <a href=\"https:\/\/gemmafrancisconsulting.com\/\">Gemma Francis Consulting<\/a>, a specialist BD consultancy for law firms. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">She brings genuine insider knowledge to everything she does thanks to her experience as a former <a href=\"https:\/\/www.legal500.com\/\">Legal 500 researcher<\/a> and within in-house BD roles across UK and European law firms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Through GFC, she has helped lawyers at every level build BD habits that actually stick &#8211; working on the mindset and beliefs that determine whether BD happens at all.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Gemma believes the problem with BD in professional services is almost never skill. It&#8217;s everything upstream of it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-brand-1-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-large-font-size wp-elements-b05955c21aba5d0fa0b863d0b434655e\" id=\"h-what-motivated-you-to-join-our-mentorship-programme-and-support-bd-professionals-in-professional-services\">What motivated you to join our mentorship programme and support BD professionals in professional services?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For me, it comes down to two things: giving back, and watching people flourish. I remember very clearly what it felt like starting out in-house. It\u2019s an overwhelming experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You\u2019re pulled in every direction, surrounded by people of enormous intellect, power and drive &#8211; and it can be genuinely nerve-wracking. I wish I\u2019d had more structured support at that stage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Joining this programme is my way of offering that to someone else.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-brand-1-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-large-font-size wp-elements-bceea775ee68dc0c531e99d0a2ecfef5\" id=\"h-how-has-mentorship-played-a-role-in-your-own-career-journey-and-progression\">How has mentorship played a role in your own career journey and progression?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It\u2019s been a genuinely important factor in my success. Having someone I could bounce ideas off &#8211; someone who wasn\u2019t my direct line manager, but who had been in my situation and dealt with the same pressures &#8211; gave me a safe space to be honest.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I could say things I wouldn\u2019t feel comfortable saying to a manager and get the kind of support I actually needed rather than the kind I thought I should be asking for.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Beyond the practical value, mentorship has also given me some of my longest-lasting professional friendships. That\u2019s something I hadn\u2019t expected, and it\u2019s been one of the most rewarding parts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-brand-1-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-large-font-size wp-elements-accf70f26abd2c627b5448bc2f3482a0\" id=\"h-what-do-you-think-makes-a-successful-mentor-mentee-relationship-in-the-professional-services-sector\">What do you think makes a successful mentor-mentee relationship in the professional services sector?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Honesty, experience and a genuine willingness to learn on both sides. That last point matters more than people realise. A good mentoring relationship isn\u2019t simply a mentor imparting knowledge to a mentee.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The best ones I\u2019ve seen and experienced are genuinely two-way: the mentor brings perspective and experience, but they\u2019re also learning from the mentee &#8211; their energy, their questions, the way they see things.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In professional services specifically, I\u2019d add trust and psychological safety to that list. The mentee needs to feel they can be honest without it affecting how they\u2019re perceived.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-brand-1-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-large-font-size wp-elements-b845abc14e38d078cefe93eabeb1009f\" id=\"h-what-skills-and-insights-have-you-given-to-your-mentee-during-the-programme\">What skills and insights have you given to your mentee during the programme?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Resilience and perspective sit at the top of the list. When you\u2019re inside a law firm and everything is moving at pace, it\u2019s easy to feel like you\u2019re sinking (or worse, that you\u2019re failing) when actually you\u2019re already doing a great job. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Sometimes the most valuable thing someone can do is remind you of the importance of your role, and equally, that you are not your job.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">On the skills side, I approach business development slightly differently now than I did when I was in-house because I\u2019ve since built my own business. I\u2019ve experienced what it actually means to sell for yourself: building a pipeline, converting relationships, making it sustainable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I\u2019m genuinely excited that I get to share that knowledge and perspective with my mentee.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-brand-1-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-large-font-size wp-elements-7ac7dad6c490b5a38312646432642efd\" id=\"h-how-do-you-approach-supporting-someone-who-may-be-facing-uncertainty-or-challenges-in-their-career\">How do you approach supporting someone who may be facing uncertainty or challenges in their career?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Honestly, it depends on the person &#8211; and that\u2019s something I\u2019ve learned through working with my one-to-one clients. Everyone needs something slightly different depending on what they\u2019re facing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">But the starting point is always the same: creating a space where they feel completely safe to be themselves and honest about where they actually are. No performance, no polish. Just honesty.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">From there, my role is to offer guidance and support that helps them work through it &#8211; not by imposing my own experience on them, but by holding space for them to reach their own clarity. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The answers are usually already there; sometimes people just need the right environment to find them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-brand-1-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-large-font-size wp-elements-ddf067e4a667d205757ae3b31594f221\" id=\"h-what-advice-would-you-give-to-someone-considering-becoming-a-mentor\">What advice would you give to someone considering becoming a mentor?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you have the time for it, do it. It\u2019s genuinely one of the most rewarding things you can do professionally. But go in with an open mind. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This isn\u2019t simply about transferring your knowledge to someone else. You will almost certainly learn something too, and often from unexpected places.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The second thing I\u2019d say is: let your mentee lead. There will be moments where it\u2019s right for you to steer the conversation, but predominantly the ball should be in their court. It\u2019s their space to bring the topics, the questions and the challenges they\u2019re facing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Your job is to show up, listen well, and help them think &#8211; not to fill the silence with your own agenda.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column single-post__columns__column--related is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:25%\">\n\t<div class=\"hd-block hd-block-people is-style-v2\" id=\"block_c184d9ac1b7aeed34505535906f7ddc1\" data-total=\"1\">\n\n\t\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"eyebrow-group\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"hd-block-job__title is-style-eyebrow eyebrow-group__title\">Author<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-arrow eyebrow-group__button\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"hd-block-people__button button wp-block-button__link eyebrow-group__link\" href=\"#\"><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<div class=\"cards 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wp-block-yoast-faq-block is-style-accordion\"><div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1762190104987\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">What can I do if I\u2019m interested in joining the programme as a mentor?  <\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">You can <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cartermurray.com\/uk-career-mentorship-programme\/\">find out more about the programme here<\/a>. We haven\u2019t opened up registrations for our next cycle yet, but if you\u2019re interested you can get in touch with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cartermurray.com\/consultants\/mark-harris\/\">Mark Harris<\/a> today.<br\/><br\/>If you\u2019re looking to give back while supporting the next generation of marketing and BD professionals in professional services, mentoring is a valuable way to contribute.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1762190168191\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">What makes someone a strong mentor in professional services?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Strong mentors combine experience with a genuine interest in supporting others. This includes experience in legal marketing, marketing strategy or business development within a law firm or wider professional services firms.<br\/><br\/>What matters most is your ability to offer practical career advice, share marketing insights and provide constructive feedback. The best mentors also bring a different perspective that helps mentees build confidence in their decision-making and develop their own career path.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1762190209609\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">What can I expect to gain from being a mentor?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Mentoring isn\u2019t just about supporting a mentee. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cartermurray.com\/career-advice\/why-become-a-mentor-in-business-development-or-marketing\/\">It&#8217;s also a powerful tool for your own professional growth<\/a>. Many mentors strengthen their leadership skills, expand their thinking and gain fresh insight into how the next generation approaches challenges within BD and marketing teams.<br\/><br\/>It also creates valuable networking opportunities and encourages knowledge sharing across the profession. It can support your own progression towards leadership positions or C-suite roles such as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cartermurray.com\/career-advice\/what-makes-a-high-impact-chief-marketing-officer-or-chief-growth-officer\/\">CMO<\/a>.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1762190261772\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">How can I build an effective mentoring relationship?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">An effective mentoring relationship starts with listening. Rather than leading with your own agenda, focus on understanding your mentee\u2019s goals, challenges and skillset. Offer guidance grounded in your experience, but allow space for them to explore their own ideas.<br\/><br\/>The most beneficial relationships are those built on trust, openness and regular dialogue, where both mentor and mentee benefit from shared learning and a commitment to professional development.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1762439410864\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">How senior do I need to be to become a mentor?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">There\u2019s no fixed level, but most strong mentors have enough experience to offer real-world career advice and context. That might mean operating at a senior manager, leadership or C-suite level within a marketing role or business development function in professional services.<br\/><br\/>But more important than title is your ability to share relevant BD and marketing insights, support decision-making and help someone navigate their career path. <br\/><br\/>If you have hands-on experience, a willingness to invest time and an interest in supporting the next generation, you&#8217;re likely well placed to become a mentor.<\/p> <\/div> <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n\t<div class=\"hd-block hd-block-posts is-template-grid alignwide\" id=\"block_38b09b2b5909dd972267355e28afdf9a\">\n\n\t\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"eyebrow-group\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"hd-block-job__title is-style-eyebrow eyebrow-group__title\">MORE RESOURCES<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-arrow eyebrow-group__button\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"hd-block-posts__button button wp-block-button__link eyebrow-group__link\" href=\"\/resources\">See all<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<div class=\"cards cards--posts\">\n\n\t\t\t\n<div class=\"card card--post post-46729 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-career-advice category-ireland category-sales tag-sales hd_author-pearce-doorley\" id=\"block_38b09b2b5909dd972267355e28afdf9a-job-46729\">\n\n\t<a class=\"card__link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cartermurray.com\/de\/career-advice\/navigating-job-changes-as-a-high-earning-sales-professional-in-ireland\/\">\n\n\t\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card__image-wrapper\">\n\n\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cartermurray.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/02\/iStock-1568798891-1-300x225.jpg\" class=\"card__image\" alt=\"\" sizes=\"(max-width: 481px) 100vw, (max-width: 599px) 50vw, (max-width: 1240px) 33vw, 370px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cartermurray.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/02\/iStock-1568798891-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.cartermurray.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/02\/iStock-1568798891-1-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.cartermurray.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/02\/iStock-1568798891-1-768x576.jpg 768w\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<ul class=\"card__tags\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"card__tag\"><\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"card__title\">Navigating job changes as a high-earning sales professional in Ireland<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<ul class=\"meta__list\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"card__published-date meta__item\"><span class=\"meta__item-label\">Posted<\/span> <span class=\"meta__item-value\">September 18, 2026<\/span><\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/ul>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"card__content\">Contents Share Key insights The Irish job market for sales professionals is highly competitive, particularly for those already earning high salaries in roles such as Sales Manager, Senior Sales Manager, Head of Sales or Sales Director. 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Jobseekers are navigating a slower recruitment process, cautious hiring managers and increased competition for fewer job opportunities. 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