Most working Filipinos think of mentorship as formal professional coaching between a seasoned leader and an apprentice. However, remote work setups have changed this, forcing mentorship to adapt to other channels to develop a culture of collaboration and support in the middle of a pandemic.
As an Allianz Life Changer of three years, Rodel Ignacio has a lot of advice to give as a mentor and Managing Partner (MP) of Vela Agency. He mentors Allianz Agency Leaders while deeply inculcating the value of protecting the future of clients.
“In our job, we need to secure Filipinos on their journey to financial freedom.”
For the determined Managing Partner, the mentoring starts every morning when a financial advisor goes to his desk and starts to think of their clients as themselves, to put themselves in their shoes.
MP Rodel emphasized that it’s all about purpose and thinking of others, “You must know your deep WHY, kasi diyan nanggagaling lahat ng motivation natin [because that’s where our motivation comes from]. As a Life Changer, you must know why you are doing what you are doing. For example, most (agents and clients) wake up in the morning for their families.”
As a Life Changer, you don’t need to figure out your “why” alone. And this is the great thing about the collaborative mentorship at Allianz.
Just another day of securing Filipino lives for MP Rodel
MP Rodel admitted that he was not a born leader. Still, over time, he acquired more leadership skills, learned how to manage people better, and came to understand the deeper purpose of becoming a trustworthy leader in the insurance industry.
“You’ll know you are in a good insurance company when you learn that to be a great leader, you must be humble.”
From a mentor’s perspective, MP Rodel believes that servant-leadership and empathy provide a good training ground. “You should be a servant-leader overseeing the team, and you should have the virtue of knowing how your team feels, as well as how your clients feel. Empathy is needed to identify great leaders in this industry. They should have this value alongside striving for excellence.”
As a mentor, MP Rodel won’t hesitate to become your trusted ally, “I usually look for some traits that I did not have. People with these other traits help complete the team.”
One of the Agency Leaders of Vela Agency, Evelyn Ignacio, always looks forward to the conversations in her mentoring sessions. “To maintain a good mentor-mentee relationship, we strive to have constant and open communication with each other, as part of the Vela culture.”
“V for Valor, E for Excellence, L for Love, and A for Accountability,” AL Evelyn said.
AL Evelyn talks about Vela Agency and her purpose as a Life Changer
Rio Mallari, another hardworking Vela Agency Leader, knows how important mentorship is, “Vela Agency is not just an ordinary agency. It is built with different people from different walks of life. We are a family. We need each other. We help each other. That’s why the agency is strong.”
Vela Agency Leaders are the largest recruiter of five (5) Managing Partners under Allianz PNB Life.
AL Rio has observed how mentorship had supported other agencies to spread their wings, saying, “The mentor-mentee partnership of MP Rodel and MP Jeff Garcia of Gemini Agency has helped both their agencies because they are not just colleagues or partners: they are also friends, and they always have this open line of communication, which is, an important aspect to have.”
MP Rodel is the mentor of Jeff Garcia, Gemini Agency’s Managing Partner. The mentor pays it forward by sharing his wisdom to his mentee — resulting in two agencies that perform well.
“Gemini Agency is one of the top-performing branches right now. We usually communicate with each other about operations: how he handles his branch and how I handle mine. This helps us streamline processes to do better for our customers,” MP Rodel said.
When stars collide at Allianz, each Life Changer shines brighter
A servant-leader like MP Rodel serves as a good mentor, lighting the path for others. Having the support of Agency Leaders Evelyn and Rio can equip you with the proper skills and mindset to understand your deeper “why” and your purpose as a Life Changer.
With Allianz, you do not need to walk blindly. Its highly skilled mentors are ready to share their expertise and techniques with aspiring Life Changers. Sign up above and join Vela Agency in their greater vision of securing your client’s future — and your career development.
Life Changer of Allianz encourages collaboration in the workplace
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