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The Mentoring Movement: Revolutionising Employee Experience
Through Advanced Mentoring Software
Founded in Sydney in 2020, The Mentoring Movement was born from a simple yet powerful belief: that when people feel seen, supported, and connected at work, everything changes — performance, engagement, culture, and growth.
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What started as a mentoring software solution designed to ease the complexity of scaling mentoring programs has evolved into something far greater — a movement committed to rehumanising the workplace. We partner with organisations to not only streamline mentoring but to activate human-centred leadership, foster psychological safety, and build cultures where people can truly thrive.
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Led by founder and CEO Sallina Jeffrey — a leadership advisor and PhD candidate in organisational behaviour/psychology employee experience advocate — The Mentoring Movement is grounded in systems thinking, evidence-based design, and a deep understanding of the invisible forces that shape workplace dynamics. Sallina’s research explores the long-term impact of narcissistic leadership on culture and well-being, and her insights are embedded into every aspect of the platform and practice.
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Backed by an MBA and qualifications in leadership, board readiness, and entrepreneurship, Sallina brings over a decade of experience supporting organisations across the public, private and not-for-profit sectors. She contributes to industry thought leadership as a panellist for the Australian Institute of Business and mentors the next generation of leaders through their MBA program.
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At The Mentoring Movement, we don’t just provide software — we provide a pathway to building more human, emotionally intelligent, and future-ready organisations. Whether you’re launching your first mentoring initiative or looking to embed a more heart-centred approach to leadership, we’re here to support the journey.
The Mentoring Movement is also a proud business partner of global mentoring software leader PushFar, enabling us to deliver scalable, best-in-class mentoring solutions that align with our mission of building more human workplaces.
Meet the Team
At the heart of The Mentoring Movement is a dedicated trio based in Sydney and London, directing the primary operations with a keen vision and unwavering commitment. But our strength extends far beyond our trio. We're bolstered by an extensive global network that encapsulates technical officers, developers, customer success managers, content strategists, and data scientists, all working cohesively to bring our solutions to life.
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Moreover, our reach spans to an impressive community of over 100,000 mentors worldwide. These individuals are not just numbers but are the soul of our mission, ready to guide our clients through their mentoring program journey. Together, we are The Mentoring Movement – a blend of local expertise and global collaboration, committed to transforming how organisations execute mentoring programs at scale.
Ed Johnson
Forbes 30 under 30
Technology startup entrepreneur, named one of Forbes’ 30 Under 30 in Social Impact for 2022.
With a strong background in digital marketing and online business growth, Ed has been passionate about technology since Ed was 9, teaching himself web development and digital marketing. He dropped out of school at 17 to join the digital marketing agency Ad Dynamo, and from there, I went on to work at Oracle, Zoopla, and most recently, as Head of Digital for Dragon’s Den success ValueMyStuff.
In 2016, Ed founded the Omyx Club, securing investment to grow a virtual and events-based community. A year later, Ed co-founded the experimental B2C app Tempry, which hit the top 100 apps in the Apple App Store within 48 hours of launch, all on a £10k seed investment.
In 2018, Ed co-founded PushFar, a world-leading mentoring platform that was recognised as one of the UK’s top startups. PushFar quickly became known as best-in-class software, used by hundreds of companies, and by the end of 2022, had facilitated over 1.5 million hours of mentoring. In July 2023, PushFar was acquired by ScaleUp Capital, a London-based private equity firm. Ed served as CEO of PushFar until January 2025, when he exited the business.
Currently, Ed is focused on developing my next venture, uRoutine, set to launch in the spring of 2025. Alongside this, Ed writes regularly, mentor startup entrepreneurs, and speaks publicly on tech startups and entrepreneurship. Ed has appeared in the BBC, Forbes, Telegraph, The Sun, The Mirror, Yahoo News, Metro, and Huffington Post.
Ed divides his time between London and Cannes. Outside work, interests include politics, music, travel, and technology. In my spare time I enjoy running, skiing, hiking, reading, and writing.
Sallina Jeffrey
PhD Candidate
MBA, MAICD
Sallina Jeffrey is a leadership advisor, organisational behavioural/psychology (PhD candidate), and employee experience advocate dedicated to reshaping the way we lead, connect, and build a culture at work. With a Master of Business Administration (MBA) and over a decade of experience across leadership, mentoring, and enterprise consulting, her work is grounded in the belief that the future of work demands emotionally intelligent, human-centred leadership.
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Her current research explores one of the most overlooked threats to organisational health: narcissistic leadership. Sallina is deeply committed to uncovering the systemic impacts of narcissism in the workplace — from declining psychological safety and employee disengagement to long-term cultural erosion. Her work seeks to identify early warning signs, build recovery frameworks, and help organisations move from toxic to transformative.
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As the founder of The Mentoring Movement, Sallina has helped public and private sector organisations scale high-impact mentoring programs that foster connection, trust, and meaningful growth. She brings together lived experience, academic rigour, and a systems-thinking approach to challenge traditional leadership models and champion environments where people feel safe, seen, and supported.
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Sallina believes that when organisations are brave enough to confront harmful leadership patterns and invest in human-centred approaches, they unlock not just productivity — but a more sustainable and connected way of working.
Dr Vishal Rana
PhD
Dr. Vishal Rana is an entrepreneur and innovator dedicated to creating meaningful solutions through technology and strategic foresight. With a Ph.D. in Organizational Behavior from Griffith University, Australia, Dr. Rana has built a career at the intersection of innovation and impact.
He founded WatchYourTalk, a health tech platform leveraging AI for real-time speech analysis to support mental health, reflecting his passion for addressing societal challenges through technology. His other ventures, including the Skills Development Academy, highlight his commitment to education and social entrepreneurship, providing practical solutions that empower individuals and communities.
Dr. Rana’s collaborative approach has shaped his work as a consultant, where he partners with organizations to harness the potential of exponential technologies for growth and transformation. His insights have been sought by global platforms such as UNESCO and the International Labor Organization, where he has shared his experiences on leveraging generative AI to drive innovation in education and beyond.
Throughout his journey, Dr. Rana has remained grounded in his belief in the power of collective effort and continuous learning. His focus on creating scalable, sustainable solutions and his dedication to fostering innovation have earned him recognition across industries. By combining practical experience with a global perspective, Dr. Rana aims to contribute to a future where technology and human ingenuity come together to solve complex challenges.