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Mentoring

"When you let your creativity fly, great things happen." — Tereza Nemessanyi

Janet Hanson

Janet Hanson ON Mentoring

Founder & CEO, 85 Broads Unlimited LLC

Q: Who has been your greatest mentor(s)?

A: Sheila Wellington, former President of Catalyst. She led that organization brilliantly for a decade. Gutsy, gorgeous, and oh so generous with her time. READ MORE »

Full Episode: Alexa von Tobel

Alexa Von Tobel ON Mentoring

KatiaBeauchamp

Katia Beauchamp ON Mentoring

Co-founder, Birchbox

Q: Who has been your greatest mentor(s)?

A: I cannot choose just one, there are so many people who have impacted our business and me personally this year. READ MORE »

Heather Bauer

Heather Bauer ON Mentoring

Nutritionist, Author & Founder, Bestowed & Nu-train

Q: If you had the opportunity to give advice to your younger self at say the age 13, what would you say?

A: I’d have given myself more credit and not been so hard on myself. By nature I want to excel in everything that I do, but I am rarely ever satisfied. Looking back, I wouldn’t have been so critical. I’d tell my younger self to let go of her hang-ups, love herself, and be more of a leader than a follower. ... READ MORE »

LOREN RIDINGER

Loren Ridinger ON Mentoring

Senior Vice President, Market America & Shop.com

Q: If you had the opportunity to give advice to your younger self at say the age 13, what would you say?

A: Stay focused and true to yourself. READ MORE »

Charlotte Beyer

Charlotte Beyer ON Mentoring

Founder, Institute for Private Investors

Q: For those that are new to mentorship, how do you ask someone to be your mentor and how can one be a good mentee so the mentor will be motivated to continue the relationship?

A: Like dating, you may think you are falling in love on the first date but you would rarely admit it to your date! Similarly, let a mentoring relationship develop naturally over coffee, an informal meeting to discuss an issue or ask for advice. Before long you both realize you have a strong bond (or not!), and the mentor relationship is ... READ MORE »