Current Challenges in Workplace Mentorship In recent years, the conversation around gender parity in the workplace has evolved, yet challenges remain. A growing concern is the hesitancy among male managers to mentor female colleagues, which could hinder progress towards achieving gender equity in leadership roles. According...
Lynn Sontag, Menttium’s owner, and Missy Chicre, Menttium’s CEO help us kick off International Women’s Day with this inspiring episode. Lynn and Missy share their powerful stories of learning, growth, and surprises during this year of leadership transition. They role-model a transformative mentoring partnership and...
Maria Kauffman, Senior Automation Engineer at Carlisle Construction Materials and women's leadership expert, joins Megan Cummings-Krueger to discuss resilience, focus, and career advancement. Maria shares her unique 5-step career framework for setting and achieving unstoppable goals. Her approach to leadership, personal branding, and mentoring offers...
“You have just ONE LIFE, how do you want to live it?” These words have stuck with me and I often use them as I mentor other working moms. This mentor gave me a new lens through which to see my life and to make...
Sarah Blomquist, HR Consultant and Owner of SB Resources LLC, discusses empowering women, navigating contradictions, and the importance of continuous learning. Drawing on her experience working with organizations like Cargill and the Minnesota Vikings, Sarah shares personal insights into balancing authenticity with fitting in, owning...
Missy Chicre, CEO of Menttium, and Lynn Sontag, Chairwoman and Owner of Menttium, share perspectives on women-led leadership and the role of mentoring. They delve into how mission-driven leadership fuels success, especially in times of change. A Journey to Menttium: Women-Led Leadership and Mentoring Missy and...
Dr. Damaris Matoke-Muhia, principal research scientist at the Kenya Medical Research Institute, discusses her dedication to empowering women in STEM through her groundbreaking work in combating vector-borne diseases. Through global mentoring initiatives and community-based programs, Dr. Matoke-Muhia champions gender equality, leadership opportunities, and improved health...
My kids have one of those Magic 8 Balls. They ask questions about their future and wait anxiously to see the response: “it is certain,” “don’t count on it,” and “outlook does not look good.” As an adult, I often wonder what it would be...
What is my why? That’s a question I ask myself a lot. Why am I here? Why do I do what I do? What is my purpose? What matters most? What can I do to make a bigger difference in people’s lives? It’s been a useful...