Episode 20: The Importance of Mentorship

CareerEQ

Have you ever had a mentor? A mentor is usually an experienced individual in a company or educational institution that can provide guidance and support. On today’s episode, we’ll dive into how mentorship can impact one’s career success, how to identify and work with your mentor, and how it played a key role in the careers of my guests today, two young professionals that are well on their way to achieving career success.

Guests:

Shideh Javan, Sr. Manager, Marketing at-Home Solutions at Cardinal Health

Abby Dawson, Head of Marketing & Communications at TrioHealth

Additional Resources:

· “What Mentors Wished Their Mentees Knew”, Vineet Chopra and Sanjay Saint, Nov. 7, 2017, Harvard Business Review

· Outliers, book by Malcom Gladwell

· How to Find a Mentor and Grow Toward Your Goals, Coursera

· The Three Big Myths of Mentorship, Work Life with Adam Grant podcast episode (34 min)

· The Power of Mentorship, The Mindset Mentor with Rob Dial podcast episode (18 min)

The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed in this episode belong solely to the host and guests, and not necessarily to their employers, Cardinal Health or other group or individual.

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Episode 11: The Power of Networking at Work

CareerEQ

By this time, you probably have already heard about the importance of networking in regard to your job search. But what about networking within your current role and organization? Or even in an internship? This same skill set is necessary to enable success and upward mobility within your current company. In this episode, CareerEQ talks to some returning guests that have a sincere and deep-seated passion for this topic.

Guests:

Ola Snow, Chief Human Resource Officer at Cardinal Health

Larry Inks, Clinical Professor at The Fisher College of Business

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Episode 8: The Job Search Process & The Role of Networking

CareerEQ

It’s unrealistic to think that there’s just one perfect job for you, but just finding the right job that fits your career plan can be a challenging process. In this episode of CareerEQ, we talk to a Fisher alum that successfully steered his career to Silicon Valley – and did so by networking. Hear more about his story, how he did it and his job search and networking advice.

Guests:

Brian Piccioni, Sr. Director of Marketing Operations at NVIDIA

Ryan Wilhelm, Senior Career Advisor at the Fisher College of Business

Additional Resources:

· Fisher’s Office of Career Management Job Search Resources

· Genelle Heim, founder of the Grayson Hayden Group…

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