Menttium Matters Podcast Season 3
Welcome Menttium Matters Podcast Season 3! Here we talk with our community of leaders who share lessons on life, leadership, and everything in between for the benefit of your leadership development.
The Benefits of Executive Mentorship
Brett Koch, Vice President at a leading biopharma company and Chris Clark, retired President & COO of Dentsply International, discuss the long-term benefits of executive mentorship. They share how their mentoring relationship, helped Brett further develop his leadership skills, build trust, and achieve personal and professional growth.
Finding Your Voice as an Introvert
Krista Claude, Executive Coach and Founder of Go Forward Consulting, shares insights on empowering introverts to find their voice and thrive in leadership. Krista reveals a step-by-step process to help introverts harness their strengths and overcome challenges in communication and self-expression
Power of the Pause in Decision Making
Peter Ray, a biopharma strategy and operations executive, joins Megan Cummings Kruger to discuss leadership, strategic thinking, and the transformative power of mentorship. He draws from his extensive experience in the life sciences industry, offering insights on holistic learning, decision quality, and how taking time to pause before making decisions improves outcomes, both professionally and personally.
The Transformative Power of Mentorship
Tim Meyer, Vice President, Clinical and Scientific Affairs for Bolt Medical shares his journey from technical contributor to global leader, highlighting the significant power of mentorship in his career. He discusses overcoming imposter syndrome, the importance of diverse mentorship, and the value of staying open to new opportunities. Tim also emphasizes building a strong network and managing conflicts with kindness and respect.
Creating an Inclusive Work Culture
Dr. Renee McLaughlin, the National Medical Executive, Value-Based Relationships at Cigna, talks about the current current environment for LGBTQ+ inclusion and best practices for creating an inclusive work culture. She offers recommendations for being a stronger ally for LGBTQ+ people with a powerful model of the 3 L’s: Let go, Learn, Lean In! Congratulations to Cigna for receiving its 11th consecutive perfect score for LGBTQ+ workplace inclusion based on the Corporate Equality Index.
Inclusive Leadership | Building Trust
Rob Grubka, CEO of Workplace Solutions for Voya Financial, shares Voya’s strategy for creating an inclusive workplace culture. Rob reveals the importance of building a foundation of trust and how Voya creates an organizational culture based on this trust. He discusses Voya’s response to the “new normal” by rolling out hybrid and remote work options in line with employee preferences. Rob also offers advice to emerging leaders. Listeners hear Rob’s personal annual review questions that have guided him in navigating his career path.
Four Strategies for Growth
Larry Sherrell, a transformational HR leader provides four key strategies that can help you navigate the difficulties of growth effectively. Growth and development, whether personal or professional, are often challenging endeavors that require strategic planning and commitment. Listen to the full episode for surefire strategies to propel your professional development to the next level. You can also get started with his simple four step strategy for navigating the challenges of growth.
Unlocking Team Potential
Jolie Haupert, Vice President, Consumer Experience at U.S. Bank shares the power of strengths in both team dynamics and leadership development. Jolie provides insights from her career journey, including a pivotal moment where she transformed her division to better reflect diverse communities. She also discusses how leveraging her strengths helped facilitate this cultural shift and how embracing diverse perspectives strengthened her team. Throughout her career, she emphasizes the importance of self-awareness and uses tools like Gallup’s StrengthsFinder to empower her mentees and enhance team leadership. Jolie reveals practical strategies, like utilizing creativity to support team well-being during times of change and disruption. Discover how embracing strengths and diversity can lead to stronger, more effective teams.
Leveraging Strengths for Career Growth
Ha-Keem Abdel-Khaliq, Global Vice President in Human Resources, shares his wisdom on career development. Coach Ha-Keem dives into strategies for authentic self-promotion and the importance of expanding your network. With years of experience coaching professionals, Ha-Keem provides practical advice on leveraging strengths for career growth.
The Full Potential of Mentorship
Mike Terry, Director of Operations for Discover Financial Services, and Tom Schlick, Business Operations Executive, share the dynamics of their successful executive mentoring partnership through a compelling narrative that serves as a blueprint for building trust and unlocking the full potential of mentoring partnerships. They provide practical tips and insights, highlighting the unique dynamics of cross-company mentor relationships. Through their candid dialogue, they exemplify the power of courageous conversations, offering an inspiring glimpse into the transformative possibilities when two partners forge intentional and holistic connections.
Creating a Culture of Mentoring
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 offer authentic acknowledgments to each other and also reveal their visions for the future of Menttium.
Cultivating Professional Development
Craig Warren, CEO of Washburn Center for Children delves into the realms of professional development and networking. Through our conversation, listeners are offered a fresh perspective on professional growth. You will glean valuable networking practices from Craig’s extensive experience.
Navigating Burnout
Sue Willman, VP Care Collaboration for Athenahealth, shares her powerful story of navigating burnout and prioritizing her well-being. You will gain insights from her inspiring example of how to ride the waves of change.