The mentorship really helped me cut through a variety of choices about where to take my career next, gave me motivation to apply for a new internal role, and then supported my transition into a new role/team/and level of leadership. The experience also gave me several new ideas of how to grow my personal brand along with this transition

Bethany Boutin | Product Development Director

Over the past year, my mentorship through the Menttium program has been a meaningful catalyst for both my personal and professional growth. One of my biggest takeaways has been gaining confidence after being rotated to a management role leading a team in a domain where I'm not the deepest technical expert. Through my conversations with Rachael, I came to better recognize that the leadership qualities I bring - proactivity, coachability, facilitating collaboration, focusing teams on the most important outcomes, tailoring communication to different audiences, and leading with vulnerability - are real strengths. Rachael's perspective also reinforce that many of the leadership challenges we face - alignment across teams, navigating organizational dynamics and influencing without authority - are universal across enterprise & growth-stage companies. Her experiences helped normalize those challenges and strengthened my confidence in navigating them while staying authentic.

Matt Stehnach | Discover Financial Services

Trish was not only an amazing mentor but has also become a true friend. I deeply appreciated her openness and the way she generously shared her perspective and experiences with me. From our very first conversation, we formed a connection, and she quickly helped me uncover the areas where I needed support. Her guidance was always patient, empathetic, and thoughtful. This mentorship was different from others I've had because it provided meaningful insights that led to immediate results. By applying Trish's guidance, I grew in confidence and was promoted toward the end of our partnership. This outcome reflects just how impactful her mentorship was. I look forward to keeping in touch with Trish beyond the program. This has truly been a wonderful and transformative experience.

Noel James | Evernorth

Tina has been an exceptional mentor—thoughtful, impartial, and deeply insightful. I truly valued gaining perspective from someone outside my organization who clearly understands the complexities and collaboration skills needed in a large company environment. Her commitment to personal growth is evident, and I’m especially grateful for the openness and vulnerability she showed in sharing her experiences with me.

Brenda Ross | U.S. Bank

John was a key driver in making the Menttium experience as great as it was. I was able to come to our meetings with topics around work and life that we would throughly discuss. John from the jump was invested in my career and life which made tackling complex situations seem easy. John has imparted techniques, information, and knowledge that will help me as I continue to grow in my role and beyond.

Matthew Meyer | U.S. Bank

I am incredibly fortunate to have Lori as my mentor through Menttium. Her contributions to my professional development have been transformative, and I am grateful to have her in my network for the rest of my career. Two key outcomes from my experience with Lori are the invaluable career guidance and coaching she provided. She taught me how to navigate challenging situations with colleagues and how to strategically think about my next assignments. Additionally, the external best practices she introduced into our conversations have been indispensable. Thanks to Lori, my confidence and courage have grown, enabling me to stretch beyond my current role and compete for bigger assignments. Her encouragement, validation, insight, thoughtfulness, and intentionality have been inspiring. Lori's career experience and personal journey over the past year have provided me with problem-solving tools and perspectives that are crucial in my role. One of the aspects I am most grateful for is the accessibility Lori has given me to her time. We consistently met twice a month for a full hour each session, and her willingness to invest in me is something I will forever cherish. Lori's mentorship has been a foundation of growth over the past year, and I am deeply appreciative of her dedication and support. I feel so fortunate to have been a part of Menttium and all that I will carry with me from the experience.

Kendra Donahoo | Cigna

Having someone paired with me who shares a similar background and mindset has helped me grow significantly. She pushed my boundaries, offered valuable insights and ideas, and recognized my progress in each of our meetings, celebrating my growth along the way. I truly appreciate every conversation and the opportunity to dive into topics in real time as they arose throughout my career journey. Focusing on personal growth, maintaining work-life stability in this role, and celebrating my successes are experiences I will never forget.

Ellysa Makos | Taylor Corporation

Met a wonderful person and leader that I'll be able to engage with well beyond the length of the program. Having a trusted resource to bounce ideas and thoughts off of, and whose opinion you greatly respect, is invaluable to me. I can't be more appreciative of the time and energy that Ryan brought to our conversations over the past year. His experience, insight, guidance and friendship has improved my skillset as well as outlook on my career and personal life. I can't thank him enough for the commitment and willingness to help me grow as a leader and person.

Mike Kirchoff | Evernorth Health Services

Manuela found me in a hard moment of my career and was essential to me to go through this difficult year, I am closing the year more confident and with a clear path to my development. I am deeply grateful to have her as my mentor.

Lika Okuyama | Ecolab

Angela was an amazing presence this past year. She very gently held the mirror up for me to consider how I was holding myself back. She helped validate the leadership skills I do have and how I need to trust myself more going forward.

Linda Diaz | Evernorth

Brian has been incredible in setting an example into how he conducts himself in his career. The opportunity to pick his brain and assess how to interpret different situations has been particularly helpful. This mentorship program has helped me better understand how I'd like to view my career.

Rahul Rajendran | Evernorth Health Services

This program and Jerry's mentorship came at a critical time in my career, though I did not anticipate that at the outset. Throughout changes and hurdles within my organization, I had the confidence to engage and significantly enhanced my leadership skills and internal visibility. Jerry always made himself available to coach me or support me, and that willingness alone was encouraging. Jerry continuously encouraged me to take risks and make strides towards my stated career goals. He gave me critical feedback in a positive way that helped me see things through different lenses and be more thoughtful in my approach. Throughout the program I had the opportunity to transition to a new role in my organization, and Jerry's mentorship helped give me the confidence to demonstrate and communicate my value in securing the promotion. I am grateful for my organization having nominated me for the Menttium program.

Michelle Dobson | U.S. Bank

Angela was fantastic, flexible, a great listener and had immense amounts of relatable, insightful feedback for all the challenges that were presented. I constantly felt heard, Angela did a great job of recalling details between sessions, and her mentorship has been invaluable to the success and growth I've personally and professionally achieved, over the last 12+ months.

Derek Rose

I have called this experience "career therapy" as it has impacted me by providing an outsider perspective to challenge my thinking and framing, to seek to move forward with objectives with purpose and a solid plan, and has given me a chance to reflect. This has been particularly important in this last year which held several job challenges. Pulling back to frame things once a month has been so helpful, and my mentor has been supportive. He made sure I was challenging assumptions and opened my eyes to how other organizations run things which helped me understand some strengths and weaknesses within better context.

Christi Lane | Cigna

From our very first introduction, my mentor made it easy to connect and create an environment of trust in her guidance. Her open and authentic communication style showed her genuine desire to be impactful to me both professionally and personally. She has made time to support me, even with her own demanding commitments. Her selfless, kindness, and consistent encouragement have meant so much to me. She embodies what true good leadership looks like and gives of herself in a way that is inspiring and up-lifting. I'm deeply grateful for her example and the lasting influence she has had on my development as a leader.

Lelitha Williams | Aflac

This mentoring experience has been one of the best experiences! I connected with Barbara on both a personal and professional level, and I am excited to remain connected with her after this program ends. We were matched perfectly, and her mentorship has been and will continue to be invaluable! She was pivotal as I worked through interviews and landed my new senior manager promotion, which was one of the goals I set out to achieve.

Neha Krishnan | Discover Financial Services

Over the past year, Deanna was someone I could rely on for sound, seasoned guidance as I navigated a variety of challenges—supporting a major merger, managing tight deadlines, addressing complex employee dynamics, completing year-end reviews, onboarding a new team member, and balancing work and personal responsibilities, including recovering from my broken ankle. Her insights helped me remain adaptable, confident, and effective amid constant change. I am genuinely grateful for her guidance and steady support.

Melissa Asbell | Discover Financial Services

I would like to formally acknowledge the profound impact my mentor has had on my professional growth throughout the Menttium partnership. Their guidance, perspective, and unwavering support have been instrumental in shaping my development as a leader and communicator. By sharing invaluable insights and fostering a collaborative environment, my mentor empowered me to boost my confidence and leadership skills, expand my professional network and improve Team dynamics as well as capture tangible improvements in both my personal development and Team performance. Their commitment to my success and willingness to invest in my journey have been truly exceptional, and I am deeply grateful for the positive influence they have had on both my career and personal growth.

Kristin Singer | U.S. Bank

Donna is an outstanding person with vast knowledge, experience and has done everything. To have been partnered with her has helped me grow, develop and succeed.

Jo Pettitt | Discover Financial Services

Tom was an excellent mentor for me to be connected with. He let me drive the engagement in our partnership but met my efforts every step of the way. He was genuine in his work with me. He listened to what I had to say and provided credible challenges and practical ideas for addressing my areas of concern together. This made for a practical partnership that has left me with several repeatable lessons and practices that would not have been able to be covered in pre-prepared materials or talking points.

Ben Palmer | U.S. Bank

Julie has helped me grow in countless ways. We quickly built a deep connection which enabled us to share openly and honestly about our personal and professional lives. She has increased my confidence in the skills I have and helped me to appreciate my unique experiences and how they add value to my organization. She has helped me home in on opportunities and shared tools, resources, and experiences that can help me strengthen my skills so that I can continue to develop as a leader into the future. She has changed the way I think and work and has solidified in me a passion for continuous improvement. Julie has created in me a true commitment to managing my own time and calendar in a way that makes me successful, but also balances the reality of what is not in our control. I am so grateful for our time together and hopeful for continued connections as I believe we have become strong accountability partners for self care, advocacy, personal, and professional development. I cannot thank her enough for all she has done for me!

Meleah DesLauriers | U.S. Bank

Craig, you've made a profound and lifelong impact in my life, helping bring hopes and dreams into a firmer framework and recognizing the value of what's been achieved so far (with all the more to come) I've grown to appreciate myself and you so much through this process.

Mario Lepe Woodruff | U.S. Bank

Robyn helped me to understand my weakness and shared ideas on how to develop them. Every interaction with her was so powerful and I was able to implement her suggestions to real work situations immediately. Her ideas on some of the issues, I bought to her, helped me to develop myself especially during this critical time of change within our organization. I value Robyn's contribution to my development and would love to stay in touch. Thank you!

Jyotsana Shrivastava | Discover Financial Services

One major impact of this mentoring experience was that I became open to seeking help and insights from others. Previously, I considered myself self-driven to a point where I did not consider the benefits of having a mentor on my side. After participating in this program, not only do I have a newfound appreciation for mentorship, but I have also learned to take a look in the mirror and truly reflect on the type of leader I was, am and want to be going forward. I am now more eager than ever to explore my natural talents and continue to build on my current skill sets while being open to exploring opportunities which may sometimes take me out of my comfort zone. Peg has been an instrumental part of my growth over the last year. Peg's leadership experience and knowledge not only encouraged me throughout the year to lean into my own leadership qualities, but also helped me to take on opportunities of growth as they present themselves. Her openness to share her career high and low points also encouraged me to reflect on some of my own experiences and to stay motivated when things become tough while also never being complacent, even when things are going well. I truly appreciate the mentorship that Peg has provided to me during our time together and I am excited for others who may also have the pleasure of working with her in the future.

Glenn Turner Jr | Discover Financial Services

Thank you so much for pouring into me to make me a more wholistic leader. You've greatly broadened my perspective as a leader to not live in such a bubble of thinking. I've gained confidence to continue to lead with humility while setting boundaries.

Siana Talley | Department Manager

After a decade of self-employment, I pivoted to Corporate America during the pandemic and was fortunate to participate in Menttium not long after joining my current company. If you’re unfamiliar with Menttium, know this: Nothing in this program happens by accident. Every step of the process is done with extreme precision and care, from placement to goal-setting to professional development. Through Menttium, I met a kind, caring, and considerate mentor who took time to get to know me and understand my goals. We met twice a month for one year, during which time she helped me acclimate to Corporate America, establish my brand, and pursue and achieve various personal and professional goals. When the program ended, we continued to meet every few months—and still do, as she remains a trusted advisor and friend. If your company gives you an opportunity to participate in Menttium, do not pass it up. Be intentional about your goals and what you want to achieve. You will get out what you put in, and if your experience is anything like mine, you will emerge a better professional and person.

Tony Meale | Discover Financial Services

Joyce is extremely patient, caring, and has a life history of learnings. I so value the time we've spent together and all the advice she has shared and taught me - teachings I will use in my professional and personal life. Most importantly, I am thankful for meeting Joyce - one I can call a friend!

Bill Collins | Discover Financial Services

Trust the process. It far exceeded my expectations and I had a massive year of growth.

William Davies | U.S. Bank

Wendy's Mentoring has had a huge impact on my confidence in myself! Having a mentor from outside my company made it easy to trust that she truly had my best interests in mind. She helped me work on my Authentic Self Promotion and Executive Presence and these invaluable skills will help me accelerate in my career path! I have a whole different understanding of myself and my position in the company. I changed many of the initial answers in this survey and even laughed at a few of my responses. I assumed I was 'great" at many things and after this year I realize how far I have come in personal development.

Michelle Roslinski | Nalco Water, an Ecolab Company

I gained so much through this experience, but I think more than anything else I can say I am now more confident in myself than I was a year ago. My mentor helped me see that more often than not, my instincts on what to do are correct. I think I am also a better coach to others as a result of this experience. I greatly admire my mentor's vulnerability in sharing her own experiences to help me, and I aspire to be that open with people that seek my guidance, as well.

Cody Wolkowitz | Ecolab

This program built great relationship with my mentor senior leader and gained his experiences that helped me to learn and implement in the current working culture. It increased my confidence and self awareness on executive presence and in all. I just wanted to express my gratitude for the incredible Menttium leadership program over the past year. It has truly been one of the best courses I've ever attended.

Vijayaraghavan Adikesavan

I am so thrilled to have met and learned from Ted in a life-changing way - I feel confident, understand where I still have work to do and believe I can get there, and have found ways to further influence at a leadership level in my organization that I don't think I would have been able to do without Ted's mentorship.

Jenny Brulc | General Mills

My mentor's wisdom, patience, and encouragement have made a significant impact on my personal and professional growth. My mentor shared her expertise, challenged me to think critically, probing into my own experiences and outcomes, while offering alternate mechanisms to change the outcome to a desired outcome. Her mentorship has been invaluable, and I am truly fortunate to have her as a guide.

Sirisha Chinamuttevi | Allstate

Connie has been an incredible mentor and I am very appreciative. She is wise, insightful, and has definitely been invested in my growth and development. Connie's approach has truly helped me to reinforce and appreciate my strengths as well as helping me to grow in the ways that are most meaningful for me as an individual and a leader. As Connie has put it, I've been making "thoughtful adjustments." I have gained clarity and am excited about what I can deliver as a leader. I feel fortunate to have had Connie as my mentor and can't thank her enough. I will put to good use what I've learned.

Lisa Jansen | UnitedHealth Group

My Menttium journey started approximately 20 years ago - how time flies! And each partnership has been unique: different goals, different industries, different professions. And yet they all had a common link - the desire to become more effective, both professionally and personally. For anyone considering being a mentor, know that you will come out being a better person - you learn from your mentee and it's a relationship that will be memorable. Menttium does an incredible job matching the mentee with the mentor.

Donna Howard | PhyNet Dermatology LLC

Menttium’s Executive Mentoring Program allowed me the opportunity to partner with another executive outside of my industry, and comfort zone. My Mentor was invaluable as we talked about critical lessons he learned throughout his career – from transforming businesses, making major changes, understanding market dynamics, and addressing people issues. I would strongly recommend this program for anyone who is seeking a fresh perspective on how to approach their business challenges.

Natalie Stute | Jostens, Inc.

I have been involved with Menttium since 2000 and am a strong believer in this program. I have been amazed through the years at how effective virtual mentoring can be. I have learned a significant amount on how to be a good mentor that I have used in both my business and personal life. Most important, I have learned so much through the partnerships I have had and the input and thoughts of the mentees I have worked with. It is an incredibly rewarding experience.

Jackie Seto | Side People

Caroline "got" me and my world, and she did so really quickly. This meant that we could dive into real work situations and work through them together, which was extremely valuable - I could use the products of our conversations immediately. Caroline has an ability to analyze issues and does so with great objectivity, and great care. This, combined with her clear thinking and language, helped me articulate both challenges and solutions in ways I wouldn't have otherwise.

Sarah Hunt | Thrivent Financial

Roz has been an incredible help through many of my professional challenges. She shared her own personal experiences to help me put to practical use. She is not only well respected in the business community, but also has great talent to share.

Nadine Hauf | UnitedHealth Group

My mentor was incredibly valuable in helping me to think through actions and approaches I could take to help improve my overall performance. He listened to what my priorities were and helped to define a path to achieve my objectives. He was there for me when I needed and was focused on what I needed to get out of the relationship. He was a pleasure to work with.

Shawna Dodds | Cigna

Kathy was highly supportive in assisting me in the achievement of my goals. She demonstrated strong listening skills and offered valuable, actionable advice. I benefited tremendously from her perspectives specifically relating to foundational leadership behaviors and relationship building.

Patricia Hall | Discover Financial Services

I was able to look at myself and my goals more holistically. If I think about a turning point, it was probably during the Menttium mentoring program. It was a great journey for me. It made a difference.

Jennifer Meyer | UnitedHealth Group

Having been a mentor with Menttium for over 10 years, I have seen the transformative changes the Menttium experience can bring to both the mentee and the mentor. Being personally engaged in helping others realize their career goals, learning to manage through challenging situations -- and then "giving back" to others is truly amazing.

Tom Schlick | SterilMed