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The Power of Mentorship: How Mentoring Programs Benefit Executives and Their Organizations
In today’s fast-paced and competitive business landscape, organizations are increasingly recognizing the importance of mentoring programs in fostering
Unleashing Potential: How Mentoring Nurtures Leadership at Every Level
In the ever-evolving landscape of the corporate world, leadership capacity has become a paramount factor in driving success.
Ensuring a Smooth Transition: The Impact of CEO and Business Leader Mentoring on Succession Planning
Succession planning is a critical process that ensures the smooth transition of leadership within organizations. As CEOs and
Empowering Growth: Normalizing Mentoring as an Employee Benefit
In a rapidly evolving corporate landscape, employee benefits play a vital role in attracting and retaining top talent.
Unleashing Leadership Potential: The Role of Mentoring in Developing Leadership Skills
Leadership skills are not innate; they are nurtured and developed through experience, guidance, and mentorship. Mentoring plays a
Unlocking Success: The Importance of Mentorship for Aspiring CEOs and Business Leaders
At Engage Mentoring, we believe that becoming a successful CEO or business leader is a journey that requires
Prioritizing Juneteenth and DEI
Happy Juneteenth! Strategic planning for Juneteenth involves thoughtful preparation and intentional actions
Showing Up as an Inclusive Leader During Pride Month
Inclusive leadership during Pride Month can be demonstrated in several ways. Creating
Engage Mentoring Launches National C-Suite Exchange Forum
Launch Party for C-Suite Executives to take place July 12th Indianapolis, IN,
How Mentoring Can Support the Labor Crisis
Mentoring can play a crucial role in supporting the labor crisis by
Demonstrating ROI with Your Mentoring Program
Many mentoring programs fail to address a critical part of demonstrating success,
CEOs Need Mentors Too – Perhaps Even More
At Engage Mentoring, we work with companies to offer workplace mentoring programs
Engage Mentoring and Inclusity to Co-Host Inclusive Leadership Forum Event
Indianapolis, Indiana, May 9, 2023 – Engage Mentoring and Inclusity announced today
Inclusion: Mentoring, Mental Health and Employee Wellbeing
As we kick off Mental Health Awareness Month, there are opportunities for
Diversity Leadership Forum Offers Mentoring & Skill Development for Diversity Professionals
Chicago, IL, April 26, 2023 — A new cutting-edge online Diversity Leadership
Mentoring vs Coaching: What is the difference and what to select?
The terms “mentoring” and “coaching” are often used interchangeably but can be
Celebrate Diversity Month: Five Key Questions Every Organization Should Ask Celebrate Diversity Month
Diversity has become a buzzword in many workplaces today, but it is
Thriving Through Mentorship in a Hybrid Environment
There is no arguing that the world of work has changed. In
How To Keep DEI’s Seat At The Table During Challenging Times
Almost three years ago, many organizations were faced with various crucial decisions
Upskilling Your Workforce with a Formalized Mentoring Program
Upskilling your workforce efficiently is top of mind for most employers today.
Unconscious Bias in the Workplace
Though the problem did not begin in the past three years, companies
Quiet Quitting and the Future of Work
“Quiet quitting” is the term used to describe an employee who has
Is There a Generational Gap in Valuing Mentorship?
At Engage Mentoring, we value all types of mentoring. While all mentoring
Engage Mentoring Melds Data and Diversity to Elevate Organizations Through Mentorship
Indianapolis, IN – March 1st, 2023: Today’s corporate world recognizes the value
A Formalized Mentorship Program Can Help Your Organization Win The War For Talent – Here’s How
A formalized mentoring program is a powerful way to articulate to a
The Challenges of Diversity in the Workplace
I was recently accepted to the inaugural cohort of the Proverbs University
Engage Mentoring Launches The HR, Diversity and CEO Leadership Forums
Indianapolis, IN — February 15th, 2023: Engage Mentoring announced today the launch
Measuring Success of Your Mentoring Program
Measuring success of your mentoring program really starts with an understanding of
Leveraging Mentoring to Grow Your ERG
As companies redefine their diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) strategies to better
Mentorship as a Key Strategy for Attracting Top Talent
For any new employee, it’s important to be able to articulate how
Effective DEI Strategies Address the Need for Connection in the Workplace
The foundation of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in any workplace is
Engage Mentoring Welcomes Theresa Ayers to the team!
Engage Mentoring is excited to welcome our newest team member: Theresa Ayers!
The Positive Impact of Mentoring on Employee Attrition
Employee attrition and turnover can have massive financial implications for a company.
How Mentoring Impacts People with Disabilities in the Workplace
People with disabilities bring unique perspectives and talents to the workplace. According
9 Ways Mentoring Has a Positive on Mental Health
Mentoring is a personal development program that employers can use to care
What Role Can Mentoring Have in my Employees’ Development?
Did you know that 70% of Fortune 500 companies have well-established employee
7 Benefits of Being a Mentor
We should always look for opportunities to develop our skills and learn
The Benefits of Mentoring for Students & Young Professionals
Young people who have mentors stand to gain a lot from the
5 Ways to Provide Exceptional Mentorship for Employees
When you’re looking to grow your business, it’s important to invest in
3 Critical Employee Development Strategies for High-Impact Executives
The world of work is changing at a rapid pace. It’s changing
Are Mentoring Programs Effective for Companies?
You may have heard of companies and organizations implementing mentoring programs to
5 Tips For Leading a Diverse and Inclusive Workforce
Whether you’re leading your first meeting or closing your first million-dollar deal,
Mentoring as an Effective Diversity Equity & Inclusion Strategy
A truly successful business is more than just good branding and marketing.
Diversity and Inclusion Mentoring – The Economic Benefits
Diversity equity and inclusion is no longer a nice addition to your
9 Ways to Make Your Workplace A More Inclusive Space
As a leader, you can set the tone for what is and
Why Mentoring Is a Company’s Most Powerful Tool to Attract Talent
Companies are rethinking their attraction and retention strategies as the talent landscape
Meet the Engage Mentoring Team: Rachel Munk
Welcome to the Engage Mentoring team, Rachel Munk, our newest Customer Service
4 Types of Mentors You Should Have
At Engage Mentoring, we teach that everyone should have what we call
Employee Turnover: Why It Matters and How Mentoring Can Help
There is no other expense as significant to the employer in terms
Diversity, Equity, and Mentoring: Make Them Part of Your Inclusion Strategy
The basis for any great diversity development strategy should include the inclusion
3 Hallmarks of a Great Mentoring Program
1. Mentoring needs structure. When a company does not have a structure
DEI and Your Formalized Mentoring Program
Formalized mentoring is a powerful strategy to support your company’s diversity, equity,
My Passion and Purpose: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion by Yalonda Brown
At my core, the Engage mission resonates with me on so many
Meet the Engage Mentoring Team: Yalonda Brown
As the President of Diversity Initiatives for Engage Mentoring, Yalonda will be
Meet the Engage Mentoring Team: Liz Yust
Liz Yust is the Regional Sales Manager at Engage Mentoring, helping to
Meet the Engage Mentoring Team: Sloane Thompson
Sloane Thompson recently joined the Engage Mentoring team as Operations Director. Sloane
Meet the Engage Mentoring Team: Lamya Cruz
Lamya Cruz was born and raised in Indianapolis, Indiana. Cruz received her
Reflections and Looking Forward to 2022
Looking back over this past year, Engage Mentoring has hit strides of
Meet the Engage Mentoring Team: Robert Beltz
Robert is the Client Success Director at Engage Mentoring, helping companies attract,
Meet the Engage Mentoring Team: Alison Martin
Alison is the Founder and Chief Partnerships Officer for Engage Mentoring and
Our Vision at Engage Mentoring
Engage Mentoring has really mastered the art of offering external mentoring programs
Announcing Engage Mentoring’s Black Leadership Initiative
We are so thrilled to share that we have partnered with an
Announcing the Project Lead for Women Initiative
The Project Lead for Women Initiative is a program that is for
Deepen Your Organization’s Core Values by Better Leveraging Your Mentoring Program
First and foremost, it is important that every organization has core values
Speaking from Experience, Robert Beltz: Impact of Mentors for LGBTQ+ Employees
Mentoring can be beneficial for everyone and it really should be a
Employee Turnover: Unconscious Bias and Mentoring
Without structure for mentoring, we generally assume that mentoring relationships are naturally
Jennie Gerken, 3Rivers Federal Credit Union: A Testimonial
For me personally, what I’ve learned about mentoring and having a mentor
Jami Burdine, Gregory & Appel: A Testimonial
Mentoring has played a role in my life by allowing me to
Natalie Schraner, Indianapolis International Airport: A Testimonial
Unofficially, I’ve had mentors my entire professional career, I think a lot
Don Cates, 3Rivers Federal Credit Union: A Testimonial
Mentoring has played a role in a couple of different ways. First,
Susan Boyd, Rea Magnet Wire Company: A Testimonial from our Mentor of the Year
I can date my mentoring experience all the way back to when
The Developing Leaders Program: Bring Employee Engagement to the Next Level
Engage Mentoring’s signature program is our Developing Leaders Program. This is a
Inspiration from “Learning to Lead Through Mentoring” For Your Mentoring Conversations
“Learning to Lead Through Mentoring” was first published in 2013 and later
How to Make Your Mentoring Program Successful: Part 2
What you need in a good mentoring program is somebody who tactically
Jill Hauck Joins Engage Mentoring as Indiana Market Leader
Engage Mentoring is proud to announce and welcome Jill Hauck as the
Why Most Mentoring Programs Don’t Work: Part 1
Most mentoring programs fail because companies fail to take into account the
Leaders Who Inspire Lead to a Shift in Culture
It’s no surprise that great leaders inspire their people to want to
Battle Stress and Burnout with a Virtual Mentoring Program
Like everything else, workplace mentoring programs have had to pivot this year
Good Questions to Ask Your Mentor
As you think about cultivating mentoring relationships, initially, it is important to
Engage Mentoring LIVE Featuring Stephanie Newell
Each quarter, we conduct an Engage Mentoring LIVE event featuring successful leaders
Good Questions to Ask Your Mentee
As you consider becoming a mentor, first, you need to understand your
Indiana Chamber Announces Mentoring Partnership to Help Companies Skill Up Their Workforce, Engage With Employees
July 14, 2020 (INDIANAPOLIS) — The Indiana Chamber of Commerce is offering
Mentoring Programs for Employee Resource Groups
It is a common belief that mentoring relationships can form naturally within
Interview with a Leader – Courtney Simpkiss
Each quarter, we conduct an Engage Mentoring LIVE event featuring successful leaders
Avoiding Common Mentoring Pitfalls
Unfortunately, there are many common pitfalls that can derail a mentoring relationship
Participant Interview: Where They’re Headed with Engage Mentoring
We’ve been talking to some of our clients to get their feedback
Interview with a Leader: Engage Mentoring LIVE Featuring Amy Woodall
Each quarter, we conduct an Engage Mentoring LIVE event featuring successful leaders
Virtual Mentoring in a Time of Pandemic
Now more than ever, the need to provide employees with access to
Engage Mentoring: Providing Cross-Company Mentoring to Employees and Building Their Skills
Engage Mentoring was featured on a podcast with Michael Kelly from Startup
Interview with a Leader: Engage Mentoring LIVE Featuring Don Cates
Each quarter, we conduct an Engage Mentoring LIVE event featuring successful leaders
Employee Volunteer Programs as a Strategy to Retain Talent
Each quarter, the Engage Mentoring Executive Talent Roundtables meet and have a
Why Love, Service, and Leadership Go Hand in Hand | Marcia Barnes
Marcia Barnes (@HoosierMarketer), CEO of Valve+Meter, knows the importance of building relationships
Playing the Great Game of Business | Rich Armstrong
Rich Armstrong is the President of The Great Game of Business, a
Interview with a Leader: Engage Mentoring LIVE—Featuring Mike Baer
Each quarter, Engage Mentoring conducts a LIVE event featuring successful leaders across
Indianapolis Companies: Engage Your Employees Through Volunteerism
Each quarter, the Engage Mentoring Executive Talent Roundtables meet and have a
Interview with a Leader: Engage Mentoring LIVE, Featuring Pamela Morris-Thornton
Each quarter, we conduct an Engage Mentoring LIVE event, featuring successful leaders
Addressing Unconscious Bias to Better Attract, Retain, and Develop Talent
Each quarter, the Engage Mentoring Executive Talent Roundtable meets and has a
Disability Inclusion: Tapping into a Critical Talent Pool
Each quarter, the Engage Mentoring Executive Talent Roundtables meet and have a
Interview with a Leader: Engage Mentoring LIVE Featuring Joanie Courtney
Each quarter, we conduct an Engage Mentoring LIVE event featuring successful leaders
Onboarding as a Strategy: Improve Retention of New Hires
Each quarter, the Engage Mentoring Executive Talent Roundtables meet and have a
Attract, Retain, and Develop Talent with Diversity and Inclusion
Each quarter, the Engage Mentoring Executive Talent Roundtables meet and have a
Effective Internship Programs as a Strategy to Attract Talent
Each quarter, the Engage Mentoring Executive Talent Roundtables meet and have a
Corporate Social Responsibility as a Strategy to Attract Talent
Each quarter, the Engage Mentoring Executive Talent Roundtables meet and have a
Building Managers Into Leaders
You may have heard it said, “Employees join organizations, but they leave
Attracting, Retaining, and Developing Millennials and Gen Z Talent
Each quarter, the Engage Mentoring Executive Talent Roundtables meet and conduct a