Teamwork makes the dream work. I know it’s an overused saying, but I love it because it’s so true. When we open our horizons, especially in our careers, and collaborate with people of different ages, backgrounds, and experiences, that’s when we make the dream work. That’s when we reach new milestones and hit new goals. Collaborating with others pushes us and tests us, so that we can develop and grow in ways we never thought possible.
One of the best ways to collaborate and make your dream work in your career is through mentor/mentee relationships, which Kellan Brown, Executive Director of the FinServ Foundation and Founder of her own consulting firm, highlights in today’s Your Brilliant Difference Podcast episode.
Mentorship and mentee relationships have played a starring role in Kellan’s successful career journey to date. She has worked in various leadership roles including being a Chief Growth Officer at Income Lab, the Senior Vice President at Finance of America Reverse, and the Vice President/Chief Growth Officer at PrimeCo. She is considered a subject matter expert for implementing mentorship programs in firms and non-profits, and currently is the Executive Director of Mentorship for the FinServ Foundation where their mission is to empower the next generation of financial professionals through coaching, mentorship, and community.
An ambassador for mentorship, Kellan tells you all about how mentorship can impact and enhance your career, and how you can go about approaching these types of relationships.
Here’s What We’ll Be Talking About Today:
00:00 — Kellan Brown Introduction
04:04 — A Day in the Life as the Executive Director at FinServe Foundation
06:16 — The Journey to Mentorship and the Importance of Giving Back
15:13 — Defining Mentorship and Different Mentor Styles
17:28 — Finding and Choosing a Mentor
19:03 — Implementing Mentorship Programs
21:45 — The Impact of Mentorship on Career Growth
23:04 — Creating a Culture of Promotion and Talent Succession
25:30 — The Fulfillment of Mentoring
28:27 — The Importance of Diversity in Mentorship Programs
29:58 — The Power of Informal Mentorship Relationships
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Connect With Kellan Brown
- Kellan Brown on LinkedIn
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