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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