In this sixth episode of Season 5, guest Dr. Rajashi Ghosh, Dr. Eunbi Sim, and Dr. Oliver "Ozzie" Crocco meet with guest facilitator Dr. Holly Hutchins to discuss how to mentor HRD scholars, including:

• What do we mean by the term “mentoring” in the context of HRD?
• What are the main mentoring needs of HRD scholars and how was the AHRD Partnership Mentoring Program designed to meet those needs?
• From your experience, what were some typical participant experiences of those going through the program?
• What is mutuality, what role did it play in the AHRD program, and why might an institution or association want to consider this kind of partnership mentoring program that emphasizes mutuality?
• What made the program effective – essentially, what lessons did you learn about how to design such a program and what are a few examples of where you have “changed your minds” as a result of those lessons?
• As a designer, what advice do you have for institutions or associations considering establishing a mentoring program that emphasizes mutuality? Specifically, what steps would you recommend they take first?
• As a participant, what advice would you give to current or prospective mentoring participants about practicing mutuality? 
• and much more.

For full details on the HRD Masterclass series, visit hrdmasterclass.com, and for the bios of the guest scholars visit allbypodcast.com/mentoring.

For more information on the Academy of Human Resource Development, visit ahrd.org.

This episode is sponsored by the Academy of Human Resource Development. Are you ready to transform HRD in 2026? Join the Academy of Human Resource Development at the Dallas/Fort Worth Airport Marriott in Irving, Texas, from February 11th to 13th for the 33rd International Research Conference in the Americas! This year’s theme, “Engaged, Healthy, and Whole: Driving Learning and Performance for an Empowered Workforce,” invites HRD scholars, researchers, practitioners, and students to explore how engagement, well-being, and holistic development shape the future of work and learning. Also new this year is a practitioner workshop on February 12. The conference keynote session is with Dr. Brad Shuck, a globally recognized expert in employee engagement, organizational culture, and workforce well-being. A tenured professor at the University of Louisville and Co-Founder of OrgVitals, he partners with Fortune 500 companies and global nonprofits to drive meaningful cultural change.  Experience thought-provoking keynotes, cutting-edge research sessions and roundtables that challenge assumptions and advance the field of HRD. Whether you’re a seasoned professional or first-time attendee, the 2026 AHRD Conference is your gateway to professional development, community, networking, collaboration, and actionable solutions. Registration is now open at www.ahrd.org.