Summary

“If you ready to take that step, be prepared to do the work. Mentoring is a two-way street.”

In this Let’s Talk Risk! conversation, Naveen Agarwal and Angelina Lisandrelli discuss the significance of mentoring in career development, emphasizing the personal and professional growth that comes from these relationships. Angelina shares her own journey with mentorship, highlighting the importance of believing in oneself and being prepared to invest in the mentor-mentee relationship. They explore the challenges faced in mentoring, the two-way nature of these relationships, and the need for trust and vulnerability. The discussion also touches on navigating poor mentorship experiences and the importance of community support in career decisions. Angelina concludes with key takeaways for aspiring mentees and mentors alike, encouraging proactive engagement in mentorship opportunities.

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Chapters

00:00 Introducing Angelina Lisandrelli

01:26 How mentoring transformed Angelina’s education and early career

03:50 Why mentoring is important for QA/RA professionals

05:41 How to seek a mentor and nurture the relationship

10:07 Overcoming challenges in mentoring relationships

14:26 Mentoring is a two-way street

18:10 Building trust and vulnerability in mentoring

19:50 What qualifies someone as a mentor

21:30 Navigating poor mentorship management at work

26:45 Key takeaways and future conversations

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Suggested links:

LTR: Communicate to facilitate collaboration, not to impose opinions.

RAPS: RAPS mentoring program.

ACHIEVE: Post-market surveillance workshop.

Key Takeaways

* Mentoring is crucial for career development.

* Believe in yourself to succeed in mentorship.

* Prepare and invest in the mentor-mentee relationship.

* Overcoming challenges is part of the growth process.

* Mentorship is a two-way street; both parties learn.

* Asking questions is vital for personal and professional growth.

* Lean on your support network during tough times.

* Be ready to share your story and experiences.

* Anyone can be a mentor, regardless of their position.

* Building trust and vulnerability is essential in mentoring relationships.

Keywords

Mentoring, career development, mentorship challenges, personal growth, professional relationships, trust in mentoring, overcoming obstacles, two-way mentorship, career advice, community support

About Angelina Lisandrelli

Angelina Lisandrelli is currently the Director of Regulatory and Quality at RespirTech, a Philips company. Previously she was at Medtronic in leadership roles of increasing responsibility. She is a passionate champion of patient safety and public health through quality and regulatory excellence. She is also passionate about mentoring and coaching QA/RA professionals, guiding them as they embark on their careers, and helping to shape the future of healthcare regulation through nurturing the next generation of leaders. Angeilna serves as the Vice Chair of Membership at the Twin Cities Chapter of the Regulatory Affairs Professional Society. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry.

Angelina was recently recognized as top 100 MedTech Leading Voice for her commitment to mentoring, patient safety and women in MedTech.

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Disclaimer

Information and insights presented in this podcast are for educational purposes only, and not as legal advice. Views expressed by all speakers are their own and do not reflect those of their respective organizations.

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