This episode is part of a series celebrating #NationalMentoringMonth. Lots of research on mentoring has helped dispute some myths, but there are still many common misconceptions that hold organizations back from implementing mentoring programs and as a result hold people back from participating in them. Karol Taylor leads a myth-busting conversation with two mentor and mentee pairs from NCDA’s pilot mentoring program: Christian Chan and Yangyang Liu, and Missy Wheeler and Ashley Osborne. The discussion explores expectations of participating in a mentoring relationship, and strategies for building these relationships in your own career with curiosity, commitment, and caring. 

For more information about this episode’s participants:

Karol Taylor

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tayloryourcareer/
• Author: Find Your Federal Job Fit 
• Author: Careers in Government

Christian Chan

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christian-d-chan-3a248b45/
• UNCG Faculty Webpage

Yangyang Liu

• LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/yangyangliu
• Fresno State Faculty Webpage

Ashley Osborne

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashley-osborne/
• Portfolio: https://aosborne47.wixsite.com/cesportfolio  

Missy Wheeler

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melissa-wheeler-phd-counseloreducator/
• Sacred Heart Faculty Webpage

Visit the NCDA website for more information about the Mentoring Program: https://ncda.org/aws/NCDA/pt/sp/mentoring_program 

Additional Resource:

Recorded NCDA Webinar – Developing Dynamic and Successful Mentor/Mentee Relationships