Sundays With Verna

The Reverse Mentoring Method: A Conversation with Patrice Gordon


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This episode features an in-depth conversation with Patrice Gordon, a multi-award-winning professional with extensive leadership experience at British Airways, Royal Mail, and Virgin Atlantic. Her pioneering work in reverse mentoring, including her role as a reverse mentor to Virgin Atlantic's CEO, Craig Krieger, has transformed organizations worldwide. Vernā and Patrice discuss the origins of her Reverse Mentoring methodology and her subsequent development of structured reverse mentoring programs for organizations.

Patrice shares her journey from accountant to executive coach and author, publishing her book, Reverse Mentoring: Removing Barriers and Building Belonging in the Workplace, in 2022. Their conversation explores the unique challenges and experiences Vernā and Patrice have faced as Black women navigating corporate spaces, highlighting the contrasts shaped by their different generations, geographical contexts between the U.S. and the U.K., and personal journeys.

Reverse mentoring is an essential tool for building more inclusive workplace environments. Throughout the episode, Patrice emphasizes the importance of psychological safety, authentic leadership, and meaningful action beyond surface-level exercises in diversity and inclusion initiatives. This approach is crucial for creating workplaces that are not only innovative and inclusive but also foster psychological safety, empowering everyone to thrive. Tune In!

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