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Mentor vs. Sponsors
- Similarities and differences of a sponsor and mentor
- The benefits of having a mentor and sponsor
- How you can be a mentor and sponsor
- How to find and nurture your relationship with a mentor, sponsor, and mentee
Overview of the webinar
"Mentors vs Sponsors" explores the nuanced differences and vital roles these two concepts play in personal and professional development. Mentors are seasoned guides who offer advice, support, and wisdom based on their experiences, nurturing the growth of their mentees. They provide valuable insights, share knowledge, and help mentees navigate challenges, fostering personal and career growth.
In contrast, sponsors actively advocate for their protégés within organizational settings, leveraging their influence to create opportunities, provide visibility, and propel careers forward. Sponsors not only offer guidance but also use their networks and clout to open doors, recommend promotions, and champion their protégés' advancement.
While mentors focus on coaching and advising, sponsors take a more proactive role in promoting their protégés' interests. Understanding the distinctions between mentors and sponsors is crucial for individuals seeking to maximize their professional development. By effectively leveraging both relationships, individuals can cultivate a robust support system that accelerates their career progression and fosters long-term success.
According to Forbes, 65% of jobs are filled by their network, meaning companies are more likely to hire someone they know or referred versus through an application system.
The reality is – building the right community to support you and helping others the same, allows you to authentically gain confidence, new skills and much more.
Who should attend?
- VP of Talent Acquisition
- Director of Talent Acquisition
- Chief Human Resources Officer
- Human Resource Managers
- Payroll and HR Management and Staff
- HR Compliance Personnel
- Recruiting Managers
- HR Managers
- HR professionals
- VP of Global Talent
Why should you attend?
The landscape of the job market and best practices of what “great” looks like for employees and job seekers is constantly evolving. Having a supportive community, regardless of industry, is a gamechanger! And this course is perfect if you are ready to build your professional brand.
This course is ideal for professionals at all levels seeking to understand, navigate, and harness the power of mentorship and sponsorship in the workplace for their career advancement and overall success. Participants will leave with practical tools, strategies, and insights to cultivate meaningful relationships that contribute to their professional growth and offers a unique opportunity to gain invaluable insights into two critical aspects of professional development.
Faculty - Ms.Edi Hayes, MHRM, SHRM-CP
Edi is a Career & Empowerment Consultant and the proud Founder of Her Career Café — a company thoughtfully created to protect a space for Black Women to elevate their confidence, career, and compensation with direct coaching.
And broadly, leading organizations in the advancement of their workforce through the integration of people development, executive coaching, and diversity principles.
With an impressive 18 years of experience in Human Resources, Edi has become a recognized authority in Diversity & Inclusion, Talent Development and Acquisition, lending her expertise as a career coach, speaker, facilitator, and course instructor for organizations, in higher education and with individual professionals. (Mercer, Women of Project Management, myCPE, Temple Fit Health, Morehouse College, Oklahoma State University, Tallahassee Technical College, University of Georgia and many more.)