Often times when we hear the term mentoring we automatically have an opinion based on our own experience. The presenter will aim to demystify the preconceived notions around mentoring and set participants up for success in their everyday lives on how to be an effective mentor and how to access mentoring. The difference between mentoring and coaching will also be discussed. This session helps participants focus on being intentional about relationship building that can make a difference in career success as you negotiate the workplace.
BIO: Dr. Heidi Sherick offers over twenty-five years of experience working in a variety of administrative roles in higher education including academic affairs, student affairs, and alumni affairs. Currently, Heidi is the Director of Leadership Development in the College of Engineering. Her research involves developmental relationships in higher education and she investigates the processes through which leadership is fostered, including mentoring, coaching, role-modeling, sponsoring, and networking.
