Lead(h)er not only connected me with Rumaisa, but it's connected me with a whole tribe of women striving for meaning, courage, and honesty both professionally and personally. Watching these women be brave, be resilient, and claim their worth gives me both permission and a model to do the same.
Read MoreLead(h)er gave me the confidence to run for City Council. It gave me the courage to make myself very visible. But most importantly, it has shown me that I am a leader and a role model for other women-young and old- to step out of their comfort zone and challenge themselves to be all that they can be.
Read More“It is SUCH a joy to spend time with Rebecca and when I think about the giant shifts I’ve seen her make over the past six months, I’m just amazed.”
Read MoreDelia also inspired me to look at my branding and make necessary changes to speak to the space I have created. She also encouraged me to take the leap and hire an assistant in an effort to create space to breathe and rest when needed. Salon Refuge wouldn’t be the Suite Escape from the Chaos of Life that it is without the hope revealed in the chance taken in a mentoring relationship.
Read MoreCayla wrote to us over the summer looking for a mentor who could introduce her to the world of fundraising and development in social services. She had moved around a bit after college, but is now settled in our community, and was really hoping for a mentor who could help her connect to the community in a more meaningful way.
Good thing we knew just the woman for the job
Read MoreHeavin is working in insurance sales and loves her position, but was looking for a mentor who could help her develop strong, successful sales strategies. Enter Rhonda. Rhonda left pharmaceutical sales to start her own business - LivWell Seniors - and has been carving out her own path to success ever since.
Read MoreI am so grateful for what this organization has provided. I would not have ever joined if there was a steep cost, or if I hadn’t known so many others who had similar testimonies. The model of the company resonated with me, and all things considered, I felt that I had little to lose by joining. I am so glad I did. It has changed the landscape of the company, and has altered the course of my life, really.
Read MoreSo, this year, Jasmine and I along with several other executive board members have started the first Quad Cities chapter and non-profit (Quad Cities Area Council on Youth Leadership). Through this chapter, we speak to high school students (juniors getting ready for college) and recognize outstanding performance, offer scholarships, provide coaching, leadership seminars, and other educational opportunities for development.
Read MoreThere are so many things to love about this submission from Tiffany, but our favorite is the fact that Tiffany is so open and candid about her uncertainty around being a mentor. It's easy to have the misperception that mentors are always completely confident in their role, and this is just not the case.
Read More“Cara has been such a great leader and mentor! She has helped me navigate work challenges and always followed up to see how things turned out.”
Read MoreBeing matched with Jenni has had a huge impact on my life, and it’s only been a few short months. She has given me the confidence to grow and do things outside of my comfort zone. She inspires me to take chances and utilize my strengths to help others.
Read MoreErica recently completed a post-secondary degree and came to Lead(h)er looking for a mentor who can help her translate the things she is passionate about into her professional life. She was hoping we could match her with someone who is confident both personally and professionally, and who is willing to offer guidance and advice.
Read More"I look forward to my time with Rhonda because she is so happy to help me and wants to see me grow. She has so much knowledge and is so willing to share everything she has learned. She is a very kind woman with a huge heart to serve.
Read MoreWhile you might strike a match over a professional topic, we welcome the times when you're able to have a good time while you fuel career and community engagement!
Read MoreStephanie encouraged me from the beginning of our mentor/mentee relationship to take steps not leaps and was able to help me see the value in job prospects and opportunities outside of what I had wanted more clearly.
Read MoreWhile Kathleen was identified as the mentor when the two were matched, they have discovered that the real work of mentoring allows both people to move in and out of each rol
Read MoreI love that Madelyn is the age of my children, and despite the age difference we have much in common...The other day we were discussing the need for discipline when writing. Set aside specific times and places conducive to tapping our creativity
Read MoreOver and over, they tell us that they get just as much out of mentoring as they give to it. Michele's story is no different and we are so grateful she shared it with us!
Read MoreKara and Rachel's match story highlights the impact of having an expanded circle of influence. Rachel's shared connections fueled a new professional opportunity for Kara... one that she might not have uncovered on her own.
Read MoreHowever, what I'm learning is that the "Mentor"/"Mentee" labels are just that - labels. In all of our matches, we learn from each other, we teach each other, we lean on each other, and we work with each other to take steps towards our goals, take heart in how to become better people/workers/women, and take pride in the community around us and what it can offer us
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