Menttium Matters

Accelerate Action by Nurturing Your Network

Susan T. Schuster, Innovation and Leadership Educator & Midwest Regional Field Manager at Wish of a Lifetime from AARP, shares how to accelerate action by realizing, celebrating, and nurturing your network. Learn practical strategies like closing the triangle, understanding social health, and creating meaningful third places. Whether you're looking to strengthen connections or expand opportunities, this episode will help you harness the power of your relationships. Tune in for insights that will inspire action in both your personal and professional life!

Embracing Disruption & Authentic Leadership with Marisa Williams

Marisa Williams, CEO of Girl Scouts River Valleys, talks about the power of authentic leadership and embracing disruption. In this episode, Marisa shares her journey from early activism to transformative leadership, offering insights on managing change, empowering future leaders and balancing work-life priorities. Tune in for actionable advice and inspiring perspectives on driving meaningful change.

Navigating Change & Building Confidence with Urmi Trivedi

Join Urmi Trivedi, leadership and career coach, as she shares actionable insights on navigating change, building confidence and achieving success. In this episode of Menttium Matters, Urmi discusses the power of mentorship, overcoming self-doubt, and strategies for personal and professional growth. This episode is packed with tools to help you adapt, lead and thrive.

Building Your Personal Brand with Kelli Schutrop

Join Kelli Schutrop, CEO and Founder of Thoughtful Resound, as she shares actionable insights on building a personal brand, enhancing executive presence and establishing thought leadership. In this episode of Menttium Matters, Kelli provides practical strategies for leveraging LinkedIn, growing visibility and creating meaningful industry connections to advance your career. Perfect for professionals at any stage of their journey, this episode is packed with tools to help you stand out and succeed.

5 Steps for Introverts to Lead Authentically with Krista Claude

Are you an introvert navigating a world built for extroverts? Executive Coach Krista Claude shares her proven 5-step process to help introverts find their voice, build confidence, and excel in leadership roles. Learn how to overcome challenges, start small, and amplify your strengths to unlock new opportunities in your career.

The Benefits of Executive Mentorship with Chris Clark and Brett Koch

Chris Clark, retired President & COO of Dentsply International, and Brett Koch, Vice President at a leading biopharma company, discuss the long-term benefits of executive mentorship. They share how their mentoring relationship, helped Brett further develop his leadership skills, build trust, and achieve personal and professional growth.

Power of the Pause in Decision Making with Peter Ray, biopharma strategy and operations executive

Peter Ray, a biopharma strategy and operations executive, joins Megan Cummings Kruger to discuss leadership, strategic thinking, and the transformative power of mentorship. Peter draws from his extensive experience in the life sciences industry, offering insights on holistic learning, decision quality, and how taking time to pause before making decisions improves outcomes, both professionally and personally.

The Power of Mentorship with Tim Meyer, Vice President, Clinical and Scientific Affairs for Bolt Medical

So much of mentoring is about seeing the world through another person’s eyes. In this episode, we gain an unusually broad perspective from Tim Meyer, a Clinical Scientist and Corporate Executive. From his start as a Subject Matter Expert to his evolution into a global business leader, Tim’s journey spans large corporate environments and agile startups.

Central to Tim’s success has been his willingness to stretch beyond his comfort zone and his passion for continuous learning, which has fostered a deep respect for the unique power of mentoring partnerships. His mentoring mentality is evident as he candidly discusses challenges like "Imposter Syndrome", managing conflict, and the valuable life lessons he's learned from his experiences as both a mentor and a mentee. This conversation offers a perspective you won’t want to miss!

Unlocking Potential: The Power of Mentorship with Mike Terry and his Mentor Tom Schlick

In this episode we are invited inside a successful partnership, recently completed by an Executive Mentee and Mentor. The powerful and authentic story that Tom Schlick and Mike Terry share here provides a roadmap to the kind of trust that unlocks a partnership’s full potential. They offer tips, as well as their appreciation for the unique nature of a cross-company mentor relationship. And throughout their discussion, they demonstrate their openness to hold courageous conversations and provide us with an inspirational view of what is possible when two partners make an intentional and holistic connection.

Best Practices for Creating Inclusive Work Cultures with Dr. Renee Mclaughlin, National Medical Executive at Cigna

In this episode, we celebrate Pride Month with our guest Dr. Renee McLaughlin, the National Medical Executive, Value-Based Relationships at Cigna. Cigna just received its 11th consecutive perfect score for LGBTQ+ workplace inclusion based on the Corporate Equality Index. Dr. McLaughlin will talk about the current environment for LGBTQ+ equity and inclusion and best practices for creating an inclusive work culture. She offers recommendations for being a stronger ally for LGBTQ+ people with a powerful model of the 3 L’s: Let go, Learn, Lean In!