Menttium Matters

A Journey to Leadership and Celebrating Women Trailblazers with Missy Chicre, CEO at Menttium, and Lynn Sontag, Chairwoman and Owner at Menttium

We kick off Women’s History Month by featuring this inspiring episode with Lynn Sontag and Missy Chicre. Lynn and Missy will share their powerful stories of how they came to Menttium. They will discuss how Menttium has thrived for over 32 years and why mentoring is needed more than ever in this current environment. They will also reflect on what it means to lead a woman-owned business and share their vision for the future of Menttium. 

Executive Presence in a Hybrid World and Tips to Prioritize DEI Efforts in the Workplace with James Prince, Director of Customer Success Strategy and Strategic Client Experience at ADP

In this week’s episode, James Prince draws on his 30 years of leadership in the Human Capital Management Space for iconic Fortune 500 brands to share best practices for developing a strong executive presence.  In celebration of Black History Month, James also discusses barriers African American employees continue to face in the workplace and offers strategies that leaders can implement to address these challenges.  James outlines how organizations can move beyond DEI fatigue to create impactful practices to prioritize DEI throughout the year.  

Turning Imposter Syndrome into a Strength and Leading with Heart - Tricia Price, Senior Vice President of Customer Experience Operations at GM Financial

In this episode, Tricia Price, SVP of Customer Experience Operations for GM Financial discusses her experiences with imposter syndrome, being authentic, and thriving in a male-dominated industry. She highlights how hard work, continuous learning, and adopting a servant-leadership mindset have been key elements in her success. She reminds us that confidence is a skill that can be developed, oftentimes with the help of a mentor. Tricia also reveals her strategies for creating best-in-class customer service. 

Imposter Syndrome and the Importance of Setting Healthy Boundaries with Heather Whelpley, Speaker, author of An Overachiever’s Guide to Breaking the Rules

In this episode, Heather Whelpley follows up her imposter syndrome webinar by giving a brief overview of imposter syndrome and then answering webinar participants’ questions. Heather offers actionable advice on shifting from over-work to setting healthy boundaries.  She talks us through how to protect yourself from feeling “not good enough” when you work with perfectionists or are treated as an outsider.  She also offers some best practices for responding to feedback. 

Global Mentoring Programs to help Empower Women in Science with Dr. Damaris Matoke-Muhia, Principal Research Scientist at Kenya Medical Research Institute

In this special episode, we focus on the power of mentoring to develop and empower women throughout the world. We will hear from Dr. Damaris Matoke-Muhia, who is an entomologist and a leader in the fight against malaria and other vector control diseases. Dr. Matoke-Muhia is passionate about identifying and mitigating gaps women face culturally in implementing community-based solutions to reduce malaria and in going into vector control research. Her story illustrates how one woman’s courage to challenge a system has positively impacted the lives of women and children throughout Africa.

Leaning into Fear or Discomfort: The Power of having Tough Conversations in the Workplace with Gloria Cotton, Senior Partner at inQUEST

In this episode, Gloria Cotton, Senior Partner at inQUEST, offers a powerful strategy to address the fear or discomfort that often makes people resist having a courageous conversation. Gloria highlights how to move from having a courageous conversation to getting input from stakeholders to implement meaningful action that will make a positive difference. She also shares her best advice for leaders. 

Courageous Conversation and Creating Stronger Workplace Cultures with Emily Koski, VP, Diversity, equity and inclusion strategy lead at U.S. Bank

On this episode, listen as Emily Koski, Senior Vice President | Diversity & Inclusion Manager talks about the importance of having crucial conversations and challenging corporate politics at work. Emily also talks about how her organization's leaders have authentic conversations on hard topics, and the role employee resource and focus groups have played to build a stronger corporate culture. 

Career Planning and Authentic Leadership with Fabio Miranda, Operations Director at Martin Brower - Brazil

In this episode, Fabio Miranda, Operations Director at Martin Brower - Brazil, talks about career planning and how to navigate various life changes. Fabio also talks about how he helped build and launch the DEI program at Martin Brower and how imperative his emotional intelligence skillset has been in leading his teams to success. 

Intentionally Navigate Transition: Leadership through the dimension of change with Sue Ryan, Change and Transition Strategist, Sue Ryan Solutions

In this episode, transition strategist Sue Ryan offers advice on how to intentionally navigate change and make transitions in your life with confidence. Sue uses the phrase massive acceptance and radical presence as a reminder of what is needed during times of change.  She highlights ways people can raise their emotional intelligence by raising their awareness. She also talks about The Caregiver’s Journey program which she has developed for non-professional caregivers, and leaders who have caregivers on their team.   

Managing Up and Influencing with Megan Cummings-Krueger and Solveig Brown

In this Season 2 opening episode, Megan Cummings-Krueger and Solveig Brown reveal some of their favorite takeaways from Season 1. They highlight best practices that Season 1 guests shared related to Managing Up; change; communication; diversity, equity, and inclusion; holistic thinking; and wellness.