Episode Details

Caroline Biesalski welcomes listeners and introduces Deborah Heiser, discussing the origins and impact of The Mentor Project. They explore the role of developmental psychology in mentorship and the concept of generativity, highlighting its milestones and fulfillment. Deborah shares insights from her experiences with high-profile leadership mentorship, clarifying the distinction between coaching and mentorship. The conversation touches on the influence of technology on mentorship today. The episode concludes with an overview of The Mentor Project's goals and ways to get involved, followed by closing remarks and goodbyes.

Meet Deborah Heiser New York City, NY, USA

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• Website: https://mentorproject.org/
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/deborah-heiser-phd/

(0:00) Introduction and welcome with Caroline Biesalski (2:29) The Mentor Project: Origins and Impact (4:50) Developmental Psychology's Role in Mentorship (6:37) Generativity: Milestones and Fulfillment (13:20) Insights from High-Profile Leadership Mentorship (14:32) Coaching vs. Mentorship: Clarifying the Distinction (17:32) Technology's Influence on Mentorship Today (20:32) The Mentor Project: Goals and How to Get Involved (24:03) Closing Remarks and Goodbyes