Unlocking Mentorship: Key Ingredients for Entrepreneurial and Intrapreneurial Success

Practical insights on building effective coaching and mentoring relationships to drive innovation and professional growth
Are you an entrepreneur or intrapreneur seeking to enhance your skills through effective coaching? Are you struggling to find the right mentor to elevate your innovation journey?
Join us for an engaging panel discussion designed to equip you with practical insights on how to identify, recruit, and cultivate valuable opportunities that can accelerate your professional growth.
In this session
A diverse group of experienced professionals from coaching, entrepreneurship, and professional learning backgrounds will explore the fundamentals of effective support relationships. Discover what effective coaching and mentorship entail, how individuals are trained in these roles, and the essential qualities to look for in a coach or mentor. You’ll learn about the importance of actively contributing to these relationships, ensuring that you show up effectively in your role.
The panel will also address various models of support, including the roles of Coach, Expert-in-Residence, and Professional Learning Leader, while highlighting the key skills and competencies that contribute to entrepreneurial success—such as perseverance and resource mobilization. Understanding these attributes will empower you to leverage your mentorship and support experiences fully.
We encourage you to bring your questions for an engaging Q&A session where our experts will provide insights on maximizing the benefits of coaching and mentorship.
What You’ll Gain:
- Understanding Coaching: Learn the core principles of effective coaching and what to look for when seeking a mentor.
- Building Valuable Relationships: Discover what makes mentoring relationships successful and how you can contribute meaningfully.
- Recruitment Strategies: Explore best practices for identifying and recruiting coaches who can support your growth.
- Skills Orientation: Understand the skills necessary for success and effective professional learning in entrepreneurial contexts.
- Effective Coachee Practices: Gain insights on how to be an effective mentee and coachee, fostering a productive relationship with your mentor.
- Practical Tips: Walk away with actionable strategies for applying what you’ve learned about coaching and mentorship in your own career.
If you’re ready to take your professional development to the next level through effective coaching and mentorship, don’t miss this opportunity to learn, engage, and apply best practices.
Spaces are limited, so register now to secure your spot in this webinar!
Date & Time:
December 12th, 2024
12:00 pm
Category:
Virtual Roundtable Discussion
Type:
Webinar
Price:
Free
Subject Matter Experts

Jane Adamyk, Experienced Coach and Talent Management Professional
Jane Adamyk is an accomplished professional in the field of Talent Management with extensive experience spanning over 35 years in leadership and management development.

Martha Jez, Owner and CEO of Fair Chance Learning; Expert-in-Residence
With a Master’s in Critical Disability Studies from York University, Martha is a recognized leader in inclusive, future‑ready education. She has collaborated with UNESCO, the British Council, Microsoft, and Amazon to deliver skills development programs across Canada, the U.S., Kenya, Algeria, and the U.K. Her work focuses on building digital fluency, AI literacy, and equitable access to emerging technologies through Universal Design for Learning and system‑wide transformation. Martha also serves on the OISE Curriculum Review Committee for Continued Professional Learning, shaping programs that prepare individuals and organizations for a rapidly evolving world. Known for her energy and motto “LET’S DO THIS!”, Martha brings expertise in collaboration and innovation to every conversation about workforce readiness.

Trish Mazzotta Shaheen, Associate Director, Professional Learning at OISE Continuing and Professional Learning
Trish is an OISE alumna with an M.Ed. in Workplace Learning & Social Change, who brings experience as a K-12 teacher, career advisor, and human capital consultant to support professional growth and future skills development.
