Podcast appearances and mentions of Lois J Zachary

Libby is joined by Lisa Fain to discuss all things mentorship. Lisa began her career as an attorney before entering the world of diversity, inclusion and mentoring. She has conducted mentoring training programs for corporate, government and educational institutions.  Lisa coaches mentors, mentees, and program administrators on how to achieve mentoring excellence and create the right environment for achievement of career and personal goals.  She is highly regarded for her special combination of expertise, humor and no-nonsense approach. Lisa discusses the following with Libby: Four phases of effective mentoring Three functions of a mentoring relationship Questions to ask yourself when looking for a mentor Setting expectations and checking assumptions when you find a mentor Formal versus informal mentorship Structuring the mentor/mentee relationship The benefits of mentoring for the mentor Common misconceptions about mentorship Lisa holds a B.S. in Social Policy from Northwestern University and a JD degree from Northwestern University School of Law. She is a life coach and has completed her certification from the International Coach Academy. A native of Syracuse, NY, Lisa spent 17 years in Chicago and moved to Seattle, WA in 2014 with her husband and two daughters. She now spends as much time as she can hiking and exploring the beautiful Pacific Northwest.   Connect with Lisa: http://centerformentoring.com/ Bridging Differences for Better Mentoring by Lisa Z. Fain & Dr. Lois J. Zachary

Lisa Fain is the CEO of the Center for Mentoring Excellence and an expert in the intersection of cultural competency and mentoring. Her passion for diversity and inclusion work fuels her strong conviction that leveraging differences creates a better workplace and drives better business results. Lisa brings her energy, enthusiasm, and engagement to any group, facilitating lively workshops and training, and delivering interactive speeches with practical steps that can be implemented right away. As Senior Director of the Diversity and Inclusion function at Outerwall, Inc., Lisa spearheaded the development, establishment, and implementation of its diversity initiative. Prior to assuming that position, she worked as Outerwall’s in-house counsel, coaching leaders and partnering with Human Resources to establish fair and effective policies and practices that would sustain the organization as it grew in size, revenue, and renown. For almost a decade, Lisa practiced law in the Chicago office of a major multinational firm, where she counseled employers on creating inclusive policies and practices. While in that role, she served as Master Trainer, training thousands of employees at a variety of companies, large and small, on how to create a better workplace. Lisa is also an executive coach, specializing in individual and group coaching for professional women looking to design and live their best personal and professional lives. She is a certified mediator. She graduated with a B.S. in Social Policy from Northwestern University and holds a J.D. from Northwestern University School of Law.  Lisa lives in Seattle, WA. She loves to hike and explore the Pacific Northwest with her husband and two daughters. Check out Lisa’s new book, Bridging Differences for Better Mentoring, co-authored with her mom, Lois J. Zachary.

Lisa is a Mentoring Expert, Speaker, and Coach. More Inclusive Organizations through Mentoring. Better Leaders through Coaching. She is president of the Center for Mentoring Excellence®, a 25-year old company that is the destination for organizations and leaders seeking to achieve better business results through mentoring excellence. The Center, a division of Leadership Development Services LLC, provides comprehensive solutions to promote mentoring through learning, growth, and inclusion. Lisa is a positive and energetic leader with tools for mentoring success that can apply to everyone. Her new book is loaded with brilliance for bridging our differences, a subject of great need. Her book, BRIDGING DIFFERENCES FOR BETTER MENTORING, Lean Forward, Lear, Leverage co-authored with Dr. Lois J. Zachary can be purchased at https://www.amazon.com/Bridging-Differences-Better-Mentoring-Leverage/dp/1523085894

Mentoring/leadership expert and best-selling author Dr. Lois J. Zachary discusses her book, The Mentee's Guide to Making Mentoring Work for You and strategies for creating a successful mentor-mentee relationship.

Mentoring/leadership expert and best-selling author Dr. Lois J. Zachary discusses her book, The Mentee's Guide to Making Mentoring Work for You and strategies for creating a successful mentor-mentee relationship.

Mentoring/leadership expert and best-selling author Dr. Lois J. Zachary discusses her book, The Mentee's Guide to Making Mentoring Work for You, and strategies for creatingt a successful mentor-mentee relationship.

Mentoring/leadership expert and best-selling author Dr. Lois J. Zachary discusses her book, The Mentee's Guide to Making Mentoring Work for You, and strategies for creatingt a successful mentor-mentee relationship.