The most important thing my mentor helped me with was tapping into what I am capable of and the leadership voice I want to have…I never saw in myself what my mentor saw in me until the light when on. Ever since my mentor has challenged me in new ways as I deal with new roles and new issues. My experience with The ExCo Group was a difference maker and along the way I made a friend whom I trust.
— Leadership Pivot and Progression – Fortune 100 Executive
It’s hard when you’re at this level – it’s a high stakes game. I felt I could trust my mentor. I didn’t have to filter anything. I could just talk. Taking the time to get out of the swirl and think, talk and ask questions was really important.
— Adaptive CEO Succession
The last two years opened my eyes to a whole new world. [My mentor] helped push me through the whole process and manage the highs and lows. I told my boss that I just went to school for the last two years with my mentor, and that I learned more than I possibly could have learned otherwise.
— Preparing Division President To Lead A Spin-Off IPO
My mentor helped me ensure I was working on the right things and managing at scale. That was critical. I was driving a three-year strategic plan, and during that time we doubled the size of our team. My coaching was for a year and a half of that and was incredibly helpful.
— Succession Quote – Global Financial Technology Firm