Mentorship with Impact: Building Meaningful, Real-Time Relationships

Overview:
This interactive session is designed to equip HR executives with the tools and insights to architect mentorship programs that go beyond traditional models. The focus is on cultivating impactful, lasting relationships and enabling in-the-moment mentoring that aligns with evolving workforce needs.

Learning Objectives:

• Designing mentorship programs that foster trust, relevance, and long-term value
• Recognizing and avoiding common pitfalls in mentorship structures
• Addressing real-world challenges through open dialogue
• Leveraging skills-based matching to identify effective “in-the-moment” mentors

Format:

• Real Talk: Honest discussion about mentorship challenges and what often goes unsaid
• Interactive Tabletop Exercise: Participants will collaborate to identify and map skills-based mentors for real-time mentoring scenarios
• Action Planning: Attendees will leave with a framework to implement or refine mentorship programs within their organizations

Outcomes:

• A deeper understanding of how to build mentorship programs that are agile, inclusive, and impactful
• Practical tools to identify and activate mentors based on real-time needs and skills
• A renewed commitment to mentorship as a strategic lever for culture and capability

Bio:

Jordana Cole is a global learning leader, leadership development and wellbeing expert, a certified executive coach (PCC), and an AI tech startup founder who sparks behavioral change that doesn’t just stick—it spreads.

An alumna of the University of Pennsylvania’s Master of Applied Positive Psychology program, Jordana has designed and delivered leadership and organizational development experiences for thousands of leaders across industries, from nonprofits to Fortune 10 organizations in technology, retail, financial services, and beyond. Jordana has worked with thousands globally to translate real-world strategy and research into accessible, actionable packages that anyone can implement. 

She has a rare ability to translate research and real-world strategy into accessible, actionable packages that anyone can implement at a systems, team, and individual level.  She's been featured on countless webinars, podcasts, and articles, and her 2025 TEDx talk "What to Do When You Don't Know What's Next" is currently going viral with more than 350,000 views.

Timeline

8:00am - 8:45am - Registration + Breakfast + Networking

8:45am - 9:00am - Interactive Team Building Activity

9:00am - 10:30am - Program

IN ORDER TO QUALIFY FOR 1.5 HRCI + SHRM CREDITS

PROGRAM ATTENDANCE IS REQUIRED