Tran Mah-Paulson is the President and CEO of the Young Pipeliners Association of Canada (YPAC) and a Senior Welding/Project Engineer at T.D. Williamson. We chatted with him recently about his experience with the CEPA Foundation’s Mentoring Program. Why did you decide to sign up for the mentoring program? I’m a
The American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) has 57,000 members across North and South America. So, when its mentoring program was being developed, Kelsey Dashiell, ACOG Program Manager, District VII, knew that its success depended on finding effective ways to spread the word. “Our MentorCity mentoring program is a
Virginia Galt’s Globe and Mail story from January 14, 2017. The hardest thing for Shawn Mintz when he was first promoted to management was “letting go” of his front-line functions and moving into a more strategic leadership role. Link: www.theglobeandmail.com/report-on-business/careers/management/the-unique-challenges-of-becoming-a-manager-for-the-first-time/article33618426/
There are many strategies, tools and techniques that will help you better manage your time. Try them to determine the best fit. Throw away the ones that don’t suit you and that you can’t stick with because they will waste your time.
Who you are is different from who you can become. There are more possibilities than you can imagine. Go into every mentoring conversation with an open mind to avoid getting stuck on the way things are.
In the race of life, always look forward to maintain focus on where you are heading. Looking backwards will distract you.
What do you do with the insights from old performance reviews, report cards and assessments? Look for recurring themes that may still be prevalent in you life. Celebrate the positive and negative themes as these are what make you, you.
It’s human nature for us to want to get from point A to point B faster – we are always looking for short cuts. When we slow down and take the time to evaluate our direction and decisions, we will arrive at our destination. It may take longer, but the
There is NO downside to mentoring – just do it. Read success story from The Institute for Performance and Learning. Link: performanceandlearning.ca/no-downside-mentoring/
🌟 Mentorship builds stronger leaders and better businesses. Join the conversation on the CanadianSME Small Business Podcast, where SK Uddin explores the stories behind business
The Link Between Mentorship and Retention In every organization, the biggest hidden cost is turnover.Replacing an employee can cost between 1.5 to 2 times their
Why Mentorship Is the New Employee Retention Strategy Organizations everywhere are realizing that mentorship and employee retention go hand in hand. Employee turnover is one
Mentor Canada is hosting Canada’s first, national Mentor Summit, this November 13-14, 2025, in Calgary, Alberta Mentor Canada is building a mentoring movement in Canada
Government Mentoring Solutions Build a Stronger, More Connected Public Sector Workforce MentorCity partners with federal, provincial, and municipal governments to strengthen employee development, foster collaboration
Mentoring isn’t one-size-fits-all. When powered by the right technology, it becomes a flexible tool that organizations can utilize to address various challenges, from employee engagement
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