Building Inclusive Networks

Creating strong, inclusive networks is key to effective mentorship among women in STEM. Such networks provide not only practical guidance and resources but also emotional support and solidarity. Encouraging participation in women-centric STEM organizations and events can foster a sense of community and belonging, making the mentorship process more enriching for both mentors and mentees.

Creating strong, inclusive networks is key to effective mentorship among women in STEM. Such networks provide not only practical guidance and resources but also emotional support and solidarity. Encouraging participation in women-centric STEM organizations and events can foster a sense of community and belonging, making the mentorship process more enriching for both mentors and mentees.

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Catherine Anne…
Director at Various Startups

Emotional support is a critical component of mentorship. Inclusive networks provide a safe space where women can share their experiences, challenges, and successes with others who understand their journey.

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Catherine Anne…
Director at Various Startups

"You cannot hope to build a better world without improving the individuals. To that end, each of us must work for our own improvement and, at the same time, share a general responsibility for all humanity, our particular duty being to aid those to whom we think we can be most useful." This quote by Marie Curie emphasizes the responsibility of individuals to contribute to the improvement of others, which aligns with the role of mentors in guiding and supporting mentees in their STEM careers.

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Keti Lazova
Social Media Content Specialist

Building strong, inclusive networks is essential to effective mentorship for women in STEM, offering not just valuable guidance and resources but also vital emotional support and a sense of solidarity.

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Anupama A P

Mentorship + Sponsorship Mentors advise. Sponsors advocate. Women often get mentorship but not sponsorship—limiting advancement. Sponsorship activities: Recommending for stretch roles & promotions Nominating for awards Expanding professional networks “Talk about her when she’s not in the room.”

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Roxana Blăgescu
CEO Founder at SpeakUp Dynamics

I have been a mentor since some time now, 3 or 4 years. I fully agree that this is an enriching experience for both sides. A win for both sides, an exchange of knowledge, expertise, experience. All my matches have been a success so far! I am enjoying each mentor experience with my full heart. As tech people, especially women are my clients, I fully support your opinion that women in tech need a lot of support, encouragement, empowerment to handle themselves and their way through tech. They need to know that there is someone there when they need or they doubt. They need a safe space to share, doubt, ask. As I noticed, one of the hardest thing is to be visible, to allow themselves to be visible, shift and build a strong mindset that they are amazing. However, mentoring is a dance too! So it depends on their perspective and expectations.

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Roxana Blăgescu
CEO Founder at SpeakUp Dynamics

I have been a mentor since some time now, 3 or 4 years. I fully agree that this is an enriching experience for both sides. A win for both sides, an exchange of knowledge, expertise, experience. All my matches have been a success so far! I am enjoying each mentor experience with my full heart. As tech people, especially women are my clients, I fully support your opinion that women in tech need a lot of support, encouragement, empowerment to handle themselves and their way through tech. They need to know that there is someone there when they need or they doubt. They need a safe space to share, doubt, ask. As I noticed, one of the hardest thing is to be visible, to allow themselves to be visible, shift and build a strong mindset that they are amazing. However, mentoring is a dance too! So it depends on their perspective and expectations.

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Roxana Blăgescu
CEO Founder at SpeakUp Dynamics

I have been a mentor since some time now, 3 or 4 years. I fully agree that this is an enriching experience for both sides. A win for both sides, an exchange of knowledge, expertise, experience. All my matches have been a success so far! I am enjoying each mentor experience with my full heart. As tech people, especially women are my clients, I fully support your opinion that women in tech need a lot of support, encouragement, empowerment to handle themselves and their way through tech. They need to know that there is someone there when they need or they doubt. They need a safe space to share, doubt, ask. As I noticed, one of the hardest thing is to be visible, to allow themselves to be visible, shift and build a strong mindset that they are amazing. However, mentoring is a dance too! So it depends on their perspective and expectations.

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Shilpa Noone
Director of Technology/Executive Director at Pitch Labs

What has worked for me as a mentor is understanding 1. Mentee's current need 2. Mentee's current problem statement 3. Mentee's current situation at office and home 3. Devising a collaborative plan for an improvement and change, next following through the plan to make adjustments based on the status at the point of time to achieve the goal. You can use SMART framework and periodic check-ins with the Mentee. Mentorship is not a one way road rather is a continuous process but rewarding one, some times Mentees give up and so need a cheer leader to help them move the needle. Once an Mentee moves the needle, it gives immense joy to Mentor.

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