Session: The Modern Leadership Trifecta: Lead. Mentor. Sponsor.
The next generation of leaders will be defined not just by results, but by the people they lift along the way. This talk breaks down the modern leadership trifecta: leading teams effectively, mentoring with intention, and sponsoring with influence. Through real-world examples and actionable insights, participants will learn how to strengthen their leadership impact, cultivate trust, and open doors for others in meaningful ways.
Key Takeaways:
1 - Understand the unique value each role (leader, mentor, sponsor ) plays in career growth.
2 - Build habits that develop both high performance and high belonging.
3 - Learn how to sponsor equitably and amplify underrepresented voices.
Bio
Raina Gandhi empowers women to overcome limiting beliefs, navigate workplace barriers, and thrive in decision-making roles. Through coaching, workshops, and keynotes, she helps women advance into leadership positions and amplify their voices in business, because when women rise, organizations benefit from increased productivity and collaboration.
Drawing from 25+ years across investment banking, consulting, nonprofits, and higher education, Raina brings authentic perspective to career transitions and leadership challenges. After trading a promising career in financial services for an 11-year hiatus to raise her daughters, she successfully relaunched and faced barriers that shaped her coaching approach.
As a sought-after speaker, Raina delivers keynotes to global audiences including healthcare organizations, corporate leadership teams, associations, and women's leadership forums. Her presentations on self-advocacy, negotiations, burnout, allyship, and gender equity have resonated with hundreds of professionals across industries. She brings an engaging, interactive style that combines research-based insights with practical strategies, ensuring participants leave with actionable tools.
With her Wharton MBA and certifications in change management, organizational development, executive coaching, and CliftonStrengths facilitation, Raina provides strategic guidance and creates inspiring environments where audiences feel empowered to take bold action, knowing that transformative change happens when women step confidently into their leadership potential.