Transform Your Talent & Boost Your Bottom Line
Discover the power of Circle Mentoring — a catalyst for talent retention, diversity, equity, inclusion and cost-effective business growth.
Our tailored mentoring programs foster psychological safety and create a transformative space outside your organization’s confines, where individuals can thrive, lead and effect real change.
Explore a future where innovation, efficiency, and excellence converge all while nurturing a workplace culture that champions every voice and drives sustainable success.
Why mentoring?
In a time where strategic decisions and long-term vision are paramount, mentorship might not be top of mind. But when it comes to sustainable success, talent retention, and growth - mentorship is a potent catalyst.
Drive Talent Retention & Growth
You know that retaining top talent is essential for long-term stability and growth. Mentorship programs, like those offered by Circle Mentoring, provide a structured framework for nurturing and developing existing talent.
In fact, according to a Deloitte study, organizations with formal mentoring programs report a 25% higher employee retention rate.
When employees feel supported and see a clear path for growth within the organization, they are more likely to stay committed to their roles and contribute to long-term success.
Foster a Culture of Innovation
Innovation and adaptability are key to survival in today’s rapidly changing business landscape. Mentorship cultivates an environment where employees are encouraged to share ideas, learn from one another, and adapt to evolving challenges.
Companies with engaged employees outperform their competitors by 147% in earnings per share. You know a culture of innovation is a strategic asset, and mentorship plays a pivotal role in its cultivation.
Drive Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) is not just a buzzword; it's a fundamental driver of business success.
Today’s top leaders recognize that a diverse workforce brings fresh perspectives and fuels innovation, directly impacting the bottom line. McKinsey & Company's research reveals that ethnically diverse companies are 36% more likely to outperform their counterparts in terms of profitability.
Mentorship programs play a pivotal role in the DEI journey. By fostering inclusivity, they provide a powerful platform to empower underrepresented employees. It's not just about hearing diverse voices; it's about valuing and integrating these perspectives into every facet of your organization, from decision-making processes to daily operations.
With mentorship, you can bridge the gap between diversity goals and tangible, inclusive outcomes, ensuring that your organization thrives in an increasingly diverse and competitive world.
Mitigate Leadership Pipeline Concerns
Mentorship programs groom high-potential employees, preparing them for future leadership roles.
This minimizes the risk associated with leadership transitions and ensures a continuous infusion of fresh perspectives and ideas into the organization.
Notably, the Center for Creative Leadership found that 64% of companies with mentoring programs reported increased employees moving into leadership positions.
Nurture Psychological Safety
Psychological safety is the single most important factor in building high-performing teams. Psychological safety - the feeling that one can take risks without fear of punishment or humiliation - is crucial for innovation and open communication.
Mentorship relationships often provide a safe space for employees to voice concerns, seek guidance, and grow without fear of judgment. C-suite leaders recognize that psychological safety is the foundation for a thriving, innovative, and collaborative organization.
Why Circle Mentoring?
Meet your guide!
Carrie Elrick, the Founder of Circle Mentoring, is a seasoned expert whose career underpins the program's unique approach. Her extensive background includes starting her career with a certificate in social services, followed by a Bachelor of Social Work.
Recognizing the need for further education to effect meaningful change, she completed her Master's degree in Social Work, focusing on unraveling the forces behind systemic oppression and devising impactful strategies for change. She also pursued her MBA, focusing on service management, HR strategy, and technology alignment.
Carrie's career path led her through roles in healthcare, social work, policy development within the government, and mental health consultation. She specialized in supporting women facing abuse and violence, particularly within the healthcare system.
Her commitment to empowering marginalized voices led her to initiate a qualitative research project in Nunavut, where she sought to understand and address the unique challenges women face.
Carrie's multifaceted educational background and extensive experience, including working in Indigenous communities, have deeply informed Circle Mentoring's approach. Her passion for collectiveness, inclusivity, and driving social change is the driving force behind Circle Mentoring's innovative and impactful programs.
Carrie's vision and commitment to social change are at the core of Circle Mentoring's mission to drive lasting transformation.
How does it work?
Explore Your Options
Ready to get started? We offer Circle Mentoring in-person and virtually.
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Our values
01. We’re Inclusive
We are focused on building an engaged community of women that champions equity and each other!
02. We’re Curious
We encourage our members to dive deep into their ambitions and goals, continually searching for opportunities.
03. We Take Action
We don't just talk about what is possible, we go out there and do it. Our mentors work with mentees to take action toward their goals.
04. We Dream Big
We believe whole heartedly that you can accomplish anything you can imagine and put effort behind; you have to dream it first.
Mentoring Reimagined
Just like Uber revolutionized the cab industry and Netflix improved at-home entertainment, we are committed to innovating the concept of mentorship. We don’t believe that the traditional model is effective and have experienced its many limitations. We thought outside of the box, challenged everything, and made something better!
Dynamic Approach
We leverage a one-to-many model that holds the mentee at the center. We are not reliant on a direct matching (or mismatching) system. Our mentees experience greater satisfaction by drawing from different points of view, experiences, perspectives, and ways of being in the world fueling a process that helps them achieve their goals more quickly.
Revolutionary Mentoring Model
We break down stereotypical roles and belief systems about mentoring. Our older more seasoned women can be a mentee as well as a mentor and vice versa for younger members. We provide easy access to resources that continue to support our members along their journeys.
Safe Space
Our circles take place outside organizations, providing an environment with less groupthink and greater safety to explore growth opportunities. We have a global reach as our interactions are all conducted virtually (for now!) We cultivate sustainable mentoring that transitions into intentional, actionable networking as part of a community of inspiring and connected women.