Modern Mentor

Modern Mentor


Latest Episodes

How to overcome common workplace fears
July 12, 2022

The most common workplace fears and how you can overcome them.

How to create your own luck
July 05, 2022

Luck is not a passive thing that happens to us.

How to explain a gap in your résumé
June 28, 2022

Here's how to turn that résumé gap into a compelling part of your story that makes you uniquely qualified.

How to be more connected at work
June 21, 2022

Let’s talk about small steps we can each take to turn up that connection dial.

How to be better at failure
June 14, 2022

By understanding what failure is and how to use it as fuel rather than shame, we can take proactive steps to hone this skill over time.

How to delegate well—even if you're not a leader
June 07, 2022

Delegating effectively is not about “dumping the grunt work” on someone else, but rather about ensuring the right people do the right work in service of shared goals.

Driving Inclusion and Belonging at Work: a Conversation with Bain’s Chief Diversity Officer
May 31, 2022

An interview with Bain & Company's Julie Coffman and Nishma Gosrani on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.

Not feeling valued at work?
May 23, 2022

You're giving work your all, but you're just not feeling appreciated. Modern Mentor has 5 ways to find the love.

Do I do it fast or right?
May 16, 2022

We get a lot of mixed messaging when it comes to managing the tension between speed and efficiency. How do we find the middle ground?

Help! My company's hybrid policy isn't working for me
May 10, 2022

Has your company taken an “everyone in the office on Wednesday” approach to managing a hybrid workforce? Rachel Cooke, your Modern Mentor, explains what you can do if your office’s hybrid policy isn’t