Beyond Mentorship: The Power of True Sponsorship
Sponsorship is the career game-changer that shatters bias and accelerates success. This program reveals how to become an impactful sponsor, secure one for yourself, and unlock the true potential of sponsorship to propel diverse talent forward.
Women and underrepresented groups are often over-mentored but under-sponsored, leaving career growth stagnant. Sponsorship—the active advocacy for talent in decision-making rooms—is the most effective way to break barriers and advance careers. Yet, many leaders mistake mentorship for sponsorship, and few employees know how to secure a sponsor who truly advocates for their success.
This session clarifies the sponsorship-mentorship divide, shares actionable strategies for both sponsors and sponsees, and offers a blueprint for building sponsorship relationships that open doors, amplify voices, and drive equity in today’s workplace.
Get ready for a high-energy journey filled with insights and ‘aha’ moments as we explore actionable strategies sponsors can implement immediately and practical tools for professionals to secure a sponsor who champions their success. No fluff, just real talk—and proven tactics you can use the very next day.
Why this workshop matters: This isn’t just about career growth—it’s about reshaping workplace equity and building a culture where talent from all backgrounds thrives. Leaders will leave inspired and equipped to drive change, and professionals will gain the confidence and strategies to ascend in their careers like never before.
Key Takeaways:
The critical difference between mentorship and sponsorship.
What great sponsorship looks like and why it’s transformational.
Strategies for leaders to sponsor effectively and for professionals to secure advocacy.
Practical tools to break glass ceilings and foster inclusive leadership.
This program is designed for:
Senior leaders ready to drive equity by championing diverse talent.
Women and underrepresented professionals looking to advance their careers with strategic sponsorship.
This 90-minute virtual workshop is split into three parts:
Learn
• The difference between mentorship and sponsorship
• What sponsorship looks like in action
• Sponsorship dividends – benefits of cultivating sponsorship relationships
• How to cultivate performance currency and relationship currency
• A four-step framework for being intentional in identifying opportunities for sponsorship and using social connections to lift up those who might otherwise go unnoticed
Discuss
• How to find and approach a sponsor in today’s hybrid world
Panel
• Hear from leaders within Siemens Energy on their sponsorship experiences
