The Value of Short-term Mentorship
By Allison McWilliams (’95), Ph.D., Assistant VP, Mentoring and Alumni Personal & Career Development, Wake Forest University At this point you likely have heard that you need to find mentors, sponsors, and other support systems to build a successful career. In this age of
Want to “Get Ahead?” You Need These Four People
Network-building is relationship-building. And, if you want to get ahead, professionally or personally, you need a strong network. But how do you get started? In this post for Psychology Today, assistant VP Allison McWilliams identifies the four people you need and how to create a […]
10 Pieces of Relationship Building Advice from Alumni Who Know How to Stay Connected
This past fall, we heard from hundreds of alumni navigating burnout, languishing, career trajectories, and just life during this pandemic. You all told us something similar: we need specific, tactical advice. We’re starting a new monthly column to help. We’ll address your most confusing career […]
National Mentoring Month 2022: Build Relationships, Grow Your Network
Each January, the Wake Forest University Mentoring Resource Center recognizes National Mentoring Month as a way to welcome everyone back to campus for the spring semester and to put a renewed focus on the importance of mentoring among Wake Foresters. In 2022, the WFU […]
How Managers Can Help with Impostor Syndrome
By Allison McWilliams (’95), Ph.D., Assistant VP, Mentoring and Alumni Personal & Career Development, Wake Forest University When new employees join your organization, they have a lot to learn, right off the bat, ranging from where to park to when they are expected in the […]
Building Relationships that Work at Work
By Allison McWilliams (’95), Ph.D., Assistant VP, Mentoring and Alumni Personal & Career Development, Wake Forest University There are few things that are more important, and more challenging, than building great relationships at work. And, as someone who is just starting out, you are probably […]
Do the Work: Finding the Mentorship You Need (Not Just Want)
The idea of having a “mentor” sounds like a great idea, right? But how do you identify what type of person you need to help you work towards your goals? In our latest webinar from LEARN with @LifeAfterWake, Allison McWilliams breaks down how to […]
Find the Mentorship You Need (Not Just What You Want)
By Allison McWilliams (’95), Ph.D., Assistant VP, Mentoring and Alumni Personal & Career Development, Wake Forest University At some point over the past few years you probably have heard or thought to yourself that you need to find a mentor. Mentorship, that trusted wise counselor […]
The Core Four Skills to Build a Life of Intention
By Allison McWilliams (’95), Ph.D., Assistant VP, Mentoring and Alumni Personal & Career Development, Wake Forest University In January 2021 we celebrate National Mentoring Month, as we do each year, to recognize and honor those fabulous mentors and mentees across our community who […]
Working Women: Valerie Jarrett and the Importance of Mentoring
In this episode from The Michelle Obama Podcast, the former First Lady chats with friend and mentor Valerie Jarrett about their experiences as working women and mothers. They reflect on the value of mentorship, tell personal stories about their working relationships, and give tips […]
