3 Key Elements to Thriving Mentorship | Janet Phan | TEDxZurich

We’ve all heard of stories about how mentoring has changed people’s lives but when it comes to jumpstarting the process yourself to find and maintain a mentor can be nerve-wracking... just like going on your first date. Janet puts you in the driver's seat giving you the tools to navigate that journey and leaves you with the license to shift your own gears. Janet T. Phan is the Founder and Executive Director of Thriving Elements, a 501(c)3 nonprofit dedicated to helping underrepresented, underserved girls with long-term mentorship in STEM (Science, Technology, Mathematics, & Engineering). She is also the EMEA (Europe-Middle East-Africa) Technology Program Leader for PwC responsible for rolling out one of PwC's key global digital transformation programs. One thing that has really stuck out to her is that, oftentimes, she is the only female at the table. Mentorship has been a big factor in Janet’s success. Given the opportunities she has been presented by the mentors in her life, she sees it as her life mission to develop and empower as many women leaders as possible in the STEM fields. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at www.ted.com/tedx

[@MohyDev]

That crowd is dead! 3:20 That deserved a response, a small laugh or something! Great talk 👏 👌🏽 Mentorship is so underrated!

[@bindabizy7256]

This was smack dab in mid-2020 probably this was recorded remotely with no live audience present...

[@pattilivingston358]

Janet, it's just so happened that I would listen to your TEDX Talk a year later, this was awesome. 🤩

[@angelova.nikoleta.design]

Those teachers who give us that little push, so thankful for them! I also love how you included the personal touch during that first meeting. We even went into personality types with my first mentee 😅

[@sharonbolmentbolment8951]

Thank you Janet! your message is direct simple and strong. I had wonderful mentorships so far and I am very grateful for them. Before came across ur video, I had naturally followed exactly the steps u shared and they worked. I am also from Vietnam. I hope I could reach out to u for more questions on a lifetime mentorship. Thank you so much.

[@FTBLDepot]

The information you’re looking for starts at 06:21

[@LyriqueMykaela]

It’s all about your work ethic! Very well said. You have to be willing to put in the work

[@bachirsaghir9162]

Very inspiring TEDxTalk and informative at so many levels.

[@newwave89]

I thought saying mentorship is kind of like dating was brilliant... Helped me rethink how I've been approaching mentors and why I haven't been finding them as fruitful as I should. Thanks!

[@janettphan]

I'm glad that analogy is helpful for you. Good luck on your mentorship journey!

[@dr.ibrahimshaikh1325]

Great Talk Janet !! Congratulations💐

[@nhuhong2152]

Janet. I proud of You!

[@pongoors]

Fantastic presentation, Janet. You've inspired me to seek and lean more on mentorships.

[@janettphan]

Thank you for the kind words. Please pass along the message to others who may find it valuable.

[@antoniomazzarella6666]

Amazing! Inspirational, deep, and motivating. Thanks Janet... You changed my day!

[@janettphan]

Thank you Antonio! Let me know how your mentoring journey goes!

[@jessicataylor9762]

Awesome presentation

[@LiewCrew]

You are amazing and very inspiring Janet Phan

[@janettphan]

Thank you for your kind words Waihon!

[@bahnnydas446]

Always so inspiring, Janet! Super proud of you ♥

[@janettphan]

Thank you for your support Bahnny!

[@patiencemunhenzva7254]

Thank you

[@richiele]

Lets go!

[@janettphan]

Thank you for your support, Richie!

[@youareme7424]

Very well said! Thanks much!

[@BlahaKa]

Super nice thank u so much

[@Antinafratio]

Inspiring

[@secret_things7944]

☀️☀️☀️☀️☀️☀️

[@nellygatwiri8574]

Hi, from Africa can you be my mentor.

[@emanjamjoum2470]

Lovely 🥹

[@kaseybrown7664]

Got through 3 minutes of it. No idea why I clicked on a Ted talk and expected anything.

[@amneshgrewal1243]

hard to follow

[@anthonyonline4740]

this is so lame...