Many of us are looking for ways to give back to the community, but aren’t quite sure where to start. How about becoming a mentor?
You might be thinking: “I’m too young,” “too old,” “too busy,” or, maybe, “I’m far too inexperienced to be a mentor.” We can guarantee that, no matter where you are in your personal or career journey, you have something valuable to offer students and peers.
Join our webinar to hear from a panel of mentors in different life stages and career journeys to find out what makes a great mentor, the benefits of mentoring and some tips on becoming a mentor yourself.
You’ll be surprised to find out that mentoring is for you, too!
About the speakers
Basma Akhter, BSc’21 (she/her)
Basma is a higher-education leader and dedicated mentor who values curiosity, reflection and people-centred leadership. She’s committed to helping others grow with clarity, confidence and compassion.
Randy Hughes, BSc’81 (he/him)
Randy has a degree in geology from UCalgary and has worked in the energy industry for more than 40 years. Currently the president of Deep Source Energy Corp., he has been mentoring UCalgary students and graduates since 2017.
Carolynn Nguyen, BFS’13 (she/her)
Carolynn is a manifestation and mindset mentor and founder of Magnetic Unicorn Coaching Services. She helps entrepreneurs amplify their confidence, magnetism and abundance, and enjoys mentoring young entrepreneurs and students to achieve their goals.
About the moderator
Olabode Adegbayike, BSc'16 (he/him)
Olabode has built his career in the technology sector, with extensive experience in software implementation, customer experience and client relationships. In addition to his professional work, Olabode helps small businesses manage their technical and operational needs, while also serving as a council member for UCalgary’s General Faculties Council and as a member of the UCalgary Alumni Association board.
