From authenticity to mentorship: key strategies for workplace success

In our first episode of Expert Conversations: Unpacked, we explore themes from a previous video interview with Suzy Welch — such as authenticity in the workplace, generational work-life boundaries, evolving mentorship roles, genuine work relationships, and learning from failures. Join Jon Skeem and Becky O’Loughlin as they unpack these key insights.

Jump to a topic:
0:00 Introduction to Expert Conversations: Unpacked
0:22 Recap of Suzy Welch interview
1:08 Authenticity in the workplace
2:51 Becky’s journey to authenticity
4:15 Gen Z and professional relationships
5:30 The role of mentorship in career development
9:08 Organic vs. formal mentorship programs
11:02 Mentorship and leadership
12:21 Embracing failure as a learning opportunity
19:25 Strategies for employee engagement
21:50 Final thoughts and closing remarks

Show notes:
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About our speakers:

Jon Skeem, Managing Director and Global Head of Private Equity and Infrastructure at Chatham, specializes in helping clients craft interest rate and foreign currency hedging strategies. He has advised on financial risk for over $300 billion in hedged notional across corporate private equity, infrastructure, and real estate sectors.

Becky O’Loughlin, Chatham’s Chief People Officer, leads global people strategy and operations to foster high performance for clients. Previously, Becky worked in management consulting with Accenture and served as Chief People Office for Amplity Health, where she was named Delaware Valley CHRO of the Year in 2021.