Description:
An overview of mentorship, how it differs from other relationships, how to implement a mentor program in companies and beyond. Also explores mentorship in the community and world and how to start a ripple effect of giving beyond programs.
Brief description: Helen Patterson is the founder of Life Works Well, helping organizations build healthy, high-performance and heart-centered cultures where people thrive and businesses grow.With over 20 years of experience across HR leadership, employment law, learning and development, and more, Helen blends strategic people expertise with a deeply human approach. She has partnered and worked with leading Canadian brands including CIBC, ADP Canada, Canadian Media Producers, MI Concept and Design, Foot Locker, Champs, and The Northern Group, and now supports purpose-driven small and growing businesses across sectors. Helen was a professor of HR and former lead editor and author of two Thomson Reuters HR publications - Employment Policies that Work and Best Practice Terminations. Mentorship is at the core of Helen's mission. A prior Chair of Mentorship for HRPA Toronto West and a Top 5 Mentor of the Year (Futurpreneur), and Female Mentor of the Year (Black Mentorship Inc.) she believes mentorship is built through the everyday moments that create belonging, confidence, and future leaders.Outside of her work, Helen can be found travelling, walking, enjoying sunrise and sunset views, spending time with her family and friends, or creating community through heart-centred conversations.