Lisa Fain
Want to Make an Impact? Build Better Connections.
What if I told you that the most effective way to create lasting impact—not just for yourself but for your community—starts with the connections you build? In this talk, I'll explore how small, intentional actions—like engaging in peer mentoring and fostering inclusive networks—can drive transformational change for individuals, organizations, and beyond.
Peer mentoring is a powerful way to democratize mentorship by empowering people to collaborate, learn, and grow together. But its true potential lies in its ability to bridge differences, break down barriers, and create opportunities for everyone involved. When we intentionally build developmental networks that embrace diverse perspectives, we lay the foundation for communities where innovation and inclusion thrive.
At its core, mentoring is inclusion in action. By building better connections that value empathy, equity, and shared growth, we don't just advance our own goals—we make an impact that lifts others and strengthens the bonds that unite us.
In under 18 minutes, I'll show how small steps toward better connections can lead to giant leaps in creating a more inclusive and impactful world.
Lisa Z. Fain is the CEO of the Center for Mentoring Excellence, a global speaker, and an expert in creating inclusive workplaces through mentoring. Her passion for diversity and inclusion work fuels her strong conviction that leveraging differences creates a better workplace and drives better business results. Lisa brings her energy, enthusiasm, and engagement to any group, facilitating lively workshops and training, and delivering interactive speeches with practical steps that can be implemented right away. She is an Executive Coach who guides leaders to create better workplaces and is known for her frank, kind, and holistic approach to helping leaders help themselves. Lisa is current President of the International Mentoring Association. She is the co-author of "Bridging Differences for Better Mentoring" and the 2022 revision (3rd Edition) of "The Mentor's Guide," both co-authored with Center for Mentoring Excellence's founder, Dr. Lois J. Zachary.