Mentorship

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Mentorship Opportunities

The WICT Network: New York offers its members award-winning mentoring and coaching programs aimed at various levels in the industry. Voted as Top Chapter Programs in Mentoring and Coaching in 2021, all three programs provide an opportunity for networking, career and personal development, enhanced leadership skills and improved confidence. Ignite your career growth by clicking below on each program to learn more.

Mentoring Circle

Your career
Development
starts here!

A dynamic group mentoring program including approximately 12 mentees selected to participate in monthly sessions led by media, entertainment or technology industry leaders.

  • - Active Members with 5 years or less of experience, preferably in the media, entertainment or technology industry and below Director level.

    - Completed application and statement of support from your supervisor indicating that you have your company’s approval to participate in the program

  • - Approximately 7 months from March to September.

    - Mentees commit to about one session per month.

  • - Share your experiences in a comfortable and interactive group setting

    - Make valuable connections with other industry professionals

    - Learn key career-building skills from senior industry colleagues

    - Get a head start with tips on avoiding early career pitfalls

  • LEARN ABOUT THE WICT NETWORK’S SEVEN TOUCHSTONES OF LEADERSHIP

    - Know Yourself

    - Communicate

    - Listen

    - Connect

    - Be a Catalyst

    - Be Fearless

    - Inspire

  • Application Deadline: February 14, 2025

    LINK TO APPLICATION

  • wictny.mentoringcircle@gmail.com

Testimonials

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Jennifer Moon
AMC & Sundance
Jennifer Moon
AMC & Sundance

Each Mentoring Circle session was an open forum for discovery, expression and connection. By participating, I developed a stronger sense of our business because my fellow mentees represented a cross-section of the industry. Communicating with these intelligent women and learning from the forthcoming mentors has led to lasting relationships built on mutual respect.

AMC & Sundance
Madeline Langlieb
Food Network
Madeline Langlieb
Food Network

The Mentoring Circle was the perfect forum to discuss strategies for career advancement with like-minded women. If you have the opportunity to be a part of the circle, do not pass it up! It was valuable to hear about the goals, successes, and struggles that women in my industry experience. The Mentoring Circle provided the perfect opportunity to discuss all of these topics in a productive and intimate setting. I admired all of the mentors who shared their career timelines with us. The mentors were honest and heartfelt and they were open books when it came to answering mentees’ questions.

Food Network
Jenna Beneski
Sales Engineer, Comcast Technology Solutions
Jenna Beneski
Sales Engineer, Comcast Technology Solutions

I’m grateful for the WICT Mentoring Circle Program. I had a wonderful experience and I learned so much. Even though 2020 is an unorthodox year for the program, I still feel my relationships with these women, mentors and mentees alike, is as tangible as it ever could have been. There were so many elements that I found of value, but I actually think the concept of Fear Setting was my favorite. I love anything that can help me look at my goals from a new perspective.

Sales Engineer, Comcast Technology Solutions

Prime Access

Inspiring, motivating and encouraging future leaders!

A unique one-to-one mentoring opportunity for 12 rising leaders to be paired with mentors who can help guide them to achieve their specific goals.

  • MENTEES:

    Active Members at the Senior Manager or Director levels with 8 -10 years experience

    Completed application and one letter of recommendation

    MENTORS:

    A senior media, entertainment or technology industry executive with time to devote to your mentee on a monthly basis.

  • - Approximately 7 months from March to September.

    - Mentees commit to one to two meetings per month with your Mentor.

    - Numerous group learning sessions over the course of the program.

  • - Facilitated informational workshops throughout the program.

    - The WICT Network: New York reference tools with recommended discussion topics, career management approaches and other materials.

    - Regular check-ins with program liaison who will track your mentoring partnership progress.

    - Networking events to provide opportunities to meet other mentors and mentees from current and past program years.

    - Meaningful connections with respected senior executives

    - Essential industry knowledge and practical “survival” tips

    - Managerial skills development

    - Reinforcement of existing talents and strengths

  • Mentor/Mentee pairings are carefully matched. Mentees work with their mentors to define a specific career-oriented goal at the onset of the program, and develop a plan to achieve that goal during their time together.

  • Application Deadline: February 14, 2025

    LINK TO APPLICATION

  • wictny.primeaccess@gmail.com

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Prime Access Member
 
Prime Access Member
 

I received very good guidance on navigating a new company and working with a difficult manager. I also expanded my network tremendously.

 
Prime Access Member
 
Prime Access Member
 

My mentor took the program very seriously and… I appreciated her dedication and time. Even during our last meeting she said she would like to continue our meetings and continue our mentoring relationship.

 
Prime Access Member
 
Prime Access Member
 

I actually loved that my mentor was in a totally different job than I have. It was extremely helpful to have perspective when approaching each goal and obstacle.

 

Coaching Catalyst

Unlock your potential with an Executive Coach!

Coaching Catalyst provides free one-on-one executive coaching services. The time is all about you.  This is a rare opportunity to navigate your career with the guidance and outside perspective of a professional coach.

  • - Active Executive Members at the VP, SVP and EVP levels.

    - Completed application and one letter of recommendation

    - Copy of resume

    - $50 application fee

  • - Approximately March through October 2025

    - 10 x 1-hour executive coaching sessions

  • - Navigate difficult situations

    - Gain a competitive advantage

    - Strengthen your leadership skills

    - Learn about your blind spots

    - Increase self-awareness while deepening organizational and enterprise-wide perspective.

  • ABOUT THE COACHES: Participating coaches bring an impressive history of supporting professionals in career strategy and leadership. Along with elite academic experience and authorship, they are experts in listening, observing, and co-creating unique paths according to client needs. Coaches will provide support, focus, and resources to assist individuals in goal achievement and enhanced skills.

    SELECTION PROCESS: After careful consideration by the committee, once selected, the 6 (six) individuals will participate in a “speed coaching” session where they will have an opportunity to briefly meet professional executive coaches and determine which coach fits best.

    MATCHING: We host a virtual speed dating event that allows you to meet all the coaches and rate your coaches before being paired.

    PROGRAM WRAP-UP: The WICT Network: NY will host an event for the coaches and participants at the program’s conclusion.

  • Application Deadline: February 14, 2025

    LINK TO APPLICATION

  • wictny.coaching@gmail.com

Coaching services provided by windroselife.com.

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Coaching Catalyst Member
 
Coaching Catalyst Member
 

Of all the various trainings and events I’ve attended – I gained the most value from WICT – NY’s Coaching Catalyst Program. While my coach has helped me with each of the WICT Touchstones of Leadership, these two resonate the most.

- KNOW MYSELF by further understanding my strengths and weaknesses; and

- BE FEARLESS in chasing my dreams in climbing the corporate ladder.

 
Coaching Catalyst Member
 
Coaching Catalyst Member
 

My coach provided invaluable support and insight on my career. The one-on-one tailored guidance enabled me to develop strategies to successfully navigate complex professional issues. I would highly recommend the program to anyone seeking to advance professionally.

 
Coaching Catalyst Member
 
Coaching Catalyst Member
 

Incredible benefit from WICT NY…and it is FREE!…one on one with a professional for a long period of time = invaluable opportunity…perfect timing for my career.