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In Our Firm
MENTORSHIP SPOTLIGHT Our mentorship program encourages both junior and mid-tier professionals the opportunity to benefit from the wisdom and expertise of our seasoned leaders. The program’s aim is to nurture individual growth, enrich inter-departmental collaboration, and foster a tight-knit community spirit. Every RPIA employee is automatically enrolled in the program, which spans a 12-month period and resets every calendar year. Many mentors and mentees continue staying in touch past their yearlong cycle, which is a testament of the program’s unique impact on the culture of the firm and the sense of community and mutual empowerment. For mentees, their mentors’ support and guidance goes a long way in establishing career goals, formulating strategies to overcome challenges or broaden perspectives, and promoting professional and personal development. For mentors, the experience is equally rewarding as it is an opportunity to coach, motivate, and empower their mentees to maximize their potential while also appreciating their unique perspectives. This program has played a pivotal role in many individuals’ career trajectory, helping them identify their strengths and accomplish their goals. We have seen mentors learning from their mentees, and mentees exploring new areas within the business and gaining new skills and insights for their professional and personal lives.
Hear from our mentors and mentees!
Mentors
Mentorship is rewarding in a few ways, each valuable in its own right. I learn something new from every single person I have mentored, and almost always learn something about myself as well. I try to start every new mentorship assignment with an open and curious mind, getting to know them as people - their life experiences, goals, and values - so I’m in a better position to make an impact. Mentoring women starting their careers in finance or returning after a hiatus is particularly rewarding as it fills a gap I experienced early in my own career in this industry where women had a harder time making connections with senior (mostly male) executives. It’s incredibly fulfilling to play a part in providing a strong, supportive network for young women to rely on and be able to share some lessons I’ve learned along my own journey.
Ann Glazier Rothwell Principal, Co-Head of Client Portfolio Management 11 Years at RPIA
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