The Power & Pitfalls of Sponsorship

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN:Sponsorship is the game-changer for career growth, but what makes it so powerful? And how can it go awry? In this episode, we explore how sponsorship differs from mentorship, the unique barriers women face in securing sponsors, and the critical role men play as allies and advocates. That’s what we will be delving into on this episode. ***ABOUT OUR GUEST:Dr. Linda Lawrence, founder of People Always Healthcare Consulting, is a Certified Executive Coach and leadership development expert. With over 25 years of experience as a Physician Executive, Linda has held senior leadership roles across the military, academia, nonprofit boards, and start-up companies. She is recognized for her expertise in guiding leaders to foster trust, drive strategic transformation, and build high performing, engaged teams.A trailblazer in promoting gender equity and inclusivity, Linda is passionate about empowering leaders to break through barriers, embrace bold decisions, and create lasting impact. Linda earned her M.D. from Temple University. She is a Certified Physician Executive (CPE) through the American Association for Physician Leadership (AAPL), a Professional Certified Coach (PCC) through the International Coaching Federation (ICF), and a certified Career Coach through the Center for Executive Coaching. ***IF YOU ENJOYED THIS EPISODE, CAN I ASK A FAVOR?We do not receive any funding or sponsorship for this podcast. If you learned something and feel others could also benefit, please leave a positive review. Every review helps amplify our work and visibility. This is especially helpful for small women-owned boot-strapped businesses. Simply go to the bottom of the Apple Podcast page to enter a review. Thank you!***LINKS MENTIONED IN EPISODE:https://www.peoplealwayshcc.com/ https://www.peoplealwayshcc.com/revitalizehttps://www.linkedin.com/in/lindalawrence1/ https://www.facebook.com/linda.lawrence.98478/www.gotowerscope.comCan you ask to get a sponsor within an organization? What makes a sponsor invest in someone? And how can organizations build cultures where sponsorship thrives? Tune in to dispel myths, answer tough questions, and learn how to foster career relationships that drive impact for everyone.Tune in for this empowering conversation at TalkRadio.nyc