6-30-2014
Radio Ink?s Most Influential Women in Radio issue gave birth to a separate group dedicated to Mentoring & Inspiring Women (the MIWs) more than 10 years ago. Many of the successful women on the first few lists knew how important the strong support and guidance they received from others was to their careers, and in an effort to pay it forward, they began a program to mentor women in all facets of the broadcasting industry.
So if you?ve ever wondered if mentoring programs actually work, or whether you should participate in one or create one for your company, here?s what some former MIW mentees had to say about how being part of that program impacted their careers. For more information about our group, and the mentoring program, visit www.radiomiw.com.
?The MIW program afforded me an opportunity far beyond my mentee year to have a direct line to peers and mentors, whether I?ve needed a sounding board, a think tank, or a best practice. I went from feeling like an outsider looking in to being invited to the table to take it all in.?
Danielle Outlaw, Vice President/Sales, Neuhoff Media
?The MIW Program allowed me a global view of the radio industry and connected me to a network of professional women willing to share their thoughts and ideas. The entire experience has helped me hone my professional career path and has given me the courage and insight to aspire to more than I thought was possible.?
Tricia Gallenbeck, Director of Sales, Beasley Broadcast Group
?Participation as a MIW mentee in 2004 had a profound impact on my career. As I moved into a major market, their objective advice, diversity of knowledge, and coaching provided stability in uncertain waters. Moreover, the methodology of asking questions, vs. simply offering answers, helped me build critical thinking skills that became foundational.?
Kathryn Wilcox, Market President, Clear Channel/San Francisco
?My MIW experience came when I was in management-growth mode and needed balance, perspective, and a plan. It was refreshing, enlightening, and lifesaving to have the mentor light simply shine brightly in the right direction!?
Michele Kiefer, Director of Sales, Clear Channel Media & Entertainment
?Being a mentee gave me access to so many strong industry contributors who could provide me instant guidance and suggestions based on their abundant experience. Being able to ask their opinion on how to handle specific situations was invaluable to my career growth. These connections continue to be instrumental in my everyday leadership approach. ?
Keriann M. Worley, Director of Sales, Beasley Broadcasting/Miami
?Due to my incredible experience as an MIW mentee, I have developed a network I can call on for help or advice in my journey to ownership. And,I have done this several times! Additionally, they have helped me tackle things that seem bigger than me, and helped me up when I tripped on an obstacle. I?m quite certain I wouldn?t be accomplishing what I am now without the wisdom and support of this group.?
Erica Pfefferman, President, The Ruckus Group
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When you have a great team, you will get published! Just a note to thank Kay Olin and Denyse Mesnick my co-writers on this article.
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