“I have a mentor.” “I’m in a mentor/mentee relationship.” “I’m going to meet with my mentor.” These phrases sound quite official and rarely do you hear them in a normal conversation. Instead, you may hear… “Yea, *insert name* is really wise and personable.” “We’ve been going out to grab coffee more recently.” “I’m going to meet with a friend.” I think that we’ve all built expectations associated with mentor/mentee relationships. It is easy to think a mentor will give you every tip you need to navigate life, your mentor will be your best friend or you do not directly affect your mentor. However ..read more

The world runs online. There aren’t many jobs anymore that a professional can even do to get away from the internet. Even plumbers have paperwork online or take checks virtually. So much of what we do in the workplace is online. Yet, there seems to be a call for reform caused by the rise in mental health issues seemingly related to internet use. Whether it’s consumption through entertainment such as streaming or social media, or work-related tasks like putting together spreadsheets and writing press releases, we’ve become slaves to the digital world. In this article, I want to provide you with ..read more

Everyone wants to improve something in their lives. There are always standard goals like losing weight, working out more, and being on social media less. While these are all strong goals that can improve yourself, there are other areas where we can look at, specifically professional goals. These goals could include time management, learning new skills, improving communication skills, and learning new ways to collaborate with others.   Before making a goal, there are several steps to take beforehand. These steps can increase the likelihood of succeeding, as some goals do not work because t ..read more

 Life is full of opportunities at any age. Twenty-year-olds have the opportunity to further their education or begin to pursue a career, and 40-year-olds have the opportunity to grow their family or chase after that new promotion at work. Regardless of age, circumstances, or time, everyone is presented with opportunities, but it is how you respond to them that determines how positively they impact your life.   New opportunities can often seem daunting. They may be completely new and open up doors you would have never thought you would walk through, or they may seem out of your capabi ..read more

Communication is an essential skill for many areas of life – relationships, careers, and even grocery pick-up times are all examples of where communication is used. Many individuals do not realize the importance of communication until they are faced with a situation where a misunderstanding occurs. Practicing these skills can help prevent these situations and result in happier, more productive workplaces or relationships. The first area to improve communication is practicing your listening skills. Communication is a two-way street, so being able to effectively hear what your coworker, partner ..read more

Community is something that plays a vital role in the lives of all people, regardless of age or status. As humans, we are made to be social. We crave connection and seek to find our place in society. From birth, we are gifted community in our family situations. Though there are different styles of families, in each unique system, a family provides a sense of community. As a child works their way through school, they seek to find friends and connect to a group. This is an example of community connections. We want to have someone to lean on and turn to in all situations. This idea furthers into ..read more

INDIANAPOLIS, Aug. 30, 2021 — EDGE Mentoring is proud to announce Eric Smith as its new Vice President of EDGE|Work and Strategic Products. Smith brings a wealth of experience to EDGE from his previous positions at Cummins, Citigroup, and One Click Ventures which completed a successful exit in 2018. Most recently, he served as the Head of Business Design at High Alpha. Smith is a proven executive and effective leader with an energy for purposeful impact. He earned his Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Purdue University and his MBA from the University of Notre Dame. He lives i ..read more

Sara Marshall Kristen Campbell Juanita Molano Parra INDIANAPOLIS – EDGE is proud to announce that Sara Marshall, Senior Director of Talent at The Mind Trust, as the newest member of its Board of Directors; and two additional staff members, Juanita Molano Parra and Kristen Campbell, have recently been hired on the EDGE team. “Sara is the perfect addition to the EDGE Board.  She brings years of experience in developing and investing in people and has a passion for serving others, especially those in under-represented groups,” says EDGE CEO Todd Richardson. Sara currently serves as the Se ..read more

For the last five years, we have gathered thousands of people from across the country together in Indianapolis for our annual EDGE|X Conference, where notable keynote speakers have taken the stage to inspire and empower our attendees. This year, like most events scheduled for 2020, EDGE|X went virtual and the impact has been bigger than we could have imagined. While we missed being together in person this year, we had a special opportunity to host 14 total keynotes over the course of the week – more than two times the number of speakers we've had at past EDGE|X conferences.  From Septembe ..read more

INDIANAPOLIS – EDGE Mentoring is proud to announce the addition of bestselling author and speaker Carlos Whittaker to its Board of Directors. “Carlos brings another level of energy and passion to EDGE that is sure to propel our organization forward,” said Todd Richardson, CEO of EDGE Mentoring. “His ability to connect with and bring people together makes him a natural addition to our board.”  Carlos Whittaker is a People’s Choice Award winner, a former recording artist signed to a major label, a social media maven, and currently spends the majority of his time writing books and speaking ..read more