Episode 5 - Julie Thompson

Episode 5 - Julie Thompson, Director of Talent Development, Serendis Leadership

How can our mentors help us break free from limiting beliefs and see the world in new ways?

This question is the core of Maud’s conversation with Julie Thompson, Director of Talent Development at Serendis Leadership, who is "living the dream" with her role in shaping the leaders of tomorrow. 

The impact that a great mentor has on their mentee stems from understanding that the world is not black and white. The "a-ha" moment comes when both can challenge deeply ingrained perspectives that shape our worldviews. How? For one, helping mentees find their own answers means asking yourself, as the mentor: “What makes you think that what you are about to say is more important than what I am about to think?”

Julie also shares her story of going to school with Jamie Oliver - a man who by his own admission had trouble learning but has gone on to change the world, having found mentors that unlocked his talents. We can all learn something from Julie's take on Oliver, and where Julie and Maud ultimately land on the most transformative thing a mentor can do for their mentee.