Yesterday – My daddy was a serial entrepreneur. My mommy & granny started a flower shop business. Today – I am leaving a legacy. Tomorrow – For our daughters.
2018 I envisioned leaving a legacy that empowers women entrepreneurs in the St. Joseph and surrounding counties to permanently escape from domestic violence, poverty, and financial abuse. C2 Your Health Women’s Initiative Inc. www.C2YHWI.ORG www.JoinCindyCohenRN.com
Inc. Video Link https://youtu.be/oKqaCCP9qxA We believe that fostering a culture of health, wellness, economic security, we can end financial abuse through entrepreneurship success. C2 Your Health Women’s Initiative Inc. www.C2YHWI.ORG www.JoinCindyCohenRN.com
Movie Clip https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nWeCJTyho8Y&t=1s Proactive guidance Knowledge sharing Reinforcement through teaching C2 Your Health Women’s Initiative Inc. www.C2YHWI.ORG www.JoinCindyCohenRN.com
• Supports professional success • Builds confidence • Develops leadership skills • Breaking barriers in a male-dominated world (unconscious bias) C2 Your Health Women’s Initiative Inc. www.C2YHWI.ORG www.JoinCindyCohenRN.com
Over Mentorship Lesson Informal mentoring session Movie Clip: https://youtu.be/0Jg8AeuPFSc?si=T4b0QBmePjj7R-Ih GREAT MENTOR ENCOURAGEMENT Fostering professional poise: Confidence Cultivates a growth mindset: Tackling and completing challenging tasks C2 Your Health Women’s Initiative Inc. www.C2YHWI.ORG www.JoinCindyCohenRN.com
Mentorship Lesson Movie Clip https://youtu.be/0hHJh1nKFoQ?si=WJ4zvLOdTxEQmcDx Belief and Encouragement Perseverance and Resilience C2 Your Health Women’s Initiative Inc. www.C2YHWI.ORG www.JoinCindyCohenRN.com
Jay Jay Jayasuriya, Principal at Sendero, knows something about the value of mentorship and heroes in the movies. Commitment is a 2-way street Don’t depend on conformity Own your choices RE: Mentor Effectively C2 Your Health Women’s Initiative Inc. www.C2YHWI.ORG www.JoinCindyCohenRN.com
• Create a mentoring program • Join a Mentoring program • Professional Organization – Women’s Entrepreneur Summit • Join a group – women entrepreneur meetups, workshops • Community Groups – 1 Million Cups
Lesson Build foundational skills and knowledge Repetition and practice are key to mastery. Trust and patience are crucial in the mentoring relationship. RE: Supportive Conversations Movie Clip https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-P11Bcpyw4g C2 Your Health Women’s Initiative Inc. www.C2YHWI.ORG www.JoinCindyCohenRN.com
Building Possibilities Vision Motivational Push Reflective Listening Success Celebration POLL Which aspect of mentoring do you feel has the most impact on your success? C2 Your Health Women’s Initiative Inc. www.C2YHWI.ORG www.JoinCindyCohenRN.com
a friend, I'll sit beside you at the door. As a business coach, I'll show you the door. As an advisor, I'll stand in front of the door. . . C2 Your Health Women’s Initiative Inc. www.C2YHWI.ORG www.JoinCindyCohenRN.com
for As a sponsor, we'll go to the door together, and I'll open it for you. As a mentor, We’ll lock arms with you as we approach the door together. As an advocate, we'll travel side by side to doors of opportunity. C2 Your Health Women’s Initiative Inc. www.C2YHWI.ORG www.JoinCindyCohenRN.com
Movies • Open your mind to new information & knowledge • Develop a renewed belief & encouragement • Promise yourself to persevere & seek resilience • Amplify a growth mindset & professionalism • Be open to proactive guidance & switch-up learning techniques • Renew trust, patience & commitment daily C2 Your Health Women’s Initiative Inc. www.C2YHWI.ORG www.JoinCindyCohenRN.com
lighting another candle symbolizes the process of mentoring. Together, the two candles create more light, symbolizing how mentorship can illuminate more of the world and benefit society as a whole. C2 Your Health Women’s Initiative Inc. www.C2YHWI.ORG www.JoinCindyCohenRN.com