Mentorship Program Workshop 2 (2025-2026)

This workshop will focus on the topics of effective communication and building influence.

After we close out the workshop sessions we will relocate to the Happy Hour Networking venue. We encourage all mentees to use this time to practice their networking skills and build connections with the community.

Please be sure to register ASAP. Lunch will only be provided to those who are registered.

Starting Time

Please arrive early to check-in, get breakfast, and do some light networking before the workshop starts promptly at 9 am.

Notes:
To access Building 6, you can enter through The Grove in Building 5 to get to Building 6
Parking is available in Lot 6:
Link to Google Maps

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Mentorship Program Workshops and sessions are limited to admitted mentees and volunteers only.

01 Nov Mentorship Workshop 2 - 2025

8:30 am - 9:00 am

Check-in, Networking, Breakfast

9:00 am - 9:15 am

Welcome

Recap of where we've been and where we are going. Sharing of implementation of learnings from last session

9:15 am - 12:00 pm

Effective Communication & Constructive Feedback

Effective communication skills are vital to advancing your career. Knowing your audience and speaking with intention will help you deliver results, increase your influence, and inspire others. This session covers two important types of communication: communicating in a high-stakes situation and giving and receiving constructive feedback. You’ll get hands-on practice during the session and leave with frameworks and tips to use immediately on the job.

Denise Peck

Joe Hsy

12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Lunch

1:00 pm - 3:15 pm

Speak Up and Up Your Influence

“Leadership is influence, nothing more, nothing less," according to author John Maxwell. We all want to influence others—and achieve our desired outcomes—but how do we gain this skill, especially in the absence of authority? This workshop offers hands-on practice to boost your influence, specifically by speaking up. First, we’ll discuss ways to be more effective in a meeting. What strategies can you employ to be heard amongst the cacophony of voices? Second, we’ll practice the art of self-promotion. How do you increase visibility to your accomplishments without coming across as bragging? You’ll leave this session with tactics to be seen, to be heard, and ultimately to be more influential.

Ginger Tsun

Paul Yee

3:15 pm - 3:35 pm

Closing and Upcoming Events Announcements

3:35 pm - 6:00 pm Barebottle Brewing Company, 550 Oak Grove Ave Suite B, Menlo Park, CA 94025