MENTOR-MENTEE SPOTLIGHT
Mentors and Mentees Provide New Perspective This issue we spotlight mentee Sofia Verver and her mentor Elizabeth Flewharty. Sofia has gained confidence and support through a particularly challenging year, and Elizabeth has gained invaluable perspective. Read below to learn about their relationship.
Mentee’s Perspective Sofia Verver, Account Executive, EverCheck
What is your background, current company affiliation and position? I’ve worked in sales and marketing roles within healthcare technology for about four years. I’ve been a member of PWH® for the majority of that time and have participated in the mentorship program on two occasions.
Why were you seeking a mentor? What was your goal? I sought out a mentor to help me get better aligned on my career goals, create a plan for my career trajectory, and help me finetune some skills. I wanted to get very clear on what I wanted out of my current role and company, how to better communicate with my colleagues and with leadership and feel confident in my professional growth.
I think we have been successful because we are a great personality match, and we share a lot of the same values when it comes to work. Elizabeth validates my perspectives and has helped build my confidence as I see myself headed in the future.
I think the most significant improvement I’ve experienced as a result of this relationship is in my professional communication, particularly around difficult conversations. Elizabeth has also been a great sounding board throughout the pandemic. When times are uncertain and tough, she has modeled the best attitude and is always ready to have a laugh about all of the wild things we can’t control.
What has worked with you and your mentor? Why has the relationship been successful? We initially started with a bi-weekly schedule, but when the pandemic hit, and life went off the rails we went to a more flexible schedule based on the level of support I felt I needed. I think we have been successful because we are a great personality match, and we share a lot of the same values when it comes to work. Elizabeth validates my perspectives and has helped build my confidence as I see
What have you learned from you mentor? Elizabeth has taught me a lot in the short time we’ve worked together. She’s empowered me to express myself in constructive ways when challenging conversations arose. She has supported me in learning more about what I want out of my career and what steps I need to take to get closer to my goals. She has also shared insights and anecdotes from her own experiences that have helped me put some obstacles into perspective.
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Sofia Verver
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Elizabeth Flewharty
