Mentorship can transform careers, yet women in accounting often struggle to find female leaders to guide them - despite equal numbers entering the profession, only 19% of partners are women. Questian and Nancy explore how seeing someone who looks like you succeed makes your own success feel possible, sharing personal stories of mentors who believed in them before they believed in themselves. The hosts discuss both the psychology behind effective mentorship and practical ways to find mentors who align with your values, regardless of their age or position.
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- (00:00) - Welcome to She Counts
- (00:50) - Episode Theme: Mentorship
- (01:58) - The Importance of Female Mentors
- (05:57) - Challenges Women Face in Leadership
- (09:23) - Benefits of Mentorship
- (17:41) - Different Types of Mentorship
- (29:23) - Personal Experiences with Mentorship
- (39:43) - The Power of Visibility
- (45:44) - The Impact of Affirmation and Mirror Neurons
- (48:45) - Personal Mentorship Stories
- (52:34) - Finding and Asking for Mentorship
- (01:07:14) - Gender Dynamics in Mentorship
- (01:13:45) - Conclusion and Call to Action
Links mentioned in this episode
- Bridging The Gap conference - https://www.btgconference.com/
- Theatre of Public Speaking - https://publicspeaking.mistymegia.com/bundles/tops-fall25?ref=857055
- Nancy’s ‘Ask a CPA’ community free bookkeepers’ annual review checklist https://www.thedancingaccountant.com/bookkeepers-guide-to-annual-reviews/
- Bookkeeping Buds - https://www.bookkeepingbuds.com/
- The Unique CPA Podcast Presents “She Counts” - https://tri-merit.com/podcast/presenting-the-she-counts-podcast/
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https://www.linkedin.com/in/nancy-mcclelland-cpa
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https://www.reqoncilefinancials.com/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/questian-telka-ea-78383666
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