From mentee to mentor: Knowing when (and why) you’re ready

Many early-career publishing professionals hesitate to take on mentorship roles, often feeling they are “too junior” to guide others.

In this webinar, our panelists will challenge that assumption and explore what it truly means to be “ready” to mentor. We’ll highlight the skills that make a great mentor and show how these often develop earlier than you might expect.

The panelists will also share real-world examples of how professionals can successfully support others. Discover how mentoring can grow your confidence, strengthen your leadership skills, and support your career development while making a lasting impact on the academic publishing community.

  • STM ECPC Moderator: Harini Varadarajan, Senior Manager – Peer Review Services, Taylor & Francis Group
  • STM ECPC Q&A: Laura Bolte, Senior Managing Editor, Wiley

Panelists:

  • Erin Foley, Director, Rightsholder Relations, Copyright Clearance Center
  • Akila Sridhar, Deputy Editor, Springer Nature
  • Ryan Davies, Portfolio Manager, Physical Sciences, Academia.edu

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