The Transformative Power of Mentoring in Education. A Conversation with Mentor Deborah Thomson
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Guest: Deborah Thomson, Founder & CEO of One Health Lessons [@OneHealthLesson]
On LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/in/deborahthomsondvm/
The Mentor Project: https://mentorproject.org
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Hosts:
Dr. Susan Birne-Stone, Ph.D., Host of The Mentor Project Podcast | Host of Perspectives | Systems Psychotherapist, International Coach, Talk Show Host & Producer, Professor | Mentor at the Mentor Project
On ITSPmagazine | https://www.itspmagazine.com/itspmagazine-podcast-radio-hosts/dr-susan-birne-stone
Marco Ciappelli, Co-Founder at ITSPmagazine, Host of Redefining Society Podcast, and other shows on ITSPmagazine
On ITSPmagazine | https://www.itspmagazine.com/itspmagazine-podcast-radio-hosts/marco-ciappelli
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Episode Introduction
In this thrilling episode of The Mentor Project Podcast, hosts Dr. Susan Birne-Stone and Marco Ciappelli dive deep into an enlightening conversation with Deborah Thomson, founder of One Health Lessons. This episode is a powerful exploration of mentoring, an essential practice often overlooked in professional settings. How does mentoring differ from teaching, and what roles do these practices play in our personal and professional growth? These are just some of the intriguing questions our hosts will answer in this episode.
Deborah Thomson is an inspiring figure, a scientist whose journey took her from the halls of Capitol Hill, working on science policy, to establishing her nonprofit, One Health Lessons. This organization is based on the understanding that the health of people, animals, and the environment is inextricably linked. Deborah explains how she found her path to the Mentor Project, her passion for public health, global health, environmental health, and animal welfare, and how she and the Mentor Project have collaborated on hackathons and other initiatives.
The conversation highlights how mentoring shapes One Health Lessons' approach to solving health problems that affect humans, animals, and the environment. We also delve into how Deborah tailors her mentoring strategies to each individual intern, a practice she believes is essential to effective mentoring.
Dr. Susan Birne-Stone and Marco Ciappelli discuss about the nuances between teaching and mentoring and their overlapping areas. The hosts beautifully weave the discussion to invite listeners to ponder their experiences and perceptions about these two powerful tools for knowledge transfer.
As the episode concludes, our hosts discuss how One Health Lessons and the Mentor Project collaborate, including coordinating a challenge for a hackathon and teaching in different countries. It is a testament to the powerful impact of global collaboration and mentoring.
This episode is sure to leave you pondering about the importance of mentoring in your life, both from the perspectives of the mentee and mentor. It's an invitation to think, to learn, and to grow. Whether you are at the beginning of your career, in the middle, or an established professional, the insights shared will resonate with you.
We kindly ask you to share this episode with your friends and colleagues to spread the incredible importance and impact of mentorship. And don't forget to subscribe to the Mentor Project Podcast to stay tuned for more inspiring discussions. There's so much more to learn from the experiences and wisdom of our mentors. Stay tuned!
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