The Boomer Woman’s Podcast, episode 278
Boomer Women and Mentorship with Deborah Heiser
Dr. Deborah Heiser is the CEO/Founder of The Mentor Project and author of The Mentorship Edge. She is a TEDx speaker and expert contributor to Psychology Today. Our conversation today is about mentorship. Deborah explains:
- why mentorship is so powerful for Boomer women
- Ageism and the emotional trajectory
- What makes a good mentor
- A paid gig vs volunteer
- Grandparents as mentors
- wisdom meets innovation
- non-profits and philanthropy
I was quite surprised at how clearly defined the role of mentor actually was. So much great food for thought today!
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Agnes - in conversation with Deborah Heiser
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About the guest: Deborah Heiser
Deborah Heiser, Ph.D., is an Applied Developmental Psychologist, a TEDx speaker, consultant, author, and Founder of The Mentor Project, and an Adjunct Professor in the Psychology Department at SUNY Old Westbury.
Deborah has additionally authored peer-reviewed articles, is co-editor of Spiritual Assessment and Intervention with Older Adults, and a frequent expert guest for syndicated and local talk radio shows, international and local podcasts, and print and online media outlets.
She has been quoted in The New York Times, Seattle Times, Dallas Times and contributes to Psychology Today. Her research covers a wide range of topics related to aging, including depression identification, dementia, and frailty with grants awarded from NIA/NIH and Pfizer. She received an international award for her research on depression identification, as well as serving for 9 years on the Board of the State Society on Aging of New York and was President in 2008. Later In 2016, she served as President of Queens Psychological Association in New York.
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