Ep 20. Nurturing Leadership Through Mentorship: Luck Dookchitra,VP, People & Culture at Leapsome

The TroopHR Podcast

In this episode, Taylor Bradley engages in an insightful conversation with Luck Dookchitra, an experienced HR leader, about the transformative power of mentorship in career development and organizational growth.

Luck shares her wealth of experience in both receiving and providing mentorship, offering valuable insights for HR professionals at all career stages.

Key topics discussed:

• The importance of mentorship in personal and professional growth
• Strategies for being an effective mentor and mentee
• Navigating the delicate balance of providing candid feedback to executives
• The unique challenges of working with founder CEOs vs. career CEOs
• Building trust and influence as an HR leader

Highlights include:

• Practical advice for mentors on delivering impactful guidance
• Tips for mentees on being open to feedback and self-reflection
• Strategies for HR professionals to establish themselves as trusted advisors to leadership
• Insights on adapting communication styles for different types of executives

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Credits
TroopHR Founder: Tracy Avin
Show Producer: Nicole Fealey
Show Host: Taylor Bradley

Note: Transcripts generated by AI.

Chapter

1. Ep 20. Nurturing Leadership Through Mentorship: Luck Dookchitra,VP, People & Culture at Leapsome (00:00:00)

2. Introduction (00:00:13)

3. Mentorship Experiences and Insights (00:01:17)

4. The Role of Feedback in Mentorship (00:03:13)

5. Advice for Mentees (00:05:27)

6. The Concept of a Personal Board of Directors (00:06:50)

7. Advice for Mentors (00:11:25)

8. Mentoring Leaders and Executives (00:20:24)

9. Building Trust with Executives (00:22:29)

10. Career Advice for HR Professionals (00:30:14)

11. Conclusion and Farewel (00:31:39)