Tanya McGinnity

I’m happy to see that the great team behind Podcamp ’08 are back at it again and bringing another installment of their exceptional ‘unconference’.

I had a great time last year checking out some of the sessions and found it to be a super way to meet new folks into podcasting, new media, technology, photography and more. It’s pretty much a great microcosm of folks who are all passionate about a variety of subjects and love to share this with other members in the community.

You can check out the details for Podcamp 2009 via this link and get into the spirit with this video that the organizing committee put together.

Give Podcamp a chance…. Hope to see you there.

Give PodCamp A Chance (Full) from Laurent Maisonnave on Vimeo.

A long time ago I realized that in working with others, it’s essential to cultivate their interests and help them to realize their potential.
Maybe it’s the mothering instinct that I have. Maybe I just believe that there is a difference between just showing up for a 9 to 5 and actually helping folks develop career and life goals that help them to feel like they’re actually moving along towards something big.

It’s great to think of yourself and where you’re headed in your career/life, but I think it’s essential to mentor the people around you in any way that you can. In thinking back to the folks who helped me along the way, I’m grateful to those folks who took the time to help me out in sharing their knowledge and who spent time with me in providing advice, lending an ear and empowering me to discover my still-evolving potential.

I’d love to hear your stories of mentoring or being mentored.