HR MENTORSHIP CIRCLE
Mentoring Program for Current and Aspiring HR Professionals
Program Overview
The HR Mentorship Circle is a cohort-based community for current and aspiring HR professionals who want space to pause, reflect, ask real questions, and learn alongside others who truly understand the work.
This experience is designed to complement more structured learning and development programs by offering something equally valuable, but different: room for real-time conversation, shared perspective, and personal insight. Instead of following a preset agenda, each cohort shapes the dialogue based on what members are navigating in their roles and careers right now.
Through open discussion, peer mentoring, and mentor-facilitated Q&A, participants gain practical insight, deeper self-awareness, and a stronger sense of confidence and connection in their HR journey.
Who This Space Is For
The HR Mentorship Circle is for HR professionals who:
Want a place to talk through real situations, not hypothetical ones
Value learning through conversation, reflection, and shared experience
Are navigating growth, transition, or complexity in their HR roles
Appreciate community, perspective, and thoughtful dialogue
Want to grow not only in skill, but in self-awareness and professional presence
Whether you’re early in your HR career or have years of experience, this circle meets you where you are.
Expectations: How the Circle Comes Together
Each session is shaped by the cohort. Participants bring questions, experiences, and topics that feel most relevant, and the conversation unfolds from there.
The experience includes:
Cohort-driven discussions grounded in real HR challenges and decisions
Peer mentoring and shared reflection, recognizing that everyone brings insight
Mentor-guided Q&A, offering perspective, context, and pattern recognition
Intentional reflection, supporting both professional clarity and personal growth
Connection and networking within a trusted, supportive HR community
There is no pressure to perform, have the “right” answer, or share more than you’re comfortable with.
What to Expect
✔ A warm, respectful space centered on trust and psychological safety
✔ Conversations shaped by what you and your peers are navigating
✔ Insight from experienced HR mentor(s) grounded in real-world practice
✔ Opportunities for reflection, self-discovery, and perspective-shifting
✔ Peer connection and networking across HR roles and career stages
✔ Practical takeaways you can apply immediately at work
What Not to Expect
✖ A fixed curriculum, lectures, or formal training modules
✖ Homework, assignments, or performance evaluation
✖ Prescriptive advice or one-size-fits-all answers
✖ Pressure to share personal details or speak before you’re ready
✖ A certification or credentialing program
Why This Experience Matters
HR work can be complex, emotionally demanding, and isolating. Many of the most important moments—ethical tensions, leadership challenges, career decisions—are best navigated in conversation with others who understand the nuance.
The HR Mentorship Circle offers a place to slow down, reflect, and grow alongside a community that supports both your professional development and your human experience at work.
REGISTRATION
Winter Program Dates: January- March / Registration Window: April-November
Fall Program Dates: September- October / Registration Window: November - July