Agilent Technologies
Colorado State University
Molson Coors Brewing Company
Hewlett-Packard Company

Various Nonprofit Organizations
Smith Barney
Janus Capital Group, Inc.
MWH Americas, Inc.

Their Voices:
(Actual quotes from qualitative interviews)

"Mentoring Circles increase confidence, particularly in the areas of taking risks, developing creativity and vision, and enhancing leadership skills... Mentoring Circles are an ongoing and systematic forum for infusing others' wisdom and success into one's problem-solving and decision making skills."
-Assistant to VP

"Circles have taught me about our culture and how I can make a difference and initiate change."
-Program Assistant

"Through my participation in the Mentoring Circles I have changed my perception of self as a "victim" to one of a "valued colleague." As a result, I have become more committed to my Department and take responsibility to provide creative solutions."
-Professor

"Mentoring is a 'life line' to others who will not judge you in any way, particularly in a hierarchical way. This kind of relationship-building is particularly important in the work environment. Mentoring Circles enhance individual professional development and increase productivity, as well as create opportunities for positive systemic change."
-Director

"By listening to others' perspectives-it gave me new ideas...it jolted new ideas in myself."
-Line Supervisor

"Work-life balance was a topic that resonated for me. I learned that I need to make sure my own priorities are being met. The circles gave me a new perspective about "balancing my life"; because of the experience I am more assured to pursue new opportunities." (And she did!)
-Manager, Large Corporation

"Personally undergone an attitude shift regarding work - more positive and I credit the Mentoring Circle® for this. Practicing leadership behaviors made me more comfortable with putting myself forward."
-Functional Manager, Large Corporation

"I feel more integrated with the organization. Learning about the system is powerful for my own professional development."
-Individual Contributor, Large Corporation

"Utilizing storytelling helped me understand the system and issues; healthy networking and support. I have gained more courage and put myself forward."
-Administrative Director

"Received more than I gave, no matter where you are, you can learn from others, the mentoring process, stories rather than advice, stories give people courage, importance of relationship across the company, getting to know people."
-V.P., Large Corporation

"Now I think about my experience in the framework of stories to use for the future, I will be a constant mentor; it has become a part of who I am in my work life. I have received strength through the group."
-Director, Large Corporation