Short description: We discuss what imposter syndrome is and how to get out of your own way. Guest: Daniela Robles and Oluwaseun Ogundele Prologue: Isabela Malta Episode description: Imposter syndrome is a psychological phenomenon when a person feels they are a fraud or don’t deserve their achievements and that you achieved them solely through luck. This phenomenon disproportionately affects women and people of colour, but anyone can succumb to it. It happens when someone cannot internalise...

Short description: This episode highlights how giving engaging young people can bring fresh ideas Guest: Chebet Chikumbu and Noxolo Gigaba Soundbite: Emmanuela Oppong Episode description: A lot of mentoring is about the mentee directing the mentoring relationship. This is a skill that will build up over time and requires having confidence in ones-self. Global Citizen continues to tackle topical issues that affect the current world and future generations. Global Citizen is unique in getting...

Short description: What is mentoring and where do you get started. Guests: Grace Mwaura and Andres (Willy) Lescano Soundbite: Dr. Joseph Tucker The episode will discuss the roles of a mentor, mentee and institutions. The guests will share their experiences in establishing and implementing a mentorship programme, and evaluate opportunities for LMICs against the HICs mentorship models. The episode will also explore barriers to effective mentorship faced by LMIC researchers and institutions,...

Short description: How do you mentor your mentor and how establishing a structure can overcome some of the hurdles in building this relationship. Guests: Monica Gandhi and Viya Mave Soundbite: Dr. Joseph Tucker Episode description: In this episode we discuss mentoring and how you as the mentee can and should drive this relationship. The idea behind this episode is for mentees to drive the mentoring relationship. By having a structured approach, it can diminish the hierarchical structure...

Short description: Is mentorship a two-way street? Amel and Palwende share their experiences that have shaped their careers. Guests: Amel Ghouila and Palwende Boua Soundbite: Amel Ghouila Episode description: This episode will discuss how one can establish and effectively maintain a mentoring relationship. Our guests will share their different experiences in building and sustaining the relationships they have had with their mentors and mentees. We will also explore the dynamics of such...

We discuss what mentorship is and what it entails in practice means having seen or experienced it. Is a mentor a teacher, a coach, an adviser, a sponsor? Or all these combined?

‘Your digital mentor’ podcast is a series that aims to provide access to conversations around mentoring and other aspects of research and career development, with a focus on LMICs. Check us out on the 5th of August 2020.