Summary
In this episode of the One-to-One Mentoring Conversations, Susan Ozer and Dr. Ivy Fortune Glavee discuss the transformative power of mentoring, resilience in the face of adversity, and the importance of work-life balance.

Dr. Ivy shares her journey as a dental surgeon, poet, and mentor, highlighting key moments that shaped her career and the influential figures in her life.

They explore the role of emotional intelligence in leadership, the significance of poetry as a form of expression, and the innovative tools being developed in dentistry. The conversation emphasizes the need for self-love, reflection, and the impact one can have on others' lives.
Takeaways

• COVID-19 was a pivotal moment in my career.
• Adversity can lead to personal growth and inspiration.
• The importance of having mentors in your life.
• Resilience is about learning from challenges.
• Emotional intelligence is crucial for effective leadership.
• Work-life balance is essential for mental health.
• Poetry can be a powerful form of self-expression.
• Everyone has a story worth sharing through writing.
• Legacy is about the impact you leave behind.
• Self-love and reflection are key to personal development.

Chapters
00:00 Defining Moments in Career
10:55 Overcoming Obstacles in Career
13:56 The Power of Mentoring and Reverse Mentoring
29:58 Building Resilience
34:23 Innovations in Dentistry
41:22 Creating a Neurodiverse Environment for Children
42:13 Building a Strong Work Ethic
45:42 The Power of Poetry in Personal Growth
47:15 Sharing Personal Poetry Experiences
57:35 Finding Work-Life Balance Through Creativity
01:04:59 Leaving a Lasting Legacy
01:09:38 OUTRO Podcast - One2One - Outro (with music).wav

Resources mentioned:

Connect with Dr. I. Fortune on LinkedIn

Get a copy of Dr Ivy's "Why I Create" poetry book

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