Mentoring Program

The goal of the WX mentoring program is to promote the advancement of women in the real estate professions by introducing mentees to career opportunities and female leaders in various real estate fields. Through formal programs and both formal and informal mentoring, WX aims to provide young women in the real estate industry an opportunity to leverage the knowledge and experience of WX members as they begin their real estate careers. All WX scholarship recipients are eligible to participate in the program.

The 2014-2015 mentoring program included the following events:

October 27, 2014

Kicking off the mentoring program was a cooking class which allowed mentor and mentee pairs to meet for the first time in a fun and informal setting. This served as an opportunity for participants to learn more about each other as they got to know one another through team building. WX Mentoring Committee Co-Chair, Sonia Bain, provided the group with an overview of the mentoring program and explained the thought put in to paring mentees with appropriate mentors. The pleasant evening concluded after all guests enjoyed the meal prepared by their teams.

December 2, 2014

The second mentoring program was a panel focusing on negotiation the financial terms of employment in the real estate industry. Topics discussed included evaluating and negotiating job offers, asking for a raise, the terms of employment contracts and compensation for women with part-time or flexible schedules and women returning to the profession after an absence for child raising. The program was moderated by WX member Lauren Holden of Clarion Partners and panelist included insights from other WX members and seasoned professionals in different areas of the industry.

March 12, 2015

The third mentoring program was a workshop led by professional coaches Liz Weiner and Steve Felix that focused on building a professional image. The interactive program involved role-playing, simulations and group exercises while coving topics such as making a first impression - on paper, phone, in person and online, personal branding, effective communication, building confidence, networking and developing an effective social media presence.

June 30, 2015

The final mentoring program of the year was an urban golf outing at Chelsea Piers Golf Club. Mentees and mentors were able to either learn the basics or improve their swing on the driving range with instruction and pointers from professionals. Following the outing, the group enjoyed networking over cocktails and refreshments at a nearby restaurant.