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Perspectives on community, mentorship, and engagement
Practical ideas, research-backed insights, and real stories from community leaders, mentors, and the Upnotch team.



From Member Benefits to Member Value: How Do We Get There?
Most membership organizations already have an incredible asset sitting right inside their community. The challenge is figuring out how to turn that collective knowledge and expertise into something members can actually use. Here is how to bridge that gap.
22 hours ago3 min read


The Advice That Got You Here Might Not Get You There
The advice that helped you grow at one stage of your career can quietly start to keep you in place at the next. This article is about recognizing when you have outgrown a stage of guidance and how to build a circle that evolves as fast as you do.
Aug 44 min read


What AI Can and Cannot Replace in Your Career
AI is genuinely useful and getting better every day. But there is a category of career development that it cannot touch. This article is about where AI stops, where human connection becomes irreplaceable, and how to invest in both intentionally.
Jul 304 min read


The Difference Between a Network and a Community
Most professionals spend years building networks that never become anything more than a list of names. What they actually need is something different entirely. Here is what separates a network from a community and why that distinction changes everything.
Jul 84 min read


The Freedom to Build Your Career on Your Own Terms
Every year we celebrate independence. But the most important declaration you can make in your career has nothing to do with fireworks. It is the decision to stop waiting for someone else to hand you a path and start building one yourself.
Jul 13 min read


Why Are You Losing Your Members?
For years organizations have responded to engagement challenges the same way. More events. More newsletters. More content. And yet membership organizations continue to struggle with participation and retention. The problem is we have been solving the wrong thing entirely.
Jun 243 min read


Meet Cheri, HR Mentor on Upnotch
Cheri Dove, Upnotch Member, is the Founder & CEO of CDove HR Consulting Group, bringing over 25 years of experience in Human Resources.
Dec 3, 20251 min read


Meet Christian, Project Management Mentor on Upnotch
Christian Dimene, Upnotch Member, is the Founder & Principal Consultant at The Certify Hub - Professional Development & Consulting, and a Senior EAM Consultant at Talan Americas.
May 16, 20251 min read


Meet Jeanette, Professional Growth Mentor on Upnotch
Jeanette Bronée, Upnotch Member, is a Leadership & Workplace Performance Keynote Speaker and the Author of The Self-Care Mindset® & Power-Pa
Jan 29, 20251 min read


Meet Morgan, Career Mentor on Upnotch
Morgan Looney, Upnotch Member, is the founder of Gem2Jewel Careers, a career coaching and consulting company
Sep 30, 20241 min read


Mentorship statistics you and your business need to know
Discover key statistics on mentorship's impact on career growth, ROI, and diversity. Learn its benefits for mentors and mentees.
Apr 5, 20248 min read


Wear your Mentors on Your Sleeve: Promote Your Mentorship, Propel Your Career
In the dynamic landscape of professional growth, mentors play an indispensable role by offering insights, guidance, and a wealth of...
Jan 26, 20243 min read


Leslie Dorrans
Leslie Dorrans, Upnotch Member, is the Head of Executive Development at Corebridge Financial, a multinational financial services company....
Aug 22, 20231 min read


Steve Worthy
Steve Worthy, Upnotch Mentor is a Retail Leadership Coach at Worthy RetailU, where he empowers retail leaders to take ownership of their...
Jul 16, 20231 min read


Metha Vasquez
Metha Vasquez, Upnotch Member, is an Executive Coach at Meet the Peak, a company that provides talent acquisition and development...
Mar 26, 20231 min read


Sara Barnes
Sara Barnes (Robba), Upnotch Mentor, is VP of Customer Success at Skilljar, a leading customer education platform. She has been working...
Jul 5, 20221 min read


Natasha Kloss
Natasha Kloss, Upnotch Mentor, Senior Marketing Director at SeaTac Lighting & Controls, a lighting manufacturer based in Tukwila,...
Jun 9, 20221 min read


Hyder Ali
Hyder Ali, Upnotch Mentor, is currently the VP of Products and Business Development at Sofy which provides AI-enabled no code quality...
Oct 10, 20211 min read


Michael J Day
Looking for a mentor in marketing? Michael J Day, Upnotch member, is a Managing Partner and Chief Marketing Officer at the Global...
Dec 22, 20201 min read
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