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Mentoring Through the Ages: Lessons from The Odyssey
Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey has renewed interest in one of history's most enduring stories of guidance and growth. In this insightful blog post, leading mentoring researcher Jean Rhodes explores the surprising origins of the word mentor, what Homer's epic actually tells us about mentoring, and how modern research sheds light on the unique role mentors play in our lives. Rather than replacing parents or solving every challenge, mentors provide a trusted relationship that o
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Measuring What Matters: A Data-Driven Partnership for Stronger Mentorship
Northern Point Analytics is a collaborative consulting group founded by Marcus Kleefman, Andreas She, and August Preussner, who met while studying business at the University of Alberta. Combining expertise in business, data analytics, and program evaluation, the team partners with non-profits, student organizations, community groups, and businesses to transform data into meaningful insights that support better decision-making, strengthen programs, and measure impact. interViv
Aug 182 min read
Our President’s Report at the 2026 Annual General Meeting
interVivos held our Annual General Meeting (AGM) on March 25, 2026. Here is the report given by our President, Zohreh Saher. Questions? Email connect@intervivos.ca. It has been a meaningful year for interVivos, and I am proud of what we have accomplished together. As President, I am deeply grateful to the board members, volunteers, supporters, and community members who continue to give their time, energy, and care to this organization. Over the past year, interVivos has cont
Aug 183 min read
Why the Right Mentor Match Matters
What makes a mentorship successful? Is it shared interests? Similar career paths? Common life experiences? Or simply finding someone who believes in you? A recent blog post by leading mentoring researcher Jean Rhodes explores an important question: does matching mentors and protégés based on shared identity make a difference? Drawing on new research involving more than 2,000 university students, the findings suggest that, in some situations, it absolutely can. Students who sh
Aug 162 min read
Why Diverse Boards Build Stronger Communities
When people hear the phrase "board diversity," it's easy to think about numbers or quotas. In reality, diversity has never been about checking a box. It's about bringing together people with different perspectives so better decisions can be made. At interVivos, diversity is one of the many things that strengthens our Board of Directors. Different lived experiences, professional backgrounds, cultures, and viewpoints lead to richer conversations, more thoughtful decisions, and
Aug 112 min read
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