EPISODE · Feb 10, 2026 · 31 MIN
Girls Gangs in Mentorship with Sarah Finnegan | S3E4
from Ohio University Leader Lounge · host The Robert D. Walter Center for Strategic Leadership
In this episode of the Leader Lounge, Sarah Finnegan joins Amy Taylor‑Bianco and Nick Winnenberg for a candid, thoughtful conversation about mentorship, leadership, and the relationships that shape our careers.From her early experiences at Ohio University to her leadership journey at AT&T, Sarah reflects on the people who took chances on her—and how she’s paying that forward through mentorship, advocacy, and building what she calls a “girl gang.” The conversation explores the difference between mentoring, coaching, and advocacy; why peer mentors matter just as much as senior leaders; and how showing up with the right attitude can open doors even when you don’t check every box.Sarah also shares deeply personal insights on kindness, inclusion, and raising confident, compassionate leaders in a complicated world—both at work and at home. Whether you’re a student, early-career professional, or seasoned leader, this episode offers practical wisdom on building meaningful networks, embracing stretch opportunities, and lifting others as you rise.
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In this episode of the Leader Lounge, Sarah Finnegan joins Amy Taylor‑Bianco and Nick Winnenberg for a candid, thoughtful conversation about mentorship, leadership, and the relationships that shape our careers.From her early experiences at Ohio University to her leadership journey at AT&T, Sarah reflects on the people who took chances on her—and how she’s paying that forward through mentorship, advocacy, and building what she calls a “girl gang.” The conversation explores the difference between mentoring, coaching, and advocacy; why peer mentors matter just as much as senior leaders; and how showing up with the right attitude can open doors even when you don’t check every box.Sarah also shares deeply personal insights on kindness, inclusion, and raising confident, compassionate leaders in a complicated world—both at work and at home. Whether you’re a student, early-career professional, or seasoned leader, this episode offers practical wisdom on building meaningful networks, embracing stretch opportunities, and lifting others as you rise.
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