{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/6266b12ebfd5130012156a27/69c1ae81d832f1da93d98ebf?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Mentorship Only Works If You Mean It: Support, Trust and Leadership Responsibility","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/6266b12ebfd5130012156a27/1774346673752-9cf05d93-6909-479d-897a-e9a5247ce011.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p><strong>Women in ERP Podcast | WERP x SAP Business Women’s Network – Give to Gain Series</strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Episode Overview</strong></p><p>Mentorship is often talked about as a cornerstone of career growth — but what happens when it’s treated as a tick-box exercise rather than a genuine commitment?</p><p>In Episode 6 of the <em>Women in ERP x SAP Business Women’s Network “Give to Gain” series</em>, hosts <strong>Abigail Allman</strong> and <strong>Meena Confait</strong> explore what meaningful mentorship really looks like in practice - and why it only works when leaders truly mean it.</p><p><br></p><p>Bringing together voices from across SAP, this episode unpacks the responsibility that comes with supporting others: from creating trust and psychological safety, to actively advocating for people when it matters most. The conversation moves beyond surface-level advice to examine the behaviours, consistency and intent required to build mentorship relationships that actually make a difference.</p><p><br></p><p>Together, the panel share honest reflections on sponsorship vs mentorship, the role of leadership in opening doors, and why genuine support isn’t passive - it’s a deliberate act.</p><p>This episode is a powerful reminder that mentorship isn’t about optics - it’s about responsibility.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Guests</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Seema Ansari</strong> — SAP Middle East South Portfolio Lead</li><li><strong>Bulus Fidan Tufekci</strong> — CFO, SAP South Europe and Francophone</li><li><strong>Alexandre Ponciano</strong> — SAP Consulting Manager</li><li><strong>Adrian Wolf</strong> — SVP, Head of Strategic Customer Program SAP EMEA</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Hosted by:</strong></p><p>Abigail Allman (Founder, Women in ERP)</p><p>Meena Confait (Co-Chair, SAP Business Women’s Network)</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Themes in This Episode</strong></p><ul><li>Why mentorship fails when it lacks intent and accountability</li><li>The difference between mentorship and true sponsorship</li><li>Building trust and psychological safety in leadership relationships</li><li>The responsibility leaders have to actively support and advocate for others</li><li>How meaningful mentorship shapes long-term career trajectories</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>About the Series</strong></p><p>The <strong>WERP x SAP Business Women’s Network “Give to Gain” series</strong> brings together leaders from across the SAP ecosystem to explore leadership, inclusion and career progression in enterprise technology. Through open, experience-led conversations, the series highlights how giving time, trust and support creates stronger individuals, teams and communities.</p>","author_name":"Abigail Allman"}