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A seasoned executive and one of Mento’s most trusted coaches, Mike Lane brings decades of leadership at Adobe, Ticketmaster, Grindr, and MedMen, where he served as CIO, CTO, and CPO. He’s led teams through every stage of growth, from early startup chaos to public company scale, and that experience shapes how he coaches today. Now, as an executive coach, Mike helps leaders navigate complexity with clarity and calm. His approach blends strategic precision with human insight, guiding clients to lead through change while staying anchored in purpose. Mike brings the same curiosity and depth to coaching that fueled his success in the boardroom, and continues to set the standard for what great partnership at Mento looks like. We're honored to call Mike Lane Mento's November Coach of the Month. 🥳 #Mento #ExecutiveCoaching #LeadershipDevelopment #CoachSpotlight

What makes Marc such a powerful coach isn’t just his experience—it’s how he uses it. He knows what it’s like to be in high-stakes leadership, and he has a gift for turning that expertise into practical, steady guidance for others. At Mento, Marc has quickly become a valued partner, helping leaders cut through complexity, make confident decisions, and grow into executives others trust. We’re so proud to name Marc Friedman, MBA, CPA Mento’s Coach of the Month for October! 🥳 #Mento #ExecutiveCoaching #LeadershipDevelopment #CoachSpotlight

Bay Area HR & L&D leaders — we’d love to see you in person. Mento is hosting a happy hour in San Francisco on Tuesday, September 30th. It’s a chance to connect with peers, share ideas, and unwind with great conversation. Who’s invited: HR, People, and L&D leaders in the Bay Area Where: San Francisco (details shared upon registration) When: Tuesday, 9/30 Space is limited, so reserve your spot here: https://luma.com/8fp7d47v We hope you’ll join us for an evening of community and connection.

Abraham Velazquez came to Mento with a goal: not just to succeed in his current role, but to grow into the next one. With a Mento coach who had been in his shoes, he sharpened his leadership skills, built executive presence, and stepped into his next role as Director of Engineering at Dropbox. In this video, Abraham shares how coaching shaped his path — and why having a real operator in his corner made all the difference. Learn more about building a coaching program powered by actual execs who have been in your team's shoes with Mento at https://www.mento.co/

Derrick Mar is the kind of coach executives turn to when they need sharp insight and steady guidance. With 30 years leading SaaS companies, scaling global engineering teams of 200+, and guiding seven successful exits, he brings the perspective of a seasoned executive and the curiosity of a lifelong learner. Derrick helps leaders reframe challenges as opportunities, blending strategic depth with practical tactics that accelerate growth. His members say he “pushes me to believe in myself much more than I do” and “has the right experience and mindset to guide me into a VP role.” We’re proud to name Derrick Mento’s Coach of the Month for September! #Mento #ExecutiveCoaching #LeadershipDevelopment #CoachSpotlight

Tré Wright is the coach leaders turn to when the stakes are high, the path is unclear, or the moment calls for courage. Their style is direct but never forceful, spacious but always anchored in action. Whether supporting a VP through a high-stakes transition or helping a team realign around what matters most, Tré meets complexity with grounded strategy — and people with care and candor. A true partner to Mento, Tré has embraced experimentation: coaching across roles, testing new formats, and helping us evolve how coaching scales. Along the way, they’ve earned glowing feedback from members who describe their sessions as “transformational,” “centering,” and “exactly what I needed to move forward.” We’re so proud to name Tré Mento’s Coach of the Month for August! #Mento #ExecutiveCoaching #LeadershipDevelopment #CoachSpotlight

Mark Guzman, PMP, ACC is the kind of coach senior leaders rave about. With 13+ years of experience across organizations like Apple, Uber, and Aurora Innovation, he brings the sharpness of a technical program leader and the grounded presence of a trusted guide. Now an ICF-credentialed coach, Mark helps clients navigate career pivots, leadership stretch, and high-stakes transitions—with clarity, confidence, and impact. He meets people where they are, believes in them before they believe in themselves, and creates space where real growth can take root. We’re proud to name Mark Mento's Coach of the Month for July. #Mento #ExecutiveCoaching #LeadershipDevelopment #CoachSpotlight

At Mento, we don’t care how fast you can invert a binary tree. We care about how you think, how you build, and how you grow with others. That’s why our Engineering & Product Development team designed a hiring process that reflects how engineers actually work: thoughtful, collaborative, and rooted in real-world impact. Read about our approach, by Kevin Ball: https://lnkd.in/gnAQJDFg And if that resonates? We’re #hiring for an AI Engineer: https://lnkd.in/gMZVSqrz #AI #Engineer #Jobs

Michael Alden has built companies, led teams, and navigated the real weight of leadership. As a former CEO and founder with two successful exits, he now coaches execs and rising leaders through the hard stuff — the decisions that actually matter. We’re so proud to name Mike our Coach of the Month for June. #Mento #ExecutiveCoaching #LeadershipDevelopment #CoachSpotlight

🧠 Microlearning > Mandatory Courses Tired of employees ghosting your LMS? Here’s why they’re not logging in: Static e-learning has only 20–30% completion rates Microlearning sees 70–90% completion Your people want shorter, smarter, relevant content—delivered at the moment they need it. 💡 Modern L&D is personalized, continuous, and integrated into the workday. Let’s talk: What’s the best microlearning experience you’ve rolled out? 👇 Drop it in the comments—or join us live to learn what’s replacing legacy L&D for good: 🎟️ Register for our upcoming event → https://hubs.la/Q03lGw3t0 #learninganddevelopment #LandD #peoplestrategy #HR #humanresources