What if the key to lasting impact is simply the way we connect with others? This talk explores how peer mentoring and intentional relationship-building can break down barriers, foster inclusion, and spark meaningful change. Discover how small, thoughtful actions can lead to big transformations—for individuals and entire communities. Lisa Z. Fain is the CEO of the Center for Mentoring Excellence, a global speaker, and an expert in creating inclusive workplaces through mentoring. Her passion for diversity and inclusion work fuels her strong conviction that leveraging differences creates a better workplace and drives better business results. Lisa brings her energy, enthusiasm, and engagement to any group, facilitating lively workshops and training, and delivering interactive speeches with practical steps that can be implemented right away. She is an Executive Coach who guides leaders to create better workplaces and is known for her frank, kind, and holistic approach to helping leaders help themselves. Lisa is current President of the International Mentoring Association. She is the co-author of "Bridging Differences for Better Mentoring" and the 2022 revision (3rd Edition) of "The Mentor's Guide," both co-authored with Center for Mentoring Excellence's founder, Dr. Lois J. Zachary. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx