Experienced professionals have a unique opportunity to shape the next generation of engineers and technology leaders. This IEEE Life Members webinar invites members to become mentors and discover how mentoring creates lasting value for both mentors and mentees. Participants will learn the key characteristics of successful mentors, practical communication and active listening techniques, strategies for setting mentoring goals, and methods for building trust and long-term professional relationships. The session will also explore essential soft skills, including leadership, empathy, coaching, feedback, networking, and cross-generational collaboration. Real IEEE mentoring experiences and best practices will be presented, together with guidance on joining IEEE mentoring initiatives and supporting students and young professionals. Whether you are new to mentoring or an experienced volunteer, this webinar will provide the tools and inspiration to make a meaningful impact on the engineering community while strengthening your own leadership and professional legacy. Zoom link: https://adelphiuniversity.zoom.us/j/94903357271 October 20, 2026 at 4pm EDT (1600 UTC-4) https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/585355 Speaker(s): Gustavo Giannattasio , Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/585355