Who is Julie Kantor, CEO of Twomentor- Employee Engagement Solutions?

Julie Silard Kantor, CEO of TwoMentor.com is an ‘all-in’ roll-up your sleeves leader and workforce retention executive who has had a profound impact on helping some of the most highly recognized global and Fortune 500 clients drive employee engagement, retention, build mentoring cultures, help leaders adapt to hybrid work environments, acquisitions and institute needed change strengthen today’s workforce. During these challenging times, she has effectively guided companies on how to replace water cooler conversations and connect on important issues. She ran Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship (NFTE - teaching youth to build their own businesses from 1992 - 2012) in multiple markets then lead Million Women Mentors and STEM workforce issues for a global consulting firm. She presents, facilitates retreats and training sessions, and she most loves serving as a trusted advisor and friend to her clients that include Sodexo, COSTCO, Anthem, NYU NGO’s and more.

Julie is passionate about building corporate mentoring cultures and driving a happier more inclusive workforce to positively impact a company’s growth, productivity, and retention.  Whether in a board room with top executives or working with collaborative teams, Julie instills excitement, inspires commitment, and demonstrates an unwavering drive to succeed on behalf of her clients. Julie currently serves on the board of Association for Talent Development ATD SFL. 

We asked Julie questions to get a little more insight into what makes her an amazing talent development leader. Here are some of her responses:

Q: Tell us about a work project that you’re absolutely crushing and are super proud of right now!  

Julie: A dear professional friend of mine asked me to come in during a Merger & Acquisition in the healthcare space. She wanted to fast track trust and retention of two companies that were acquired 6-months apart. Collaborating with her, my company Twomentor.com stood up a 9-Month Peer to Peer Mentoring initiative for over 160 People Managers with a strong Change Agent Network Theme. It taught me a lot about M & A unifications and the importance of building a model to drive rapid connections and trust. We utilized Flash Mentoring at the front end so people could really meet each other and based on that, request their peer to peer mentor (top selections). A lot of time, while leaders are planning transformations, communications break down, leaders and Hi-Po talent leaves. We need to start early and a little engineering went a long way.       

Q: When you’re not transforming lives, what do you love doing for fun that brings you joy?

Julie: Love this question! I really like hanging out with my friends, two dogs, and singing classics like Bohemian Rhapsody, Time After Time and U2's New Years Day at karaoke nights.           I've been swimming more and that meditation gives me time to think. My brother once said to me "Julie if you are not standing tall, others can't lean on you. You both will topple over." I do a lot to prioritize mental health and wellbeing. I am happiest when I am adding value to others personally and professionally.