About Us

Center for Mentoring Excellence

Mentoring Programs, Consulting, Training, and Keynotes That Drive Connection and Results

The Center for Mentoring Excellence (CME) helps organizations build effective mentoring programs that lead to stronger leadership, deeper connection, and better business outcomes.

For over 30 years, CME has supported clients around the globe with mentoring training, consulting, coaching, and keynote speaking. We help companies create mentoring cultures where intentional relationships fuel both individual growth and organizational performance.

Whether launching a new mentoring initiative, strengthening existing programs, or embedding mentoring into leadership development, CME delivers strategies that work. Our approach centers on transformative connection through intentional relationships that drive results.

We specialize in the intersection of organizational structure and individual agency, helping businesses design mentoring ecosystems while empowering people to take ownership of their professional growth.

Our services include:

• Custom mentoring program design and implementation
• Mentor and mentee training workshops
• Leadership coaching
• Mentoring culture assessments
• Speaking and facilitation on mentoring and connection at work

A Legacy of Mentoring Leadership

Founded in 1992 by renowned author and mentoring thought leader Dr. Lois J. Zachary, the Center for Mentoring Excellence continues its mission under CEO Lisa Z. Fain, a globally recognized mentoring keynote speaker and expert in inclusive leadership development.

Lisa brings a unique background in law, corporate leadership, and mentoring strategy to every engagement—translating research and adult learning principles into practical, high-impact solutions for today’s workplaces.

At CME, we believe mentoring is more than a relationship – it’s a strategic tool for learning, inclusion, and culture change.