
Be More Mentor with Anna Shaffer
From Be More with Tom Bassett by CRMTom92
July 15, 2025 · 33 min · Season 3 · Episode 10
About this episode
Tom Bassett and Anna Shaffer discuss the importance of mentorship in various roles and how to effectively mentor others.
In this episode of the Be More Podcast, host Tom Bassett is joined by Anna Shaffer to explore what it means to Be More Mentor. With over a decade of experience delivering impactful Salesforce solutions and leading with empathy and strategy, Anna unpacks how mentorship weaves into every role—whether you’re a product leader, admin, consultant, or developer. She shares how mentorship isn’t a job title but a mindset, embedded in everyday interactions that shape careers, confidence, and communities. Anna offers thoughtful guidance for those looking to step into mentoring, including how to lead with curiosity, listen with intention, and build spaces where others can grow. Reflecting on her journey, from building products to leading Women in Tech communities, she opens up about what she would do differently, what it truly takes to be an impactful mentor, and why mentorship is more accessible than many think. Whether you’re looking to find a mentor or become one, this episode will leave you energized to lift others as you climb.
People in this episode
Host: Tom Bassett
Guest: Anna Shaffer
Topics covered
- mentorship
- career development
- leadership
- Women in Tech
- Salesforce solutions
- personal growth
Keywords
- mentorship
- career
- leadership
- Salesforce
- Women in Tech
- personal development
- guidance
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Women in Tech
Products: Salesforce
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