Josh Gibson MD

Mentorship has always played a critical role in professional development, but what’s changed in recent years is the way those relationships are formed and sustained. The digital age hasn’t just digitized communication—it’s reshaped mentorship into something far more accessible, diverse, and flexible. Working with leadership teams, workforce development groups, and early-career professionals, I’ve seen how virtual mentorship has filled gaps that traditional mentorship never could. It breaks down walls that once limited access to guidance, especially for individuals in underserved regions or industries. In this article, I’ll walk through the real impact virtual mentorship is having today—from expanding networks to strengthening retention—and what it takes to make these relationships effective and meaningful. Global Access to Talent and Knowledge Virtual mentorship unlocks global reach. In the past, mentorship was often restricted by location, office structure, or internal company progra...