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Become a Global Guru

Mentor Globally. Inspire Boldly.

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Live Momentum

Our mission is becoming a movement:

125+ Global Gurus

95% VPs/Senior Leaders

75+ Industries/Fields

25+ Languages Spoken

65% Experience Living Abroad

57 Students

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On our growing waitlist, ready to unlock their next step.

31 Global Gurus

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Accepted and active — shaping futures across borders.

6 Higher Ed Partners

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Enrolled in pilots that open doors to global opportunity.
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What it Means to Be a Global Guru?

Behind every confident student is someone who believed in them first.
As a Global Guru, your voice becomes that spark. You’ll be paired with a student who’s committed to our mindset bootcamp and is ready to grow. Your perspective could help them land a job, shift a mindset, or build a legacy of their own.
Global Gurus are professionals who’ve lived or led across cultures, industries, and borders. They serve not just as advisors, but as catalysts.
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Featured Global Gurus

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Global Guru Benefits

Mentorship is an art, a science—a commitment. But if you’ve got what it takes, we’ll make it worth it.
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Inspire Emerging Talent

Guide someone at a pivotal moment in their global career journey.
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Expand Your Reach

Share your insight across borders and industries—& learn from your mentee.
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Join an Elite Community

Be recognized as a Founding Global Guru—an early builder of something meaningful.
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Do It on Your Terms

Commit to one-hour a month, virtually. That’s it.

How the Global Guru Process Works

Feeling inspired to become a Global Guru? Here’s what happens next:
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Nominate yourself or get nomindated.

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Complete a short profile and orientation.

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Get matched with a student aligned with your background.

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Conduct 4 sessions across 4 months.

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Share brief reflections throughout your mentorship.

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Why Did I Said Yes to Becoming a Global Guru?

Every Guru’s story is different. But their mission is the same. Hear from some of them:
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“I’m passionate about helping people become great leaders and contributors to their communities, at home, work or play."
Jorge Ortega, Executive Vice President, ChangeMakers
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“Exposure to diverse cultures and beliefs has been invaluable to me, helping shape my perspective.” 
Sean Roche, Vice President of Sales, Slingr
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“True leadership isn’t about having the answers; it’s about helping others expand the way they see what’s possible.” 
 Colleen Pritchett, Founder & CEO, Pritchett Advisory Group
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“Serving as a Guru on the Open Mindset Project has been an energizing reminder that leadership is a two-way exchange, sharing experience while being stretched by the curiosity of the students.”
Christine Brown-Quinn, Owner & Founder, The Female Capitalist
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“When you channel curiosity into cross-cultural communication and foreign policy, you bring an authenticity that is always respected—and always needed—in our global world.”
Jennifer Baaklini, Director of Digital Strategy and International Affairs, FGS Global
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A Known Quantity,
An Exclusive Group

Open Mindset was founded by Stacie Berdan to connect a powerful network of global thinkers and doers. This community brings together leaders who value international collaboration, cultural intelligence, and the skills needed to thrive in an interconnected world — not only for individual career success but for stronger organizations, thriving economies, and a more connected world.

At the heart of this community are the Founding Global Gurus: an exclusive group of globally experienced leaders drawn from Stacie’s extensive network, united by a shared commitment to mentorship, impact, and giving back to the next generation.
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Interested in Making a Real Impact?

You will be in excellent company.
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