Become a Global Guru

Mentor Globally. Inspire Boldly.

Join as a Global Guru

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

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

31 Global Gurus

Accepted and active — shaping futures across borders.

6 Higher Ed Partners

Enrolled in pilots that open doors to global opportunity.

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.

Join as a Global Guru

Featured Global Gurus

Massimo Zuccaroli

Music Innovator Composer Educator

Margarita Oliva

Partner DLA Piper

Jonathan Kessler

Retired Foreign Service Officer U.S. Dept. of State

As a global strategist, Sibylle Barden shapes the narrative of global transformation. As an author, board advisor, and host of Der Große Neustart—the world’s leading podcast on stakeholder capitalism—she brings clarity and compass to moments of systemic change. Sibylle’s work sits at the intersection of stakeholder capitalism, strategic communication, and global alliance-building. For over two decades, she has helped leaders across media, diplomacy, business, and civil society translate complexity into strategies that inspire trust and drive action.

Through her work she has engaged directly with leaders such as World Economic Forum founder Klaus Schwab (CH), Siemens Chairman Jim Hagemann Snabe (GER), Rockefeller Foundation President Rajiv Shah (USA), CGIAR CEO and Time100 Honerée Ismahane Elouafi (FRA), UNDP Chairman Achim Steiner, USA and Chairman of the International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB) Emmanuel Faber, GER/FRA—voices shaping business, governance, science, and moral leadership for the future.

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Sibylle Barden

Author, Board Advisor, Sustainability & ISSB Expert

Jason Czyz

President & CEO Institute for International Eduation

Stephanie Wright

Founder & CEO Agora Leadership

Christine Brown-Quinn

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.

Inspire Emerging Talent

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

Expand Your Reach

Share your insight across borders and industries—& learn from your mentee.

Join an Elite Community

Be recognized as a Founding Global Guru—an early builder of something meaningful.

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:

Nominate yourself or get nomindated.

Complete a short profile and orientation.

Get matched with a student aligned with your background.

Conduct 4 sessions across 4 months.

Share brief reflections throughout your mentorship.

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:

“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

“Exposure to diverse cultures and beliefs has been invaluable to me, helping shape my perspective.”

Sean Roche, Vice President of Sales, Slingr

“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

“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

“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

“My first international assignment changed the trajectory of my career. It expanded my network, sharpened my ability to earn trust, and showed me how leadership transcends borders. The lessons I learned working across cultures have been just as valuable here in the US—and continue to drive my career.”

- Arsheya Devitre, Brookline

“Learning a new language and adapting to a new culture allow you to build bridges of understanding and empathy with those around you with ease and comfortability…whether they live halfway around the world or across the street.”

- Christine Schulze, Moorhead

“Every time I leave the US, I’m reminded of how big the world is and how much more is out there—people to connect with and learn from, new ideas to absorb, different ways of approaching work and life. This has helped me broaden my thinking and approach problems from alternative sides to end up in a stronger place.”

- Betty Berdan, Boston

“Nothing teaches you faster than getting a little lost in another country. Global exposure gives young professionals more than stories for their résumés — it gives them curiosity, adaptability, and the superpower of seeing the world through someone else’s eyes.”

- Liesl Riddle, Washington, DC

“As a relative latecomer to international immersion, I found that engaging with global cultures honed my adaptability and perspective, unlocking professional opportunities and new collaborative networks. This exposure invigorated my personal interests and opened new pathways to global connections and enduring pursuits.”

- Ben Levin, Boston

“Having an open mind and heart is enhanced when you step out into the world to experience connection. It has been my fuel for life and for my career. Curiosity and Integrity have been the main ingredients to cultivate relationships that are invaluable to me.”

-Stephanie Wright, Paris

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.

Interested in Making a Real Impact?

You will be in excellent company.

Join as a Global Guru

Become a Global Guru

Mentor Globally. Inspire Boldly.

Live Momentum

125+ Global Gurus

95% VPs/Senior Leaders

75+ Industries/Fields

25+ Languages Spoken

65% Experience Living Abroad

57 Students

31 Global Gurus

6 Higher Ed Partners

What it Means to Be a Global Guru?

Featured Global Gurus

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Global Guru Benefits

Inspire Emerging Talent

Expand Your Reach

Join an Elite Community

Do It on Your Terms

How the Global Guru Process Works

Nominate yourself or get nomindated.

Complete a short profile and orientation.

Get matched with a student aligned with your background.

Conduct 4 sessions across 4 months.

Share brief reflections throughout your mentorship.

Why Did I Said Yes to Becoming a Global Guru?

A Known Quantity, An Exclusive Group

Interested in Making a Real Impact?

A Known Quantity,
An Exclusive Group