Case Study

Mentorship for Rising GTM Leaders

How Pavilion’s mentorship program helped Lynne Santangelo rebuild confidence and navigate career transition.

The challenge:

Feeling stuck without support

When Lynne Santangelo, a Boston-based sales enablement professional, joined Pavilion, she wasn’t looking for another network. She was looking for assistance.

“I hadn’t had an official mentor in a long time. I was struggling in my role and starting to lose confidence,” Lynne shared. “Friends and family are supportive, but they sugarcoat things. I wanted someone who would be honest, structured, and outside my circle.”

Like many ambitious rising GTM leaders, Lynne needed more than pep talks. She needed clarity, accountability, and perspective from someone who had already walked the path she was on. That’s where Pavilion membership came in.

“From our very first conversation, I felt like Casey already got my vibe. Pavilion nailed the match.”

- Lynne Santangelo | Pavilion Mentee

The solution:

A perfect match through Pavilion

Through Pavilion’s structured 12-week mentorship program, Lynne was paired with Casey Drake, a sales leader based in New York. The fit was immediate.

“I looked him up on LinkedIn—he was in sales, I was in sales enablement. From our first call, we clicked,” Lynne said.

Casey remembered his approach clearly: “I’m usually the one who owns the room. But Pavilion reminded me: mentors should listen more than they talk. So I focused on listening, and Lynne opened up right away. That’s when the real growth started.”

The Pavilion structure—biweekly meetings, Slack integration, and conversation prompts—kept their connection natural and consistent. “We weren’t just meeting every two weeks. We were messaging on Slack, sharing resources, and checking in. It felt like real support,” said Casey.

Real results:

Building confidence and landing the right role

Early in the mentorship, Lynne leaned on Casey for coaching through a tough job transition. When she was preparing for interviews, she sent him her slides—and he responded within 15 minutes with feedback that helped her shine.

But it wasn’t just tactical guidance. Casey helped Lynne rebuild belief in herself. “One day I was doubting myself, and Casey sent me this mantra: Win the day and go on your way. I printed it and pinned it to my desk. Now, whenever I get in my head, I look at it. That kind of encouragement made all the difference.”

Soon after, Lynne landed a new role—one that felt far better aligned with her skills and goals. “I think Pavilion nailed the match. Casey’s advice gave me clarity and confidence I couldn’t have gotten alone.”

“I know I usually own the room, but Pavilion reminded me that mentors should listen more than they talk. That’s what I focused on.”

- Casey Drake | Pavilion Mentor

Why rising leaders choose Pavilion

For Lynne, Pavilion wasn’t just a mentorship—it was a turning point. She came in uncertain and left more confident, supported, and set up for success.

“The structure, the Slack channel, the prompts, the pairing—it all just worked,” she said. “I could talk to Casey about work, but also about life. That’s what made it so powerful.”

Casey agreed: “We both got something out of it. I came in expecting to mentor, but I walked away with new ideas for my own team too.”

For ambitious professionals, Pavilion mentorship delivers what’s missing: structured guidance, honest feedback, and a supportive peer who’s been where you are.

If you’re a rising GTM leader or tech executive ready to stop second-guessing yourself and start leading with confidence, Pavilion membership is your next step. With mentorship, courses, and a global community, Pavilion helps you accelerate your career and grow into the leader you want to be.