[PHOTOS + RECAP] Annual General Assembly & Thought Activator

On last Wednesday, October 21st, the Annual General Assembly marked the beginning of a new season for IPWS. Members and supporters celebrated the accomplishments of the past year and welcomed the new Board members. We would like to send our best wishes to the outgoing President Rachel Daydou and welcome the new President Olivia Plotnick! You can see read all about the 2020-2021 Board of Directors, Advisors and Committee Members here. Find out more about last year’s activities, members, achievements […]

More About the Incredible 2020 WLA Finalists

The long-awaited moment is almost here – the Women Leadership Award winners will be announced on June 5th. The WLA is the longest running international award in China for women leaders, and was the only such award for over a decade. The WLA recognizes professional women who have emerged as leaders in their field. As leaders, these inspiring women – and since 2016, men supporting women – have made a marked difference in our community and have forged paths for […]

Nominate to celebrate – why is it important to highlight our achievements?

Nominations for the Women Leadership Awards 2020 are OPEN, and you only have a few days left to nominate a deserving friend, colleague or boss, or better still, yourself! For over a decade, the Women Leadership Awards recognize professional women who have emerged as leaders in their field. As leaders, these inspiring women – and since 2016, men supporting women – have made a marked difference in our community and have forged paths for others to follow. We reached out […]

Should I really nominate myself for the Women Leadership Awards?

The 2020 Women Leadership Awards (WLA) are in full swing with nominations open until the new extended deadline, Sunday, April 19th, 10 PM. However, one of the most common questions we receive is Should I really nominate myself? Is it appropriate? Wouldn’t it reflect negatively on my nomination?  The answer is; it is fully appropriate, and actually highly encouraged to nominate yourself for the WLA. You alone know your accomplishments better than anyone, and are by far the most capable person […]

[Photos + Recap] Women & Negotiating: How to Get What You Ask For with Vivien Newrzella

Our December Thought Activator touched on a topic, which you can use across all areas of your life – negotiation. Vivien Newrzella, the creator of the program The Graceful Negotiator shared her expertise with a full room of attendees. Vivien started by giving an example of how we often talk ourselves out of negotiating, but for all the wrong reasons, such as lack of confidence and fear of failure. She presented the participants with 4 tactics that bring real results […]

[PHOTOS + RECAP] Should We Be Doing It All? with Chloé Reuter

The first IPWS Thought Activator of the season broached a topic that we can all relate to, especially in a fast-paced city like Shanghai: ‘Should we be doing it all?’ Chloé Reuter, founder of the award-winning agency Reuter Communications, led the conversation and shared her personal story, filled with candid anecdotes and experience-basted tips. Chloé can easily be described as an explorer and an achiever, learning languages, moving around the world and coming to Shanghai over fifteen years ago. Since […]

[PHOTOS + RECAP] Shanghai’s Trailblazers & Game Changers

Last Thursday at Shanghai Slim’s, an inspiring panel discussion brought together four extraordinary women: Michele Aboro, Gina Li, Zovi Weng and Maple Zuo. They have a very powerful thing in common: they all stand out and excel in their respective industries, which are mostly male-dominated and not easy to break into. From stand-up comedy and illustration, to robotics and boxing, the event attendees discovered insights and real-life examples that made the speakers who they are today. Our panel discussion focused […]

Your Boss will Want You to Attend the IPWS Summit – Here’s Why

The IPWS Summit is the annual leadership event hosted by IPWS in Shanghai. Each year, the Summit offers participants the opportunity to explore a contemporary leadership theme – this year Courage -through a mindfully curated half-day agenda, composed of engaging speakers, interactive workshopping, networking and more. The Summit is also where IPWS celebrates the winners, finalists and nominees of the annual Women Leadership Awards. All of this, including a lively after party, is held in a unique and stunning venue, […]

What the Women Leadership Awards Can Mean for You

We’re all busy and have a million things on our plate. But stop. Take a minute. Close your eyes and think back on all you have accomplished just this year. Have you done it? With the deadline extended, you now have until Wednesday, April 10th, 8 pm to submit your nomination. Too often we have our head in the game, and don’t stop to think of just how much we have achieved or overcome. The Women Leadership Awards is that […]

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