Empower Yourself: The Art of Negotiation

‘Negotiating plays a crucial role in gaining control, particularly in senior executive position’ On September 21st, Karin Raguin, Senior Vice President of Human Resources at LVMH China, shared her personal experiences and stressed the importance of women being effective negotiators, especially in the realms of salary and career advancement. She advocated for an inclusive and thoughtful approach to negotiations and provided tips to help people create a step-by-step plan. Event Takeaways 1. Empowering Women to Negotiate Karin pointed out that […]

Nov 18 Join Us for The Final Mentor Walks of 2023

IPWS and the Shanghai chapters of AmCham, AustCham and BritCham have banded together again during the 2023 season to introduce a monthly Mentor Walks program to our communities in Shanghai.  Mentor Walks brings together established women leaders and emerging women leaders in our community for a casual morning walk to discuss professional and personal successes, challenges and aspirations.  Mentees have the incredible opportunity to seek advice from seasoned professionals who will provide an open ear, honest feedback and meaningful guidance. RSVP is required. Participation […]

Cultivating Healthier Relationships

‘If we have a healthy emotional relationship with ourselves, then we’re able to come to people as a whole perso’ On September 14, Lorraine Lee, a Mental Health Advocate, and the Founder of Inward, shared her authentic experiences and insights regarding how emotional wounds impact our lives and relationships with others. With professionalism and tenderness, she created a safe space for people to share and connect. Her emotional wounds have, in the end, become significant gifts, enabling her to empathize […]

 Say ‘Thank You’ to Yourself

‘If you put yourself in a box, you are in that box.’ On July 24, Sharon Ho, Managing Director, Digitas,ended our 2022/ 2023 season with a vulnerable sharing of self-gratitude. She advocates self-gratitude practice as actively and vocally thanking yourself, caring for your inner child, and appreciating your achievements. Event Takeaways 1. Learning to Parent Yourself as an Adult Just imagine if you are your parent, your mom/ dad and how you would look after yourself in such a manner. Practising saying thank you starts with daily practice. It’s not about creating a million-dollar business; you can thank yourself for many things, such […]

 July Wellness Day

‘You can’t do a down-dog infront of your boss, but you can breathe.’ Thank you for joining our July wellness day and raising over 3,000 RMB for World Academy and Lifeline. On Saturday, 15 July, participants took ‘me time’. They invested in a better self and community through various wellness workshops, from breathing techniques and physical pelvic checks to mindfulness and helping othersb Event Takeaways 1. Slow Down & Breathe Julie Brument ‘You can’t do a down-dog infront of your […]

IPWS Shanghai Membership

Become a Member – International Women’s Day Offer

IPWS is celebrating International Women’s Day and would love you to join as a member! If you sign up between 1-8 March 2017, you’ll get your first IPWS event included in your membership price. Read more and sign up here! Why Join? IPWS is an international community of professional women in Shanghai that provides women with different platforms to connect, and foster personal and professional growth through exciting talks, networking events and personal mentors. If you also believe in leaning […]

International Womens Day IPWS

International Women’s Day Events in Shanghai

  Let’s Celebrate International Women’s Day in Shanghai! IPWS is delighted to showcase all the events happening around the city to help you grow, connect, enhance & empower yourself as women.     Women Leading the Way: IPWS & British Chamber Shanghai’s Women in Business Focus Group International Women’s Day is a global celebration of the economic, political and social achievements of women past, present and future. IPWS and our partner & friends at the British Chamber Shanghai’s Women in […]

5 Minutes With… IPWS Board Member Vanessa Narvios

In our 5 Minutes With… series, we’re speaking to remarkable women about their career highlights, challenges, who they admire and advice they have for other women.  In this edition of 5 Minutes With… IPWS Board Member & Events Executive Vanessa Narvios!  What’s your name? What do you do, and how long have you been in Shanghai? Vanessa Narvios. I’m the Operations Director for the company that produces Brawl on the Bund, which is a white collar charity boxing event in Shanghai, Beijing, […]

What’s Coming Up in November for IPWS

Are you looking for some personal career advice? Or maybe you’re getting ready to launch your own business? There’s something for everyone in November! Be sure to check out our entire calendar and if you feel like giving back to our IPWS community of professional women, it’s not too late to join our growing list of volunteers. SATURDAY 12 NOVEMBER – Mentor Walks Winter is coming, so November’s Mentor Walks will be our final session for 2016! A wonderful way […]

Stay Updated !
Follow us on Wechat

Be the first to know about our upcoming events, promotions, and important announcements.
Simply scan the QR code using WeChat, click ‘Follow,’ and you’re in.
We look forward to connecting with you!