Our very first event of 2026- Breakfast Conversations marked a strong and encouraging beginning. With a full house and several first-time attendees, the session reflected both interest and openness within the community. Giada Ferrari shared her personal and professional journey with honesty and clarity — from her corporate career in Germany to relocating to China, navigating major career changes, and rebuilding herself as an entrepreneur from scratch. She spoke openly about starting over and the importance of maintaining […]
Last Thursday, IPWS hosted a workshop with Bonnie Ma, a seasoned digital marketing practitioner known for helping brands succeed across China’s major e-commerce and social platforms. With experience spanning Adidas campaigns, Fortune 500 clients, and her own fashion label, Bonnie brought a grounded and practical perspective to the topic of brand storytelling. The session opened with Bonnie’s own journey of going to Hangzhou and entering the world of Chinese e-commerce. This personal introduction set the tone for the evening […]
Event Summary: Moments That Mattered – An Evening with Women Diplomats The International Professional Women’s Society (IPWS) hosted “Moments That Mattered: An Evening with Women Diplomats,” an inspiring evening featuring two distinguished guests: Ms. Sachi Claringbould, Deputy Consul-General of the Netherlands in Shanghai, and Ms. Katarzyna Bralczyk, Consul and Head of Economic, Cultural & Public Diplomacy at the Polish Consulate in Shanghai. The discussion was moderated by Xixi Wang, IPWS Partnerships Executive and Founder of CUE. With decades of combined experience across international law, […]
The 2025–26 IPWS Season opened with a warm and inspiring evening led by Marion Campan. Through small group discussions and reflection, Marion encouraged everyone to Marion guided us to reflect on how our mindset shapes the way we experience both success and failure. The session was deeply interactive, helping participants connect with new people, share personal stories, and think about what supports or limits their growth. It was also a special evening for our Season Kickoff. We announced the new […]
Meet WLA 2025 Keynote Speaker For the past 18 years, IPWS has celebrated women — and men — who are forging new paths and redefining what leadership means. These trailblazers embody the IPWS values to Connect, Grow, Inspire, and Lead, shaping the future of leadership across industries and cultures. We are delighted to announce that Frances O’Rourke will deliver the keynote address at the 2025 Women Leadership Awards Ceremony. She will share her reflections on what courage means in today’s […]
On Sunday, September 21st, IPWS Club members were treated to an extraordinary wellness experience at one of Shanghai’s most iconic hotels, the Middle House. Thanks to this special collaboration between IPWS and the Middle House, club members enjoyed exclusive access and a special discount to the “House of Healing” event, a perfect day dedicated to mind, body, and spirit. The carefully curated program offered a harmonious blend of wellness activities: invigorating yoga sessions, a soothing gong sound bath, insightful health […]
IPWS was delighted to co-host the third Mentor Walk of the year together with BritCham Shanghai and AustCham Shanghai. This session took place at the iconic Columbia Circle swimming pool, a historic 1920s landmark that today remains a vibrant community space. It was once aagain a good turnout on a Friday morning, with mentors and mentees sharing inspiring conversations along the walk. Participants exchanged experiences across industries and built meaningful connections. Each step reflected our shared mission of fostering community, growth, and leadership development in […]
Thursday’s Managing Stakeholders Workshop was an energizing and practical session, as we came together to learn from leadership coach Rita Malvone about how to identify, engage, and manage those, who influence our careers. In an interactive and hands-on workshop, Rita introduced the concept of stakeholder mapping, a framework to focus efforts where they count most. She showed how mapping applies not only to career growth—by overcoming promotion bottlenecks, building networks, and gaining true allies—but also to B2B and B2C […]
On Sunday, June 22, IPWS hosted its annual Wellness Day — a heartfelt day of grounding, growth, and genuine connection. Held in a peaceful space of with amazing bund view, the event brought together an inspiring mix of souls — all coming together to slow down, reflect, and care for themselves and each other. Journaling & Yoga: Opening from Within The morning began with a gentle journaling session led by Beatrice, inviting participants to set a personal intention and listen […]
