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Talent Is the Investment. The Network Is the Multiplier.
September 2, 2026
Every organisation says its people are its greatest asset. Then a talented woman leaves, an experienced leader retires, or a promising person quietly stops seeing a future there, and it gets filed away as a talent problem. It is also an investment problem: years of accumulated value, walking out the door. Read PWN Global, Co-VP Corporate Partnerships, Sharon Schön's thought-provoking piece.
Leadership
Relationship Building
Collaborative Intelligence
The Power of Mentoring: Hear from Our 2026 Women on Boards Mentors
July 29, 2026
What motivates experienced board members to become mentors? We asked some of the current mentors from our Women on Boards Mentoring Programme to reflect on why they joined the programme, what they've enjoyed most, and what they would say to others who are considering becoming a mentor. Their answers remind us that mentoring is truly a two-way experience
Leadership
Personal Branding
Relationship Building
Mentoring
Women on Boards
Collaborative Intelligence
PWN Global Summit 2026 Brings Global Leaders Together to Rethink Leadership for a Changing World
July 3, 2026
The PWN Global Summit 2026 was more than two days of inspiring speakers and meaningful conversations. It was a celebration of what happens when people come together with purpose. As we reflect on the ideas shared, the connections made, and the momentum created, we're proud to share our official Summit press release. It captures the spirit of the event and the conversations that will continue to shape balanced leadership long after Lisbon. Enjoy the read, and let's keep the conversation going.
Leadership
Goal Setting
Gender Balance/DEI
Decision Making
Innovation
Communication
Women on Boards
Technology
Collaborative Intelligence
PWN GLOBAL SUMMIT 2026, LISBON Leading with Collaborative Intelligence
July 3, 2026
Across two days, through conversations about Power, Progress and People, one idea kept returning: the future will be led by people who know how to bring others in, listen deeply, work across differences, and build trust. That is what Collaborative Intelligence means. As the Co-Presidents closed the Summit, something had shifted. Not only in how people were thinking, but in how they were connecting. Collaborative Intelligence is not just a theme. It is becoming a capability, a way of leading,...
Leadership
Goal Setting
Gender Balance/DEI
Decision Making
Innovation
Communication
Entrepreneurship
Women on Boards
Collaborative Intelligence
We Are Not Gathering to Predict the Future. We Are Gathering to Shape It.
June 13, 2026
As we approach the PWN Global Summit 2026, one theme continues to emerge: the future will be shaped by leaders who collaborate across boundaries. Across industries, leaders are facing unprecedented levels of complexity. Technology, demographics, economic shifts, and societal expectations are changing simultaneously. The question is not whether change is coming; it is whether we are prepared to lead through it.
Leadership
Gender Balance/DEI
Innovation
Communication
Governance
Collaborative Intelligence
PWN Global Summit 2026: This is your moment. Do not miss it.
May 14, 2026
There is a moment in every career when you look back and pinpoint the conversation that changed everything. A room you nearly did not walk into. A speaker who said the thing you had been thinking but could not yet name. A person you were seated next to who becomes a collaborator, a sponsor, a peer you think alongside for the next decade. Those moments do not happen on a webinar. They do not happen in a one-hour panel you watch from your desk with your notifications on. They happen in rooms....
Leadership
Gender Balance/DEI
Decision Making
Male Allyship
Collaborative Intelligence
The Leadership Summit of the Year
May 14, 2026
On 26–27 June 2026, Professional Women’s Network (PWN) Global will bring together 300 senior leaders in Lisbon for a very different kind of leadership summit: one designed to explore today’s urgent challenges and to actively shape how we respond to them. Will you be there?
Leadership
Goal Setting
Negotiation
Gender Balance/DEI
Decision Making
Relationship Building
Innovation
Male Allyship
Collaborative Intelligence
From Blueprint to Argument: What It Takes to Curate a Summit That Matters
May 1, 2026
Collaborative Intelligence: Power. Progress. People. In October last year, I was asked to help shape the PWN Global Summit Agenda. Co-Presidents Mónica d’Orey Santiago and Yolanda Gutiérrez were explicit: this could not be another reflection on women in leadership. It had to become something more exacting. A platform that examines the systems where leadership decisions are made and how those systems are shaped, sustained, and sometimes silently distorted.
Leadership
Goal Setting
Negotiation
Gender Balance/DEI
Relationship Building
Women on Boards
Male Allyship
Governance
Collaborative Intelligence
PWN Global Summit: Your Voice Belongs Here
April 16, 2026
In June 2026, our global community gathers in person to shape the next decade of leadership. Your voice belongs here.
Leadership
Gender Balance/DEI
Relationship Building
Innovation
Technology
Collaborative Intelligence
From a Rural Kid in Texas to One of the Most Unconventional Voices in Inclusive Leadership
March 16, 2026
Psychological safety is the foundation of effective leadership. Yet in many organisations there remains a persistent gap between what leaders say and what employees actually experience. Add AI-mediated work environments to the mix, and inclusion can quietly erode if leaders are not actively paying attention. These are exactly the kinds of challenges Dr. Anthony Giannoumis focuses on.
Leadership
Gender Balance/DEI
Women on Boards
Male Allyship
International Women’s Day and PWN 30-year anniversary
March 8, 2026
On this International Women’s Day, our gift to our members and community is our renewed brand and commitment to our mission. As PWN turns 30 this year, we are looking at how far we have come together, the journey, and the growth of this amazing association that, in 30 years, has become an unstoppable force, boosting with energy, collaborative intelligence, and collective impact.
Leadership
Goal Setting
Gender Balance/DEI
Innovation
Mentoring
Collaborative Intelligence
From Tradition to Transformation: The Rise of Chinese Professional Women" A Reflection on the 19th of February 2026 International Hub’s of PWN Paris Spring Festival Event
February 21, 2026
From Tradition to Transformation: The Rise of Chinese Professional Women" A Reflection on the 19th of February 2026 International Hub’s Spring Festival Event A Celebration of Culture and Progress Last evening, the **International Hub of PWN Paris** had the privilege of hosting an enlightening discussion on **"The Chinese Spring Festival and the Rise of Modern Chinese Women."** Guided by the wisdom and experience of **Grace Weifen Luo Luo**, MBA Professor at Shanghai University and certified...
Leadership
Negotiation
Decision Making
Relationship Building
Innovation
Communication
Career Management
Entrepreneurship
From Classroom to Paycheck: How Gender Pay Gap is Shaped
January 28, 2026
When Europe debates the gender pay gap, attention usually lands on corporate pay transparency, parental leave, or flexible work. But to deeply understand the width of the matter, we should go back to the roots of wage inequality — to classrooms, course choices, and regional opportunity maps that have, for decades, quietly steered men and women toward different careers. Recent Eurostat and OECD data show a striking continuity between what Europeans study, where they work, and how much they...
Leadership
Negotiation
Gender Balance/DEI
Wealth
Career Management
Women on Boards
Strategic Partnerships: The Leadership Superpower for a Changing World
January 28, 2026
What if your next big breakthrough did not come from within—but from who you choose to partner with? In an era defined by complexity, volatility, and interdependence, the leaders who thrive are those who master the art of strategic partnerships. They recognise that today’s challenges—climate disruption, digital transformation, geopolitical shifts, and social fragmentation—cannot be solved in isolation. Success is no longer a solo pursuit. It is a symphony—composed through collaboration,...
Leadership
Negotiation
Decision Making
Relationship Building
Communication
Inspirational Stories: More Than a Network - How PWN Became My Movement, by Sharon Schön
September 5, 2025
My path to PWN Global began when I relocated from Johannesburg, South Africa to Frankfurt, Germany. I was searching for a space where I could learn, grow, and connect with like-minded professionals, and PWN, with its local presence and far-reaching global footprint, ticked all the boxes.
Leadership
Relationship Building
Career Management
Women on Boards
Volunteering
Quiet Quitting: Disengagement embraces a Silent Rebellion
July 17, 2025
Quiet quitting refers to the growing phenomenon where employees consciously limit their effort to what is explicitly required by their job description—no late-night emails, no unpaid overtime, no extra-mile enthusiasm unless it’s acknowledged and rewarded. It's not about slacking off, but about setting clear boundaries and withdrawing emotionally from a system that no longer feels fair, or fulfilling.
Leadership
Decision Making
Career Management
PWN Paris: International Women Leaders Night
July 17, 2025
The enchanting evening of June 16th, beneath the shimmering Parisian sky, something truly extraordinary took place – the International Hub – PWN Paris hosted the much-anticipated “International Women Leaders Night” at the prestigious Sky Bar – Pernod Ricard Group. As the newly elected Vice-President of the International Hub – PWN Paris, I am excited to share that our recent event marks the first of many initiatives. My team and I have a wealth of ideas we are eager to implement, and this event...
Leadership
Relationship Building
Career Management
Women on Boards
PWN Romania: Empowering Women, Transforming Boards - PWN Romania's Commitment to Gender-Balanced Leadership
April 17, 2025
Since its inception in 2011, the Professional Women’s Network (PWN) Romania has been at the forefront of driving gender-balanced leadership. As a proud member of PWN Global, the organization has grown both in scale and impact, fostering a dynamic community of over 360 senior executives and entrepreneurs across diverse industries. Led by a dedicated team of volunteers, PWN Romania is committed to empowering women through its three core pillars: Entrepreneurship, Mentoring, and Women on Boards...
Leadership
Gender Balance/DEI
Career Management
Women on Boards
PWN Norway: From Local Impact to Global Reach - Evolving Our Leadership Series for a New Era
April 17, 2025
In 2024, we at PWN Norway launched something close to our hearts—a bold, in-person Leadership Series that unfolded across Oslo and Stavanger. What began as an experimental leadership journey turned into a deeply transformative experience for participants and coaches alike. With monthly sessions, meaningful peer connections, and reflective practices between meetings, we created an environment where leadership wasn’t just discussed—it was lived, challenged, and redefined.
Leadership
Gender Balance/DEI
Relationship Building
Communication
PWN Bilbao: Building a Collaborative Practice to Advance Gender Equality in the Business Environment
April 3, 2025
Three years ago, PWN Bilbao set out to build an ecosystem of companies and organisations that would actively result in a cultural shift to accelerate equity and gender balance within organisations. The idea was to create a collaborative workspace that would define priorities while also providing knowledge, tools, and feedback on results. This "Gender Balance Lab" was designed to help understand the realities of companies, and enable them to tackle the challenge of equality from their own...
Leadership
Gender Balance/DEI
Relationship Building
Women on Boards
Collaborative Intelligence
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