PWI Brussels

Mentoring Programme

Grow with purpose. Lead with confidence. Thrive together.

PWI Mentoring is a 10-month professional development journey designed to help professionals grow through mentoring, leadership, practical skills and community.

Whether you're looking for guidance in your career or ready to develop as a mentor, you'll join a vibrant network of professionals committed to learning, sharing and growing together. One community. Two journeys. Shared growth.

Mentees

Why Become a Mentee? 
Are you ready to take your career to the next level? Whether you’re seeking clarity, growth, or simply a sounding board, the PWI Mentoring Programme offers a unique opportunity to learn from experienced women leaders who’ve walked the path before you. As a mentee, you’ll gain valuable insight and support tailored to your goals — in a safe, empowering space.

What’s in It for You? 
Being a mentee means more than receiving advice — it’s about building a relationship that inspires, motivates, and accelerates your professional journey. 
You’ll benefit from: 
  • Personalised career guidance from senior professionals with real-world experience 
  • Fresh perspectives to help you overcome challenges and explore new opportunities 
  •  Confidential conversations that encourage honest reflection and learning 
  •  Support for both professional and personal growth, including career transitions, leadership readiness, and workplace dynamics 

More Than Mentorship — A Community 
By joining the programme, you also become part of a wider circle of like-minded women. You’ll connect not only with your mentor but also with fellow mentees across industries — building relationships that can open doors and broaden your professional horizon. 

A Journey That Lasts 
Many mentoring pairs stay connected long after the programme ends. This isn’t just a learning experience — it’s the beginning of a lasting, enriching connection that continues to grow with you.  

Mentors


Why Become a Mentor? 
Are you passionate about supporting the next generation of women leaders? As a mentor in the PWI Mentoring Programme, you have the opportunity to make a real difference — while growing personally and professionally. Share your experience, offer guidance, and empower another woman to achieve her full potential. 

What’s in It for You? 
Mentoring isn’t just about giving — it’s also an enriching learning experience that can elevate your own leadership journey. 
As a mentor, you will: 
  • Enhance your coaching and leadership skills by practising active listening, empathy, and strategic thinking 
  • Gain visibility as a supportive and influential leader in your field
  • Discover fresh perspectives through conversations with driven professionals facing today’s workplace challenges 
  • Reflect on your own path and gain deeper insight into your values, strengths, and leadership style 
Tools to Support You 
You won’t do it alone — PWI provides a comprehensive Mentoring Toolkit with templates, goal-setting guides, and best practices to make your mentoring journey structured and impactful. You’ll also be invited to virtual mentor gatherings, where you can exchange experiences with other mentors and grow your own network. 

A Legacy of Empowerment 
By becoming a mentor, you’re not just offering support — you’re shaping the future of leadership. The impact you make will go beyond a single relationship, contributing to a culture of empowerment, equity, and excellence that benefits us all.

Your 10-Month Journey

Month 1

  • Discover

  • Speed Networking

  • Matching

  • Kick-off

Months 2-9

  • Grow

  • Monthly mentoring sessions

  • Skills workshops

  • Networking

  • Resources

  • Community

  • Reflection

Month 10

  • Celebrate

  • Final event

  • Recognition

  • Certificate 

  • Next opportunities 

Why PWI Mentoring? 

This isn't just mentoring. It's your professional growth journey. 

Because the workplace is changing faster than ever. 

AI is transforming how we work. 

Leadership is evolving. 

Career paths are becoming less predictable. 

No one should have to navigate these changes alone. 

At PWI Brussels, we believe that professional growth happens when people combine human connection, practical learning and continuous development. That's why our programme combines: 

  • One-to-one mentoring 
  • Leadership development 
  • AI and future-ready skills 
  • Professional workshops 
  • Cross-industry networking 
  • A supportive international community 

What makes it different? 

Our programme combines:

  • Personal mentoring
  • Skills-building workshops
  • Leadership development
  • AI-ready professional skills
  • International networking
  • Community


Imagine where you could be in 10 months...

  • More confident.
  • Better connected.
  • Clearer about your career.
  • Stronger as a leader.
  • Ready for your next opportunity.
  • Equipped with practical AI skills.
  • Part of a community that continues beyond the programme.

Become a PWI Certified Mentor

Great mentors aren't born. They're developed. And, great leaders develop people.

Your experience already has value. We'll help you transform it into meaningful impact.

As a mentor, you'll not only support another professional, you'll also develop yourself - becoming a better communicator; a better listener; a better leader; a better coach; and all this while you're helping someone else grow.

The mentor journey is designed to help experienced professionals become even more effective mentors while developing valuable leadership and future-ready skills via three learning pillars:

  • Mentoring Skills: Active listening, powerful questioning, goal setting, building trust, mentoring ethics
  • Leadership Skills: Communication, emotional intelligence, inclusive leadership
  • AI Skills: AI for productivity and professional development, using AI responsibly in mentoring, AI tools and prompts for reflection and career development, understanding the opportunities and limitations of AI
Become a mentor. Become a stronger leader. Become a PWI Certified Mentor. Your experience can change someone's career

Investment

€149*

*The €149 mentor fee will not apply to: 

  • Young/student mentors participating in the cross-generational mentoring initiative
  • Mentors who contribute by delivering workshops within the programme 
  • Mentors who have participated in more than three PWI Mentoring cohorts

Success Stories

In 2025, we welcomed the largest cohort to date in our mentoring programme, including;

  • 70+ professionals matched
  • 30 mentors - 41 mentees
  • 18 nationalities
  • 80% high satisfaction



But don't just take our word for it! Here's what our participants say...


The mentorship relationship is going very well, with deep appreciation and respect for my mentee.


Very good sessions, which I learned a lot from, my mentor is truly helping me in, through providing different reflection exercises, tools, tips, methods, media materials, ... She helped me to understand the why and is helping when I have questions, face some issues, and has a great understanding and empathy.
We couldn't have a better match! We worked incredibly together!


During our sessions, she challenges me, she makes sure that our time together is supportive of my progress and that I have a clear direction for the future. After our sessions, I always feel more confident and hopeful for the next steps
It has been very enriching and valuable to learn from someone who was once in a similar position to mine. Hearing about their experiences, challenges, and lessons learned has given me useful perspective and practical insights that I can apply to my own development.