PWN Global International Mentoring Programme

Published on April 29, 2024 by Rebecca Fountain

Applications Open in June for Mentors and Mentees.

Next Edition of the Programme: July-December 2025.

A global mentoring programme for women ready to grow, lead, and connect beyond borders. 

The International Mentoring Programme (IMP) is a unique opportunity for PWN members seeking international exposure, guidance from cross-cultural mentors, and a strong community of global peers.

In 2025, the IMP will run from July to December (6 months). 


Is this programme for me?
Have you recently moved for work? Dreaming of an international role in the next 12 months? This programme is designed to support your ambitions with personalised guidance from senior leaders who have walked the path before you. 

So this is for you, if: 

  • You’ve taken a career step abroad - or are preparing to do so within the next year.
  • You want to work and lead confidently across borders and cultures.
  • You’re ready to strengthen your decision-making and other key professional skills in a global context.

As a mentee, you'll:

  • Gain real-world insight from an experienced leader who has navigated international challenges.
  • Build a confidential, supportive relationship to explore your goals, questions, and obstacles.
  • Receive actionable advice to avoid common pitfalls and challenges.
  • Discover how to thrive across cultures - professionally and personally.
  • Expand your international network and global visibility.

To join as a mentee, you must:

  • Be a PWN member
  • Have international work experience or be planning for this in the next year.
  • Be willing to commit 1-2 hours per month and take ownership of your growth.
  • Be open to embrace learning and support from someone with a different background or culture.

Fee: €175
To register your interest in joining as a mentee, click here to email us (imp@pwnglobal.net). 


Interesting in joining the programme as a mentor?

You'll be a good fit, if:

  • You've got 3-5+ years of international leadership experience.
  • You've worked across at least two countries or regularly collaborate across four or more.
  • You're an experienced people manager (directly or indirectly).

As a mentor, you'll:

  • Share your international journey and make a positive lasting impact.
  • Support an ambitious professional in overcoming challenges and seizing opportunities.
  • Enjoy the fulfilment of guiding someone through key professional decisions and moves.
  • Deepen your own empathy, support, and leadership skills.
  • Learn from different perspectives and expand your global network.

To join as a mentor, you:

  • Do not need to be a PWN member.
  • Do not need prior mentoring experience.
  • Must have international work experience.
  • Must be willing to commit 1-2 hours per month voluntarily to the programme.
  • Should have a collaborative, open approach to mentoring.
  • Should have a willingness to share your knowledge, network, and insights.
  • Should be open-minded, empathetic, and culturally-aware.

Fee: there is no fee for mentors.
To register your interest in becoming a mentor, click here to email us (imp@pwnglobal.net). 


Programme Overview

  • Duration: July to December 2025
  • Format: Fully virtual, flexible meetings
  • Commitment: 1-2 hours per month (at least 6 1:1 meetings plus group calls/activities)

What to expect: 

  1. Mentor-mentee matching based on goals, experience, and fit.
  2. Connection period to get to know each other.
  3. Dedicated kickoff webinar with tools, strategies, and tips.
  4. A valuable 6-month mentoring journey.
  5. Mid-point check-in for support and feedback.
  6. Final celebration and reflection webinar.

You’ll be supported every step of the way through virtual gatherings, dedicated training, and community check-ins to help you make the most of your mentoring journey. 


Not ready to go international? 
PWN provides an effective and comprehensive mentoring structure across the organisation to ensure that there’s a programme available to suit your career needs at every stage. 

So if an international focus isn’t where you’re at in your career right now, that’s ok. Check out your local PWN City Network Mentoring Programme instead.