PWN Netherlands Mentoring Programme

Published on November 1, 2024 by Rebecca Fountain



Spring/Summer Mentoring Cohort - Registration Open

Embark on a transformative journey of personal and professional growth by participating in the PWN Mentoring Program. Here's what you can expect.


Mentees

Receive personalised guidance on professional and personal development from a mentor specifically matched to your needs.

  • Benefit from another female leader’s experience in managing her career internationally. 
  • Have a “safe place” to ask questions, share ideas, and discuss challenges in a confidential setting. 
  • Acquire new perspectives on how to grow inside and outside your organization. 
  • Expand your network internationally and build professional relationships. 
  • Get tips on how to adapt – both professionally, and personally - to another country, and manage cultural differences.

Mentors

Share your knowledge and experiences with community members on similar career paths, and gain inspiration from guiding and supporting your mentee's growth.

  • Share your international experience while giving back to society and advancing gender- balanced leadership.
  • Experience the personal fulfillment of supporting another woman in developing her skills and career.
  • Get the pleasure of seeing your “protégé” face her challenges successfully.
  • Develop your own leadership skills as a mentor.
  • Get additional insights on your industry, or some new insights from a different arena.

Programme Duration

  • The mentorship program lasts for +/- 4 months. 
  • Autumn/Winter Cohort - starts mid-October
  • Spring/Summer Cohort - starts mid-April

Frequency and Format

  • One-on-One Meetings: 1-2 times per month, flexible scheduling. 
  • Group Meetings: 4 times throughout the program.

Key Milestones and Checkpoints

  • Matching Ceremony: Face-to-face event to kick off the program. 
  • Online Knowledge Sharing Sessions: Two sessions where mentors share their expertise with all participants. 
  • Wellbeing Event: Face-to-face event focusing on mental and physical health. 
  • Closing Ceremony: Celebrating mentees' achievements and future plans.

Selection Criteria and Matching Process 

  • Matching Ceremony: Participants meet all mentors and mentees face-to-face to express preferences. 
  • Matches are based on mutual preferences and the alignment of mentees' questions with mentors' expertise.
Registration and Costs
  • Mentors and mentees get access to online sessions, in-person events and support for the duration of the programme
  • There is no cost to participate as a Mentor.  Mentors are welcome to apply from our Premium Members, Online Members and non-members.
  • The registration cost  to participate as a Mentee is €60
  • All Mentees must be, or register to be, Premium Members of PWN at the start of the programme.  The cost of Premium Membership is €150.  This gives exclusive access to all in-person events, online events, seminars, workshops, specialist groups, networking and masterclasses, in addition to access to the back catalogue of recorded sessions.
  • All Mentors and Mentees register via the event page where you will find more information. 
  • After registration, participants will be sent a matching form to support the partnership process.