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Member Spotlight: Vanessa Saint-Gelais, Life isn’t Google Maps: from neuroscience to coaching

Member Spotlight: Vanessa Saint-Gelais, Life isn’t Google Maps: from neuroscience to coaching

October 12, 2026
Life doesn’t come with a route planner. Our Member Spotlight this month is on Vanessa Saint-Gelais, a neuroscientist turned pharma leader turned coach. She shares what three career transitions taught her, why being good at something isn’t the same as being energized by it, and why growth starts with getting comfortable with feeling uncomfortable. And there’s more: discover what takes her to a Zen temple in Japan once a year.
Relationship Building Entrepreneurship Goal Setting Personal Branding Decision MakingCommunicationCareer ManagementLeadershipNegotiation
Member Spotlight - Lisa Sennhauser-Kelly What if the best leaders aren’t the ones with all the answers?

Member Spotlight - Lisa Sennhauser-Kelly What if the best leaders aren’t the ones with all the answers?

September 22, 2026
From KPMG and UBS to executive coaching, our September Member Spotlight has seen leadership from many sides. She shares what she’s learned about navigating uncertainty, staying authentic while building influence, and why sometimes the most valuable thing a leader needs is simply the space to think. And there’s more: discover why PWN is one of her “tribes”, and why she’s always ready to say, “Come with me.”
PartnershipsRelationship Building Entrepreneurship Goal Setting Personal Branding MentoringCommunicationCareer ManagementLeadership
Member Spotlight: Lucia Conconi - Formula 1 - Leadership. Trust. Collaboration

Member Spotlight: Lucia Conconi - Formula 1 - Leadership. Trust. Collaboration

June 21, 2026
Meet Lucia Conconi, former Head of Vehicle Performance in Formula 1 and now a strategic advisor helping organizations navigate complexity and transformation. From racing at the highest level to guiding leaders through change, Lucia shares powerful lessons on curiosity, teamwork, and the fact that true performance happens between people, not just within teams.
Gender Balance/DEI Goal Setting Personal Branding Decision MakingCommunicationCareer ManagementLeadership
Member Spotlight: Tania Mobayed A Career Without Borders: Tania’s Story of Finance, Family, and Reinvention

Member Spotlight: Tania Mobayed A Career Without Borders: Tania’s Story of Finance, Family, and Reinvention

May 20, 2026
From New York City and Wall Street to Zug, Tania has built a truly exceptional international career.  Today, she helps English-speaking professionals in Switzerland navigate investments and pensions with clarity and confidence, while balancing a vibrant family life with three children and an active role in the local community.  Her story is a powerful reminder that an international career is not only about professional success, it is also about creating a meaningful life, building connections,...
Relationship Building EntrepreneurshipPersonal Branding Women on BoardsCareer Management
Member Spotlight – Ashley Ringger, Coaching Psychologist and Professional Development Expert

Member Spotlight – Ashley Ringger, Coaching Psychologist and Professional Development Expert

April 22, 2026
What if you didn’t have to wait until things fall apart to make a change? In this Member Spotlight blog, Ashley Ringger, Coaching Psychologist and Professional Development Expert, shares a refreshing perspective on mental well-being, career transitions, and personal growth. Drawing on her own non-linear journey across countries, careers, and life-changing experiences, Ashley introduces the concept of “preventative mental healthcare”: a proactive approach to navigating challenges before they...
Relationship Building EntrepreneurshipPersonal Branding Health
Member Spotlight: Diana Livia Ursachi 'Supporting people had always been part of my work'

Member Spotlight: Diana Livia Ursachi 'Supporting people had always been part of my work'

March 18, 2026
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Member Spotlight: Araceli Canedo Bebbington - “Comfort is the enemy of growth”

Member Spotlight: Araceli Canedo Bebbington - “Comfort is the enemy of growth”

February 19, 2026
Our February 2026 monthly member spotlight is on one of our entrepreneur members – Araceli Canedo Bebbington. After 25 years in global banking, she chose purpose over title and now helps leaders embrace change with confidence and courage. Her work is all about turning growth into lasting impact.
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Member Spotlight: Laughing Across Borders - How Andaleeb Lilley Built an English-Language Comedy Community in Zug

Member Spotlight: Laughing Across Borders - How Andaleeb Lilley Built an English-Language Comedy Community in Zug

January 21, 2026
Andaleeb has always seen humour as a powerful way to bring communities together. In this interview, she shares how she brought English-language stand-up comedy to Zug 18 years ago to create a space where people from different cultures could connect through laughter. Her advice to expats: show up regularly, learn a few local phrases, and be patient, because in Switzerland, community may grow slowly, but it lasts.
Relationship Building EntrepreneurshipPersonal Branding CommunicationCareer Management
Member Spotlight: Mishell Leong - Breaking the Mould

Member Spotlight: Mishell Leong - Breaking the Mould

December 16, 2025
From Chartered Accountant to International Artist, Mishell Leong's life journey illustrates a story of courage, creativity and success. Read our interview with Mishell to find out more.
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