Despite the cold snap and various obstacles, we closed November with a great mixer gathering. It was cosy evening to connect with the community and start the holiday season. We hope that you enjoyed the warm atmosphere and friendly networking as much as we did. EVENT PARTNER SPOTLIGHT DEISY WONG WILL Many thanks to our venue partner Gin & Juice, co-founded by female entrepreneur Deisy Wong Will. Deisy is a Chinese Indonesian who arrived in Shanghai in 2017. She co-founded Gin & […]
Curating an online presence for professional branding is undeniably crucial, now more than ever before. On August 17, we hosted an IPWS workshop on professional branding on Linkedin. Participants learned how to use LinkedIn to move towards their next professional goals, improve personal branding, begin targeted job hunting, and share industry insights. For this unique workshop, we were fortunate to have Jessica Gleeson, CEO of BrighterBeauty and Founder of Experiential Retail, and Marian Danko, Founder and CEO of weHustle, share their experience and best […]
IPWS Conversations allow a small group of IPWS members to come together to talk about topics that matter for a balanced and successful professional life. This opportunity to learn, share, and build meaningful relationships is held under the guidance of a conversation leader. For the May IPWS Conversation, we were fortunate to have Marion Campan, Founder and Managing Director at Intandid, talk with the IPWS community about some of the most important things to think about as we plan and […]
IPWS Thought Activator Recap & Photos On February 24th, we were fortunate to have Karrolyn Van Helden, Vice-Consul and Trade Commissioner at the Consulate General of Canada, speak with the IPWS community as the Thought Activator of the Month. New Year brings hope for new beginnings. But up to 80% of New Year’s Resolutions are dropped by the end of January. How can we set goals that we not only see through to completion, but that also allow us to […]
IPWS & Peninsula Spa Workshop Recap & Photos THANK YOU FOR JOINING OUR EVENT! Energy Booster & Mindful Lifestyle Vision Board Workshop with Kasia Wilkos The event that took place on February 19 was quite different than IPWS events that we are all used to. This time we shifted the focus from career and self-development to our overall well-being, which actually has a tremendous impact on all areas of our lives. IPWS in cooperation with Peninsula Spa prepared an amazing workshop for IPWS Members, which was led by Kasia Wilkos, director of […]
THANK YOU FOR JOINING OUR EVENT! Last week, on December 9th, we were delighted to have an inspiring speaker, Lucy Lei, Executive Director for Russell Reynolds’ Board & CEO Advisory Partners and ICF certified coach with PCC qualification, as our Thought Activator of the Month. She shared with us her knowledge and personal experience on the topic which is not given recognition and attention that it deserves, although it is incredibly important and there is a big chance that most of us […]
On Thursday, November 18th, we were delighted to host a panel discussion on the marketing tips and trends that will help deliver brand success for 2022. We were honored to have with us on the panel a great lineup of industry-leading experts: 💥Karen Ge, Managing Partner at FLAWED 否哲 & Head of Strategy at FRED & FARID 💥Jessica Gleeson, CEO of BrighterBeauty & Founder of Experiential Retail 💥Raphaëlle Egasse, General Manager, Consumer Products Division, North Asia at L’Oréal KEY TAKEAWAYS Our panelists […]
On Thursday, October 21st, at the beautiful setting of Funkadeli, the IPWS Annual General Assembly was held to mark the beginning of a new season for IPWS. Members and supporters celebrated the accomplishments of the past year and welcomed the new Board members. We would like to send our best wishes to the outgoing President Plotnick and welcome the new President Theresa Hudzinski! You can see read all about the 2021-2022 Board of Directors, Advisors and Committee Members here. Find out more […]
We are delighted to announce that over 12,000 RMB was raised for the World Academy for the Future of Women over the weekend! Last Saturday, IPWS hosted a celebratory Boho Chic Brunch to help support a future for young women in China. We enjoyed a wonderful afternoon at Kathleen’s Waitan, as we raised funds through a raffle for our beneficiary, the World Academy for the Future of Women (WAFW), while indulging in a delicious brunch and wine. As we were […]
