Last week, we were pleased to have an inspiring speaker, Thomas Stopper, Group Vice President Asia at Hansgrohe SE, as our Thought Activator of the Month. He shared his knowledge on a topic that is crucial for many of us in different areas of our lives – Influencing People. Thomas uncovered the processes and methods that he developed based on his real-life experiences, which helped him to build his career from market development manager to holding the position of the […]
Last Wednesday we held our first Thought Activator of 2021, with the amazing speaker Shirley Song, Senior Director Membership Program at Nike. Over the course of the evening, she uncovered her know-how of navigating through uncertainty in her career and in the workplace, as a team leader. Prior to joining Nike, Shirley had extensive experience working with multinational companies, such as P&G, Bain and Pepsi, in various roles, including management consulting. She is a great example of someone, who is […]
Last week, in the middle of such a busy season in Shanghai, our last Thought Activator of 2020, “Creativity Booster: Become an Original” was really well-attended. And we were very pleased to have with us such an inspirational speaker, whose love and passion for arts drives his life – Siu Tang, Founder and Creative Director of The Orangeblowfish, an award winning independent creative agency. Presently, The Orangeblowfish is a company with a global team of brand strategists, storytellers and artists […]
Thank you to all of you, who joined us for the IPWS Thought Activator last Wednesday, November 25th. Despite the heavy rain that night, we had a full house, and enjoyed the evening together. We could not have asked for a better speaker to talk about how to succeed in job interviews! We were honored to have Dr. Natalie Koeppe, Head of Talent Partnering APAC at adidas sharing her expertise. Natalie leads the talent function focusing on performance culture, leadership […]
Last week, we had the pleasure of hosting an exciting panel discussion on digital marketing trends and predictions for 2021. Our diverse panel approached digital trends of the future from the view of consumer behavior, brand and agency work, as well as a KOL’s insider take on content creation and trends. We were honored to have Yvonne Ching, Influencer and Entrepereneur, Taiwing Tian, Co-Founder of Switching-Time and Li Zhang, President of RADII China, sharing their thoughts and experience. The discussion was moderated by Olivia […]
On last Wednesday, October 21st, the Annual General Assembly marked 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 Rachel Daydou and welcome the new President Olivia Plotnick! You can see read all about the 2020-2021 Board of Directors, Advisors and Committee Members here. Find out more about last year’s activities, members, achievements […]
Creation of an inclusive work culture has become more crucial than ever. Through grassroots movements, many have realized that the only way to address the many existing inequalities is through allyship and having the difficult conversations. It is no longer enough to rely on organizational changes to happen, but rather, we, as individuals must take action on a day to day basis. Last Thursday at Shanghai Slim’s, IPWS brought together an inspiring panel of experts to discuss how, as individuals, […]
A big thank you to everyone who came out for our Summer-Kickoff Mixer at Kartel last week on May 20th! We truly had a great time reconnecting with old and new friends OFFLINE at the sold-out event. After a few tough months of uncertainty and some degree of isolation for many, we at IPWS were beyond happy to be able to gather face-to-face, and meet members of our community, engage in stimulating conversations, make connections, and enjoy one of Shanghai’s most […]
For most of us, the line between work and life is increasingly less visible, and one has to wonder how to maintain a balanced life in these circumstances. Our Activator of the Month, Clinical Psychologist, Dr. Kimberley Carder, spoke about the subject of mental health at work and creating healthy habits for a happy life. The big question is, what can you do to kick-start your New Year’s resolutions and improve your well-being? Dr. Carder’s definition of mental health is […]
