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 […]
Our December Thought Activator touched on a topic, which you can use across all areas of your life – negotiation. Vivien Newrzella, the creator of the program The Graceful Negotiator shared her expertise with a full room of attendees. Vivien started by giving an example of how we often talk ourselves out of negotiating, but for all the wrong reasons, such as lack of confidence and fear of failure. She presented the participants with 4 tactics that bring real results […]
The first IPWS Thought Activator of the season broached a topic that we can all relate to, especially in a fast-paced city like Shanghai: ‘Should we be doing it all?’ Chloé Reuter, founder of the award-winning agency Reuter Communications, led the conversation and shared her personal story, filled with candid anecdotes and experience-basted tips. Chloé can easily be described as an explorer and an achiever, learning languages, moving around the world and coming to Shanghai over fifteen years ago. Since […]
Last Thursday at Shanghai Slim’s, an inspiring panel discussion brought together four extraordinary women: Michele Aboro, Gina Li, Zovi Weng and Maple Zuo. They have a very powerful thing in common: they all stand out and excel in their respective industries, which are mostly male-dominated and not easy to break into. From stand-up comedy and illustration, to robotics and boxing, the event attendees discovered insights and real-life examples that made the speakers who they are today. Our panel discussion focused […]
