At last week’s Thought Activator, business coach and mentor, Rita Malvone kicked off the evening with discussing building connections in the work place, and how our working relationships impact office dynamics and our professional development. We were thrilled to put on yet another sold out IPWS Thought Activator, where 40 professionals gathered for an evening of networking and discussion at Kartel Wine Bar. As walking the fine line between personal and professional in workplace relationships can prove challenging, Rita shared […]
We kicked off the new year with reflecting on Building Healthy Habits together with IPWS Activator of the Month, Elizabeth Schieffelin, Founder of Lizzy’s All Natural, Holistic Health Coach, and 2018 Women Leadership Award Winner. Our sold out event brought together 40 professional women and men at Kartel Wine Bar, discussing in small groups after Elizabeth walked us through the science behind habits and how they are formed. She also gave us practical and valuable tips for making lifestyle changes […]
Long hours No flexibility Top-down initiatives Not happy Not enough money Sound familiar? With millennials well underway on their journey into the workforce we’re starting to see a friction between the “old way of doing things” and the expectations of a new generation. At a time where 67% of millennials want to be entrepreneurs, we have to ask ourselves — what is driving the majority of this generation to risk everything in order to be their own boss? How are […]
Last Saturday IPWS hosted a celebratory White Party Brunch to help support a future for young women in China. We enjoyed a beautiful day at the newly opened Greek Cultural Center, Hellas House, as we raised funds for the World Academy for the Future of Women (WAFW) through a raffle & silent auction, and indulged in a free-flow buffet of Greek food, wine and bubbles. As we were fundraising for the WAFW, White Party guests had the opportunity to win amazing prizes worth […]
Last night, IPWS gathered together as a community to celebrate all the incredible nominees for the 2018 Women Leadership Awards. Hosted at the magnificent Hengshan 55 gardens, we welcomed members, friends and newcomers for a fun evening of celebration and recognition. A non-profit organization run by a volunteer Board of Directors, IPWS strives to bring high-value, professional development events to women in Shanghai. In addition to organizing nearly two events per month, IPWS is committed to recognizing women in the […]
Last Thursday, IPWS hosted a unique event highlighting women in a typically male-dominated industry – sports. We invited women from different backgrounds, all in leadership positions within the sports industry to share their insights on working in the sports industry as a woman, how the sports industry is evolving in China, and what skills are most valuable for these types of positions. Moderator Logan Clements, who is no stranger to the sports industry herself, having founded her own company helping […]
On March 15th IPWS celebrated a monumental occasion – 25 years of connecting professional women in Shanghai. Held at the beautiful restaurant Colca, co-founder Diane Long, along with past Presidents, past and current board members, volunteers, supporters and members of the community all gathered to commemorate the anniversary and share stories of IPWS through the years. Current IPWS President, Amanda Argentieri welcomed everyone to the celebration and gave an especially warm introduction to past Presidents who joined us for the […]
On February 28th IPWS had the pleasure of hosting a lively panel of intrapreneurship aficionados who spoke about their passion for creating change from within companies. The four panelists, all with different backgrounds and different approaches to intrapreneurship, were lead by moderator Rachel Daydou, APAC Innovation Director at Fabernovel. The panel had a candid dialogue with each other and the audience about the benefits, challenges, and misconceptions people have about leading and creating change from within your own company. For […]
Last week, IPWS kicked off the new year by hosting a sold out event: The Power of the Side Hustle – How to Freelance in Shanghai’s ‘Gig Economy’. The concept of ‘Gig Economy’ has become increasingly more popular lately, especially in Shanghai. Whether being a ‘freelancer,’ ‘working remotely’ or being a ‘digital nomad,’ it seems like so many people are shifting the way they work. For our first event of the year, we gathered 6 experienced freelancers to share their […]
