IPWS is thrilled to announce that Franka Gulin, Director and Chief Representative of the Croatian National Tourist Board Shanghai Representative Office, has been honored with the prestigious Shanghai Magnolia Silver Award. This esteemed award recognizes individuals who have made outstanding contributions to Shanghai’s development, and Franka’s unwavering dedication to fostering cultural and economic ties between Croatia and Shanghai truly exemplifies this. On Saturday, 50 expatriates from 18 countries were awarded the Magnolia Silver Award. These remarkable individuals, representing diverse fields such […]
Join us for the first Mentor Walk of the year on Saturday, March 16th, at 9 am at VIC House! Mentor Walks brings together established women leaders and emerging women leaders in our community for a casual morning walk to discuss professional and personal successes, challenges and aspirations. Mentees have the incredible opportunity to seek advice from seasoned professionals who will provide an open ear, honest feedback and meaningful guidance. ■ Who can participate as a Mentee? Mentees are either in their […]
Navigating Cross-Cultural Challenges Thursday 16th November 8:00 AM – 9:30 AM At IPWS Breakfast Conversations, IPWS brings together a small group of its members for a breakfast conversation on a selected topic that matters for a balanced and successful professional life. This is a learning and sharing opportunity under the guidance of our expert conversation leader. Our members will be able to tackle their specific challenges while supporting each other and building not only a network but also meaningful relationships. […]
‘If you put yourself in a box, you are in that box.’ On July 24, Sharon Ho, Managing Director, Digitas,ended our 2022/ 2023 season with a vulnerable sharing of self-gratitude. She advocates self-gratitude practice as actively and vocally thanking yourself, caring for your inner child, and appreciating your achievements. Event Takeaways 1. Learning to Parent Yourself as an Adult Just imagine if you are your parent, your mom/ dad and how you would look after yourself in such a manner. Practising saying thank you starts with daily practice. It’s not about creating a million-dollar business; you can thank yourself for many things, such […]
‘You can’t do a down-dog infront of your boss, but you can breathe.’ Thank you for joining our July wellness day and raising over 3,000 RMB for World Academy and Lifeline. On Saturday, 15 July, participants took ‘me time’. They invested in a better self and community through various wellness workshops, from breathing techniques and physical pelvic checks to mindfulness and helping othersb Event Takeaways 1. Slow Down & Breathe Julie Brument ‘You can’t do a down-dog infront of your […]
A Letter From the President Did you know that I probably would not be IPWS President if it was not for the WLAs? Well it is true, but more on that in a second. First, April is here!!! The flowers are blooming, the weather is nicer and we are so very far from where we all were last year. And now, four months into 2023, I think we all have figured out what our current pace is … insane! Whether it is […]
‘When we had some of our darkest moments, I know we all had some comfort knowing that we were there for each other, finding strength in the unexpected. Through it all we were brave TOGETHER.’ How did it get to be mid-March already? Is anyone else still tiptoeing around a little … just to be sure this is all still real? We’re halfway through this IPWS season and I just wanted to finally take a moment to reflect on […]
On February 23, we held our first Thought Activitor of the year at Crafted. It was an insightful evening with speaker Junita Fernandez, experienced Finance and HR Director. She provided expertise on team empowerment and why it works in the bigger picture. Takeaways Why Empowerment Matters? Empowerment involves placing employees at the heart of the organization and giving them the autonomy to make decisions, on behalf of the company. In a nutshell, employees own the problem and find the solution. […]
Let’s close out the month together with the IPWS “Pre-Holiday” Mixer on Nov 30th! Time to take a deep breath and gather for an evening of fun before the rush of holiday festivities and of course the final push before the end of 2022. Of course, everyone is welcome, so bring your friends and colleagues too, and connect over cocktails and food, at the fabulous Gin & Juice. We’re looking forward to an evening of fun with delicious canapés, drinks and a festive atmosphere. […]
