Wild Card 2024 – Female Sustainability Leadership – Seizing the Opportunity: Unleash Your Leadership Potential with IWiL and become Part of the Mentee Class 2024

In today’s world, the importance of sustainability can not be emphasized enough. As we face pressing global challenges such as climate change, resource depletion, and social inequality, it is crucial to have strong leaders who prioritize sustainability and drive positive change. The cross-mentoring program at the Initiative Women into Leadership presents a remarkable opportunity for aspiring female leaders to showcase their dedication to sustainable leadership and secure a Wild Card Place in the mentee class of 2024. We will delve into the significance of sustainable leadership, explore the role of women in the sector, and uncover the motivation that drives our pursuit of sustainable change.

Striving for Sustainable Leadership:

Leadership is not merely about guiding teams and achieving business goals; it encompasses the responsibility to make decisions that consider long-term consequences and create a positive impact on people, planet, and profit. Sustainable leadership focuses on integrating economic, environmental, and social considerations into decision-making processes. By adopting sustainable practices, leaders can ensure the well-being of future generations, protect the environment, and foster social equity. Striving for sustainable leadership is an essential characteristic that sets apart exceptional leaders who shape a more sustainable future.

Working in the Sector of Sustainability:

For those already working in the sector of sustainability, the Wild Card represents an opportunity to amplify their impact and expand their leadership potential. Whether you are involved in renewable energy, sustainable agriculture, circular economy, or any other field dedicated to addressing environmental and social challenges, the cross-mentoring program provides a platform to refine your leadership skills, learn from experienced mentors, and make a lasting difference. By securing the Wild Card, you can leverage this unique opportunity to strengthen your network and contribute to the advancement of sustainability in your sector.

Advocating for Sustainable Leadership:

Not all participants in the cross-mentoring program may currently work in the sustainability sector. However, if you are an advocate for sustainable leadership, your commitment to driving change is equally important. Advocates for sustainable leadership understand that sustainability is not a stand alone concept but an integral part of effective leadership. They recognize the interconnectedness between environmental stewardship, social responsibility, and business success. By securing the Wild Card, you can bring your passion and expertise to the forefront, championing the integration of sustainable practices across industries and inspiring others to follow suit.

Motivation that Drives Us:

When it comes to sustainable leadership, the motivation that drives us is multifaceted. Many individuals are deeply concerned about the current state of the planet and the inequalities present in our societies. They are motivated by the desire to create a more equitable, just, and sustainable world. The urge to leave a positive legacy for future generations serves as a powerful driving force. Moreover, sustainable leaders recognize the inherent business value of sustainability, as it fosters innovation, enhances reputation, and secures long-term profitability. By participating in the cross-mentoring program and aiming for the Wild Card, you can contribute to the creation of a network of sustainable leaders, united in their shared motivation to drive positive change.

By securing the Wild Card Place, you join a community of like-minded individuals striving to shape a more sustainable and inclusive future. Embrace the chance to make your mark, inspire others, and empower female sustainability leadership.

For more information you can download the WIld Card 2024 Info Broschure here.

We look forward to receiving your applications and are excited to see the top female candidates who will make it to the top of our Mentee Class of 2024

Wild Card 2024 – Family Business – Seizing the Opportunity: Unleash Your Leadership Potential with IWiL and become Part of the Mentee Class 2024

In today’s fast-paced and competitive business world, women are increasingly taking on leadership roles and making their mark across various industries. However, the journey to leadership can sometimes be challenging, especially for those in family businesses. Fortunately, the Initiative Women into Leadership offers a unique cross-mentoring program that opens doors to personal growth and development. Each year we offer Wild Card spaces for our Mentee Classes.

A Leading or Part of a Family Business:

If you find yourself leading or being a part of a family business, you understand the distinctive dynamics that come with it. Family businesses present a unique set of opportunities and challenges, combining personal relationships with professional responsibilities. As a leader in this context, you have a chance to shape the direction and future of the business, making your impact even more significant. The Initiative Women into Leadership program recognizes the specific needs and aspirations of women in family businesses, providing tailored support to navigate these complexities successfully.

Strong and Resilient Women:

To describe yourself as a strong and resilient woman is a testament to your inner strength and determination. It means embracing challenges, overcoming adversity, and persistently pushing boundaries. However, even the strongest individuals can benefit from continuous growth and self-improvement. IWiL recognizes your potential and aims to amplify your existing strengths while helping you acquire new skills, perspectives, and strategies to excel as a leader.

Improving and Developing Leadership Skills:

Leadership is a lifelong journey of growth and development. Whether you are an experienced leader or just starting out, the program provides a platform to enhance your leadership capabilities. Through cross-mentoring, you will have the opportunity to be paired with an accomplished mentor who can offer guidance, share experiences, and provide valuable insights. By learning from his or her expertise, you can gain a fresh perspective on leadership and apply it directly to your role in the family business.

What Drives You:

Every successful leader has a driving force that motivates them to strive for excellence. It could be a desire to leave a lasting legacy, a commitment to fostering positive change, or a passion for innovation. Whatever your driving force may be, we recognize and celebrate your aspirations. By being a part of this program, you will be surrounded by a community of like-minded individuals who understand your vision and are ready to support you in achieving your goals.

The Wild Card:

The Wild Card is a golden opportunity for aspiring leaders to participate in the mentee class of 2024 in the Initiative Women into Leadership program. It offers a chance to join a prestigious cohort of women and immerse yourself in a transformative learning experience. By securing this coveted place, you gain access to a wealth of resources, networking opportunities, and personalized guidance from experienced mentors. It can be the catalyst that propels you to new heights of leadership excellence.

Embrace the possibility of becoming the Wild Card for the mentee class of 2024, and embark on a transformative journey toward becoming the leader you aspire to be.

For more information you can download the WIld Card 2024 Info Broschure here.

We look forward to receiving your applications and are excited to see the top female candidates who will make it to the top of our Mentee Class of 2024

Securing a Wild Card Female Sustainability Leadership & Family Business: Igniting Change in the Mentee Class of 2024

In the world of business and leadership, women have been breaking barriers and driving change in various fields. Recognizing the immense potential of female leaders, the Initiative Women into Leadership has launched a cross-mentoring program to empower and develop the next generation of women in leadership positions. As the application process for the mentee class of 2024 commences, we want to share an amazing possibility for women striving to win one of the two Wild Card Places in the domains of Female Sustainability Leadership and Female Business.

Motivational Drivers

What drives your motivation to become a mentee in the cross-mentoring program? Is it the desire to make a meaningful impact on your organization, your community, or the world? Perhaps you have witnessed the positive outcomes of sustainable leadership firsthand and want to replicate those successes. Whatever your motivation may be, this program provides a platform for you to enhance your leadership skills, gain insights from seasoned mentors, and foster a strong support network that empowers you to achieve your goals.

Striving for Sustainable Leadership

Sustainable leadership is more than just a buzzword; it’s a mindset, a commitment to creating positive and lasting change while considering the social, environmental, and economic impact of our actions. If you are passionate about sustainable practices and aspire to shape your leadership journey accordingly, this is an excellent opportunity for you. The Initiative Women into Leadership recognizes the significance of sustainable leadership and seeks mentees who share this vision.

Working in the Sector of Sustainability

If you already work in the sector of sustainability, you possess valuable knowledge and experience that can contribute to the advancement of the mentee class. Whether you’re involved in environmental conservation, renewable energy, corporate social responsibility, or any other sustainability-related field, your expertise can inspire and influence fellow mentees. By participating in the cross-mentoring program, you can gain exposure to different industries and expand your network, strengthening your impact on the sustainable business landscape.

Advocating for Sustainable Leadership

As an advocate for sustainable leadership, you understand the importance of integrating sustainable practices into all aspects of business. You believe that long-term success requires a balance between profitability and responsibility towards the planet and its inhabitants. By becoming a mentee in the Initiative Women into Leadership, you can amplify your advocacy efforts and collaborate with like-minded individuals who share your passion. Together, you can drive change and create a brighter future for both businesses and the environment.

Leading or Part of a Family Business

Are you a leading or part of a family business? If so, you understand the unique dynamics, challenges, and opportunities that come with such a role. The cross-mentoring program recognizes the importance of female leadership within family businesses and encourages aspiring leaders in this context to apply. By participating, you can gain valuable guidance on succession planning, intergenerational communication, and leveraging your strengths to drive growth and sustainability. Your perspective as a strong and resilient woman in a family business setting is invaluable.

Driving Personal Growth and Leadership Development

If you describe yourself as a strong and resilient woman who seeks continuous improvement and growth in your leadership skills, the cross-mentoring program is tailor-made for you. This opportunity allows you to engage with accomplished mentors who can provide guidance, support, and insights derived from their own experiences. Through mentorship, workshops, and networking events, you can sharpen your leadership acumen, enhance your decision-making abilities, and develop the necessary skills to overcome challenges with confidence.

The Wild Card:

The Wild Card is a golden opportunity for aspiring leaders to participate in the mentee class of 2024 in the Initiative Women into Leadership program. It offers a chance to join a prestigious cohort of women and immerse yourself in a transformative learning experience. By securing this coveted place, you gain access to a wealth of resources, networking opportunities, and personalized guidance from experienced mentors. It can be the catalyst that propels you to new heights of leadership excellence.

Embrace the possibility of becoming the Wild Card for the mentee class of 2024, and embark on a transformative journey toward becoming the leader you aspire to be.

For more information you can download the WIld Card 2024 Info Broschure here.

We look forward to receiving your applications and are excited to see the top female candidates who will make it to the top of our Mentee Class of 2024.

Wild Card 2023 – Bewerbungsstart jetzt!

Ihr seid auf dem Weg nach oben und möchtet ein Teil der IWiL Community werden? Dann werdet jetzt Mentee 2023 und bewerbt Euch für einen der zwei Wild Card 2023 Plätze. 

Auch für das kommende Mentee Jahr vergibt die Initiative Women into Leadership e.V. erneut Wild Cards an Führungsfrauen für das Cross-Mentoring Programm. Ihr seid hochqualifiziert, erfolgreich und auf dem Weg an die Spitze? Neber Euer gewohnten Unternehmenswelt möchtet Ihr auch von außerhalb Mentoring genießen? Dann bewerbt Euch jetzt bei IWiL, um eine der zwei Wild Card 2023 Plätze. 

Wild Card 2023: Female Entrepreneurship und Role Model for Non-Profit Volunteer Engagement 

Gründerinnen und Frauen mit einer Rolle im ehrenamtlichen Dienst (Non-Profit) können sich bis zum 15.09.2022 (ggf. in Absprache mit Deinem derzeitigen Arbeitgeber) per E-Mail an initiative@iwil.eu mit folgenden Unterlagen für eine Mentee Wild Card 2023 bewerben: 

  • CV 
  • Referenzschreiben 
  • 5-minütiges Video 

Das Video sollte eine kurze Vorstellung von Deiner Person und Deiner Funktion beinhalten und folgende Fragen beantworten: 

  • Warum sollten wir Dir die IWiL Wild Card geben? 
  • Was ist die größte strategische Herausforderung, die Du in den nächsten 12 Monaten bewältigen muss? 

Weibliche Führungskräfte, Diversity und ehrenamtliches Engangement sind für Initiative Women into Leadership e.V. sehr wichtige Themen. Deshalb fokussieren wir uns bei der kommen Wild Card Nominierung auf zwei ganz besondere Kategoiren: Female Entrepreneuers und Roles Models for Non-Profit Volunteer Engangement. 

Für mehr Informationen könnt ihr euch hier die Wild Card 2023 Informationsbroschüre herunterladen: 

Wir freuen uns auf Eure Bewerbungen und sind gespannt auf die Spitzenkandidatinnen, die es in unsere Mentee Klasse 2023 nach oben schaffen werden. 

English: Wild Card 2023 – Application starts now!  

You are on your way to the top and want to become a part of the IWiL community? Then become a Mentee 2023 now and apply for one of the two Wild Card 2023 places.  

For the upcoming mentee year, the Initiative Women into Leadership e.V. will again award Wild Cards to female leaders for the cross-mentoring program. Are you highly qualified, successful and on your way to the top? Would you like to enjoy mentoring from outside your familiar corporate world? Then apply now at IWiL, for one of the two Wild Card 2023 spots.  

Wild Card 2023: Female Entrepreneurship and Role Model for Non-Profit Volunteer Engagement.  

Female founders and women with a role in volunteer service (non-profit) can apply for a Mentee Wild Card 2023 by Sept. 15, 2022 (in consultation with your current employer, if applicable) by emailing initiative@iwil.eu with the following materials:  

  • CV  
  • Letter of reference  
  • 5-minute video  

The video should include a brief introduction of yourself and your role and answer the following questions:  

  • Why should we give you the IWiL Wild Card?  
  • What is the biggest strategic challenge you face in the next 12 months?  

Female leadership, diversity and volunteerism are very important topics for Initiative Women into Leadership e.V.. That’s why we are focusing on two very special categories for the upcoming Wild Card nomination: Female Entrepreneurs and Roles Models for Non-Profit Volunteer Engagement.  

For more information, download the Wild Card 2023 information brochure here:  

We look forward to receiving your applications and are excited to see the top female candidates who will make it to the top of our Mentee Class of 2023.  

 

Wild Card 2022 – Unsere Gewinnerinnen

Die Wild Card Nominierung und der Auswahlprozess sind abgeschlossen und wir können stolz verkünden, dass die Initiative Women into Leadership zwei hervorragende Persönlichkeiten für unsere Wild Card Connecting Worlds und Female Start-Up Founder gefunden hat.

Wir möchten uns an dieser Stelle auch herzlich bei den Finalistinnen Alexandra Künne, Maria Mann, Dr. Elif Duygu Cindik-Herbrüggen, Dr. Abir Haddad und Shoba Purushothaman für ihre Zeit, Motivation und Engagement bedanken.

Die IWiL-Jury bestehend aus Isabel Bonacker (Babor), Prof. Dr. Martin Fassnacht (WHU), Alexa Gorman (SAP), Anna Kaiser (Tandemploy), Jennifer Baum-Minkus (Gitti), Cawa Younosi (SAP), Sabine Hansen und Dr. Natalie Daghles haben Ende September unsere Finalistinnen kennengelernt und ihre Wahl getroffen.

Einen kleinen Einblick wie das Aufeinandertreffen und die anschließende Entscheidung abgelaufen sind, erhalten Sie in unserem Video:

Unsere Wild Card: Female Start-Up Founder Gewinnerin Shoba Purushothaman

Shoba Purushothaman ist unsere Wild Card: Female Start-Up Founder Gewinnerin. Ihr Erfolg und Lebensweg sprechen für sich selbst. Bereits drei erfolgreiche Gründungen hat Shoba zu verzeichnen (u.a. Hardskills, Training Ventures, The NewsMarket) und wir können es kaum abwarten, wie sie das IWiL Mentoring-Programm für ihre Zukunft einsetzt.

Unsere Wild Card: Connecting Worlds Gewinnerin Dr. Abir Haddad

Abir Haddad ist unsere Wild Card: Connecting Worlds Gewinnerin. Ihr Lebensweg, Motivation und Antrieb überzeugten unsere Jury. Abir berät das UN-Sekretariat zum Klimaschutzabkommen hinsichtlich Innovation im Recht und Rechtstransformation und wir sind auf ihre nächsten Schritte mit IWiL an ihrer Seite gespannt.

Wir freuen uns sehr, Dr. Abir Haddad und Shoba Purushothaman im Cross-Mentoring-Programm von IWiL zu begrüßen und sind gespannt auf ihre erfolgreiche Zusammenarbeit im Tandem im Mentoring Jahr 2022.

English Version

The Wild Card nomination and selection process is now over and we can proudly announce that the Initiative Women into Leadership has found two outstanding individuals for our Wild Card Connecting Worlds and Wild Card Female Start-Up Founder.

We would also like to take this opportunity to sincerely thank the finalists Alexandra Künne, Maria Mann, Dr. Elif Duygu Cindik-Herbrüggen, Dr. Abir Haddad and Shoba Purushothaman for their time, motivation and involvement.

The IWiL jury consisting of Isabel Bonacker (Babor), Prof. Dr. Martin Fassnacht (WHU), Alexa Gorman (SAP), Anna Kaiser (Tandemploy), Jennifer Baum-Minkus (Gitti), Cawa Younosi (SAP), Sabine Hansen and Dr. Natalie Daghles met our finalists at the end of September and made their choice.

You can get a glimpse of how the meeting and the subsequent decision went in our video here.

Our Wild Card: Female Start-Up Founder winner Shoba Purushothaman

Shoba Purushothaman is our Wild Card: Female Start-Up Founder winner. Her success and life journey speak for herself. Shoba already has three successful start-ups to her credit (including Hardskills, Training Ventures, The NewsMarket) and we can’t wait to see how she applies the IWiL Mentoring Program to her future.

Our Wild Card: Connecting Worlds Winner Dr. Abir Haddad

Abir Haddad is our Wild Card: Connecting Worlds winner. Her life journey, motivation and drive impressed our jury. Abir advises the UN Secretariat on the Climate Change Agreement on innovation in law and law transformation, and we are excited to see her next steps with IWiL by her side.

We are delighted to welcome Dr. Abir Haddad and Shoba Purushothaman to IWiL’s cross-mentoring program and look forward to their successful collaboration in tandem in the 2022 mentoring year.

Wild Card 2022 Bewerbungsstart jetzt!

Ihr seid auf dem Weg nach oben und möchtet ein Teil der IWiL Community werden? Dann werdet jetzt Mentee 2022 und bewerbt Euch für einen der zwei Wild Card 2022 Plätze.

Auch für das kommende Mentee Jahr vergibt die Initiative Women into Leadership e.V. erneut Wild Cards an Führungsfrauen für das Cross-Mentoring Programm. Ihr seid hochqualifiziert, erfolgreich und auf dem Weg an die Spitze? Neben Eurer gewohnten Unternehmenswelt möchtet Ihr auch von außerhalb Mentoring genießen? Dann bewerbt Euch jetzt bei IWiL, um eine der zwei Wild Card 2022 Plätze.

Wild Card 2022: Female Start-Up Founders und Wild Card 2022: Connecting Worlds

Gründerinnen von StartUps und Frauen mit einer starken und belastbaren Persönlichkeit mit einem kulturell differenten Hintergrund können sich bis zum 31.08.2021 (ggf. In Absprache mit Deinem derzeitigen Arbeitgeber) per E-Mail an initiative@iwil.eu mit folgenden Unterlagen für eine Mentee Wild Card 2022 bewerben:

  • CV
  • Referenzschreiben
  • 5-minütiges Video.

Das Video sollte eine kurze Vorstellung von Deiner Person und Deiner Funktion beinhalten und folgende Fragen beantworten:

  • Warum sollten wir Dir die IWiL Wild Card geben?
  • Was ist die größte strategische Herausforderung, die Du in den nächsten 12 Monaten bewältigen muss?

Weibliche Führungskräfte und Diversity sind für die Initiative Women into Leadership e.V. sehr wichtige Themen. Deshalb fokussieren wir uns bei der diesjährigen Wild Card Nominierung auf zwei ganz besondere Kategorien: weibliche Start-up-Gründerinnen und Connecting Worlds Führungspersönlichkeiten

Für mehr Information könnt ihr euch hier die Wild Card 2022 Informationsbroschüre herunterladen:

Wir freuen uns auf Eure Bewerbungen und sind gespannt auf die Spitzenkandidaten, die es in unserer Mentee Klasse 2022 nach oben schaffen werden.