Knowledge Sharing – CWF Members Spotlight at l’Annexe

“Leading with Courage: Reinvention, Voice & Influence”

This event is kinkdy sponsored by L’Annexe

The Career Women’s Forum is delighted to invite you to an inspiring evening of learning, reflection, and discussion featuring two remarkable CWF members.

Our Knowledge Sharing evenings showcase the expertise, experiences, and insights of women within our community. Each session combines a short presentation with an interactive discussion, creating opportunities to learn from one another and grow together.

This bilingual evening will explore how women lead, influence, reinvent themselves, and navigate challenges with courage, authenticity, and impact.

Format

• 20-minute presentation
• 20-minute discussion
• Two featured speakers
• Networking and exchange

Please note: Knowledge Sharing sessions are educational in nature and are not intended for sales, promotion, or political discussion.

Session 1

Oser rêver, oser tomber, oser se relever – Le courage de se réinventer et de redéfinir la réussite

Intervenante : Corinne Fabre

Et si la réussite ne consistait pas à éviter l’échec, mais à avoir le courage d’essayer ?

Après plus de 25 ans dans le secteur informatique, Corinne Fabre a pris une décision audacieuse: quitter une carrière stable pour poursuivre un rêve de toujours en créant un label musical et en dirigeant une manufacture de vinyles. Son parcours a été jalonné de succès remarquables, de revers inattendus, d’enseignements précieux et d’une profonde évolution personnelle.

À travers un témoignage authentique et inspirant, Corinne partagera sa réflexion sur la résilience, la réinvention de soi et la force que l’on puise dans la confiance en soi lorsque le chemin devient incertain.

Ce que vous en retirerez

• Trouver le courage de poursuivre ses rêves et d’accueillir le changement.
• Comprendre pourquoi les obstacles et les échecs peuvent devenir de puissants leviers de croissance.
• Découvrir comment l’authenticité et la vulnérabilité renforcent le leadership personnel et professionnel.

Session 2

Voice Your Leadership – “Using Your Voice and Emotions to Increase Influence and Impact”

Speaker: Branka Zei-Pollermann, PhD

Leadership is not only about what we say—it is also about how we say it.

Drawing on decades of scientific research and international consulting experience, Branka Zei-Pollermann will reveal how voice, communication, and emotional intelligence influence credibility, authority, and leadership presence.

Through practical demonstrations and evidence-based insights, participants will discover how to communicate with greater impact, maintain attention, and positively influence the emotional climate within teams and organizations.

Key Takeaways

• How to use your voice strategically to create presence, impact, and attention.
• How charismatic leaders communicate with authenticity and authority.
• How to positively influence motivation, engagement, and emotions within groups.

About Branka

Branka Zei-Pollermann is a psychologist, linguist, researcher, and founder of the Vox Institute. She holds a PhD in Psycholinguistics from the University of Geneva and has conducted research and teaching at the University of Geneva, University Hospitals Geneva, and the University of Zagreb. Through the Vox Institute, she has advised and trained leaders and organizations worldwide, including CERN, WEF, UBS, Roche, Swiss Re, IMD, the United Nations, and numerous public institutions. Her work combines scientific rigor with practical applications in leadership, communication, and emotional psychology.