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High Impact Mentoring Workshop 2023
2023-04-03 17:00 - 19:00 (Europe/Zurich) | Visioconference
This workshop is open only to the mentors and mentees who registered for the 2023 Mentoring Program
Dear 2023 CWF mentees and mentors,
Before starting the CWF Mentoring Program, we have the pleasure to invite you to an online preparatory workshop which will provide tools to make mentoring and personal development’s discussions highly effective.
This workshop will help to understand the respective roles of Mentors and Mentees and to increase their mutual confidence.
We encourage you to attend the workshop and learn how to manage development discussions and mentoring partnerships with positive impact and effectiveness.
In short – you will learn how to:

Define and understand the expectations of both mentors and mentees
Leverage personal and professional growth through mentoring and development conversations
Apply the GROW (Goal/Reality/Obstacles/Options/Way forward) model, a development tool that works for mentees, reports, colleagues, friends and relatives.

During the workshop, there will be room for you to try the GROW model in small groups.
Looking forward to e-meeting you there!

Afterwork Mentoring-Mastermind
2023-06-15 18:00 - 20:00 | Hotel Jade, Rue Rothschild 55, Genève, Genève, 1202, Switzerland
This event is open ONLY to participants in the CWF mentoring and mastermind programs
Dear Mentors and Mentees of the CWF mentoring programs,
Dear participants in the Mastermind program,
As we regularly do during the year, we would like to invite you to share a moment of networking and face-to-face exchange with the other pairs involved at different stages in the programs. For this session will will also invite the partitipants involved in the new Mastermind program.
Please come and join us at the Hotel Jade: a quiet inside terrace in the center of Geneva, where can share experiences, questions, ideas… around a light collation.
For organisational reasons, we thank you for registering below.

Mastermind Program - Online information session
2023-06-26 17:30 - 18:15 | Visioconference
We are delighted to launch the second session of our new members’ only program to help you thrive, wherever you are in your career path: the MASTERMIND GROUPS.
WHAT IS A MASTERMIND GROUP?
A mastermind group is a peer-to-peer mentoring group used to help members solve their problems with input and advice from the other group members. In a group of 5-6 women, the self-organised group meets every 4 to 6 weeks for around 2h, to brainstorm on their current challenges.
It is basically a very powerful co-development opportunity, from which you gain high motivation and more alignment in the process.
For more information, we are proposing a 45 minutes online to any member interested in learning about this new program before applying, for a short presentation + Q&A.
Full information about the program
For organisational reasons, please register below.
You can already register for this new program by filling this form (Deadline: July 31st)
Link to join the visioconference
Sujet : Mastermind Program – Online information session
Heure : 26 juin 2023 17:30 Paris
Participer à la réunion Zoom
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86545404647?pwd=[REDACTED]
ID de réunion : 865 4540 4647
Code secret : [REDACTED]

Mastermind Program 2023-2024: New Registration Deadline
2023-08-31 | Genève
The registration deadline has been extended to August 31, 2023
To register for this new program please fill in this form
Members’ only
We have received very positive and enthousiastic feedback from the members who took part in the first edition of the MASTERMIND GROUPS and therefore we are delighted to launch the second edition of this members’only program meant to help you thrive, wherever you are in your career path.
WHAT IS A MASTERMIND GROUP?
A mastermind group is a peer-to-peer mentoring group used to help members solve their problems with input and advice from the other group members. In a group of 5-6 women, the self-organised group meets every 4 to 6 weeks for around 2h, to brainstorm on their current challenges. It is basically a very powerful co-development opportunity, and you gain high motivation and more alignment in the process.
WHAT TYPE OF CHALLENGE TO ADDRESS? As an example it could be improving Team management, career, developing business, Job search… and it can be anything you currently need to develop yourself… Including exploring what could be your next step 🙂
The groups will be formed by the CWF, based on the application form in which you will state your expectations. The groups are formed for a period running over a year, and could be reconducted for a longer period if relevant.
NEW: this year we will organise a special group for members looking for a new job.
For more information about the program, you can ask for the slides presented during the information session held last June 26 or/and for the recording of this session.
Full description of the program
TIMING:

Application form to fill by end of August,
Groups created in August,
Start group meetings in September, with an introduction workshop offered by the CWF to work efficiently together,
End of program in July 2024

Conditions to apply:

you must be a CWF regular member, individual or corporate.
you must be ready to meet every 4 to 6 weeks with your group, with a positive mindset and a willingness to genuinely contribute, in full confidentiality.

To register for this new program please fill in this form (Deadline: August 31st)

Mastermind program kick-off
2023-09-12 17:30 - 19:00 | Visioconference
This workshop is open ONLY to the members who registered for the mastermind program
Agenda of the workshop:

Mastermind Journey overview
Organizing the groups: logistics
Meeting content
Three steps to a working group relationship
Try the GROW model live!
Next steps

Sujet : Kick-off Mastemind program
Heure : 12 sept. 2023 17:30 Paris
Participer à la réunion Zoom
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87152976106?pwd=[REDACTED]
ID de réunion : 871 5297 6106
Code secret : [REDACTED]

Afterwork Mentoring-Mastermind
2023-10-17 18:00 - 20:00 | Hotel N’vy Geneva, Rue de Richemont 18, Genève, Genève, 1202, Switzerland
This event is open ONLY to participants in the CWF mentoring and mastermind programs
Dear Mentors and Mentees of the CWF mentoring program,
Dear participants in the Mastermind program,
As we regularly do during the year, we would like to invite you to share a moment of networking and face-to-face exchange with the other members involved in the CWF mentoring and mastermind programs.
Please come and join us at the Hotel N’vy: a warm and modern place in the center of Geneva, where we can share experiences, questions, ideas… around a light collation.
For organisational reasons, we thank you for registering below.

CWF Mentoring Program 2024: Closing Registration
2024-02-28 | Genève
Dear CWF Members,
Ready to take part in a mentoring experience?
NOW is the right time to take a step to your development…

By mid-January, the registration will be open to apply for the Mentoring program 2024, all you will have to do is fill in the relevant form (links to be added in due time).
Mentoring is one of the most powerful activities for the individual’s personal and professional growth. A privileged relationship develops between the mentee and mentor, usually a person with valuable experience in an area the mentee would like to develop in. The mentor brings a new perspective to the mentee and provides her with a base to her reflections, to reach her specific development goals. For more information, click on this link.
Mentoring offer
Backed by long-term experience, CWF offers its members mentoring programs matching high-potential women with senior/executive mentors to help foster development and growth.

Program:
Individual members: The number of mentees will depend on the number of registered mentors. You can register for mentor or mentee or for both roles.
Corporate Partners: Each company identifies mentors and mentees candidates (balanced). Each candidate fills in a profile form with professional and personal information.
Here is the timeline of the program:

By February 29: Please complete the registration
Throughout March: Pairs are formed with the help of corporate representatives
By March 31: Participants are informed about their counterparts
By April 1: Start of the mentoring partnership.
December 2024: End of the program.

NB

Mentees can participate in only ONE program per year
Mentors can apply to accompany more than one Mentee, if you are interested, please mention it into your form in the comments
If you are in the mastermind program, you can register as a mentor, not as a mentee
Corporate Partners must propose as many Mentors as Mentees

Throughout the program, the CWF will invite participants to attend a High-Impact training session and regular catch-ups to support each Mentee and Mentor to make the most of their mentoring journey.
To apply, please follow the links below:
Mentors form
Mentees form

If you have any questions, or comments please do not hesitate to contact us at administration@cwf.ch. For more information about the CWF, visit our website at www.cwf.ch.
Yours Sincerely,
The CWF Mentoring Program Team

Closing Event Mentoring Program 2023
2024-02-29 18:00 - 20:00 | Hotel N’vy Geneva, Rue de Richemont 18, Genève, Genève, 1202, Switzerland
Dear Corporate Ambassadors, mentors and mentees,
The CWF committee invites you to the closing cocktail of the CWF Mentoring Program 2023.

Caterpillar, one of the CWF’s Corporate Partners, is kindly offering the cocktail.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
The mentors and mentees involved in the 2023 CWF mentoring program
HR Partners and Talent Managers of the CWF corporate members’ companies
FORMAT:

Welcome & Networking
Recap on the Career Women’s Forum Cross-Company Mentoring Program
Mentors and Mentees feedback on the program – floor discussion
Cocktail

HOW TO ENROLL:
By February 26: please send an email to: administration@cwf.ch
The seats are limited: we will confirm the enrolment on a first come first served basis.
We thank Caterpillar for its support and look very much forward to meeting you for this event!
The CWF Committee

High Impact Mentoring Workshop 2024
2024-04-09 17:00 - 19:00 | Visioconference
This workshop is open only to the mentors and mentees who registered for the 2024 Mentoring Program
Dear 2024 CWF mentees and mentors,
Before starting the CWF Mentoring Program, we have the pleasure to invite you to an online preparatory workshop which will provide tools to make mentoring and personal development’s discussions highly effective.
This workshop will help to understand the respective roles of Mentors and Mentees and to increase their mutual confidence.
We encourage you to attend the workshop and learn how to manage development discussions and mentoring partnerships with positive impact and effectiveness.
In short – you will learn how to:

Define and understand the expectations of both mentors and mentees
Leverage personal and professional growth through mentoring and development conversations
Apply the GROW (Goal/Reality/Obstacles/Options/Way forward) model, a development tool that works for mentees, reports, colleagues, friends and relatives.

During the workshop, there will be room for you to try the GROW model in small groups.
Looking forward to e-meeting you there!

Sujet: High Impact Mentoring Workshop 2024
Heure: 9 avr. 2024 17:00 Paris
Rejoindre Zoom Réunion
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85188060844?pwd=[REDACTED]
ID de réunion: 851 8806 0844
Code secret: [REDACTED]

Afterwork Mentoring
2024-06-25 18:00 - 20:00 | Hotel N’vy Geneva, Rue de Richemont 18, Genève, Genève, 1202, Switzerland
This event is open ONLY to participants in the CWF mentoring program
Dear Mentors and Mentees of the CWF mentoring program,
As we regularly do during the year, we would like to invite you to share a moment of networking and face-to-face exchange with the other members involved in the CWF mentoring program.
Please come and join us at the Hotel N’vy: a warm and modern place in the center of Geneva, where we can share experiences, questions, ideas… around a light collation.
For organisational reasons, we thank you for registering below.

Mastermind Program - Online information session
2024-06-26 17:30 - 18:15 | Visioconference
We will be online, you can join even if you have not registered (CWF members only)
Zoom information below
We are delighted to launch the third session of our new members’ only program to help you thrive, wherever you are in your career path: the MASTERMIND GROUPS.
WHAT IS A MASTERMIND GROUP?
A mastermind group is a peer-to-peer mentoring group used to help members solve their problems with input and advice from the other group members. In a group of 5 women, the self-organised group meets every 4 weeks for around 2h, to brainstorm on their current challenges.
It is basically a very powerful co-development opportunity, from which you gain high motivation and more alignment in the process.
For more information, we are proposing a 45 minutes online to any member interested in learning about this new program before applying, for a short presentation + Q&A.
Full information about the program
For organisational reasons, please register below.
You can already register for this new program by filling this form (Deadline: July 31st)
Link to join the visioconference
Sujet: Mastermind Information Session
Heure: 26 juin 2024 17:30 Paris
Participer Zoom Réunion
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88424846122?pwd=[REDACTED]
ID de réunion: 884 2484 6122
Code secret: [REDACTED]

Mastermind Program 2024-2025: Registration Deadline extended to August 31
2024-08-31 | Genève
To register for this new program please fill in this form
Members’ only
We have received very positive and enthousiastic feedback from the members who took part in the first editions of the MASTERMIND GROUPS and therefore we are delighted to launch the third edition of this members’only program meant to help you thrive, wherever you are in your career path.
WHAT IS A MASTERMIND GROUP?
A mastermind group is a peer-to-peer mentoring group used to help members solve their problems with input and advice from the other group members. In a group of 5 women, the self-organised group meets every 4 weeks for around 2h, to brainstorm on their current challenges. It is basically a very powerful co-development opportunity, and you gain high motivatind more alignment in the processon a.
WHAT TYPE OF CHALLENGE TO ADDRESS? As an example it could be improving Team management, career, developing business, Job search… and it can be anything you currently need to develop yourself… Including exploring what could be your next step 🙂
The groups will be formed by the CWF, based on the application form in which you will state your expectations. The groups are formed for a period running over a year, and could be reconducted for a longer period if relevant.
For more information about the program, you can ask for the recording of an online presentation sending an email to administration@cwf.ch.

Full description of the program
TIMING:

Application form to fill by end of August,
Groups created in August,
Start group meetings in September, with an introduction workshop offered by the CWF to work efficiently together,
End of program in July 2025

Conditions to apply:

you must be a CWF regular member, individual or corporate.
you must be ready to meet every 4 weeks with your group, with a positive mindset and a willingness to genuinely contribute, in full confidentiality.

To register for this new program please fill in this form (Deadline: August 31st)

Kick-off workshop of the Mastermind program 2024
2024-09-19 17:30 - 19:00 | Visioconference
This workshop is open ONLY to the members who registered for the mastermind program
We are happy to confirm the launch of our 2024 Mastermind program for our members.
September is well underway and we know many of you of have registered to join the 2024 program are looking forward to get started. This is fantastic!
As previously communicated, we invite you to an online kick-off 90-minute workshop with the following agenda:

Mastermind Journey overview
Organizing the groups: logistics
Meeting content
Three steps to a working group relationship
Try the GROW model live!
Next steps

Sujet : Kick-off Mastemind program
Heure : 19 sept. 2024 17:30 Paris
Participer à la réunion Zoom
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84188961446?pwd=[REDACTED]

Joint Mentoring and Mastermind Afterwork
2024-10-24 18:00 - 20:00 | Hotel N’vy Geneva, Rue de Richemont 18, Genève, Genève, 1202, Switzerland
This event is open ONLY to participants in the CWF mentoring and mastermind programs
Dear Masterminders, Mentors, and Mentees of the CWF programs,
Dear Corporate Ambassadors,
With the recent kick-off of the Mastermind CWF program, we are happy to organize a joint Afterwork event combining participants from both the Mastermind and the Mentoring CWF programs. We are convinced that networking, inspirational conversations, and get-together opportunities do add to our professional development.
Please come and join me at the Hotel N’vy around a light collation on October 24, from 18h to 20h.
For logistics reasons, make sure to register using the button below. As capacity is limited, don’t wait for too long.
See you very soon!
Dominique Ben Dhaou
On behalf of the CWF committee

Mentoring Program online presentation
2025-02-13 17:00 - 18:00 | Visioconference
This presentation is open to members only
Dear Members,
You are interested in the CWF Mentoring program, but you would like more information before registering?
Join this online Q&A session to ask questions and allow you to take your decision.
For organisational reasons, we thank you for registering below.
We look forward to welcoming you.
Best regards,
Dominique Ben Dhaou for the CWF committee
Mentoring program information

Live “Mentoring Experience”
2025-06-27 13:30 - 14:00 | Visioconference
This event is open ONLY to participants in the CWF mentoring program
Dear Mentors and Mentees of the CWF programs,
Dear Corporate Ambassadors,
We are happy to offer you an online opportunity to ask questions, share your mentoring experience and tips, while also network with other mentors and mentees of the program. No agenda, no slides. An open window for insights and Q&A.
All registered participants will get a link in due time to join the session.
Looking forward to e-meeting you!
Dominique Ben Dhaou
On behalf of the CWF committee

Mastermind Program 2025-2026: Registration Deadline August 31
2025-08-31 | Genève
To register for this new program please fill in this form
Members’ only
Dear Members,
We are delighted to launch the 4th cohort of our members’ only program to help you thrive, wherever you are in your career path: the 2025-2026 MasterMind Program.
This is open to individual and corporate members.
To participate, please fill in this form and send it by August 31, 2025.
! If you have been part of the 2024-2025 program, please do register as well and indicate that you wish to continue (with the same cohort or another as appropriate).
WHAT IS A MASTERMIND GROUP?
Masterminding is a structured and intentional process where a group of 4-5 CWF members meet regularly to exchange ideas, share challenges, offer support, and hold each other accountable.
The goal is collective growth through shared wisdom: each member contributes their experience and insights, while also benefiting from the perspective and problem-solving power of the group.
It’s not coaching or training—it’s peer-driven and built on mutual trust, confidentiality, and commitment.
In short: it’s a think tank and support system rolled into one, designed to help each member succeed and thrive—personally and professionally.
TIMING:

Application form to fill by end of August
Groups will be created early September
Start group meetings mid-September, with an introduction workshop offered by the CWF to make of their Mastermind group a great experience
Specific support and facilitation will be offered for the 1st session (optional)
End of program in July 2026

Conditions to apply:

you must be a CWF regular member, individual or corporate.
you must be ready to meet every 4 weeks with your group, with a positive mindset and a willingness to genuinely contribute, in full confidentiality.

To register for this new program please fill in this form (Deadline: August 31, 2025)
Please reach out to me for questions you might have.
We look forward to sharing this program with you,
Best regards,
Dominique Ben Dhaou
For the CWF Committee

Mentoring-Mastermind Afterwork Get-Together
2025-10-16 18:00 - 20:00 | Hotel N’vy Geneva, Rue de Richemont 18, Genève, Genève, 1202, Switzerland
This event is open ONLY to participants in the CWF mentoring and mastermind programs
Mentors, Mentees, Masterminders, and Ambassadors – this one is for you!
Our CWF community is all about connection, growth, and support. What better way to celebrate that than an afterwork get-together?
Thursday, October 16, 20256:00 – 8:00 PMHotel N’vy, Geneva
This evening is more than just a drink together:

Relax and recharge with fellow members around a friendly apéro
Ask me anything about the mentoring and mastermind programs
Share your feedback and ideas for the community
Expand your network with inspiring peers and professionals

The cost is minimal, the value is significant – and places are limited.
I would love to see you there! Register now to secure your spot and let’s make this evening a meaningful, energizing, and enjoyable moment together.
Looking forward to raising a glass with you,Dominique Ben DhaouOn behalf of the CWF Committee
