THE PWN VIENNA NEWSLETTER AUTUMN/WINTER 2017/18 > COVER TOPIC: TRUTH > EVENT REVIEW & PREVIEW > NETWORK NEWS © Illustration by Evi Psaltidi PROFESSIONAL WOMEN'S NETWORK www.pwnvienna.net AUTUMN/WINTER 2017/18 | 1 _contents _letter from the editor Andrea Balcar Newsletter Editor Tina Feiertag Newsletter Designer
[email protected] Letter from the Editor 3 Message from the Co-Presidents 4 Dear Readers, Steering Committee 6 Welcome to the issue! We all seek sanctuaries, places that offer discussion and NETWORKING NEWS room to grow. PWN Vienna is one such place. In my years Announcments 7 The writer Ayn Rand once said “The truth is not for all as a member, I have always felt welcome and accepted. I Mentoring Programme: We Rise by Lifting Others 10 men, but only for those who seek it.” In our current have met amazing women who inspired and energised me. Career Club: Communication Challenges 12 political and social climate, whether in Europe or across In turn, I have been able to inspire others to share their Social Event: Shirley Valentine 14 the big pond, it may seem that instead of actively seeking life experiences with you. Over the course of five years, Event Reviews 16 the truth, many people have decided to let “alternative the topics presented here have provided a “red thread” of facts” rule their thinking. Rather than listening to and issues that every woman and man must address in their honing their inner voice and letting their inner (moral) lives, whether it concerns finding their passion, dealing LEADERSHIP compass guide their decisions, they choose to follow lead- with adversity or developing the (self-)confidence neces- Unlock the Potential Power of Female Leadership 23 ers whose fast talk and posturing (at best) hides hollow sary to follow one's dreams.