Rise & Lead 2.0 by OWIT Lake Geneva: 2025 November Edition – Mentoring Program
“Your potential is your power - let’s unlock it together.”
The OWIT Lake Geneva Mentoring Program returns for its 2nd edition, dedicated to empowering students and entrepreneurs through meaningful mentorship, skills-building, and authentic connections.
The Program in few Steps
Preparation (Mentors’ Onboarding, by this form or by email: president@owit-lakegeneva.org)
Mentors register, define their areas of expertise, and share the topics they’d like to support. This sets the foundation for impactful mentoring relationships.
Step 1 – Kickoff Day (01.11.2025)
A dynamic launch event filled with workshops, networking, and goal-setting activities to inspire participants and prepare them for the journey ahead.
Step 2 – Mentee Registration & Pairing (01–03.11.2025, during the Kickoff Day or by email: mentoring@owit-lakegeneva.org)
Mentees register, share their goals, and are thoughtfully matched with mentors based on objectives, experience, and interests to ensure meaningful partnerships.
Step 3 – Mentoring Journey (4 Weeks)
Over four weeks, mentors and mentees connect 1–2 times per week in a flexible format — in person or online — supported by the OWIT Lake Geneva team throughout the process.
Step 4 – Celebration Dinner (TBC)
A closing evening of inspiration and connection featuring shared insights, success stories, and a reward ceremony to celebrate growth and achievement.
A simple, powerful path from connection to transformation.
What’s in it for you:
Additional benefits:
For whom:
For women & men who want to go far — without losing themselves along the way.
We are delighted to invite you to the Kickoff Day - a dynamic event designed to #connect, #inspire, and #prepare you for a successful mentorship journey.
This year’s workshops are tailored to the needs of students and entrepreneurs, offering practical tools to help you strengthen your visibility, build confidence, and lay the foundations for growth. Together, we will explore:
Personal Branding & LinkedIn Visibility – how to position yourself online and open doors to opportunities.
Empowerment & Confidence Building – strategies to step into your potential and overcome challenges.
Financial Basics – essentials for understanding finance in corporate, whether as a student, manager or entrepreneur.
CV Essentials & Entrepreneurial Administration – guidance on creating an impactful CV or navigating company setup basics, depending on your profile.
Sessions will be offered in English and French, creating an open and bilingual environment for learning and exchange.
️Agenda - November 1st, 2025
10:00–10:15 – Welcome coffee & croissants
10:15–10:25 – Opening remarks & Welcome speech from OWIT & SSBM (Swiss School of Business and Management Geneva)
10:25–10:35 – OWIT Mentoring Program: our journey so far, by Iulia Popescu - OWIT Lake Geneva President
10:45–11:30 – Workshop 1: Personal Branding & LinkedIn Visibility, by Hulya Kurt
11:30–12:15 – Workshop 2: Intentional Leadership and Goal Setting, by Dr Rodica Zerguine
12:15–13:00 – Lunch break
13:00–13:45 – Workshop 3: Financial Basics, by Tetiana Courvoisier
13:45–14:30 – Workshop 4: CV Essentials / Entrepreneurial Administration, by Iulia Popescu
14:30–15:00 – Q&A, tools, and best practices with the OWIT Lake Geneva team
This half-day event is more than just a learning opportunity - it’s a space to connect with mentors, peers, and professionals who believe in collaboration and mutual support. Whether you’re preparing to launch your career, build your business, or simply gain clarity on your path, this event will help you take the next step with confidence.
We are deeply grateful to the Swiss School of Business and Management Geneva (SSBM) - our partner and generous host for this Mentoring Program Kick-Off. Their continuous support plays a vital role in empowering our mission to connect, educate, and inspire women in international trade and business.
This collaboration reflects our shared values: a commitment to learning, professional development, and creating inclusive spaces where personal and career growth go hand in hand. We thank SSBM Geneva for believing in the power of mentorship and in the impact of building bridges between education and professional communities.
The Kickoff Day is free of charge and open to everyone - an open invitation to discover the power of mentorship and connection within our professional community.
The Mentoring Program itself is offered free of charge to OWIT Lake Geneva members, OWIT network partners, and students.
Register now and be part of a transformative journey!
For more information, contact Iulia, Program Coordinator, at mentoring@owit-lakegeneva.org.
Let’s continue building a community where women support women - because together, we thrive.