European Women on Boards (EWOB)

How do you handle conflicts with board members? While board support can drive an organisation toward its goals, big differences in vision and values can slow progress — and even unseat a CEO! It's crucial to handle disagreements with the board effectively. But how do you do that? In our EWOB Community, we explored and discussed five strategies for navigating conflict with the board as an executive. If you're interested in these discussions, consider joining the EWOB Community for more in-depth conversations in a supportive and private space! https://lnkd.in/exHfZu8h

Are you curious about the fundamentals of impact investing? We warmly invite you to join our upcoming panel discussion featuring four distinguished experts: Dagmar van Ravenswaay Claasen, Wendy (Barbara) Morée, Esma Choho, and Elena Yurchenko! Representing diverse fields such as angel investing, venture capital, family offices, and sustainable growth, they will share their insights on: ✅ where to start, ✅the options available, ✅and the ethical considerations involved in making investment choices. Register to join the conversation on September 17th at 5:00PM CET 👇

Are you a neurodiverse leader or know someone who is? Many neurodivergent individuals, including leaders, often hesitate to disclose their neurodiversity due to fear of discrimination, misunderstanding, or backlash. This is a real concern that can affect their professional and personal lives. We want to break these barriers and we welcome conversations on how we can better support and include you or someone you know as a neurodivergent leader. So we’d like to ask you: Are you a neurodiverse leader? Or do you know someone who is? Nominate yourself or a neurodiverse leader you admire in the comments. 👇

How can you engage male allies in the workplace? During our recent event “How to shape the organisation to embrace DEI at its core”, one of the topics that our speakers discussed was how to involve male allies in the workplace. We heard from Robert Baker, Dr. Elisabeth Ilboudo, Kaumudi Goda, @Kristen Anderson, and Rodrigo Caetano Teixeira, with Nanditha Raghavan moderating. …Ready to take action? Watch the recap video for a quick summary. 👇 And view the full event recording here: https://lnkd.in/eBbXrdYW

Spain adopts ambitious measures in implementing the Women on Boards Directive! 🇪🇸 🇪🇺 Spain has significantly broadened the scope of Women on Boards Directive . Beyond just stock-listed companies, the new law now applies to courts, governments, the General State Administration, professional associations, and even unlisted public interest companies. ✅ What's required? - Boards: At least 40% representation of the underrepresented sex, with fair and equal selection processes. - Senior Management: Aiming for 40% representation, with a "comply or explain" approach for those falling short. 🔎 Who's watching? Compliance will be closely monitored by the Spanish Securities Market Commission and Instituto de las Mujeres, with serious consequences for non-compliance. 🗓 Key dates: - Top 35 companies: 40% by June 30, 2026 - Other listed companies: 40% by June 30, 2027 - Public interest entities: 33% by 2026 and 40% by 2029 Spain's approach is setting a new standard in gender equality! Learn more here 👉 https://lnkd.in/euBdxDKp

Want to be a speaker for EWOB? 💙 We're always looking for speakers for our EWOB Talks and Fireside Chats. EWOB members have priority, but we're also open to the public. Topics we’re excited about include: ✅ Engaging male allies ✅ Building a portfolio career ✅ Networking strategically ✅ Resolving conflicts as a senior leader ✅ Starting in investment as a senior leader ...and more! Fill out this form to nominate yourself: https://lnkd.in/e4f4QnpS Or suggest someone you think would be a great fit in the comments. 👇 Please note, this opportunity is fully remote and entirely volunteer-based. As EWOB is a non-profit organisation, we are unable to offer payment to our speakers. Thank you for your understanding and support.

Senior women leaders: How can we practice authentic leadership? In our EWOB Community, we discussed a resource focused on the studies that demonstrate why women might hold the key to authentic leadership. Of course, understanding why leadership styles differ between genders is complex. And we can’t paint an entire gender with one brush. … And EWOB Members like Elif Tutum Tuncer, Deepti Pahwa, Adela Vladutoiu, EMBA, DBA Candidate shared their insights too. Now we want to hear from you: What experiences have shaped your journey in embodying authentic leadership? Share your thoughts in the comments below. P.S. If you're interested in these discussions, consider joining the EWOB Community for more in-depth conversations in a supportive and private space. 👉 https://lnkd.in/e5VTVmsH

Senior women leaders: Have you ever found yourself placed in a leadership role during tough times? When Ilham Kadri became CEO of Solvay in 2018, the company's stock dropped. This fits the pattern of the 'glass cliff' effect, a term coined by Michelle Ryan and Alexander Haslam from the University of Exeter. This suggests that women are more likely to be placed in leadership positions during financial downturns or company struggles. Now we’re curious: Have you ever found yourself placed in a leadership role during tough times, like an economic downturn? Let us know in the comments. 👇 https://lnkd.in/ePtnc8Nw

There is still time to apply! Applications for the upcoming cohorts of EWOB Board Readiness and C-Level Programs are open until 31st of July. 1️⃣ EWOB Board Readiness Program: Gain the necessary tools, knowledge, and insights to get ready to apply for board positions and make a significant impact in decision-making roles. 2️⃣ EWOB C-Level Program: Upgrade your skills, expand your influence, and unlock new possibilities as you advance in your career as a senior leader. Find out more and apply here 👉 https://lnkd.in/dC5vSuVu

Having difficult conversations is part of our professional lives. They include anything you find hard to talk about like asking for a raise at work to confronting disrespectful behaviour in your work and everywhere in between. Usually these conversations seem like a no-win situation: If you tackle them head on, somebody will get their feelings hurt or a relationship will turn sour. If you avoid them, whatever is causing you to think about confronting the situation continues to fester. But what if there was a different way to approach these conversations where they actually make your relationship and performance at work stronger? 🤔 In our EWOB Community, we discussed different resources to make this possible. If you’re interested, join us for more in-depth conversations in a supportive and private space. 👉https://lnkd.in/eZ5Q9Pz7