Application for Cohort 9 Taiwan is now closed. Please check back soon for announcement of future cohort. Contact us if you are interested in partnering for an “Out of the Shadows” program.
Are you ready to embark on senior leadership positions (CEO, dean, director)? Do you wish to step out of the shadows and explore what else is in your realm of possibilities and opportunities? We invite to you to apply for the FeMS+ “Out of the Shadows” program.
The FeMS+ “Out of the Shadows” is our premiere Leadership Development program for women and in mid- to senior-level positions who wish to advance their career. This program aims to provide opportunities for personal and professional development. We partner with well-known companies globally to organize coaching events for a select number of candidates.
Do you wish to step out of the shadows and explore what else is in your realm of possibilities and opportunities? If yes, then you are invited to apply for one of our “Out of the Shadows” programs!
Partner with FeMS+
FeMS+ is seeking companies to partner in hosting a one-day Leadership Development Program for up to 20 women scientists in mid- to senior-level careers, who wish to advance into senior leadership roles. Event partner is responsible for providing venue, coach, food and beverage, and leadership books for the event; or funding to cover the above. Please refer to the overview document below and contact the FeMS+ Leadership Development Committee for more information.
Cohort 9, April 27, 2026, Taipei, Taiwan 女性領導力發展計畫｜2026 台北・台灣
Join us in Taipei in April 2026 and be part of a transformative experience with FeMS+!
Out of the Shadows 女性領導力發展計畫 為 FeMS+（Females in Mass Spectrometry） 主辦之旗艦級女性領導力培訓活動，專為中高階職涯階段的女性科學家設計，協助參與者在專業場域中建立自信、強化影響力，並邁向更高層的領導角色。
本次活動獲 中央研究院、台灣女科技人學會 及 國家科學及技術委員會 共同支持，採一日制、經甄選、免費參與之工作坊形式。活動內容涵蓋專業教練引導、領導經驗分享、座談討論與交流活動，協助學員發展個人化的領導策略與支持系統，並提升高階領導者所需的專業表現力、溝通影響力與公共能見度。
工作坊將以雙語進行。參與者可以選擇使用中文或英文交流。
- 日期｜2026 年 4 月 27 日（週一）
- 地點｜中央研究院化學研究所，台北・台灣
- 免費參加｜需甄選報名
- 講者／與談人
- 林耿慧 教授｜中央研究院
- 許昭萍 教授｜中央研究院
- 陳玉如 教授｜中央研究院
- Dr. Michelle Hill｜Proseek Bio，澳洲
- Dr. Anne Bendt｜新加坡國立大學，新加坡
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Today, women are still underrepresented in senior leadership roles — 17% in Asia-Pacific — far from parity [1]. “Out of the Shadows” (OTS) is our premiere Leadership Development program for women in mid- to senior-level positions who wish to advance their career. Participating in this one-day OTS workshop will empower you to step out of the shadows and explore what else is in your realm of possibilities and opportunities.
This program is complimentary for accepted applicants and is made possible by Academia Sinica, the Society of Taiwan Women in Science and Technology, and the National Science and Technology Council. Only those who are strongly committed to attending should apply. Past cohort members are welcome to apply. Applications have closed.
This April event is convenient for those who will be attending Clinical Mass Spectrometry Conference in Asia (CMSCA) 2026 in Taoyuan, Taiwan. You can still apply to attend this OTS event if you are not attending CMSCA 2026.
Note: Accepted applicants will be notified by email. Communication will be sent from fems.leadership@gmail.com. If you have not received a response, please check your spam folder first before contacting us.
- Date: Monday April 27, 2026
- Time: 9 am to 5 pm workshop; 6 pm to 8 pm networking
- Location: Institute of Chemistry, Academia Sinica, 128 Academia Road, Section 2, Nankang, Taipei 115201, Taiwan
- Travel: Attendees are responsible for their own travel and/or accommodation, including having a valid passport and obtaining visa if necessary. FeMS+ does not issue invitation letters for the purpose of visa application.
- Open to members of FeMS+ in mass spectrometry and related fields at mid- to senior-career stage. New members can join at https://femalesinms.com/contact/ Remaining spots will be open to mid/senior career women scientists in other scientific disciplines.
- Lunch and refreshments will be provided.
- Coaches/Panelists
- Prof. Keng-Hui Lin｜Academia Sinica
- Prof. Chao-Ping Hsu｜Academia Sinica
- Prof. Yu-Ju Chen｜Academia Sinica
- Dr. Michelle Hill｜Proseek Bio, Australia
- Dr. Anne Bendt｜Singapore Lipidomics Incubator, National University of Singapore
- Coaching objectives:
- Strengthen confidence of women scientists in professional environments.
- Develop tailored strategies and supportive system for career advancement.
- Cultivate authentic networking skills to accelerate leadership growth.
- Activities: interactive coaching, panel discussion, networking with leaders in science community.
- Expectations: This workshop focusses on professional leadership development. While networking at the workshop offers opportunity to connect with leaders in the field, it is not geared towards securing employment or project funding. Additionally, this workshop does not cover topics related to advancement in mass spectrometry or general project management.
- Program Agenda
- 8:30 am Arrival and onsite check-in
- 9:00 am Housekeeping. Welcome. Overview of program. Ice-breaker activity.
- 9:15 am Leadership coaching
- 10:00 am Break
- 10:15 am Leadership coaching
- 12:30 pm Lunch
- 1:30 pm Career talks from invited speakers
- 2:30 pm Break
- 2:45 pm Panel discussion
- 4:30 pm Program wrap-up. Closing remarks
- 5:00 pm Head to offsite venue
- 6:00 pm Offsite networking gathering
Past Cohorts
Cohort 8, September 26, 2025, Montreal, Canada
- Event in partnership with: MSACL, Thermo Fisher, and Carol Lempert Speaking.
- Leadership theme: Power Up Your Leadership Presence with Storytelling
- Increase executive presence for enhanced networking and communication.
- Harness the power of storytelling as a leadership and influence tool.
- Gain confidence in presenting, from conference to board meetings and beyond.
- Activities included: interactive coaching with a mix of practical exercises, modeling behaviors, discussion, and feedback to participants on the impact of their own executive presence and stories.
- Testimonies:
Cohort 7, February 23, 2025, Singapore
- Event in partnership with: Agilent, SCIEX, and Thermo Fisher.
- Leadership themes: discover your voice, transform your career, and connect globally.
- Activities included:
- Leadership coaching with Tan Hwee Hoon on identifying one’s greatest strengths, developing presence and charisma, and networking
- Discussion panel on finding one’s voice, addressing challenges, and discussing strategies, with Michelle Hill, Yue Wan, and Rachel Watson; moderated by Wu Wei.
- Testimonies:
Cohort 6, September 2024, Rockville, MD, USA
- Event in partnership with: CASSS and SCIEX
- Leadership theme on Power Up Your Leadership Presence with Storytelling, featuring Carol Lempert Speaking
- Increase executive presence for enhanced networking and communication.
- Harness the power of storytelling as a leadership and influence tool.
- Gain confidence in presenting, from conference to board meetings and beyond.
- Activities included:
- Leadership coaching
- Practical exercises, modeling behaviors, discussion, and feedback to participants on the impact of their own executive presence and their stories.
- Testimony:
Cohort 5, August 2024, Melbourne, Australia
- Event in partnership with: Mass Dynamics, Peak Scientific, and SCIEX.
- Leadership themes: negotiation and communication skills
- Activities included:
- Panel discussion on leadership journey and capturing your values, with Paula Burton, Vera Ignjatovic, Nicole Pendini, Ute Roessner, and Yu Xia.
- Workshop on honing influence and negotiation skills in workplace
- Interactive discussion and small group exercises
- Testimony:
Cohort 4, April 2024, Hamburg, Germany
- Event in partnership with: Tecan, IBL.
- Leadership Themes on Sharing Career Journeys and Unleashing Potential:
- Build self-confidence through self-awareness of strengths and successful strategies.
- Understand the role of a leader, encompassing effective communication with both team members and superiors.
- Envisioning future growth and development, including changes in behavior and approach over a five-year period.
- Activities included:
- Leadership coaching workshop, led by Sophie von Schack
- Networking: Meet & Greet with females working in mass spectrometry, including industry and academic leaders from various functions
- Panel discussion on career growth
- Testimony:
Cohort 3, March 2024, Singapore
- Event in partnership with (in alphabetical order): Bruker, National University of Singapore, SCIEX, and Singapore Phenome Centre of Nanyang Technological University
- Leadership Themes:
- Empower women scientists to find their voices in professional setting
- Gain awareness of triggers and barriers
- Develop self-efficacy and build a support system
- Activities included:
- Leadership coaching, led by Executive Coach Ping Yu
- Networking with women leaders in mass spectrometry community
- Panel discussion with Nathalie Benzing (COO, Moneythor), Prof. Yunn Hwen Gan (Associate Professor, National University of Singapore), Thusi Rupasinghe (Senior Field Application and Market Development Specialist, SCIEX), and Prof. Yulan Wang (Professor, Nanyang Technological University).
- Testimony:
- Liyan Chan: Event reflection
- Nivedita Bhattacharya: Event reflection, Navigating Scientific Leadership through Global Journeys
Cohort 2, September 2023, Munich, Germany
- Event in partnership with: Bruker Daltonics GmbH and Co. KG, Bruker Scientific
- Leadership Themes:
- The Psychology of Selves: Beyond Imposter Syndrome
- Confident Negotiation
- Intentional Careers
- Activities included:
- Leadership coaching, led by Dr. Hannah Roberts, UK-based STEM careers coach
- Networking with industry leaders in mass spectrometry community
- Panel discussion on career growth
- Testimony:
Inaugural Cohort, March 2023, San Jose, CA, US
- Event in partnership with: Thermo Fisher Scientific, Life Science Mass Spectrometry Business Unit
- Leadership Coaching Themes:
- Going from The Academic to the Corporate World
- Building Your Personal Brand and Networking
- Asking for What You Want
- Activities:
- 2.5h Leadership coaching course
- Networking: Meet & Greet with industry leaders from various functions
- Panel discussion on career growth
- Testimony:
