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The fact remains that most senior leadership positions (CEOs, deans, directors) are held by men. What does it take for women to embark on these kinds of positions, and to ensure their continued success?
The FeMS+ “Out of the Shadows” is our premiere Leadership Development program for women and those who identify as women in mid- to senior-level positions who wish to advance their career. This program aims to provide opportunities for personal and professional development, with the overarching strategy to increase the number of women in senior leadership positions. We are teaming up with well-known companies globally, to organize 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” events!
Companies are invited to partner with FeMS+ on future “Out of the Shadows” leadership events. Please contact the FeMS+ Leadership Development Committee for more information.
Past Cohorts
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 include:
- 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 include:
- 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 include:
- 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:
