ARTICLES

Feb 3, 2020

Abigail Thorley representing WIL at the Rise and Lead Summit

The Rise and Lead Summit 2019 spanned the 19th and 20th September and brought together women from a variety of careers and locations to...

Feb 3, 2020

WIL Talk: From Obstacles to Assets

On the first official WIL talk of the semester, three speakers were invited to the Leiden University College auditorium to talk about how...

Feb 3, 2020

Workshop: How to Achieve your Ambitions

Retired Australian High Commissioner and Career Coach Frank Ingruber commenced his workshop at The Hague Tech, WIL’s new venue, by...

Feb 3, 2020

Let's Talk About Women: Edition II

On one of the last summer afternoons, W.I.L members and Leiden University College students gathered for a cozy afternoon at the Coasters...

Feb 3, 2020

Workshop: Corporate Storytelling with WBII

If we had to sum up Natali Drake’s story in three key words, it would be “Show, don’t tell.” On May 23rd, WIL and WBII members came...

Feb 3, 2020

WIL Talk: Working Abroad - Struggles and Integration

The last WIL Talk of the academic year started off with Margarita Lourido's dynamic presentation on what moving and working abroad really...

Feb 3, 2020

Motivational Workshop: WIL Members watch TED Talks on Procrastination

“5,4,3,2,1.” Reciting this countdown right after your gut incites you to act is Mel Robbins’ solution to breaking bad habits and taking...

Feb 3, 2020

Workshop: Developing your Advocacy Skills with Elisabeth van der Steenhoven

“Well-behaved women seldom make history.” That was merely one of the surprising claims made by Elisabeth van der Steenhoven, WIL’s guest...

Feb 3, 2020

Open Mic: Rebirth & Regrowth

On the evening of the equinox, WIL members came together with members of our community in The Hague for the final event of the block....

Feb 3, 2020

Closing the Confidence Gap Together

By Jennifer Reichelt - I never fully understood how and why gender inequality in the workforce is still such an issue in today’s world....

Feb 3, 2020

WIL Talk: The Power of Mindset

For the first WIL Talk of 2019, we asked ourselves the question: What is the power of mindset? How can we effectively use it in our...

Feb 3, 2020

Workshop: Leadership and Compassion in the 21st Century

“To inspire you need to be inspired.” These words did not merely define the essence of the workshop but also the essence of being a good...

Feb 3, 2020

Workshop: Presenting Potential with Jonathan Talbott

WIL's first workshop of 2019 regarding successful public speaking was hosted in collaboration with the Women's Business Initiative...

Feb 3, 2020

General Meeting 06.02.2019

This new year's General Meeting began with reflections and feedback on past events and on the team's progress. Introductions of the board...

Feb 3, 2020

Networking Reception at Twelve Twelve Gallery

Hosted at the Twelve Twelve art gallery, this event was a chance for WIL members, art world professionals, and other guests to meet and...

Feb 3, 2020

WIL Talk: Balancing Ambitions

In our fast-paced world, it is imperative that we maintain our personal-well being whilst not sacrificing our personal and professional...

Feb 3, 2020

WIL Café: Connecting Minds for Solutions

During this workshop, WIL members, alongside experienced female professionals, brainstormed solutions to challenges faced by women in the...

Feb 3, 2020

Collaboration, Inspiration & LinkedIn

WIL’s first networking event of the second block was organised in collaboration with Women’s Business Initiative International (WBII), a...

Feb 3, 2020

General Meeting 31.10.2018

WIL kicked off its October - December program with a second General Meeting, at which all members were invited. Amongst the topics...

Feb 3, 2020

Empowering Women in the Professional Sphere

On the 1st of October, WIL held its final event of its opening block and its first ever WIL Talk, open to the public. Five incredible...