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Welcome to our blog where we share valuable know-how from events, insights from role models and much more!

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Welcome to our blog where we share valuable know-how from events, insights from role models and much more!

The Role Models

Role Model Eva Selamlar
Sabrina Schenardi

Role Model:
Eva Selamlar

Eva Selamlar-Leuthold is committed to innovation and has headed the Head Financial Innovation Desk at the Swiss Confederation since September. When it comes to promoting women, she started at a young age… Read More

Role Model Theresa Pham
Tanja Koch

Role Model:
Theresa Pham

Born in Northern Germany and raised in a Vietnamese family, Theresa Pham embarked on a diverse journey across Europe. From Unilever internship to entrepreneur, she shares insights on personal experiences, tech, routines and her role models… Read More

Role Model Maja Stamenkovic
Tanja Koch

Role Model:
Maja Stamenkovic

Maja holds a Master’s in Computer Science, has a passion for solving problems, and is an IT consultant in Zurich. She advocates for women in tech, promoting bravery and seeking supportive role models… Read More

role Model Ipek Sahiner Schlecht
Janine Fuchs

Role Model:
Ipek Sahiner Schlecht

Ipek studied Computer Engineering at Istanbul University, worked in telecom and is now COO at Profila, a customer data relationship and permission marketing platform … Read More

Role Model Carmen Jenny
Tanja Koch

Role Model:
Carmen Jenny

To Carmen, it is all about circularity, fashion and tech and to bridge more than one gap by growing a network of innovators, fashion experts, thought leaders and consumers… Read More

Image of Role Model Carolin Maier
Tanja Koch

Role Model: Carolin Maier

Exposure to a future-oriented, solution-focused approach to problem-solving ignited Carolin’s passion for technology, fueled her desire to learn more, and eventually lead her to found her own industrial tech startup together with two like-minded co-founders… Read More

Image of Role Model Lidia Panio
Sabrina Schenardi

Role Model: Lidia Panio

Lidia grew up surrounded by tech, was 19 years old when she dissected her first banking software and later on decided to devote herself solely to interface design – and she has some great tips to share… Read More

Role Model Valentina Contini; gray background; portrait photo
Sabrina Schenardi

Role Model: Valentina Contini

Fueled by curiosity and set on learning new things every day, Valentina had a very interesting journey into tech. She had to learn early on that there is a difference between great ideas and the actual readiness of some technologies to truly change the world… Read More

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Knowledge

Know-ledge

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Angela Lötscher

Impostor Syndrome: Employee Empowerment Strategies

Impostor Syndrome is not an issue that employees should bear the burden of solving on their own. Cultivating a culture that actively prevents Impostor Syndrome is a fundamental part of an employer’s duty to care for their employees’ well-being and ensure their long-term success… Read More

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Angela Lötscher

Breaking down Communication Barriers

Diversity and inclusion have become key priorities for many, but one significant obstacle stands in the way: communication barriers. We’ll explain how to break them down… Read More

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Angela Lötscher

The Power of Self-Care

In the hustle and bustle of everyday life, it’s time to prioritize yourself with our 40 Essential Self-Care Tips You Need to Try… Read More

Angela Lötscher

Silencing the
Inner Critic

It is that persistent voice whispering, “You’re a fraud,” and casting a shadow over their accomplishments. Read how to break free from your impostor syndrome… Read More

Opinions

News

Marike Carstens

One for All –
All for One

Our board member Marike Carsten who supported us for more than 1.5 years is leaving by the end of this year – not without a short recap of her time at WST… Read More

From Our Events

Janine Fuchs

Rebel Stories

Everyone has a story to tell. Everybody can draw. Under these assumptions we shaped our last community event in Bern… Read More

Inspiration

Inspire

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Tips, Tricks & Hacks

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Rachel

Rachel is a social engineer. In this episode we hear how she got started doing this and a few stories of how she hacked people and places using her voice and charm… Read More

Podcast Tip; Hybrid Teams: The Future is Part Human, Part Machine; speexx exchange podcast

Hybrid Teams: The Future is Part Human, Part Machine

In “the age of the centaur,” the best teams are made up of two parts: part human, part machine. Data consultant and former Channel 4 Chief Data Scientist, Greg Detre, speaks with host Donald about the interchange between people and machines, starting with the identification and recognition of skills.… Read More

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Why the Glass Cliff Persists

Sophie Williams, former C-suite advertising executive and global leader at Netflix, has researched why the glass cliff remains a problem and offers advice for women facing them – as well as lessons for the broader corporate world… Read More

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Sandra Oh Lin

Sandra Oh Lin’s mission is dedicated to children – she wants millions of children to develop creativity and problem-solving skills through STEM-based activities and art… Read More

Cover of podcast "360 Global Talent" podcast with Sahar Gasgari-Luu

Work culture

Complex business environments, incl. hybrid and flexible working options embrace new solutions to win the right talent, retain employees and foster team connections… Read More

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