Our Mission:
Build a global squad of cheer-LEADERS.
Shifting the “divide to conquer” attitude towards leadership requires a fundamental change in how we perceive and approach leadership roles. Traditional leadership models often promote competition and individualism, which can marginalize women and other underrepresented groups. By fostering a community of diverse and supportive leaders, we can create an environment where collaboration is prioritized over competition.
This shift involves encouraging mentorship and networking among women leaders, facilitating platforms for dialogue, and amplifying the voices of diverse leaders. Organizations should actively implement policies that highlight the importance of inclusivity and support, ensuring that all leaders, regardless of gender or background, have equal opportunities to thrive.
Creating a culture of support leads to shared successes and a more holistic approach to leadership. As women unite and uplift each other, they can challenge existing norms and redefine what effective leadership looks like, paving the way for future generations. By embracing a community-focused leadership model, we can break down barriers and empower all leaders to succeed together.
Our Mission
wilm&a builds a network that supports women in leadership through discussions and insights. By tackling their specific challenges, the community creates a supportive and collaborative environment. Sharing experiences and strategies helps members overcome obstacles while encouraging personal and professional growth. Together, these actions improve opportunities for women in leadership, boosting confidence and fostering positive change in the workplace.
Our Events
Wilm&a events offer leadership tools, resources, and networking opportunities along with consultancy services. We partner with motivated organizations and individuals looking at tackling gender inequality and accelerating women's leadership growth at any stage in their journey.
Our events look at putting lived experiences into practice, underpinned by research and academia to set you up for success, break barriers, and pay it forward.
2000+
registrations
Our events have reached over 2000 registrations globally.
100+
Years leadership experience
Our speakers and contributors range from academia, authors, internationally recognised coaches and speakers to women in the public sector, private sector C-suite.
25+
countries and sectors
Our wilm&a network is a diverse community working across all continents and sectors.
For me, our foundational pillars represent our ongoing development, continual re-examination, heightened awareness, and significant impact for women throughout their leadership journey. Our carefully defined pillars will expand over time to facilitate ongoing change and meaningful work that addresses this wicked problem of diversity, equity, and inclusion. We will thoughtfully fill these pillars with key ingredients, innovative frameworks, diverse perspectives, valuable resources, and much more to effectively tackle organizational culture, unconscious bias, breaking barriers, and promoting social impact.
leadership
The role of a leader is not to come up with all the great ideas. The role of a leader is to create an environment in which great ideas can happen . - Simon Sinek
allyship
The most difficult thing is the decision to act, the rest is merely tenacity. - Amelia Earhart
mentorship
Mentors should care enough to say, “ I want them to soar - not just soar under my wing” That’s a captive relationship.
Mentors don’t want a captive relationship. They just want to see people soar. They want to give them wings. - Indra Nooyi
gender equality
Lack of female leadership in climate decisions affects our economy, our social structure, our ability to innovate and create solutions - Antoinette Vermilye
“There’s power in allowing yourself to be known and heard, in owning your unique story, in using your authentic voice.”
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Women are making significant gains in representation, especially in the corporate world; however, there remains a persistent gap that, on many levels, still needs addressing and rectifying. Important questions must be asked, pivotal conversations should be had, and tangible actions need to be taken to create a more equitable environment for all.
collaborate
Let’s work together! Are you an energetic speaker, intentional content creator, social impact advocate or motivated to change the barriers of DE & I.
sponsorships and partnerships
If you would like to support wilm&a in the desire to progress change, and opening up opportunities for women to progress in their leadership journey, reach out!