Women leaders gathered in a professional conference setting

— EMPOWERING WOMEN LEADERS

Women Leaders shaping Europe's next decade.

EWL gathers senior women across industries into Circles, Pods, and a yearly Conference — built for honest counsel, real friendship, and sustained ambition.

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— THE PROBLEM

Europe has a Leadership-Problem.

Women represent nearly half of Europe's workforce — yet the data tells a different story at the top. EWL27 exists to change this, one leader at a time.

Women of color and women with a migrant background are particularly prone to systematic exclusion—we are actively building bridges within these structures.

47%

of the European workforce are women…

…yet only 30% hold senior leadership roles. This is not a talent problem — it's a systemic failure.

<20%

of executive board seats in Germany belong to women

Fewer than one in four supervisory board positions are held by women. EWL builds the pipeline to change this.

<3%

of European VC funding reaches women-led companies

For women of colour the figure is near zero. We open access to capital, networks and decision-making rooms.

Women are still ambitious and willing to take on Leadership roles, but it's the system they are navigating

We believe leadership is a craft sharpened in trusted company — and that women deserve rooms designed for the work they actually do.

— OUR MISSION

to close the
Leadership Gap

A trusted Circle

Curated peer groups of senior women who challenge and champion each other.

Annual Conference

A day of candid conversations, craft, and connection — every March.

Local Chapters

Show up in your city. Find depth and warmth wherever you travel.

— THE PILLARS

Our Four Pillars
of Focus

INNER POWER

Authentic leadership that makes a difference. Who are you as a leader, what is your leadership identity? What stories of Leadership do you hold on that either propel you or hold you back? Imposter syndrome — We all know about that one.

STRUCTURAL POWER

High performance alone does not create power or long-term career sustainability. Structure does. Managing your career, negotiating a solid salary, and designing a career architecture that matches the stage of life you are in. This is a structure and our circle helps you build one.

STRATEGIC POWER

What is your strategy to moving up or wide in your career? How do you strategically manage your Influence, Visibility and Decision Making for the benefit of your growth? Too much visibility can cost you, but lack thereof might also cost you!

COLLECTIVE POWER

Women, money and legacy. Are you comfortable talking about money with your peers? Do you know how the system of money works? Unless we dive deep into the money stories we have been told, we wouldn't know how to build sustainable financial lives. This circle has you covered on this.

A Movement
grows.

EWL began in Berlin and is now growing across Europe. We are building a continent-wide network for women who want to lead, found and change systems.

Join the community in your town. Get updates on local events, networking sessions, and the annual main event in Berlin. If you are interested in starting a local chapter, get in touch with us.

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