Let’s face it: most executive teams are still predominantly male. If you’re a woman in the C-Suite, congratulations—you’ve already achieved something remarkable.
But here’s another truth about women in the C-Suite: many are eager to lead beyond their departments. They’re ready to own their crown—to position themselves as the next CEO.
How do you make that leap? What’s the most direct path from where you are now to the CEO seat? And what needs to change for the men on your executive team to not just accept, but actively support your leadership as you aim for the top role?
These are the exact questions I am trying to solve with my VIP Roundtables for Women in the C-Suite. By bringing together extraordinary women leaders in expertly facilitated conversations, we create a space where you can share challenges, gain fresh insights, and find the support you need to set yourself on the path to becoming the next CEO.
WHY JOIN US IN NOVEMBER?
This November, our VIP Roundtable: C-Suite to CEO will focus on cross-gender collaboration and co-creation.
Together, we’ll explore:
- What needs to happen for men to trust women leaders?
- How can you use cognitive empathy to drive male allyship?
- How can you clear lingering emotions toward men that might hold you back?
- Who are the right sponsors for your CEO bid, and how can you get them on board?
WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT
- An intimate gathering of up to 16 women active in the C-Suite of diverse organizations and industries across Europe.
- A forum for sharing, reflecting, learning, and gaining inspiration from peers’ experiences.
- Answers to your strategic questions and networking opportunities in private breakout rooms.
- Fast-paced discussions designed to generate strategic insights and actionable leadership steps.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND
Women currently active in the executive team / C-Suite of small, medium, or large corporate organizations across Europe.
DETAILED SCHEDULE
- 18.00 – 18.20: Welcome and introductions
- 18.20 – 18.30: Cristina’s Mindset Stretch Challenge: Are We Really Empathetic With Men?
- 18.30 – 19.00: Breakout rooms: What do you need to get more men from your team and organization to become your raving fans?
- 19.00 – 19.25: Insights, sharing, and Q&A.
- 19.25 – 19.30: Final thoughts and next steps.
BY THE END OF THE VIP ROUNDTABLE, YOU WILL LEAVE WITH…
We know how valuable your time is, and we promise this won’t be just another Zoom meeting. I will personally facilitate the VIP Roundtable to ensure it’s a valuable and enriching experience.
By the end of our 90 minutes together, you’ll leave with:
- Fresh inspiration and actionable insights to tackle your biggest leadership challenges.
- New high-quality connections with other women in the C-Suite across Europe.
- A sense of belonging—feeling understood, supported, and less isolated.
- A stretched mindset that may ignite your next career or leadership move.
HOW WE PROTECT YOUR PSYCHOLOGICAL SAFETY
We recognize how important it is for women leaders to feel safe in opening up about their challenges.
To ensure a secure and welcoming environment, we’ve put several measures in place:
- We carefully curate a group of women in the C-Suite from diverse organizations and industries across Europe, ensuring safety in both scope and size.
- Only women in the C-Suite with shared values and needs are invited.
- Before the event, you’ll receive a list of attendees and their LinkedIn profiles to help you expand your network.
- We’ll begin the event by setting clear guidelines for psychological safety.
- While the main event will be recorded for insights, breakout rooms will not be, offering a truly private space for candid discussions.
- Recordings are stored securely, and nothing is shared without your consent.
- Only live participants will receive the event recording, to encourage active and present engagement.
A PERSONAL REQUEST: ATTEND LIVE AND BE PRESENT
Though our VIP Roundtables are free, we ask that you honor your commitment by attending live. The event’s success depends on the participation and presence of every attendee. By registering, you’re making a promise to yourself and your fellow women in the C-Suite to be fully engaged for 90 minutes, camera on, with minimal distractions.
This time is for you—time to elevate not only your leadership and career but also the work and lives of other women leaders. Please prioritize this in your schedule, and note that cancellations within 72 hours of the event may affect future invitations.
QUESTIONS?
Feel free to reach out to me via WhatsApp at +420 776 574 925 or email me at Cristina.muntean@vornica.com. I’m excited to meet you and dive into a powerful conversation!