off the record

You scroll through LinkedIn and see people becoming CEOs, launching companies, joining boards or landing what looks like their dream job. And at some point, you've probably asked yourself: How can I get there too? What did they do differently? Why does it feel like everyone else has the roadmap except me? The truth is, behind every promotion, career change or "dream job" are difficult decisions, uncomfortable conversations, sacrifices, setbacks, moments of doubt and people who helped along the way. Those are the stories we rarely get to hear, but they're often the ones we can learn from the most. That's exactly what Off the Record is all about. You'll hear from leaders who've taken very different paths, ask the questions you've always wanted to ask, and connect with people who've been exactly where you are today. Hosted at The Cover, Vienna's private members club, this exclusive evening brings together senior leaders, founders and ambitious professionals for the kind of honest conversations that rarely happen in public. If you leave thinking, "I wish I had someone like that in my corner," you'll have the opportunity to meet some of the mentors behind the female factor mentoring program and learn how ongoing guidance can help you navigate your own next chapter. 💡 Why mentoring? Because one honest conversation can change the direction of a career. 1 in 2 women experience a career jump after mentoring Women with mentors are 5× more likely to be promoted Mentees report a 55% increase in confidence Our mentoring programme is rated 4.8/5 by participants Applications for our next mentoring cohort open on September 15th, giving you the opportunity to continue these conversations with one of 250+ mentors from companies including Google, LinkedIn, BMW Group, Microsoft and many more. *This event is free for inner circle members. You can find the ticket discount code in the inner circle channel. Free members can purchase a ticket for €29 or upgrade your membership. Get your ticket now!

the truth is, behind every promotion, career change or "dream job" are difficult decisions, uncomfortable conversations, sacrifices, setbacks, moments of doubt and people who helped along the way. those are the stories we rarely get to hear — but they're often the ones we can learn from the most. that's exactly what off the record is all about. expect an honest panel conversation with women who've made bold moves, followed by an intimate networking round in a beautiful vienna venue. no polished linkedin version — just the real story.