WPNG Lyon

📅 WPNG Monthly Meeting – April 2nd with Eric Way - Inclusion & Diversity

Have you ever felt like a “wallflower” at work? Invited to the meeting… but not really heard. Present… but not fully included.

Most of us have experienced this at some point. And for some, it’s not occasional, it’s systemic.

Organizations today are increasingly diverse. But diversity alone is not enough.
👉 Being invited to the party is one thing.
👉 Being asked to dance is another.

That’s where Inclusion comes in.

In this interactive session, Eric Way will guide us through the why and how of building truly inclusive environments, where differences are not just present, but valued and activated.

💡 Why does it matter?
Because Inclusion & Diversity drive:
• stronger creativity and innovation
• better decision-making through diverse perspectives
• more engaged and motivated teams
• greater ability to attract and retain talent

Eric brings a unique perspective shaped by decades of experience, from engineering at Renault Trucks to leading global Inclusion & Diversity strategies at Volvo Group and Schindler Group.

Today, as an independent expert based in Lyon, he continues to support organizations in turning inclusion into a real performance driver.
Join us for a conversation that goes beyond buzzwords, and into real impact.

Let’s move from presence… to participation. 💫

Please contact Paulina Courbis-Poncet (VP Public & Community Relations) if you plan to attend.

We look forward to welcoming you! 💫

📅 March 5 - WPNG Monthly Meeting with Hélène Raison.
In March, we explore a word we hear often: empowerment. But what about collective empowerment?

Hélène Raison, management coach, trainer, and WPNG member, will guide us through a workshop that approaches empowerment not as an individual trait or skill, but as a collective and relational process.

Many empowerment approaches focus on what individuals should do differently: speak up more, be more confident or be more intentional.
This workshop starts somewhere else.

It is built on the belief that empowerment often begins in relationships in being seen, heard, and reflected back by others. Sometimes that reflection is more accurate than the story we tell ourselves.

Together, we will revisit the narratives we live by. From this shift in perspective, individual responsibility and intentional action can emerge -naturally and authentically.

Join us for an evening of reflection, dialogue, and collective growth.

Please contact Paulina Courbis-Poncet (VP Public & Community Relations) if you plan to attend.

We look forward to welcoming you! 💫

🚨 Heads up! Program update for our March & April events 🚨

Looking ahead, our Monthly Meetings:
🟠 March 5th - Hélène Raison on Empowerment
🟠 April 2nd - Eric Way on Leading with Inclusion

We can’t wait to explore these inspiring topics together.

Before that, we are excited to welcome you on February 5 for our Wellness meeting, a moment to nurture the body, mind, and spirit. 🌿

Stay tuned for more details!