DrivenWoman is an accountability club for ambitious women who want to achieve their goals and dreams.

Imagine if you actually achieved what you always wanted. Launched that business, wrote that novel, made that career change, lived a bigger life – how amazing would that be?

DrivenWoman is a members’ network that helps women define their own success, become accountable to their goals and make dreams happen. We get together once a month to create positive habits and put plans into action, one small step at a time.

This is where networking meets life coaching, but this time your coaches are other women sharing their journey. The really powerful thing about going through the shared experience of LifeWorking is that it impacts directly on your positivity and belief in your own potential. Instead of the sense of isolation you may have felt before, you will be inspired by the stories of other participants and will soon notice that the obstacles you thought were unique to you are universal to most women.

The monthly Lifeworking exercises help you expand your awareness about what you really want in life, set better and more meaningful goals and create those valuable ‘aha’ moments that set you on a faster path to success.

There aren’t any other forums like this where women support each other in such a safe and honest environment. It's a community that encourages women to believe anything is possible if you are ready to put work into it!

Join our Lifeworking™ Workshop where you will:

- Articulate what you want to achieve – what does your ‘bigger life’ look like?

- Set your long-term goal and short-term tasks, and break them down into tangible, achievable action points you can tackle

- Share and hear stories of other like-minded women. Be inspired by the stories of other participants and notice that the obstacles you thought were unique to you are universal to most women.

- Get a sense of clarity of your journey ahead, be it to start your own business, take your career to the next level or simply to become more comfortable in your own skin.

There is no commitment to join DrivenWoman afterwards. Just come along.

That’s what DrivenWoman is all about. Encouraging everyone to make things happen!

Group Leaders

I am Cecilia Betancourt (left), certified Group Leader for DrivenWoman Switzerland. I’m an artist originally from Mexico City based in the Zurich area. Mother of two, have worked as a language teacher specialized in advanced and business Spanish. I am an art teacher as well leading workshops for children and adults and founder of the children’s art and peace project “Make Art Not War – Like Children Do” which involve children from around the world coming together through art. I am currently involved in other art projects as well as organizing exhibitions of my work. Past exhibitions include group and solo shows in Zurich, Paris, Florence, Buenos Aires and Mexico City among others. I am author of a novel that I’m looking into publishing soon. One of the biggest experiences in my life has been the time spent as a student and as a staff member of the international educational group Up With People. I am passionate about art, culture, history and traveling. Daily practice of yoga, exercising and meditation keep me balanced and with a positive view of myself and my life. I know how much power is in us when we are determined to achieve something, when we believe in it and when we know we can make it, but sometimes we get stuck in the process. I want to be a part of this discovering and empowering process in women’s lives on achieving our ultimate goals and dreams.

I’m Karime Abib (right), certified Group Leader for DrivenWomen Switzerland.  I’m an entrepreneur, engineer, manager, expert in supply chain management, quality, performance, and in my passion: designing sustainable, environmentally and socially, businesses and operations. In today’s world, that does not happen without passing through the topic of diversity. Women are powerful in creating a better and more sustainable world. This to say that my analytical and management skills meet my heart when it comes to helping women to achieve their full potential. You can learn more about me and what I do in my website: www.advantika.ch. I am a Brazilian, married to an American, and consider myself a citizen of the world. Most importantly, I believe in being happy and leaving a meaningful life. I speak English, Portuguese and Spanish.

After only a couple of months members notice a tangible change in their lives, here's what some of our members say:

"Since joining DrivenWoman in May, I have got more done in three months than what I got done in the previous year. It has been an eye-opening experience, super inspirational and most importantly it has got me focused on what I really need to do." Jane De Croos, founder of Chilli Drops

“DrivenWoman has been a life-changing experience for me. I previously worked in male-dominated industries, with barely any women in leadership roles to aspire to. I was fairly disillusioned about what I could achieve in business as a woman. But DrivenWoman has encouraged me to think differently, to challenge myself and to be brave. I no longer compare myself to others or aspire to be someone else, I aim to be the best, most authentic version of me and to truly value what I bring to the table. That belief in myself, and brand me, is paying dividends in terms of client work. So not only is my business thriving, but I also have the advantage of being surrounded by a wonderful network of supportive women from all different backgrounds and perspectives who are my personal cheerleaders. When I’m having tough times, they help lift me up and when I’m on a roll they inspire me to push myself further.” Natalie Davison Director of Swell Communications

"When I joined DrivenWoman I thought I was signing up for a monthly opportunity to network and interact with like-minded women, but what I didn't know was that I was embarking on a transformational journey so gentle that it has changed me without me fully realising. It is only now, after 9 months, that I can look back and see how much I have travelled, first and foremost as a woman and secondly as a professional. There is some magic that happens when we get together to offer each other a supportive space where a story can be told - both the act of listening and being listened to opens up doors of opportunities within oneself and new routes for one's journey appear. With DrivenWoman, I got what I signed up for. And so much more." Francesca Lando, Designer

"DrivenWoman has not only inspired me and given me the courage to go ahead with my business, but they have also made me understand some of the fundamentals of business and what will make my company successful. It has been an eye opener and something that will change my life." Vuyisa Akuchie, founder of Sweet Couture Surprises

Driven Woman Zurich

DrivenWoman Zurich is part of the dynamic group of women who meet regularly around the world (in London, Edinburgh, Manchester, Helsinki, Munich, Paris, Zurich and Bern to name but a few). Attendance at an introduction workshop is mandatory for membership. Introductions are organised every month in many cities in Switzerland.

We offer 6 or 12-month paid memberships and you can join in any month suitable for you for 6 months /€ 400 or 12 months / € 735 (minimum 6-month commitment). The fee covers the attendance to the Monthly Members’ Meetings and 25% discount on other DrivenWoman events, such as workshops, socials and the Festival of Doers..