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Too few women hold leadership roles in the energy sector, both in Europe and globally, and it's time for that to change. OMV is proud to have many talented women who are capable and ready to take on additional responsibility or want to develop in their leadership/expert roles. Join us in celebrating the strength, resilience, and passion of OMV women through our mentorship program. Together, OMV and SheSkillz Global are proud to offer a transformative experience designed to empower women in OMV.
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Mentoring Program Overview
For OMV, gender equality is more than nice words in reports. Our mentoring program is one of the activities to close the gender gap, designed to support and guide women in OMV, helping them navigate challenges, seize opportunities, and reach their full potential. In this program, we are focusing on the experienced women in OMV who are new to leadership roles or who are ready to take their career to the next level.In addition to the SheSkillz Global mentors, we would recommend you to find an OMV internal mentor / sponsor that can support you long-term within OMV. To close the gender gap, we need the whole company to stand behind and work together to reach our goals. You can find all information about the OMV internal self managed mentoring here.
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© PHOTO: MidjourneyFinal Task-Group Presentations
📅 Date: 22. June 2026
⏰ Time: 1 PM (CET)
Place: OMV Headquarters
Over the past eight months, 12 mentees from OMV Company have developed their leadership skills through their individual mentoring sessions and through collaborative work within task groups.
Together, they explored key topics relevant to the future of the company, leadership and closing the gender gap. They developed ideas, insights, and practical recommendations, which they will present during this final meeting at OMV Headquarters.
© PHOTO: MidjourneyPresenting Powerfully
Does presenting bring stress-especially in front of executives? You don't know how to start? Where to put your hands and how to use your voice? And to have your own style to stay authentic?
This webinar is specifically designed to help elevate business presentation skills.
This webinar is designed to help professionals elevate their business presentation skills and communicate with clarity, confidence and impact. You will learn to command the room by mastering physical presence, including body language, vocal tonality and unique personal style to engage and influence any audience. The session focuses on crafting compelling messages, designing clear and visually effective slides and delivering presentations with confidence and precision.
Speaker: Margarita Aretou, Transformation Consultant & Executive Trainer
About Speaker: Transformation leader with 25+ years of experience across telecoms and technology, including Vodafone and Microsoft. She has led roles spanning finance, commercial, product, marketing, and sales and now drives change through Metamorphosis Consulting. Author of Unfiltered Workplace Wisdom.
Language: English
📅 Date: April 20, 2026
⏰ Time: 13.00 – 15.00 PM CET
🔗 Access: Sign in to your Profile or Register - Webinar is under Academy/Events
Available for: All Mentors and Mentees
© PHOTO: MidjourneyYour Second Brain: Beat Mental Overload
Sound familiar? Lying in bed at night, your mind is still racing: "Schedule doctor's appointments, finish presentations, grocery shopping, pick up kids..." This constant mental load is one of the hidden drivers of modern burnout.
In this webinar, you'll discover the "Second Brain" system - a proven method to offload your mind and finally relax without guilt.
Speakers: Isabella Raunigk, Psychological Counselor & Business Coach
Language: English
📅 Date: January 29, 2026
⏰ Time: 8:30 AM – 10:30 AM CET
Available for: OMV
The mission behind the program
THE 'BROKEN RUNG' IS THE OBSTACLE, NOT THE GLASS CEILING.
OMV aims to build on SheSkillz Global's success and proven concept, making it a game-changer for women in their company. McKinsey report (2023) states that "Women are more ambitious than before the pandemic," and we are confident this applies to women in OMV as well. Together, we believe in fostering an environment where ambition is nurtured and opportunities for women are expanded. This program is one of the initiatives in OMV, to "step by step," achieve the goal of 30% women in senior leadership positions.
WHAT IS INCLUDED IN THE MENTORING PROGRAM
Each mentee will participate in at least four mentoring sessions with their assigned mentor(s). The mentees will also attend OMV tailored webinars and gain access to SheSkillz Global's open webinars. Mentors will also be invited to webinars. Mentees will collaborate with peers on dynamic topics in task groups, culminating in a final presentation delivered to top leaders at OMV and mentors.
Additionally, mentees and mentors will have access to a comprehensive toolbox filled with resources to support their career development and daily work. They will meet inspiring female role models, learn from others' experiences, engage with competent speakers, expand their professional networks, and much more.
How does it work?
Explore the Mentoring Program
Dive into the heart of our Mentoring Program by reading our insightful or .
Gain a deeper understanding if the program is for you as a mentee or the impact you can make as a mentor.
Selection process for Mentees and Mentors/Sponsors
MENTEES: After completing your profile. Once selected, the matching process with the mentors can start. See section on start the program.
MENTORS: Start filling out your profile, and it's important that you give good information about why you want to be a mentor. When choosing between the different mentoring topics/areas, Please also provide some information on your experiences/competence so it's easy for the mentee to get to know you. You can also add your CV or link to LinkedIn.
Start the program
The program starts by matching you on the platform with one mentor from SheSkillz Global. Together with your mentor, you will agree on the timing of your first session (out of four) using the video conferencing tool of your choice. Following each session, you will complete a brief online form called 'session minutes,' thoughtfully provided by us on the platform. The session minutes allow your mentor to offer feedback and serve as a valuable document to guide your subsequent sessions. If you have any queries along the way, feel free to reach out to us at info@sheskillzglobal.com or one of us in the program committee.
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About the partners
SHESKILLZ GLOBAL
We at SheSkillz Global consider ourselves game changers. We're committed to empowering women through innovative mentoring programs and career advancement opportunities. Join us as we redefine success in different sectors and champion gender equality worldwide. To date, over 40 nationalities have been represented in one or more of our programs.
OMV
OMV is re-inventing essentials for sustainable living. The company drives the energy transition through innovation in fuels, chemicals, and clean energy. With a firm commitment to net zero by 2050, OMV leads with purpose, circularity, and progress. A global force shaping a more sustainable and responsible future.
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If you are an executive with extensive leadership experience and are interested in mentoring, please sign up, and we will contact you for an interview.
FAQs
Our Mentoring Program is a dynamic and enriching experience designed for female professionals. It connects mentees with senior mentors eager to share their expertise and knowledge. Our OMV/SheSkillz Global mentoring program is tailored to provide a supportive environment for career-focused discussions, networking opportunities, and personal and professional development for women in the company that matches the requirements for the program. The current OMV/SheSkillz Global mentoring program is closed for registrations. If you would like to become a mentee in general SheSkIllz Global mentoring program then we recommend reading the information letter . If you meet the criteria to become a mentee, you can apply for one of the available places for the next program. Mentoring is voluntary, and mentors are not paid. If you are accepted as a mentee, we kindly ask that you respect your appointments with your mentor. How much time does it take? As a mentee, commit to having at least four (4) sessions with your mentor, each lasting 45-60 minutes. Additionally, there are 3-4 webinars that you must attend each year, and some are optional. Task groups work together on specific topics, deciding when to meet and discuss. It can also be that there will be some in-person meetings.