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26th June 2026 - Visit - SBB Train Control Center, Olten

Our visit to the SBB Train Control Center in Olten offered Women Education Forum members a unique behind-the-scenes experience. Through presentations, guided tours, and live demonstrations, participants gained valuable insights into the complexity of managing one of the world’s most reliable railway networks.

  • A deeper understanding of how Switzerland’s railway network is managed in real time.

  • Greater appreciation for the complexity behind reliable public transportation.

  • Insights into operational leadership, crisis management, and decision-making under pressure.

  • An understanding of the critical role technology plays in modern rail operations.

  • Inspiration to consider careers and leadership opportunities in transport, engineering, and digital innovation.

The visit to the SBB Train Control Center provided a fascinating perspective on the people, technology, and collaboration that keep Switzerland moving every day. It reinforced the value of innovation, operational excellence, and teamwork in delivering one of the world’s most trusted public transport systems.

20th June 2026 - Part II: Women’s health, fitness, nutrition

The participants had the opportunity to train with fitness coach Andrea Marx in an intensive two-hour practical workshop focused on strength training and powerlifting fundamentals.

The session combined technical instruction, hands-on coaching, and individualized feedback, enabling participants to refine their lifting techniques and gain confidence in their training approach.

  • Improved understanding of powerlifting fundamentals
  • Greater confidence in performing squats, bench presses, and deadlifts safely and effectively
  • Practical techniques to improve strength and lifting efficiency
  • Individual coaching tips to apply in future training sessions
  • Increased awareness of the importance of mobility, recovery, and progressive overload
  • A better understanding of how accessory exercises contribute to overall performance and injury prevention

The workshop highlighted that successful strength training is not only about lifting heavier weights, but also about developing technique, consistency, body awareness, and sustainable training habits. Through expert guidance and hands-on practice, participants gained valuable tools to continue their strength and fitness journey with greater confidence and effectiveness.

30th May 2026 - Women’s health, fitness, nutrition, and holistic well-being, cycle syncing, influence of fitness on mental health

This seminar focused on strengthening participants’ understanding of the health benefits of
strength training for women, the role of nutrition in supporting performance and well-being,
and practical strategies for incorporating exercise into everyday life.

• Importance of Strength training
• Long-term health, independence, and quality of life
• Benefits extend beyond physical fitness, including improved cardiovascular health,
metabolism, hormonal balance, and mental well-being
• Common myths about women and strength training
• Balanced nutrition (protein supports muscle maintenance and recovery,
carbohydrates provide energy, healthy fats are important for hormone function,
sustainable habits)
• Influence of Social media, unrealistic body ideals and unsustainable nutrition trends
and evidence-based approaches and studies
• Strength training and pregnancy
• How to implement strength-training into a busy schedule
• Building strength as investment in long-term health, resilience, and healthy aging

 

25th April 2026 - Government and Law enforcement agencies

This seminar focused on strengthening participants’ understanding of government structures, law enforcement agencies, and legal frameworks in Switzerland, with a particular emphasis on criminal and migration law.

• The structure of the Swiss State and cooperation between government levels
• The role of interpreters in criminal and migration contexts
• Fundamental principles of criminal law
• Migration law and its institutional framework
• The roles and responsibilities of migration authorities, including the State Secretariat for Migration (SEM) and cantonal offices

 

28th March 2026 - Motherhood, Career and Personal Growth: The Art of Balance

This seminar focused on empowering individuals to harmonize the responsibilities of
motherhood with professional aspirations and personal development, fostering resilience,
well-being, and sustainable success in all areas of life.

• The 4 pillars of Balance
• Organization
• Time management
• Advance Thinking
• Focus
• Time management rules and tools
• Prioritization Matrix
• Hidden Pillar – Support system

 

10th January 2026 - Financial Planning and Investment Types with Postfinance

Topics Covered:

  • The fundamentals of investing and how to take the first steps
  • Why relying solely on a bank account can limit long-term financial growth, especially in times of inflation
  • The magic triangle of investing: risk, return, and liquidity
  • Understanding different asset classes and diversification
  • Single-stock investing versus portfolio-based strategies
  • The cost averaging effect and long-term investment discipline
  • Balanced investment strategies versus capital gain-focused approaches
  • Budgeting and financial planning as the cornerstone of financial independence

 

29th November 2025 - Inaugural Session - Understanding Social and family support system

Topics Covered:

1. Social Pedagogical Family & Intercultural Family Support
• How families function within social-pedagogical frameworks
• Importance of intercultural understanding in family support
• Tools and perspectives to navigate multicultural family contexts

2. Understanding the Swiss Social System
• Key components of the Swiss social support system
• Accessing services and navigating institutions confidently
• Role of courts, child and adult protection authorities, and social services
• Legal perspectives and recent regulation changes in child protection
• UN Convention on the Rights of the Child
• Cultural differences and partner authorities