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Leadership Development for Young Professionals at PWC

With a dynamic group of about 3,000 colleagues, Young Professionals at PwC form the largest demographic within the firm. Recognizing their pivotal role, PwC established the YoungPwC network to champion their interests and organize targeted events. By actively involving Young Professionals in policy-making and addressing their unique needs, PwC aims to weave them into the firm's fabric, ensuring a responsive and engaging work environment.

Activities Organized by YoungPwC

YoungPwC hosts a variety of events at international, national, and regional levels. These events are designed to bring Young Professionals together, fostering a diverse network, valuable experiences, and new collaborations. The events generally fall into three categories: fun/networking events, upskilling events, and dialogue sessions.

SHFT Happens

In 2019, SHFT Happens was invited to co-create in the upskilling events for Young Professionals. We offered a series of engaging talks on Neuroscience, Wellbeing, and Burnout, as well as leadership development simulation games and emotional intelligence workshops.

Program Objectives

  1. Upskilling Events:

    • Focused on knowledge and inspiration, these events address topics relevant to the new generation. They often feature inspiring speakers or are conducted as lectures or tours. Examples include sessions by Thijs Launspach on stress during Mental Health Awareness Day, lunch sessions on Bitcoin development, and content-heavy sessions aimed at digital upskilling. The annual 'Young Professional of the Year' election is a highlight, where young professionals pitch their best ideas on specific topics.

  2. Dialogue Sessions:

    • These sessions encourage open communication among Young Professionals, allowing them to share insights, experiences, and feedback directly with each other and the leadership.

SHFT Happens' Contribution

To enhance the leadership development program for YoungPwC, SHFT Happens conducted a series of Emotional Intelligence (EI) and well-being workshops. These workshops were tailored to equip Young Professionals with the skills needed to thrive in a fast-paced, high-demand environment.


Emotional Intelligence Workshops:

  • SHFT Happens designed these workshops to help Young Professionals understand and manage their emotions, fostering better interpersonal relationships and enhancing leadership capabilities. Through interactive activities and practical exercises, participants learned to improve their self-awareness, self-regulation, motivation, empathy, and social skills.

Well-being Workshops:

  • Recognizing the importance of mental health and well-being, SHFT Happens organized sessions focused on stress management, work-life balance, and resilience building. These workshops provided tools and techniques to help Young Professionals maintain their well-being, ensuring they can perform at their best while staying healthy and balanced.

Impact and Outcomes

The leadership development program, enriched by SHFT Happens' EI and well-being workshops, has had a profound impact on PwC's Young Professionals. Participants reported increased self-awareness, improved emotional regulation, and a greater sense of well-being. These enhancements have not only improved individual performance but have also fostered a more supportive and collaborative work environment.

By investing in the development of its Young Professionals, PwC has reinforced its commitment to nurturing future leaders who are well-equipped to navigate the complexities of the modern workplace. The successful integration of SHFT Happens' workshops into the program has demonstrated the value of focusing on emotional intelligence and well-being as key components of leadership development.

Through these efforts, PwC continues to build a robust and engaged community of Young Professionals, ready to lead the firm into the future with confidence and resilience.