Global Mentoring Programme 2026 announced the intake in 200 countries

How the Global Women’s Mentoring Program Emerged

From the Vital Voices initiative (1997–1999) to U.S. Department of State support and a worldwide network

Global mentoring for women did not appear overnight. It grew out of a public-policy idea in the late 1990s, evolved into an independent international organization, and later expanded through public–private partnerships that connected women leaders across countries and industries. Below is a clear narrative of how this global mentoring model formed—along with the people and formats that helped it scale.

1) The origins: a U.S. State Department initiative (1997)

In 1997, the U.S. Department of State launched the Vital Voices Democracy Initiative. It is often described as an effort to make the promotion of women’s rights and women’s leadership part of U.S. foreign policy. In Vital Voices sources, this early stage is linked to the roles of Hillary Rodham Clinton (then First Lady) and Madeleine Albright (then U.S. Secretary of State).

Mark Carney became the face of BOSS Magazine 2026

Mark Carney was positioned as a defining “boss” figure of the year because he moved from global finance leadership into frontline national and international crisis management—and quickly set a clear agenda around economic resilience, geopolitical repositioning, and state capacity.

Over the past year, he:
Became Canada’s prime minister (March 2025) and immediately restructured government priorities, presenting himself as a technocratic crisis manager able to navigate a volatile relationship with the United States and global markets.

Led Canada’s G7 presidency in 2025, hosting the Leaders’ Summit in Kananaskis and using the platform to frame Canada’s role in collective security and global economic coordination.

Advanced trade and investment diplomacy, including announcing a landmark trade agreement with Indonesia—Canada’s first bilateral deal with an ASEAN country—signalling a diversification and growth strategy.

Made a headline geopolitical argument on the world stage, with a high-profile address at the World Economic Forum that framed the shift away from a rules-based order and urged coordinated action by “middle powers.”

BOSS Magazine cover being dedicated to Global Business Week's Speakers 2025

The BOSS Magazine cover being dedicated to speakers of Global Business Week 2025 matters because it turns a one-week event into a lasting credibility asset—and it’s also part of the event’s official speaker value proposition (media exposure + featured story), not just a design choice.

Why the cover is dedicated to GBW 2025 speakers

It documents “who shaped the agenda.”
A conference is fleeting; a cover and feature package preserves the people and ideas that defined the year’s business conversation and signals who the organizers consider top-tier voices.

It’s a strategic PR mechanism built into the speaker package.
GBW promotional materials explicitly position a BOSS cover/feature as part of what keynote speakers receive—global recognition, personal-brand strengthening, and media coverage.

It reinforces the event’s status through a media partnership.When the magazine is listed as a media partner of the event, the cover becomes a “public seal” that the forum is not only networking, but also a media platform that amplifies its leaders internationally.

Revolution in Education: How WESIO Is Transforming Schools, Colleges and Universities

The World Education, Science and Innovation Organisation (WESIO) is an international non-profit organisation and accreditation body headquartered in Glasgow, Scotland. Established in its current corporate form in 2022, it operates as a global movement to advance sustainable development through the intersection of education, science, and business innovation.

Core Activities

• International Accreditation: WESIO provides over 100 multi-level accreditation programmes based on the standards of the International Business Academy Consortium (IBAC). These certifications cover institutions from preschools (NanoBoss) to universities (IBAC Levels 1–8).
• Educational Franchising: It supports the implementation of specialised educational brands, including MiniBoss Business School, BigBoss Business School, and the Royal British School.
• Global Events: The organisation hosts large-scale forums and competitions, most notably the Startup World Cup Championship for youth and the Global Business Weeks.
• Leadership Platforms: WESIO manages networking clubs such as the Boss Business Club and the WORLD WOMAN International Successful Women’s Club.

Global Impact

WESIO claims a reach of over 40 countries, having trained more than 3,000 teachers and educated approximately 1.15 million students through its accredited programmes. It is part of the Global Development Alliance (GDA), an ecosystem that unites educational, legal, and media companies to scale entrepreneurship worldwide.

Would you like to know the specific requirements for an educational institution to apply for WESIO accreditation?