We look forward to the next round with you in early 2027!

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We look forward to the next round with you in early 2027! ••

#FrauenStärken powered by WOL® will enter its next round in 2027 – and you can be a part of it!

Starting January 26, 2027, you can look forward to 9 inspiring weeks full of exchange, growth, and new ideas. Together with other women*, you will learn to develop your self-efficacy and make an impact within the network – authentically, connectingly, and on equal footing.

Registration for the new round is not yet open. Please add yourself to the waiting list; we will inform you when it is!

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Outlook 2027: Strengthening STRENGTHS – A strong SELF for better impact

Do you know that feeling when you're accomplishing a lot, but somehow not really at your best? That you're spreading yourself too thin because you're trying to be good at everything – instead of focusing on what you're truly good at?

Research clearly shows that those who know their strengths and use them strategically experience a three times higher quality of life, are six times more engaged at work, and are 23% more productive. Not because you do more – but because you do what's right for you and work in a strengths-based way.

This is precisely where the 7th round of #FrauenStärken powered by WOL 2027 in: We make strengths the central theme. When you know what you are truly good at and design your goals based on your strengths, you not only gain clarity and self-efficacy – you also have a more powerful impact on the outside world.

And the best part: You're not doing this alone. In your Circle, you'll meet people who are also exploring their strengths. You'll learn from each other, see each other's strengths as an enrichment – ​​and experience how powerful it is when different talents come together. Together we are stronger – because we complement each other instead of comparing ourselves.

During the 9 program weeks (January 26 to April 2, 2027), you'll gain access to several self-tests. We'll show you what strengths truly are, why it's so important to know your own strengths, and how to structure your goals to optimally utilize your strengths. Following this, starting in May 2027, you can delve even deeper into the WOL Strength Program to integrate your strengths into your daily life.

Even though the program #FrauenStärken – it is aimed at all people who want to strengthen themselves and others, build bridges and explore new ways of working together.

Powered by WOL means: The basis is the globally proven Working Out Loud program – expanded with our own content for a strong self and better collective effectiveness.


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The most important facts at a glance

  • Guided 9-week learning program based on the well-known Working Out Loud® learning methodby John Stepper

  • Self-directed learning with 4-5 other participants in your own Circle group with structured curricula

  • A wealth of knowledge and inspiration through 9 role models, 9 learning topics, 4 interactive live events, and 1 virtual barcamp all about #strengtheningstrengths

  • Our AI coach Mira will support you with questions and exercises throughout all 9 weeks, if you wish. 

  • Additional events matching the 9 learning topics - let yourself be surprised!


January 26 - April 2, 2027

Kick-off Event: January 26, 2027 - 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM virtually via Zoom

Pit Stop Event 1: February 17, 2027 - 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM virtually via Zoom

Pit Stop Event 2: March 10, 2027 - 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM virtually via Zoom

Closing event: April 2nd, 2027 - 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM, hybrid in Hamburg and virtual via Zoom


Approximately 2.5 hours of work per week for preparation and Circle meetings

Timeframe and effort


198 EUR Regular*
99 EUR (only if you really can't afford the full price)

Honesty rocks: With every standard ticket purchased, you help make #FrauenStärken possible in the future and, at the same time, help fund solidarity spots for participants who otherwise couldn't afford to attend. All prices include 19% VAT.

Cost


Registration deadline

Registration is not yet open. Join the waiting list for 2027to be notified as soon as it starts.

Clear pricing. Strong community. Honesty rocks!

Our price: €198 for a 9-week program, numerous community events, lovingly designed materials, 9 role models in video interviews, and a virtual barcamp – that's a very good deal – and quite honestly, we depend on it to cover our costs and keep the program running. Our solidarity model remains: €99 for everyone who needs support – no proof required. If you're still struggling financially, write to us.

Honesty rocks! So please pay the full price if you can afford it.

By the way, every ticket purchased does good: as every year, we donate 10% of the ticket proceeds to a non-profit organization

#FrauenStärken guest on the 'On the Way to New Work' podcast, December 29, 2025

In the latest OTWTNW podcast episode, Katharina explains why #FrauenStärken powered by Working Out Loud® is so effective – and how the program can help you gain more connection, clarity, and momentum for your own goals. Have a listen!

Our idea about #FrauenStärken

What we mean by #strengtheningstrengths

Together with all participants, we will embark on this nine-week learning journey. Each participant brings their own learning goal to directly apply the content of the nine weeks in practice. Alongside the program content, you will have the opportunity to explore your own strengths – if you wish. We will also organize live events and offer other special events within the program to complement this.

Together we are stronger – because we complement each other instead of comparing ourselves.

From the previous six rounds, we know that simply by having hundreds of participants get to know each other, exchange ideas, and network, truly great things can emerge. And since the program's focus is on visibility, networking , and self-efficacy , we are confident that fantastic projects will be developed again this time, which we will, if desired, make visible, highlight, and support.

Looking back to 2026: Irène Kilubi and Gerda-Marie Adenau –
Our Role Models for #JointGenerations in 2026

For special inspiration, we are joined in this round by two role models who perfectly embody what we mean by #JointGenerations: Dr. Irène Kilubi is a PhD-holding entrepreneur, multiple advisory board member, and university lecturer. After positions at companies including BMW, Deloitte, and Siemens, she now works on joint generations, corporate influencers, and community building, and has received numerous awards for her work—including being named one of Germany's Top 25 Future Makers. Gerda-Marie Adenau, a story coach and philosophical practitioner, contributes her many years of corporate experience, her expertise on careers in later life and age diversity, as well as her unique perspective on meaning, values, and personal development. Together, Irène and Gerda-Marie demonstrate the power of different generations mutually supporting each other and writing new chapters together.

So what can we achieve together? For a better "I" within the "we," for a stronger "we" in society, and for working towards something good that helps everyone and ensures more justice and participation for all.

Why you absolutely should be there in January 2027

Access to the revised digital #FrauenStärken WOL® workbook with all exercises including AI coach

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9 role models for 9 learning topics
in 9 program weeks

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Access to the #FS community on
LinkedIn with >3,000 members

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4 virtual live events with the
#FrauenStärken team

  • Achieve your own learning goal! Work in a structured way for 9 weeks on your very own goal.

  • Get support! Use the power of the community, your Circle, and for the first time, our FSWOL AI coach to achieve more.

  • Increase your self-efficacy! Examine your own effectiveness and increase it with the help of your network.

  • Working together! Collaborate with others on topics and projects that promote greater justice and participation – on a small and a large scale.

  • Network better! Connect with valuable contacts and great people inside and outside the community.

  • Become more visible! Here you have the opportunity to try out visibility and appear more confident in a safe and appreciative environment.

  • More clarity! Gain clarity about yourself, your needs and desires for the future.

  • Focus! Learn to focus and further strengthen your inner power.

  • Fun and enjoyment! Learning and putting something into practice together with like-minded people is even more fun and enjoyable.

  • Take the next step! With #FrauenStärken powered by WOL, you can develop yourself personally and take the next step with us.

Looking back: Get to know our role models for 9 weeks of #FSWOL 2026

In the 2026 program, strong, inspiring women (and two men) accompanied us week after week as role models. Each shared their very personal story about visibility, networking, and #JointGenerations in a short video. Our role models show you firsthand how they put the week's content into practice – and give valuable tips on how we, too, can integrate what we've learned into our daily lives. We're also looking for exciting role models for 2027. Do you know someone or would you like to be a role model yourself? Get in touch!

“If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go with others.”

—African proverb

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We want to add real value to society with this learning program, which is why this program, which is actually only used internally within the company, is publicly accessible to everyone and subsidized by 50%: by the brand owner and inventor of the learning method, John Stepper from Working Out Loud, as well as by the Connecting Humans team.

A total of 3,800 EUR was donated to the Hacker School in the 2026 program.

Our world is changing faster than ever, and understanding this begins in childhood.
The Hacker Schooloffers children and teenagers aged 11 and up the opportunity to learn digital skills and media literacy – with fun IT courses that playfully introduce programming languages. In addition to technical knowledge, participants acquire important 21st-century skills such as teamwork, problem-solving, and creative thinking.

They are supported by IT professionals who volunteer as "inspires," sharing their enthusiasm for technology. Once a month, there's the GIRLS Hacker School, where girls can discover their creativity on the computer in a safe environment.

The Hacker School not only builds bridges between young people and the professional world, but also actively promotes visibility and self-confidence – fully in line with
#FrauenStärken and #WorkingTogether. This opens up new horizons for the next generation!

This year, we will again donate 10% of ticket sales to the Hacker School.

You can also donate directly here if you value the program more!

questions and answers

General questions

Organizational matters

Questions about costs, registration and cancellation

Content-related questions

Questions about the target group of the program

Still haven't found the right answer to your questions? Then feel free to send us an email to wol@connecting-humans.de – we'll be happy to help.

The team behind #FrauenStärken powered by WOL®

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Connecting Humansis Katha and Jens, who, together with Sophie, are primarily responsible for setting up this program with a lot of love, passion, and dedication. This is our #GivingBack project – we primarily operate on a cost-covering basis and also invest a lot of our free time.

If you would like to learn more about us or Connecting Humans , please feel free to browse our website.

Connecting Humans – Social Fitness Consulting
About Us

Feel free to write to us: info@connecting-humans.de – we look forward to exchanging ideas with you !

Our network partners in 2026