Our Journey

From a manifesto written on a paper napkin in 2016 to ringing the closing bell at NASDAQ on the first day of 2024 - WINGS For Growth has come a long way
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Our passion to develop women leaders worldwide is unshakable

In March 2016, WINGS CEO and Founder Ms. Waishampayan embarked on a profound personal journey, reflecting upon her nearly three-decade career as a woman on Wall Street. She realized that the valuable lessons she had learned during her career could be best utilized in mentoring women who were already in the workforce. This sparked a deep desire to create a mentoring and coaching organization that is inclusive, industry-agnostic, and focused on developing women with leadership potential.

Her late father, a retired professor, imparted timeless wisdom that resonates with her deeply. He said, "You should give back with what you have learned. There is never a bad time to do good; it's just a matter of priorities." This advice became the guiding principle for Ms. Waishampayan’ s journey.

Inspired by her father, Ms. Waishampayan embarked on a mission to empower women in the workforce. This led to the establishment of WINGS for Growth, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit. Realizing this mission was not a solitary endeavor, many senior leaders sharing the same vision have joined Varsha to deliver and implement this important mission, making it a global effort.

WINGS' rigorous process of selecting mentees results in high caliber senior executives committed to their personal development joining us. The WINGS framework and structured approach to mentoring allow us to engage in open and honest conversations. That is why I also accepted a board level role at WINGS for Growth. If you are part of a company that values the impact of mentoring, I recommend you partner with WINGS for your high-potential talents.
Carol Lynch
Chief Business Officer Sandoz
OVERCOMING CHALLENGES

We studied the need and opportunity

Wherever there is a need, there is an opportunity to make a difference, and we responded
our Mission

WINGS mission is to unleash the leader in women

Accelerate their growth and inspire them to create opportunities for the next generations. We envision a day when women leaders, role models, and change agents are universal.
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Our Philosophy

It is important to help women who need assistance. It is equally paramount to create women leaders who will continue to pave the path forward for others. WINGS has created a systematic way to do both by:
Building unshakable courage and confidence as core learning experiences.
Encouraging women to develop an Authentic Leadership Style that leverages strengths and traits.
Leading with empowerment vs. leading with opinions.
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Creating supportive environments that allow women to thrive.
Creating a multiplier effect - Mentees focus on giving back to community as part of their development.
Experiential guidance enables women to break through barriers they face to be successful.
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