Career advancement takes more than passion and performance—it requires understanding how financial insight shapes leadership impact. Yet many talented leaders hesitate to engage with the financial side of the business, missing opportunities to strengthen their strategic influence. This conversation explores why financial acumen matters, how it’s tied to advancement, and what steps you can take to build confidence in connecting financial data to smart, high-impact decisions.

Growth isn’t just about adding new skills—it’s about letting go of the ones that no longer serve you. Many leaders get stuck because they’re relying on what worked in the past. This conversation helps you embrace reinvention, unlearn limiting habits, and design a personal system of continuous learning that keeps you future-ready.

Member Price $10,€9; Non-Member Price $12,€10.

Member Price $10,€9; Non-Member Price $12,€10.

Member Price $10,€9; Non-Member Price $12,€10.

The Career Advancement Resource Guide for Empowerment is a comprehensive, self-paced resource designed to support HBA members at every stage of their professional journey. Developed by the HBA EMEA Innovation Team and expert contributors, this guide brings together practical insights, tools, and curated resources across three focused modules: Career Development, Financial Management, and Work‑Life Harmony, plus an introductory overview. Members can explore topics such as leadership growth, mentorship and sponsorship, financial confidence, and sustainable approaches to balancing work and life. Designed for flexible, on‑demand use, learners can navigate the guide based on their individual needs and priorities. This free HBA Academy resource, a collection of downloadable PDFs, empowers members to build confidence, make informed decisions, and take intentional action toward long-term career success. Member Price $0,€0.

The HBA extends its greatest thanks to the HBA EMEA volunteers, member leaders, and expert contributors who developed this guide. Learn more about them in the guide Introduction!

Hosted by HBA Basel: This session explores how mid- to senior-level healthcare professionals can future-proof their careers while continuing to grow within corporate roles. It reframes uncertainty as a strategic advantage, introduce portfolio and fractional career paths as realistic next steps, and breaks down how to build external influence and visibility without stepping away from your current position. Viewers will gain a practical understanding of advisory, board, consulting, and speaking opportunities along with a clear 90-day action plan to start positioning themselves for a more flexible, future-ready career.Meet the speaker: Silja is driven by a clear mission: to make business a force for good in healthcare. She began her career in strategy consulting, then moved into senior roles across pharma and MedTech after earning her MBA at INSEAD. She later founded merakoi, a patient expert engagement startup, while taking on fractional leadership roles. This path led her to a high-growth MedTech company, where she progressed from fractional leader to Chief Commercial Officer. Building on her experience across corporate leadership, entrepreneurship, and portfolio work, she founded Match for Impact, a platform helping senior leaders navigate career transitions through structured 90-day fractional leadership missions with early-stage ventures. Member Price $10,€9; Non-Member Price $12,€10.

Technology is advancing faster than most leaders can keep up, yet emotional intelligence remains essential to success. Finding the right balance between automation and authenticity can be tough. This session explores how to pair the power of AI with the irreplaceable human skills of empathy, curiosity, and judgment so you lead smarter, not just faster.

Hosted by HBA Austin: In high stakes environments, technical expertise gets you to the table, but emotional intelligence determines your long term success. This session will help you understand the core components of emotional intelligence, recognize how you typically respond when situations do not go as planned, and apply practical, neuroscience backed tools to lead with greater clarity and steadiness under pressure.

Participants can expect to gain a clear understanding of what emotional intelligence (EQ) is and why it is a critical differentiator in today’s leadership landscape. The webinar explores practical strategies to strengthen self-awareness, empathy, and relationship management to improve team performance and engagement. Viewers will learn how to navigate difficult conversations, manage stress, and lead through change with confidence. Member Price $10,€9; Non-Member Price $12,€10.

Hosted by HBA Greater Rochester and HBA San Diego: An engaging fireside chat with Michelle Crute, globally recognized Continuous Improvement Lean Leader, Leanierologist, and founder of Leanbrella. Drawing on more than 20 years of experience across aerospace, automotive, food production, medical devices, and high-tech manufacturing, Michelle will share how lasting Continuous Improvement begins with culture, and what it truly takes to keep the fire burning. Guided by three spark panelists in a dynamic interview format, the conversation explores real-world lessons, proven Lean strategies, and practical ways change agents and champions can ignite and sustain momentum in their organizations. Viewers can expect candid insights, actionable takeaways, and a fresh perspective on building cultures that drive measurable results in complex environments. Whether you’re a Continuous Improvement professional, operational leader, or change agent, this session will equip you with the spark as well as the fuel to move your improvement journey forward. Member Price $10,€9; Non-Member Price $12,€10.