MENTORING 2 GO
SIDE EVENT Take the opportunity to benefit from a 1:1 mentoring session and ask your questions directly to industry experts.
Change is the new normal.
What may sound like a cliché has long become reality: business models are collapsing, job profiles are blurring, and technology is accelerating everything. In this world, standard solutions no longer apply. The result is a lack of orientation, especially in the creative industries.
According to the Future of Jobs Report 2025 by the World Economic Forum, 92 million jobs will disappear over the next five years. At the same time, 170 million new ones will be created. 39 percent of today’s relevant skills will lose their importance. The question “What now?” is on many people’s minds, from students to experienced professionals.
That’s where our format comes in: “Mentoring to Go” is an open space for reflection, inspiration, and new perspectives. No small talk, no self-promotion – just honest conversations at eye level.
These are our four mentors:
Valerie Junger is a Vienna-based systemic coach, mentor. As a founder herself, she supports women (especially mothers and mid-career professionals) in career transitions through coaching, mentoring, and personal-brand guidance. Informed by 15+ years at the crossroads of creativity, strategy and personal development.
Topics: women in the creative field, motherhood, personal development, transition.
Claudia Strauß is a Vienna- and Zürich-based business coach, organizational developer, and supervisor. With over 20 years of experience in creative direction, communication, and leadership across diverse industries, she now supports individuals and organizations in change processes. Her systemic, values-driven approach emphasizes cooperation, clarity, and empowerment.
Topics: Business & Leadership Coaching for women, executives & teams – empowerment, change management, dual leadership.
Silvia Seitl is a Vienna-based systemic coach for young creatives. Through her brand "Heartbeat Club" she offers 1:1 mental-coaching programs grounded in neuroscience to help creative professionals and agencies gain clarity, resilience, creativity and genuine professional impact.
Topics: creative blockades, next steps for young creatives, general reflection.
Patrik Sünwoldt is a seasoned creative with 20+ years in the advertising & design industry. He is also the founder and CEO of the Vienna-based creative recruiting consultancy "Good At", specialized in unlocking potential and supporting people in finding their path.
Topics: Portfolio checks for creatives, and general input on exploring new or different career paths.
The format:
Two full days, each session lasts 25 minutes (with a 5-minute break in between) and focuses on a concrete topic: portfolio feedback, career questions, creative blocks, or key decisions. Participants choose their topic in advance and are matched with the appropriate mentor.
In addition, pre-booked sessions should alternate with open “drop-in” slots for festival visitors.
A format by Fachgruppe Werbung & Forward – supporting the creative future of our industry.
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