Authenticity, AI, and Clean Energy: PG&E’s Carla Peterman on Powering a Sustainable Future

Carla Peterman, EVP of Corporate Affairs and Chief Sustainability Officer at PG&E Corporation, highlighted how AI and sensor technology are transforming energy delivery—making it cleaner, cheaper, and more efficient.

Peterman urged individuals to see themselves as active participants in the energy system, reinforcing that sustainability is about people, planet, and prosperity: "What I have found in my own leadership that being an authentic leader really matters at this moment, because what we need to advance the energy system now is people, consumers making different choices. So be relatable, be you, there's a place for you in the system."

Brightcore Energy President Mike Richter on Energy, Urgency, and Doing the Right Thing

Brightcore Energy President Mike Richter stresses the urgency of transitioning to clean energy. He notes that while the resources exist, meaningful progress depends on leadership and timely action. “We have the tools, we have the technology, we have the will.”

‘Speak Up’: NFL VP Sarah Bishop on Imposter Syndrome and Empowering Women Leaders

After speaking at Newsweek’s Women’s Global Impact Forum, Sarah Bishop, VP of Global Brand and Consumer Marketing at the NFL, sat down with us to share how mentorship and support networks helped her overcome imposter syndrome. Her advice to women in leadership: “Speak up and have your voice heard, because everything you say as an opinion is valuable and unique.”

SoulCycle CEO Evelyn Webster on Leading Without Apology

SoulCycle CEO Evelyn Webster shares why she no longer apologizes for being assertive. "You always have to be true to who you are," Webster told Newsweek. " I am very direct and quite forthright. I make no apology for it." Webster also gives advice on overcoming imposter syndrome: "Find those people who are going to help support you."

Webster was a panelist at Newsweek's Women's Global Impact event. To watch her and others in action, visit https://events.newsweek.com/womens-global-impact/videos-photos.

Elektra Health CEO Jannine Versi Emphasizes the Importance of Community for Success

Jannine Versi, co-founder and CEO of Elektra Health, advises women entering the industry to have a personal support network. "You really need to have a personal board...and it doesn't need to be formal, but that crew of people that you can text late at night because that's usually when you're really struggling with thorny issues and topics...".

Versi was a panelist at Newsweek's Women's Global Impact event. To watch her and others in action, visit https://events.newsweek.com/womens-global-impact/videos-photos.

Mercedes-Benz CMO Melody Lee In Driver’s Seat Championing Female Perspectives

As one of few female executives in the automotive industry, Melody Lee sees her role as both a privilege and a responsibility to ensure women’s perspectives inform how the brand connects with customers. “I take it as a healthy and positive challenge,” she told Newsweek. "My role is even more important and more critical in ensuring that females and that women are represented."

Lee was a panelist at Newsweek's Women's Global Impact event. To watch her and others in action, visit https://events.newsweek.com/womens-global-impact/videos-photos.

Dr. Stacey Rosen on Navigating Medicine's Gender Gaps: Have 'A Sense of Humor'

From early-career self-doubt to becoming a leader in cardiology, Dr. Stacey E. Rosen says having a sense of humor and giving others grace is the key to success in male-dominated fields. "Decide what your values are, where your line in the sand is, [and] what is worth fighting for," Rosen told Newsweek. Rosen, Executive Director of Katz Institute for Women's Health, Northwell, was a panelist at Newsweek's Women's Global Impact event. To watch her and others in action, visit