When a Professional Community Talks About What Really Matters: MBA Alumni at Gdańsk University of Technology Host a Creative Evening on Women’s Health

What does a world-class MBA programme look like beyond the classroom?

For the alumni community at Gdańsk University of Technology, the answer to that question is becoming increasingly clear – and increasingly impressive. Last week, a group of MBA graduates gathered not to discuss strategy frameworks or market forecasts, but to explore something more fundamental: their own health, bodies, and wellbeing.

The result was one of the most talked-about evenings in the community’s recent memory.

An Evening That Broke New Ground

The latest MBA Creative Evening at Gdańsk University of Technology was dedicated to women’s health – an area that, despite its relevance to half the population, remains surprisingly underrepresented in professional and educational spaces.

The session was led by Joanna Piórek-Wojciechowska , a urogynaecological physiotherapist, author, and founder of Kobieca Fizjoterapia. A recognised media expert who regularly contributes to national television, radio, and publications including Women’s Health, she brought a rare combination of clinical authority and disarming warmth to the room.

The format was intimate by design   – creating the conditions for something that rarely happens in professional settings: genuine openness.

What Was Discussed – and Why It Mattered

The session opened with a holistic perspective on the body, exploring how interconnected muscle systems shape overall health in ways most people never consider. At the centre of this was the role of the pelvis – or miednica  – and how imbalances in that region can create tension patterns throughout the body, even affecting areas as seemingly unrelated as the face.

From there, the conversation moved into territory that is often left unspoken: pelvic floor health, bladder control, and intimate wellbeing. What made the evening remarkable was not just the subject matter, but the way it was handled. Rather than creating awkwardness, Joanna’s expertise and communication style made these topics feel normalised, safe, and entirely appropriate to explore.

Participants – many of whom noted they had never had this kind of conversation in a professional context before – described the atmosphere as supportive, engaged, and eye-opening.

Key Takeaways from the Session

• Many symptoms dismissed as “normal” – or simply endured – may signal underlying imbalances worth addressing
• Pelvic floor health is not one-size-fits-all: generic online exercise programmes can sometimes do more harm than good, and specialist consultation matters
• Preventative care — particularly during perimenopause  – can make a significant difference to long-term quality of life
• The body is an interconnected system; what affects one area inevitably affects others

From Theory to Practice

The evening didn’t stay theoretical. A practical session on mats allowed participants to connect the insights from the talk with their own body awareness  – guided exercises that offered a tangible, grounding complement to the discussion.

Each participant also left with a personal copy of Joanna’s book, Bez Bólu, extending the value of the evening well beyond the room.

The Bigger Picture: What This Says About the MBA at Gdańsk University of Technology

Events like this don’t happen by accident. They reflect a deliberate philosophy: that the most effective leaders are also the most self-aware, and that professional development and personal development are not separate tracks.

The MBA programme at Gdańsk University of Technology attracts ambitious, curious professionals who want more than a credential. The alumni community that forms around that programme — now over 80 strong, and growing  – has become a space for exactly the kind of meaningful exchange that is hard to find elsewhere.

Creative Evenings are a signature part of that community. With limited spaces and highly interactive formats, they consistently sell out quickly. Future events are expected to fill even faster.

What’s Next – and How You Can Shape It

Events like this one are a glimpse into what the MBA community at Gdańsk University of Technology has become — a space where ambitious professionals grow not just in their careers, but as people.

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The MBA programme at Gdańsk University of Technology is a rigorous, internationally oriented programme designed for experienced professionals seeking to accelerate their careers and broaden their impact. The alumni community is an active, growing network of leaders across sectors and industries.