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The City says ‘I do’ at 1 Lombard Street Wedding and Bridal Show (all-day)Feb 6
On Monday 6th February from 7:30am to approximately 9PM we will be hosting the City’s largest wedding fair. Designed to provide ideas and solutions for couples planning to get married, it will include representatives from some of the country’s most experienced companies catering to the wedding market. Not only is 1 Lombard Street a popular eatery it is also a great venue for your Wedding reception. Here you will be able to see some Inspirational Wedding Suppliers, a Bridal Catwalk, sample some of the finest food and drink that you could potentially have at your reception.
The event will encompass changing themes throughout the day, including Breakfast at Tiffany’s through to a Bridget Bardot evening motif. There will also be fashion shows during the event to cater for brides to be as well as mothers of the brides and more.
Prior to the event, ‘brides’ will parade through the streets of the City distributing up to date information about the day.
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Capability Jane Event: JOB SHARING – Exploring the feasibility17:30 – 19:30
Join Capability Jane and our partners at an evening briefing to learn about how job sharing can work at senior level. This event is aimed at serious would-be job sharers who want to understand the feasibilty of job sharing in their current role; how to assess your role, how to set up the job share and how to make it work effectively.We’ll be presenting findings and recommendations for job sharing, including leading practice and top tips for:
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building a business case for your employer;
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managing clients and teams, and yes this IS possible in a job share;
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how to design a job share – the pure, hybrid, split models;
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how to source a job share partner and many other essential insights.
Our recommendations are based on the findings of The Job Share Study, 2011 - the largest recent study of its kind, undertaken by Capability Jane and sponsored by seven leading employers, Centrica, Deloitte, DHL, Freshfields, Herbert Smith, KPMG and RBS.
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Job Sharing – exploring the feasibility17:30 – 20:30
Following the launch of the Job Share Study – an investigation into the feasibility of job sharing in senior roles – we are delighted to launch the first of a series of events to help individuals evaluate the feasibility of job sharing as a way to work part-time and continue their career in a big role.- Do you want to work part-time but don’t want to step off the career ladder?
- Would you ideally like to work in a big job but only 3 days a week?
- Have you tried working reduced hours but find it impossible to make it work?
- Have you thought about job sharing but don’t see how it could work in your role or your business?
At the briefing, we’ll be presenting findings and recommendations for job sharing, including leading practice and top tips for:
- building a business case;
- managing clients and teams, and yes this IS possible in a job share;
- how to design a job share – the pure, hybrid, split models;
- how to source a job share partner and many other essential insights.
We hope you will be able to join us! Please sign up here!
17:30Job Sharing – exploring the feasibility
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Feb8Wed
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EPWN: Private Networking and Shopping Evening at L.K. Bennett18:30 – 21:00
EPWN-London wants to welcome you to 2012 in style!EPWN-London wants to welcome you to 2012 in style! Join us for an evening of champagne, canapés and a private viewing of the L.K.Bennett collection of clothing, shoes and accessories With Image Consultant Karen Smyth you are sure to find the right style for you, and then enjoy an exclusive 20% discount on all full price purchases!
Happy Holidays from EPWN-London!
18:30EPWN: Private Networking and Shopping Evening at L.K. Bennett
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Feb9Thu
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Redundancy: Be prepared | Women in Technology Event17:45 – 21:00
In the current economic climate redundancies have become more and more common. It is not unusual to speak with friends and relatives who are going through this traumatic process or have recently lost their job. Many individuals are unaware of their employment rights and do not know what to do when the announcement they are “at risk” of redundancy strikes. Be prepared!
Our presenter, Isabella Brusati, is a legal professional with 15 years’ experience working for FTSE100 companies in the UK. She has managed hundreds of redundancies and is aware of what really happens behind the scenes.
In her 3 hour workshop Isabella will take you through the legal provisions that regulate redundancy and the practises some employers follow when downsizing their workforce, provide pragmatic advice on how to handle the redundancy process to your advantage, some techniques that may spare you from being made redundant and how to negotiate your package and get the highest cheque if you are “on the way out”.
Workshop Outcomes
In particular you will:
- Learn the basics of employment law that regulates redundancy (jargon free)
- Identify the signs that may point to a redundancy exercise being in the pipeline
- Develop an action plan if you are the only person in your team targeted for redundancy
- Develop a strategy if your employer is not acting in compliance with the law
- Negotiate your way out: the compromise agreement
This course will be facilitated by Isabella Brusati.
If this course is of interest to you, please email Hayley Solly on [email protected] or call on 020 7422 9220.
Event URL: http://www.womenintechnology.co.uk/redundancy-be-prepared
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WeAreTheCity Events: The Power of Profile18:00 – 20:30
Back by popular demand!
Nowadays you need a little bit more to get ahead than the experience you have obtained through your employment or the qualifications you studied so hard for at School or University. In a world where competition is high and opportunities are scarce, we all need to do a little more than our day jobs to get noticed and obtain the recognition we deserve. You may well have a myriad of skills to offer, but if no one else knows they are there, opportunities to demonstrate your true capability will rarely come your way.
Raising awareness of your skills through Profile building is probably one of the most powerful tools in your career armoury, however, you have to know what tools and techniques to build it, protect it and use it for success. There is also an element of fear to overcome in relation to shouting about your own success or achievements.
If you are interested in building your profile and finding out more, WeAreTheCity.Com would like to invite you to their “Power of Profile” event at the re-knowned Central Working club in Bloomsbury, London. This session is for 25 people only as the idea is to have an engaging Q&A where everyone gets the chance to participate and discuss their own challenges.
Throughout the session you will hear from WeAreTheCity’s founder about her own career journey from Analyst to Chief Operating Officer. She will also share with you what she has learnt about the importance of profile and the tools & techniques she has used to raise her own profile both inside and outside her Corporate environment. We will talk about Pro’s and Con’s of social media and hear an abundance of ideas and tips you can use to grow your own profile and brand. The evening will start and end with the opportunity to network with other WeAreTheCity members over tea and nibbles.
About your speaker
Vanessa Vallely, is founder of WATC, Co founder of a citywide Diversity Forum, The Network of Networks, founder of TheProfileCoach.co.uk and probably one of the most well networked Women across the City. She is also a Financial News Top 100 Rising Star and most recently Winner of the Women’s Champion Award for Women in Banking and Finance. Vanessa has spent the past 23 years in Financial Services and currently holds a senior post at Aviva Investors. Vanessa is also a trustee for 2 charities, a school Governor and a working mum.
Excellent presentations, really refreshing to see such candid and open views.
Brilliant, really useful tips that I put into place the next day! Thank you!
The WeAreTheCity Event – Power of Profile was a huge success on the 29th September 2011. Sponsored by Navigant Consulting and hosted at the Chicago Booth Business School. With Vanessa Vallely (WeAreTheCity Founder and founder of TheProfileCoach.co.uk) & Heather White (Founder of Smarter Networking).
Tickets cost £25 and are available through the link below. Please note this session is limited to 25 guests only to ensure interaction between the speaker and guests. Book early to avoid disappointment.
WeAreTheCity.com and TheProfileCoach.co.uk.
18:00WeAreTheCity Events: The Power of Profile
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Feb13Mon
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WIBF: Increasing your Visibility and your Progression18:00 – 21:00
What are the unconscious ways women undermine or sabotage their careers? Interviews of 1000 female executives in 2010 (from top US Fortune 500 organisations) found the top 3 were: 1. Work too hard 2. Do the work of others/take on low profile assignments 3. Fail to capitalise on relationships or follow them up Increasing your visibility is not just about hard work. The people who are noticed and remembered do so by adding extra value – to the report, at the meeting and in their work relationships. We will explore behaviours that may hinder your progress rather than help you get noticed. Do you speak softly? Speak last at meetings? Wait to be assigned tasks or ask permission before you do something that might be out of your job role? Find yourself apologising for what you do or before you speak? How firm is your handshake? Do you smile when you are uncomfortable? Believe that by playing fair you will get ahead? What are the behaviours that set you apart? How can you capitalise on these behaviours for greater success?
Women are highly valued in many businesses because they:
• Adopt a more measured approach to decision making and require more data
• Are more naturally collaborative and consultative
• Are more risk adverse
• Are less wasteful of resources
• Embrace change, and adapt better to new situations
• Are stronger on relationship management and communication skills
• Are more likely to delegate, and are better managers because of this
• Make better leaders through transformational periods
• Create less rigid, hierarchical work cultures centred on value
In this workshop we will explore ways to use the abilities that come naturally to women, behaviours that not only increase your visibility, but will also help you take the right steps to progress your career. By the end of the workshop you will have a plan.
We will identify the where, which, why, when and how – the steps that will raise your profile and get you noticed. • Where: perform well or excellently in current role
• Which: take on perceived high value tasks only
• Why: be clear how the task will help you progress
• When: ring fence the amount of time the task needs
• How: you will communicate this extra work/activity to those people you want to know about it
Jan Floyd-Douglass works with organisations on their female leadership capability development and ‘balanced boards’ strategies and programmes. Throughout her career, Jan has been an advocate of women progressing to senior roles and was named Woman of Year in 2005. In June 2011, Jan was elected to the UK National Committee of UN Women. Jan had a long and distinguished career in financial services. Prior to her career as a consultant and coach, Jan held senior roles as: Citicorp UK Head of Channels and Distribution and Global Sales Director for Barclays Private Bank. Jan moved to Zurich Corporate Pensions and was a member of Zurich’s Global Corporate Life strategy team. Jan is qualified (Level 7 Executive Coaching and Leadership Mentoring Certificate) from the Institute of Leadership and Management, Europe’s leading awarding body. Jan Floyd-Douglass [email protected] 07767 660772
To book email [email protected]
Registration:
To reserve your place at this event please register online to book your place and use our secure payment page via WorldPay to pay the required fee where applicable. Please email [email protected] for any other information relating to this event.
18:00WIBF: Increasing your Visibility and your Progression
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Feb15Wed
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WIBF Toastmasters – City & Canary Wharf Clubs16:30 – 19:00
What is Toastmasters?
Toastmasters is an internationally recognised club which aims: “to provide a mutually supportive and positive learning environment in which every member has the opportunity to develop communication and leadership skills, which in turn fosters self-confidence and personal growth”WIBFS – What are the benefits to members?
Learn to think and speak on your feet, through impromptu speaking
Learn to prepare and deliver effective presentations
Learn to provide constructive and structured feedback
Learn to successfully lead and energise meetings
Networking
Practice and learn in a ‘safe’ and supportive environment
Build self confidence when communicating in all areas of your life
Who can join?It is a pre-requisite of WIBF Speakers (WIBFS) that you are also a member of Women in Banking and Finance www.wibf.org.uk. Members must commit to attending regularly, be prepared to take on any appropriate role and to provide suitable notice if they cannot attend. We encourage prospective members to visit twice prior to joining.
Where and how often does WIBFS meet?
The Canary Wharf club meets at Credit Suisse, One Cabot Square, Canary Wharf and the City club meets at RBS, City of London. Each club meets fortnightly on Wednesdays at 17:45 for an 18:00 start – each club’s meetings are scheduled to alternate with the other club’s meetings.The meeting lasts two hours. We are delighted to welcome guests at no charge and guests are not obliged to speak at the meeting, although they are normally asked to introduce themselves. For security reasons, visits must be made by prior arrangement with a club member – see the contact details below.
Contact link (please copy in to your browser) – http://www.clubplan.org/CMS/page.asp?org=6859&url=../tm/contacts.asp?org=6859
16:30WIBF Toastmasters – City & Canary Wharf Clubs
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Feb20Mon
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LAST EVER LONDON SHOW: How to Get Almost Anyone to Want to Sleep With You | Deborah Frances-White19:30 – 21:30
Hat-wearing relationship trouble-shooter DEBORAH FRANCES-WHITE’s signature stand-up comedy show takes her hilarious and empowering principles up a series of notches and take us all to the next level. We simply loved her show and have taken our WATC friends to see it with us for the second time. It is a fantastic comedy event and we left with hurting stomachs from laughing. Deborah is a great WATC Member and we recommend getting behind her and supporting her last show. You will not be sorry!The show has already enjoyed a sell-out season at the Edinburgh Festival and a sold-out Adelaide run as well as a UK tour. It can currently be seen every month at the Leicester Square Theatre in London’s West End.
She’ll show you everything from finding your inner Clooney or Jolie to joining the Mile High Club to getting your spouse to want to sleep with you. When it comes to finding your inner Pussy Galore or James Bond, DEBORAH is the go-to-girl, who will reveal the many secrets of sexual allure through an intensive and highly charged session that promises to show you the path to being an object of desire in any room you care to be in.
The LAST EVER London show is at 7.30pm on Monday 20th February, 2012.
http://leicestersquaretheatre.ticketsolve.com/shows/25499056/events
Tickets are just £10 if you use the discount code VIPGuest.
Deborah Frances-Whites’ hilarious self-help comedy show, “How to Get Almost Anyone to Want to Sleep With You” will leave you feeling like the sexiest person in the bar, so much so, you will feel empowered to ask anyone out. You’ll even be able to attract your own spouse!
“Hilarious, instructional, brilliant!” Arthur Smith, Loose Ends, BBC Radio 4Seriously sexy, effortlessly funny – GQ
Click here to book tickets – BOOK NOW
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Stand up Comedy: How to get Almost Anyone to Want to Sleep with you – LAST SHOW19:30 – 22:00
Hat-wearing relationship trouble-shooter DEBORAH FRANCES-WHITE’s signature stand-up comedy show takes her hilarious and empowering principles up a series of notches and take us all to the next level.The show has already enjoyed a sell-out season at the Edinburgh Festival and a sold-out Adelaide run as well as a UK tour. It can currently be seen every month at the Leicester Square Theatre in London’s West End.
She’ll show you everything from finding your inner Clooney or Jolie to joining the Mile High Club to getting your spouse to want to sleep with you. When it comes to finding your inner Pussy Galore or James Bond, DEBORAH is the go-to-girl, who will reveal the many secrets of sexual allure through an intensive and highly charged session that promises to show you the path to being an object of desire in any room you care to be in.
For Deborah’s next performances, book now for the 12th December or 20th February 2012! A show that is not to be missed!
Deborah Frances-Whites’ hilarious self-help comedy show, “How to Get Almost Anyone to Want to Sleep With You” will leave you feeling like the sexiest person in the bar, so much so, you will feel empowered to ask anyone out. You’ll even be able to attract your own spouse!
“Hilarious, instructional, brilliant!” Arthur Smith, Loose Ends, BBC Radio 4Seriously sexy, effortlessly funny – GQ
Click here to book tickets – BOOK NOW
19:30Stand up Comedy: How to get Almost Anyone to Want to Sleep with you – LAST SHOW
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Feb22Wed
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How to write and publish your own business book (all-day)Feb 22
Your business needs to stand out in a crowded market and your brand needs credibility. One of the best ways to be remarkable is to have a book that outlines what you have to offer and delivers instant value to those who read it. Your book is a marketing tool that draws people into your business and can even become another stream of income.For many people, writing a book is also a life goal so why not start the new year by taking a step towards that dream. With digital publishing techniques, you can even sell print and ebooks to the US and other overseas market as well as see your book on Amazon, the world’s biggest bookstore. It truly is a global publishing world these days.
This workshop is for people wanting to write and publish a non-fiction book that is related to their business ideas. It is presented by Joanna Penn, author of 3 non-fiction books and the Amazon bestselling thriller novel, Pentecost. Joanna’s site, www.TheCreativePenn.com was voted one of the Top 10 Blogs for Writers and helps people write, publish and market their books. She brings a wealth of knowledge and personal experience to this process. No hype, just information that works.
What you will learn:
- The complete process flow: How to get from idea to book and how long you can expect the process to take
- How to distill your notes, articles, audios and other material into a coherent book
- How to break through any blocks you have and finally write the book that’s inside you as well as dealing with the psychology of writing
- Step by step book creation: structure, first draft, rewriting and editing
- Physical book production: branding, title choice, book cover design, page layout and when to use professionals
- What print on demand publishing is and how it can change your life
- Why ebooks are the future and how you can publish on the Kindle, iPad, Nook and more
- How to sell your print and ebooks to the huge US market if you want to grow your business internationally
Why you should come to this workshop:
- If you want to finally get your book written and published in 2012, this workshop will give you the roadmap and knowledge to achieve your goal
- The tips and tricks on self-publishing through print on demand and ebooks will save you money, time and energy
- If you want to take advantage of the coming self-publishing and ebook boom in the UK that is already starting to occur in the US, this information will put you ahead of the pack.
About your Trainer
Joanna Penn is an Amazon bestselling author and professional speaker on writing, digital publishing and internet marketing. Her business, The Creative Penn, helps people write, publish and sell their books.
But don’t take our word for it!
Joanna Penn is an international speaker on writing, publishing and marketing. Here are some testimonials from her other events held in Australia and Bali.
“Joanna is an exceptional coach and presenter. She has a wealth of knowledge, expertise and tools, all of which she is willing to share. Her enthusiasm is inspirational, not to mention her awesome business sense. She is outstanding. The teachings and program have been extremely timely and relevant. From a quality and personal perspective, this retreat has been 10+!” Francesca Bonavita
“I attended Joanna’s seminar last month with a group of people ranging from those with complete drafts to those who still had no idea what to write their book about. Safe to say everyone walked out satisfied with the brilliant and inspiring content that Joanna delivered. And I’ve never seen an audience stay fully engaged for an entire day at a seminar before this one, so that says a lot about her presentation skills.”
Paul Cunningham, Blogging Teacher and author.
“I loved how practical the sessions were. They really changed the way I think about publishing. Joanna is in the business of turning dreams into reality. With her practical advice and extensive knowledge, you can’t go wrong.” Tammie Day, coach and author
“Joanna’s enthusiasm for her subject was inspiring and refreshing. She demonstrated a thorough and extensive knowledge of self-publishing and the digital world was exceptional. I also enjoyed the effort she took to get to know the participants and use that knowledge to make her talk relevant and interesting.” Susan Clarke
Click here for more text, tweet and video testimonials about Joanna’s speaking.
Logistics
Time: 9.30am Registration for 10am start – 5pm, then informal drinks afterwards
Location: Central London, venue to be announced.
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Capablity Jane Webinar: JOB SHARING: 10 steps to setting up a successful job share programme12:30 – 13:30A webinar for employers seeking to attract, retain and progress senior talentThis practical lunchtime webinar presents the 10 steps employers need to take in order to establish a successful job share programme in their organisation.These practical steps are based on the findings of The Job Share Study – an investigation into the feasibility of job sharing in senior roles. It is aimed at HR and diversity practitioners who want to understand how job sharing can benefit their organisation and how to make it work.
We’ll be presenting the 10 steps to setting up a job share programme in your organisation:
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STEP 1: UNDERSTANDING JOB SHARING
- STEP 3: POSITIONING THE BUSINESS CASE & BENEFITS
- STEP 4: UNDERSTANDING THE COSTS
- STEP 5: SUPPORTING INDIVIDUALS
- STEP 6: SUPPORTING MANAGERS
- STEP 7: SOURCING AND MATCHING A JOB SHARE PARTNER
- STEP 8: BEST PRACTICE POLICY CONSIDERATIONS
- STEP 9: BEST PRACTICE CONTRACT CONSIDERATIONS
- STEP 10: IMPLEMENTATION
Our recommendations are based on the findings of The Job Share Study, 2011 - the largest recent study of its kind, undertaken by Capability Jane and sponsored by seven leading employers, Centrica, Deloitte, DHL, Freshfields, Herbert Smith, KPMG and RBS.
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Supper Club and Shopping with The Hoxton Apprentice PWN & The Fold18:30 – 21:30
SUPPER CLUB WITH THE HOXTON APPRENTICEA chance to network while shopping! We are giving time-poor networkers a delicious two course dinner with a glass of wine and The Fold (thefoldlondon.com) will have our pop-up shop showcasing a glamorous range of wearable, affordable clothes designed with professional women in mind.
Hosted by Lady Val, the supper lasts from 6.30pm to 9.30pm and the cost of £32 is split between the two course meal, a donation to the apprentice fund plus £2 for the charge from PayPal to use the event management site (the rotters). Getting contacts and fashion – how can you resist?Click here to book your place now.
Early booking is advised
18:30Supper Club and Shopping with The Hoxton Apprentice PWN & The Fold
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London Fashion Weekend (all-day)Feb 23 – Feb 26
London Fashion Weekend is here again and we here at WATC cannot wait.
SAY HELLO TO LONDON’S PREMIUM DESIGNER SHOPPING EVENT- VODAFONE LONDON FASHION WEEKEND
As soon as the last model has stepped off the catwalk at London Fashion Week, Somerset House is instantly transformed into a unique 4-day designer shopping emporium. Set within the stunning grounds of Somerset House, Vodafone London Fashion Weekend is the complete experience.
At Vodafone London Fashion Weekend, style-savvy label lovers can get their wardrobe fix from heritage British brands such as Pringle of Scotland, Jaeger London and Linda Farrow to some of London’s best emerging designers including Holly Fulton, James Long and Maria Francesca Pepe. Find all your favourite brands selling one-off pieces at reduced prices.
Vodafone London Fashion Weekend also offers the rare opportunity to experience our trendsetting catwalk show in the official British Fashion Council Show Space. Only hours before your seat welcomed the celebrity fashion pack and the industry elite during London Fashion Week. This exclusive opportunity gives visitors the chance to soak up the unique atmosphere as we showcase an array of spring/summer 2012 trends to inspire you before purchasing your new wardrobe essentials.
Discover the hottest hair trends and get your own new look with Toni&Guy, get skin care and makeup advice from Elizabeth Arden and be pampered throughout the event with manicures, eyelashes and much more…
Be entertained by Vintage acts and top notch DJs. Be inspired with talks by top fashion personalities. Get your foodie fix by dining at some of London’s best restaurants and bistros including Somerset House’s resident outlets by Tom Aiken and the new restaurant from Fernandez and Wells. Find delicious treats throughout the event in our pop-up bars and from brand partners Diet Coke, Frea Frozen Yogurt and Chambord.Join us for a fantastic day out with your friends, an after work style fix or a fabulous wardrobe update. Your ticket to fashion’s favourite designers shopping event awaits!
Get your ticket to the fashion experience everyone is talking about – the Vodafone London Fashion Weekend Catwalk – and take your seat in one of the most desired events in town this season.
It promises to be a fashion experience like no other, taking place in the Official London Fashion Week Show space that welcomed the celebrity fashion pack and the industry elite only hours before.
We’re thrilled to announce that TV presenter Zoe Hardman will be presenting the hotly anticipated catwalk shows this season. With her enviable style and charismatic charm she’s guaranteed to be a hit with all Vodafone London Fashion Weekend friends.
TRENDS FOR THIS SEASON
Our resident fashionista Miss Molly has excelled herself this season. Hearts will be racing with the romantic notion of ‘Prim Rose’ and the fast pace influence of ‘Game On’, our two trends on the catwalk this season. Each runway will feature a selection of designers alongside the full collections from Holly Fulton and Antipodium, both of whom received high praise for their stunning S/S12 lines. We can’t wait to see them on the Vodafone London Fashion Weekend catwalk!
PRIM ROSE
Providing a much needed antithesis to the bright colour blocking trend, our Miss Prim Rose experiments with dreamy hazy pastels for Spring Summer. Taking inspiration from various designer collections such as Philip Lim 3.1 S/S12,Louis Vuitton S/S12 and Twenty8Twelve S/S12 as shown to the left.She mixes sorbet shades with white to create a clean, summery palette, keeping silhouettes traditional and of course prim and proper styling. Prim Rose always wears a collar; cute and clipped, and keeps everyone guessing with a fluctuating hemline. Don’t be afraid to match your hues, or rainbow them up to the max. The subtlety of the tone allows experimentation, and when in doubt – add a cardigan and a brooch.
GAME ONWith the Olympics coming to London in the summer the sporting influence is impossible to avoid, so we’ve embraced the notion of sports luxe with aplomb. Taking inspiration from various designer collections such as Isabel Marant S/S12,Felder Felder S/S12 and Alexander Wang S/S12 as shown to the right. IMAGES TAKEN FROM STYLE.COM
Combining techno fabrics with beautiful silks; retro sportsbrand sweaters cropped a la Fame for some Eighties cool and bright red accent pieces, this trend really gives us some old school street style. Think Harlem, think Brooklyn, think Run DMC – but refine and redefine. Take a lead from Richard Nicoll by mixing cashmeres and silk jerseys, and do as Christopher Raeburn did and work a very practical anorak (available in a plethora of colours) into your outfit. Print jackets and leggings are also key; get them clashing gloriously as seen at Peter Pilotto and Basso & Brooke, or matching even to your motorbike helmet as seen across the pond at the Alexander Wang show in NYC. IMAGES TAKEN FROM STYLE.COM
This season’s presenters
We have been busy making this season’s event as exciting and fresh as possible and what better way than to invite not one but two fantastic new catwalk presenters into our lives! The stunning
ZOE HARDMAN will be hosting the catwalk from Thursday 23rd – Saturday 25th Feb, introducing you to the hottest trends and designers in London! Gorgeous, fun, and a total natural in the fashion arena, Zoe is currently filming ITV2′s Take Me Out: The Gossip with the lovely Mark Wright and we cannot wait to see her live in action on our catwalk
Plus! As an extra special treat to everyone visiting the event on Sunday 26th Feb, the fabulous CAROLINE FLACK will be gracing the stage as a guest presenter! Bringing her fantastic sense of humour and bubbly personality to the catwalk. Caroline is firmly establishing herself as one of the most sought after TV presenters in the UK, having brought the fun factor to ITV2 last year whilst co-presenting the hugely popular XTRA Factor with OLLY MURS..OPENING TIMES:
Thursday 23rd February 2012: 5pm-10pm
Friday 24th February 2012: 12pm- 9pm
Saturday 25th February 2012: 10am-7pm
Sunday 26th February 2012: 10am-6pm
Tickets
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Feb27Mon
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Open University: Postgraduate Open Day15:00 – 19:30
The Open University offers a great choice of Postgraduate courses for both full-time and part-time students and you can find out more at a free information session on Monday 27th February 2012 from 15.00 – 19.30 at its regional centre in London, 1-11 Hawley Crescent, Camden Town, London NW1 8NP. There, you will have the chance to talk to faculty staff about specific postgraduate and MBA courses as well as current students. If you would like to attend this free session, then simply visit www.open.ac.uk/postgraduate to find out more details or call 020 3076 0234 or email [email protected]
15:00Open University: Postgraduate Open Day
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Feb29Wed
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WIBF Toastmasters – City & Canary Wharf Clubs16:30 – 19:00
What is Toastmasters?
Toastmasters is an internationally recognised club which aims: “to provide a mutually supportive and positive learning environment in which every member has the opportunity to develop communication and leadership skills, which in turn fosters self-confidence and personal growth”WIBFS – What are the benefits to members?
Learn to think and speak on your feet, through impromptu speaking
Learn to prepare and deliver effective presentations
Learn to provide constructive and structured feedback
Learn to successfully lead and energise meetings
Networking
Practice and learn in a ‘safe’ and supportive environment
Build self confidence when communicating in all areas of your life
Who can join?It is a pre-requisite of WIBF Speakers (WIBFS) that you are also a member of Women in Banking and Finance www.wibf.org.uk. Members must commit to attending regularly, be prepared to take on any appropriate role and to provide suitable notice if they cannot attend. We encourage prospective members to visit twice prior to joining.
Where and how often does WIBFS meet?
The Canary Wharf club meets at Credit Suisse, One Cabot Square, Canary Wharf and the City club meets at RBS, City of London. Each club meets fortnightly on Wednesdays at 17:45 for an 18:00 start – each club’s meetings are scheduled to alternate with the other club’s meetings.The meeting lasts two hours. We are delighted to welcome guests at no charge and guests are not obliged to speak at the meeting, although they are normally asked to introduce themselves. For security reasons, visits must be made by prior arrangement with a club member – see the contact details below.
Contact link (please copy in to your browser) – http://www.clubplan.org/CMS/page.asp?org=6859&url=../tm/contacts.asp?org=6859
16:30WIBF Toastmasters – City & Canary Wharf Clubs
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Making a Career Change – Webinar18:00 – 19:00
Register Now!Are you considering a career change but aren’t sure where to start? Perhaps you have been thinking about a change for a while or maybe, you are in the middle of a career transition now? Join this webinar to explore what it takes to make a career change happen. There are many different challenges that a career changer faces and many tough decisions that need to be made. We’ll be discussing the main challenges that arise during a significant transition and the impact of different choices that can be made along the way.
You will gain a better understanding of what to expect from a career change and know how to go about it. We will look at the key decision points, the main constraints and deciding factors, and also how to approach each of these with confidence. We will also look at the opportunities that career change presents and how to use this shift to build a lifestyle and future that you want.
This session will be led by career expert Simon North and Nisa Chitakasem
Cost: £35 or earlybird offer: £29 if you book before end of Jan: Register now
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Women in Enterprise: Achieving Success and Growing your business18:00 – 21:00
International Women’s Day
“Women in Enterprise: Achieving Success and Growing your business”
Keynote Speakers: Lara Morgan and Tanya Wheway
Lara Morgan – Founder and Ex. CEO Pacific Direct Group Ltd, Founder of Company Shortcuts Ltd
Tanya Wheway – Chairman, Wheway Lifestyle International
Agenda
6:00-6:20pm – Arrivals
6:20-6:30pm - Introductions and Welcome: City Business Library and Islington Chamber of Commerce
6:30-6:50pm – Lara Morgan – An Overview of her journey to success (with Q &A)
6:50-7:10pm – Tanya Wheway – An Overview of her journey to success (with Q &A) ‘What is Success and Map for the Journey’
7:10-7:20pm BREAK
7:20 – 8:00pm – The Perfect Pitch: 3 Women in Business will be given the opportunity to pitch their growth businesses; showcasing their business model and what areas they need to improve on. Each Woman in Business will be given 5 minutes to present with an additional 5 minutes of comments from Lara and Tanya.
Each Pitch will be given invaluable advice by Tanya and Lara on growing their business. A great opportunity to promote your business services to a dedicate business audience.
If you would like to pitch your growth business please email [email protected] with your business details and why you deserve to be pitch to these to successful entrepreneurs. This is only open to those who have been trading for 2 or more years.
About our Speakers
Lara Morgan
Lara Morgan is the founder of Company Shortcuts.com and best selling Amazon author of “More Balls than Most”, her story about building a global enterprise. Lara is a straight-talking entrepreneur who understands the frustrations felt by small and medium-sized businesses that have lost their way. Rather than administering generic big picture advice, Lara is dedicated to delivering honest and practical help to enable businesses to achieve their full potential.Over seventeen years, Lara built her own international business, Pacific Direct, before selling a majority share 99% holding of the company for £20 million in 2008. This experience and passion for business drove Lara to where she is today, with an ambitious plan to support entrepreneurs who want to maximize success.
Tanya Wheway
Tanya began her career in the hospitality industry working in the Marketing Department of Hotel Corporation of America and Western International Hotels, based at the Mayflower Hotel in Washington DC. She returned to the UK to open a group marketing office for the company based at the Carlton Tower Hotel in London. In 1989 Allan and Tanya co-founded Wheway Lifestyle International (WLI) providing consultancy and management services at the premier end of the market in Europe, Middle East, Far East and the United States.For four years the Wheways also owned and operated Britain’s premier Day Spa, The Sanctuary, in London’s fashionable Covent Garden, which Tanya, as the Managing Director of the Sanctuary, developed into a very successful business, quadrupling the profits over WLI’s four year tenure and increasing the footfall to over 42,000 ladies a year to this unique Day Spa. In 2012 Tanya will be running a series of special five-day residential programmes at the Champneys flagship in Tring; these will target men and women 50+ who want to maximize on health, relationships and the pleasure of life.
Book Here: http://womeninenterprise2012.eventbrite.co.uk/
For more information email [email protected]
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FUNNY WOMEN – 10TH ANNIVERSARY CHARITY CHALLENGE19:30 – 22:00
CHALLENGING PERCEPTIONS – FUNNY WOMEN LAUNCHES 10TH ANNIVERSARY CHARITY CHALLENGE
Who says women aren’t funny? Funny Women, the leading and best established female comedy brand in the UK is going to celebrate its 10th Anniversary by demonstrating that women are as genetically disposed to using humour as their male counterparts by challenging 10 amazing high profile women from the worlds of business, media and academia to perform stand up for the first time in their lives.The event takes place on Thursday 8th March 2012, International Women’s Day, in the luxurious surroundings of the Grange St Paul’s Hotel, and will support and raise funds for 10 amazing causes with the help of 10 of the UK’s most well connected women’s networks.
“We want to stage an event that really benchmarks what Funny Women stands for after 10 years in the industry,” explains founder and executive producer, Lynne Parker. “I’ve personally seen nearly 2,000 new acts come through the door since we set up in 2002 and launched the Funny Women Awards and know that once women get in touch with what makes them funny, they can really go all the way if they want to work in comedy professionally.
“Some extremely high profile professional women use humour to good effect, just like their male colleagues, but it’s not seen as a worthy attribute in the same way. We launched our public workshops and our business brand three years ago and we’ve seen some brilliant new talent emanate from both.
“So, we want to Challenge perceptions with this anniversary event by demonstrating how women from all walks of life use humour and raise lots of money for some amazing causes at the same time. Over the years we’ve encouraged women to perform comedy in aid of charity when they might otherwise not have felt confident – this is the feminine way of doing things and we’re so grateful to the amazing networks and women who have agreed to take part and support us next year.”
All 10 Challengers will be fully trained and supported by the Funny Women team which includes trainers and female comedians they have worked with over the last 10 years.
THE CHALLENGERS, NETWORKS & CHARITIES
Carole Stone
Author, broadcaster and founder of YouGovStone, has won the inaugural IoD and O2 ‘Britain’s Best Connected Woman’ prize. Known as the ‘Queen of Networking’, Carole has amassed more than 40,000 names in her contacts database and written two successful books on the subject – Networking: The Art of Making Friends and The Ultimate Guide to Successful Networking.
Carole is supported by Women in Journalism and raising funds for The Victoria Foundation
Vanessa Vallely – WATC FOUNDER!!!!!
Currently head of business management for Finance, Strategy & Legal at Aviva Investors, Vanessa is also the founder of We Are the City, a free website providing city and female-centric information to the 70,000 women who work in the City and Canary Wharf. She recently won the Women in Banking and Finance Champion for Women Award which recognises the person who through personal commitment, application and dedication promotes and inspires women in the workplace to reach their full potential.
WeAreTheCity and Wellbeing for Women
Hela Wozniak Kay & Annie Brooks
The only double act to take on the challenge, Annie and Hela co-founded Sister Snog, a networking group for movers and shakers – Sister Snog hosts over 30 sparkling business events a year. Members can interact directly with each other via a discrete and very private social network; create harmony by joining the choir, Sisters of Soul. Or be a guest on Annie & Hela’s weekly radio show, Sister Snog on Gas&Air on OnFM101.4. Sister Snog is a brand with a twist.
Sister Snog and Dress for Success
Deb Leary MBE
CEO of Forensic Pathways, which provides advanced data analytics, forensic intelligence, forensic products, training and consultancy, Deb is also chair of the Midlands World Trade Forum, vice president of the British Association of Women Entrepreneurs and deputy chair of the United Nations UK Global Compact.
British Association of Women Entrepreneurs and FPASonia Brown MBE
Founder and director of The National Black Women’s Network (NBWN) is a non-profit network organisation dedicated to raising the status and position of BAME women in all walks of life. The NBWN provides dynamic initiatives through network support; enabling women from diverse backgrounds and occupations to develop strong professional and social contacts; high quality training and education programmes; leadership and national recognition.
National Black Women’s Network and Sickle Cell Society
Charlie Webster
A huge football fan, Charlie presented Real Madrid TV and Live Premier League football for ESPN for two seasons. Charlie currently presents on Sky Sports News, features on Sky Sports boxing show Ringside and has reported for BBC’s Football Focus in the 2010/11 Football season. Charlie has presented Live Speedway for Sky Sports for the past 3 years, and on various projects including GP2, F1 feeder race, for ITV and the UK School Games for C4. Most recently Charlie has presented the Olympic 2012 beach volleyball test event in Horse Guards Parade.
Women in Film & TV and Women’s Aid
Kate Nustedt
Kate Nustedt joined Women for Women International as UK Executive Director in May 2009. She is an experienced global campaigner and has run high-profile campaigns on social justice, women’s rights, anti-poverty and environmental issues. Kate was a key part of the Labour Party’s campaign team that won the landslide general election in 1997, and she has since managed campaigns and communications teams at Greenpeace, ActionAid and the Royal National Institute for Deaf People. She was an Associate Partner with Brunswick Group, a leading public relations agency.
Soroptimist International and Women for Women
Yasmin Alibhia-Brown
Yasmin Alibhai-Brown came to this country in 1972 from Uganda. She completed her M.Phil. in literature at Oxford in 1975. She is a journalist who has written for The Guardian, Observer, The New York Times, Time Magazine, Newsweek, The Evening Standard, The Mail and other newspapers and is now a regular columnist on The Independent and London’s Evening Standard. She is also a radio and television broadcaster and author of several books. Her book, No Place Like Home, well received by critics, was an autobiographical account of a twice removed immigrant.
PAWA and Banyan Tree
Dr Julie Greensmith
Julie, AKA ‘Doctor Thrill’ gets paid to indulge her passion for rollercoasters as part of serious research to devise entertainments that adapt to how we are feeling. Her talk was one of several arranged to enthuse and inspire undergraduate women attending the BCS Lovelace Colloquium at the University of Leeds in April 2009
Women in Technology and Angelus Foundation
Rowan Pelling
Rowan has contributed to a variety of newspapers and magazines, including regular columns for the Independent on Sunday, The Mail on Sunday, GQ and Jack. She was a judge of the 2004 Man Booker Prize. She is now a columnist for the Daily Telegraph, and a former editor of the Erotic Review.
Ladies at 11 and Children in Crisis
‘If this is the future of womanly comedy, then it’s in safe, exciting hands.’ – Tim Arthur, Time Out
‘A superb champion of talent.’ – Shane Allen, head of comedy, Channel 4
FOR PRESS AND PUBLICITY please contact:
Funny Women 020 8948 4444
For more information about Funny Women please visit:
www.funnywomen.com or email [email protected]
NOTES
Funny Women was set up in 2002 by Lynne Parker, as a ‘knee jerk’ reaction to a misogynistic comedy promoter she worked with in 2000. The Funny Women Awards were launched in 2003 and are now the benchmark for women breaking into a career in comedy.
The 2011 Awards were won overall by the ‘people pleasing’ Lara A King. There are now three main Awards including the Variety Award, currently held by sketch duo Ladies Live Longer, Louise Fitzgerald and Victoria Temple-Morris, and a Comedy Writing Award won by Christine Robertson which was launched in 2011.
Funny Women’s impact on the world of comedy is the alumni themselves. Their success speaks volumes for the brand. Previous winners include comic duo Thankless Child, Freya Slipper and Liz Black in 2010, 2009 victor and CBBC star, Miss London; Canadian Katherine Ryan in 2008; ‘Stand Up For The Week’ star Andi Osho in 2007; Suzy Bennett, who took the title in 2006; Debra-Jane Appelby, winner 2005; Zoe Lyons, who won in 2004, and Sarah Adams, who triumphed performing as Jade The Folk Singer in 2003. Other successful Funny Women Awards finalists include Gemma Whelan, Katie Wix, Anna Crilly, Bridget Christie, Susan Calman, Diane Morgan, Emma Fryer, Kerry Godliman, Wendy Wason, Sara Pascoe, Roisin Conaty and Holly Walsh as well as the multi award winning Sarah Millican.
Funny Women has now expanded its activity into the corporate sector and runs workshops and training based on the techniques of stand up for women in business. The company also runs regular workshops for any woman keen to gain a bit of confidence and insight into the world of comedy.
For more information please visit www.funnywomen.com.
19:30FUNNY WOMEN – 10TH ANNIVERSARY CHARITY CHALLENGE
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Mar14Wed
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WIBF Toastmasters – City & Canary Wharf Clubs16:30 – 19:00
What is Toastmasters?
Toastmasters is an internationally recognised club which aims: “to provide a mutually supportive and positive learning environment in which every member has the opportunity to develop communication and leadership skills, which in turn fosters self-confidence and personal growth”WIBFS – What are the benefits to members?
Learn to think and speak on your feet, through impromptu speaking
Learn to prepare and deliver effective presentations
Learn to provide constructive and structured feedback
Learn to successfully lead and energise meetings
Networking
Practice and learn in a ‘safe’ and supportive environment
Build self confidence when communicating in all areas of your life
Who can join?It is a pre-requisite of WIBF Speakers (WIBFS) that you are also a member of Women in Banking and Finance www.wibf.org.uk. Members must commit to attending regularly, be prepared to take on any appropriate role and to provide suitable notice if they cannot attend. We encourage prospective members to visit twice prior to joining.
Where and how often does WIBFS meet?
The Canary Wharf club meets at Credit Suisse, One Cabot Square, Canary Wharf and the City club meets at RBS, City of London. Each club meets fortnightly on Wednesdays at 17:45 for an 18:00 start – each club’s meetings are scheduled to alternate with the other club’s meetings.The meeting lasts two hours. We are delighted to welcome guests at no charge and guests are not obliged to speak at the meeting, although they are normally asked to introduce themselves. For security reasons, visits must be made by prior arrangement with a club member – see the contact details below.
Contact link (please copy in to your browser) – http://www.clubplan.org/CMS/page.asp?org=6859&url=../tm/contacts.asp?org=6859
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Women In Business Coffee Club09:00 – 11:00
The ICoC and Camden Women’s Forum are pleased to introduce the NEW monthly Women in Business Coffee Club.
The Coffee Club consists of an interactive group of business women who are keen to share ideas, offer referrals and build relationships with fellow business and professional women.
Each month there will be a different “Host” who will introduce her business/professional area of expertise with a short talk.
Each Coffee Club delegate will have the opportunity to introduce their own businesses and discuss particular areas that they require support in.
The March Coffee Club is hosted by Emmajane Taylor-Moran of Gelbergs Solicitors at Madam Chi Coffee Lounge
Madam Chi Coffee Lounge will give each attendee a complimentary scone with jam and clotted cream; all other refreshments will need to be purchased.
Gelbergs Solicitors is based in Islington, London N1 and offers a comprehensive multi-disciplinary HR advice and employment law service to employers and employees. We would be happy to hear from any business owners or individuals who need HR or legal advice about any employment issues, or who would like a free assessment of their employment contracts, HR policies and procedures. Please contact our qualified employment law solicitors Emmajane Taylor-Moran or Jane Manville to discuss how we can help.
09:00Women In Business Coffee Club
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Mar19Mon
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WIBF: Why can’t a woman be more like a man? – The challenge of creating an inclusive culture18:00 – 21:00
Dr. Sarah Rutherford will conduct a workshop using the findings in her new book, ‘Women’s Work, Men’s Cultures’ – Overcoming Resistance and Changing Organisational Cultures. The current vogue for explaining away women’s lack of power in organisations through “differences” or ‘choice’ fails women, and is a strong example of the backlash that exists against the recent inroads women have made in public life. There has been a huge increase in women in the workforce over the past forty years. However for every advance there are new obstacles to overcome. Organisational cultures still have women travelling in a male world. Companies create equal opportunities, have well-established diversity programmes and of course, build their diversity strategy on the business case. The Paradox of an Inclusive Culture Even when there is commitment from the leadership and management, equality and diversity policies often do not translate into a sustained increase in women at senior levels of the organisation. Men and women are equally confused about how to create an inclusive culture. What are the ‘new’ acceptable ways for informal socialising? Does the ‘long hours’ culture hinder both men and women? What are the characteristics of the ‘new’ organisational culture? How can men initiate the needed change that benefits everyone? What role do women play in making the change happen? During the workshop, participants will make clear links between:
• How to navigate the ‘new’ organisational culture
• What a gendered culture looks like
• What goes on in society and what goes on in organisations
• Why women still suffer from a lack of confidence and require tailored leadership programmes when they have been educated in the same way as men
• How men and women can initiate change both organisationally and personally
• Acknowledging and understanding this wider context can help organisations and their members move forward in their quest for more inclusive cultures.
Dr Sarah Rutherford runs her own diversity consultancy company, Rutherford Associates. Dr. Rutherford is a widely respected figure in the diversity field, consulting with parliament, corporations and most recently, providing input to the Lord Davies report. She has worked with many of the leading organizations on their diversity strategies. She combines deep academic knowledge with hands-on practical experience. Dr. Rutherford is a former financial journalist and was a non-executive director of investment bank Singer & Friedlander from 2003-2006. She has published a number of articles and reports on gender and organizational culture, including “Diversity Dimensions,” an article on integrating diversity into organisational culture for Opportunity Now. She has a M.Sc. in Sociology of Employment and Research Methods and a PhD in the Impact of Organisational Cultures on Women Managers. She is a Visiting Fellow of Cranfield University, School of Management. [email protected] www.rutherfordassociates.eu 07813 139870 To book email [email protected]
Registration:
To reserve your place at this event please register online to book your place and use our secure payment page via WorldPay to pay the required fee where applicable.
Please email [email protected] for any other information relating to this event.18:00WIBF: Why can’t a woman be more like a man? – The challenge of creating an inclusive culture
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Mar20Tue
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The Importance of Self-image and Confidence | Women in Technology Event17:45 – 21:00
The Importance of Self-image and Confidence
Self-image is the personal view we have of ourselves. It is our mental image or self-portrait. Lack of confidence and self-esteem – whether in specific situations or just generally will cause you to fall short of one’s potential, feel unworthy and miss out on much of what life has to offer.
The image you project upon others will reflect an assessment of your abilities, which may undermine the true self. By just building a self-confident image, you will be more marketable to get ahead in your career.
This 3-hour session will include:
- A review of key behaviours correlated to the leadership qualities framework
- Specific steps to foster a positive self-image – Participants undertaking role plays
- Going after a sense of purpose and reviewing questions that need to be asked to achieve total self-honesty – taking stock of your achievements, confronting limiting self-talk, clarity of expectations – “you become your expectations.”
- Techniques for instant confidence – Introduction to PSYCK-K
- The Confidence Plan – Building a stronger you
- Suspending judgement and developing an attitude of gratitude towards yourself and valuing your distinctive qualities. Managing your negative self-talk. What is true for you is true for the people who work for and with you
- Knowing the power of beliefs.
- Balancing belief points
- Developing the courage to win
Workshop Outcomes
Participants will learn:
- What is self-image and self-confidence and why is it important
- Key behaviours of self-image and self-confidence in leading change
- The 5 things virtually everyone does to gain the love, respect, or approval of people.
- A simple, 4 step mental toughness training process for performing flawlessly when speaking in presentations, meetings, and negotiations.
- The step-by-step process of challenging fears, building your confidence and achieving goals.
- The key information that is needed to build confidence and make immediate changes to both personal and professional life at every opportunity.
This course will be facilitated by Dr Neslyn Watson-Druée CBE.
Event URL: http://www.womenintechnology.co.uk/the-importance-of-self-image-and-confidence
17:45The Importance of Self-image and Confidence | Women in Technology Event
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Mar22Thu
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HOUSE OF LORDS’ RECEPTION FOR THE CHARITY WORKING FAMILIES18:30 – 20:30
The House of Lords reception is a much-anticipated event in the Working Families’ calendar. It provides a great opportunity to network with your peers (and Peers!) and to learn more about Working Families. The charity supports low income families facing discrimination at work with a free legal helpline, saving jobs and saving families who are struggling to be present parents and carers as well as committed workers. There has never been a more relevant cause, given rising unemployment and dire economic forecasting.
The charity is supported by many key figures in the financial and legal sectors as well as movers and shakers in the corporate world. The reception is hosted by a Peer, and a high profile individual is invited to speak. Past speakers include Baroness Helena Kennedy, Adair Turner, FSA Chairman and the writer and film producer Allison Pearson.They would love you to join them so you can hear about Working Famiiles’ vital work and consider joining the charity’s Changemaker network. Changemakers are loyal and engaged supporters who want to play a part in shaping the future of the world of work. As a Changemaker, you will be given networking opportunities and the chance to be involved in research and policy.
Please RSVP by Thursday 23rd February 2012 at the latest if you are able to attend – Vicki Cooper, IBM Software Group UKI – [email protected]
When: Thursday 22nd March 2012 6.30pm to 8.30 pm
More information about Working Families can be found here.
18:30HOUSE OF LORDS’ RECEPTION FOR THE CHARITY WORKING FAMILIES
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Mar28Wed
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WIBF Toastmasters – City & Canary Wharf Clubs17:30 – 20:00
What is Toastmasters?
Toastmasters is an internationally recognised club which aims: “to provide a mutually supportive and positive learning environment in which every member has the opportunity to develop communication and leadership skills, which in turn fosters self-confidence and personal growth”WIBFS – What are the benefits to members?
Learn to think and speak on your feet, through impromptu speaking
Learn to prepare and deliver effective presentations
Learn to provide constructive and structured feedback
Learn to successfully lead and energise meetings
Networking
Practice and learn in a ‘safe’ and supportive environment
Build self confidence when communicating in all areas of your life
Who can join?It is a pre-requisite of WIBF Speakers (WIBFS) that you are also a member of Women in Banking and Finance www.wibf.org.uk. Members must commit to attending regularly, be prepared to take on any appropriate role and to provide suitable notice if they cannot attend. We encourage prospective members to visit twice prior to joining.
Where and how often does WIBFS meet?
The Canary Wharf club meets at Credit Suisse, One Cabot Square, Canary Wharf and the City club meets at RBS, City of London. Each club meets fortnightly on Wednesdays at 17:45 for an 18:00 start – each club’s meetings are scheduled to alternate with the other club’s meetings.The meeting lasts two hours. We are delighted to welcome guests at no charge and guests are not obliged to speak at the meeting, although they are normally asked to introduce themselves. For security reasons, visits must be made by prior arrangement with a club member – see the contact details below.
Contact link (please copy in to your browser) – http://www.clubplan.org/CMS/page.asp?org=6859&url=../tm/contacts.asp?org=6859
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Apr11Wed
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WIBF Toastmasters – City & Canary Wharf Clubs17:30 – 20:00
What is Toastmasters?
Toastmasters is an internationally recognised club which aims: “to provide a mutually supportive and positive learning environment in which every member has the opportunity to develop communication and leadership skills, which in turn fosters self-confidence and personal growth”WIBFS – What are the benefits to members?
Learn to think and speak on your feet, through impromptu speaking
Learn to prepare and deliver effective presentations
Learn to provide constructive and structured feedback
Learn to successfully lead and energise meetings
Networking
Practice and learn in a ‘safe’ and supportive environment
Build self confidence when communicating in all areas of your life
Who can join?It is a pre-requisite of WIBF Speakers (WIBFS) that you are also a member of Women in Banking and Finance www.wibf.org.uk. Members must commit to attending regularly, be prepared to take on any appropriate role and to provide suitable notice if they cannot attend. We encourage prospective members to visit twice prior to joining.
Where and how often does WIBFS meet?
The Canary Wharf club meets at Credit Suisse, One Cabot Square, Canary Wharf and the City club meets at RBS, City of London. Each club meets fortnightly on Wednesdays at 17:45 for an 18:00 start – each club’s meetings are scheduled to alternate with the other club’s meetings.The meeting lasts two hours. We are delighted to welcome guests at no charge and guests are not obliged to speak at the meeting, although they are normally asked to introduce themselves. For security reasons, visits must be made by prior arrangement with a club member – see the contact details below.
Contact link (please copy in to your browser) – http://www.clubplan.org/CMS/page.asp?org=6859&url=../tm/contacts.asp?org=6859
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Women In Business Coffee Club – Camden11:00 – 13:00
The ICoC and Camden Women’s Forum are pleased to introduce the NEW monthly Women in Business Coffee Club.
The Coffee Club consists of an interactive group of business women who are keen to share ideas, offer referrals and build relationships with fellow business and professional women.
Each month there will be a different “Host” who will introduce her business/professional area of expertise with a short talk.
Each Coffee Club delegate will have the opportunity to introduce their own businesses and discuss particular areas that they require support in.
Attendance is Free but registration is essential as places are limited.
For more information about The Coffee Club or to register to be a host email [email protected]
Unless it is a sponsored event, all delegates will be required to pay for their own refreshments.
11:00Women In Business Coffee Club – Camden
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WIBF: The Theatre of Leadership and Personal Presence18:00 – 21:00
This will be the first time WIBF will bring a West End Director to help you develop your personal presence. Do you want to perform better when giving a presentation? Do you want to make people pay attention when you speak? Do you want to project greater confidence around others? Does your voice crack when you are nervous? Do you want to understand other’s body language so you can better engage them? This is the Age of Experience. Business research tells us that people want their leaders to be credible, visionary and charismatic communicators.
This will be the first time WIBF will bring a West End Director to help you develop your personal presence.
In this workshop you will learn to:
• Perfect the art of being yourself
• Move from good delivery to delivery with distinction
• Present yourself with authority and credibility
In the Theatre of Leadership you will play different roles, each requiring you to communicate with authority, power, dynamism and interest.
You will learn to inspire, amaze and fascinate your audience. Communication is vital to any leader’s success. Underestimating its importance is frequently self-limiting. Communication is the most important component when you need to be more persuasive, convey confidence to lead, motivate and inspire. In this workshop you will learn that even when you do not feel confident, you can project confidence. Personal Presence is not only about communication. It is how you use the space around you, the strength of your voice and your power to relate to others.
Anna Ostergren conducts workshops for leaders – men and women – in using theatre skills to enhance their personal presence through voice, communication and relating to others. As a director she has worked in the West End, The National Theatre, The Globe, Riverside Studios, and Opera North. Whether it is in business or in the theatre, Anna is a Director who brings out your natural talents so that your voice, your personal presence, your power to relate and your performance ability are finely tuned. Anna has a BA in English and Drama from London University and a Post-graduate Directing Diploma from LAMDA. Anna can be reached at [email protected]07904 121864 To book email [email protected]
Registration:
To reserve your place at this event please register online to book your place and use our secure payment page via WorldPay to pay the required fee where applicable.
Please email [email protected] for any other information relating to this event.18:00WIBF: The Theatre of Leadership and Personal Presence
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WIBF Toastmasters – City & Canary Wharf Clubs17:30 – 20:00
What is Toastmasters?
Toastmasters is an internationally recognised club which aims: “to provide a mutually supportive and positive learning environment in which every member has the opportunity to develop communication and leadership skills, which in turn fosters self-confidence and personal growth”WIBFS – What are the benefits to members?
Learn to think and speak on your feet, through impromptu speaking
Learn to prepare and deliver effective presentations
Learn to provide constructive and structured feedback
Learn to successfully lead and energise meetings
Networking
Practice and learn in a ‘safe’ and supportive environment
Build self confidence when communicating in all areas of your life
Who can join?It is a pre-requisite of WIBF Speakers (WIBFS) that you are also a member of Women in Banking and Finance www.wibf.org.uk. Members must commit to attending regularly, be prepared to take on any appropriate role and to provide suitable notice if they cannot attend. We encourage prospective members to visit twice prior to joining.
Where and how often does WIBFS meet?
The Canary Wharf club meets at Credit Suisse, One Cabot Square, Canary Wharf and the City club meets at RBS, City of London. Each club meets fortnightly on Wednesdays at 17:45 for an 18:00 start – each club’s meetings are scheduled to alternate with the other club’s meetings.The meeting lasts two hours. We are delighted to welcome guests at no charge and guests are not obliged to speak at the meeting, although they are normally asked to introduce themselves. For security reasons, visits must be made by prior arrangement with a club member – see the contact details below.
Contact link (please copy in to your browser) – http://www.clubplan.org/CMS/page.asp?org=6859&url=../tm/contacts.asp?org=6859
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Showtime – a Cabaret Dinner with the Stars19:00 – 22:00
This evening will celebrate the new Cancer Centre which will open in the Spring of 2012.
It will be a state-of-the-art building, with each floor designed around the needs of patients with different cancers – including dedicated facilities for teenage cancers, women’s health and men’s cancers. The Cancer Centre will be linked with the UCL Cancer Institute which is situated directly opposite the site, encouraging every opportunity for close collaboration between these two prestigious institutions. Together they will form a world class centre of excellence for cancer treatment.
This star studded fundraising event with the following confirmed performers:
- Angela Rippon – Compere;
- Charlie Ross – Auctioneer;
- Mazz Murray – The Killer Queen in We Will Rock You;
- Gina Murray – Lead in Chicago;
- Claire Sweeney – TV star and currently in Legally Blonde;
- Stephen Triffit – The Rat Pack;
- Emma Kershaw – Previously the Lead in Les Miserables;
- Up Close Opera and International Magician – Marvin Berglas from Marvin’s Magic.
Plus there will be some other surprise guests – you will not be disappointed!
Tables are being sold at £2,500 each for 10 people and if you are interested in joining us for a very special night to remember please email [email protected]
19:00Showtime – a Cabaret Dinner with the Stars
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