Join us on Friday 5th November for virtual drinks from 6pm onwards. A great chance to catch up with friends or to meet some new people and get to know more about JCI Edinburgh.



More details coming in due course.

Join us on Friday 1st October for virtual drinks from 6pm onwards. A great chance to catch up with friends or to meet some new people and get to know more about JCI Edinburgh.



More details coming in due course.

Join us on Friday 3rd September for virtual drinks from 6pm onwards. A great chance to catch up with friends or to meet some new people and get to know more about JCI Edinburgh.



More details coming in due course.

Join us on Friday 6th August for virtual drinks from 6pm onwards. A great chance to catch up with friends or to meet some new people and get to know more about JCI Edinburgh.



More details coming in due course.

Join us on Friday 2nd July for virtual drinks from 6pm onwards. A great chance to catch up with friends or to meet some new people and get to know more about JCI Edinburgh.



More details coming in due course.

This course is created to engage participants to understand why JCI exists as they focus on the core values and framework that drive the JCI Mission. It also explores the skills members can develop as leaders in the organization to create sustainable impact in a changing world. JCI Discover is a new course that combines the main aspects of JCI Achieve and JCI Impact. If you have already taken these two courses, you do not need to take JCI Discover.

We would like to invite you to our first event hosted by JCI Alba &#8211; A new provisional online organisation set up by JCI Scotland.



We are looking to target the untapped opportunities that encourage Young Professionals to engage in conversation about meaningful topics that are relevant to our modern society and develop the skills that are core to all aspects of successful leadership.



Dialogue is not just about discussing topics but it is when ‘human beings listen deeply enough to each other to be changed by what they learn’. Being open to change is deeply meaningful in the world in which we live, having our beliefs system is important but what do we do when we are challenged? Dialogue is all about having an open discussion, where the topic is the centre and there are no sides. This allows the participant the opportunity to develop solutions to challenges and ultimately look at taking action that has meaningful impact.



We hope to achieve this by providing opportunities for young professionals to engage in dialogue.



These include:



* Developing confidence, empathy, critical thinking, and other 21st Century skills



* Increasing awareness of our common humanity while also learning to engage constructively with difference



* Developing listening skills, mutual respect, challenging points of view and accepting that others think differently to you, creating a platform for change and action



* Creating engagement and collaborating on initiatives to improve a community



* Providing an enjoyable and enriching learning experience.



We encourage all JCI members and guests to take part in this training. You will learn how to engage in better dialogue, supporting you to become a strong facilitator and conversationist. This will help us to open up discussions, develop interesting and relevant ideas and solutions, and enhance abilities to influence key decision makers.



Please register through <a href="https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/speak-with-confidence-how-to-lead-conversations-and-facilitate-dialogue-tickets-157928796281">Eventbrite </a>to receive the joining details.

Join us on Friday 4th June for drinks from 6pm onwards. A great chance to catch up with friends or to meet some new people and get to know more about JCI Edinburgh.



This will be in-person with limited spaces. Please contact JCI Edinburgh for details.

Part 3 of 3 &#8211; Through live coaching and mentorship, you will explore and discover positive ways forward through real time business challenges.



<h2>About this Event</h2>



This is a series of &#8216;coach and teach&#8217; workshops aimed at supporting JCI members and guests with their real time business challenges.



Through live coaching and mentorship, Mary Ann will support participants to explore and discover positive ways forward through the challenges they are experiencing so they can not only have profitable businesses but also have a life!



You can choose to attend just one event, or attend all three! At each session, participants will be fully supported through their real time challenges.



About the Coach:



Mary Ann Smith is a Business Success &amp; Executive Coach with 25 years experience in her field working at Executive levels.



She supports entrepreneurs, business owners and executives to be who they were made to be so they can launch, grow and scale profitable purpose driven businesses that create freedom and impact in the world.



She is also a Director of several companies and is a Board Director at Dunbartonshire Chamber of Commerce.

What is the blueprint for Your Future Leadership? Let&#8217;s talk about Your Social Impact



<h2>About this Event</h2>



This is a `Learn-Act-Grow` workshop aimed at supporting JCI members and guests to explore the changing leadership imperatives and to practice the fundamental steps to become a Future Leader. We will explore why creating social impact is the New Reality of Leadership.



Through live coaching and facilitation of interactive participation, Ayse will support and empower participants to explore and discover how to become Future Leader who creates social transformational impact so they can not only have ultimate success but also sustainable happiness!



During this session, we will cover:



<ol><li>Understanding Future Leadership: New Leadership Imperatives at the post-Covid-Era</li><li>Exploring the New Reality: Going Beyond Leadership and Corporate Social responsibility (CSR) –Creating Social Impact-</li><li>First practical step to become a Future Leader in New Reality</li></ol>







Find the full event details and secure your ticket through <a href="https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/socially-responsible-leadership-tickets-153133220585">Eventbrite</a>.

Join us on Friday 7th May for virtual drinks from 6pm onwards. A great chance to catch up with friends or to meet some new people and get to know more about JCI Edinburgh.



More details coming in due course.

Soft Skills for Hard Outcomes &#8211; Nigel Smith will focus on the role of Coaching within Project Management;



What is it?



Why is it important?



How does it enhance your professional signature?



In the process, he’ll delve into the now ubiquitous world of the modern Agile PM, to see how it serves that emerging role, and ponders whether the once-popular ‘Command and Control’ PM style still retains any relevance today.



Do you sometimes confuse Coaching with Mentoring or even Consulting? What about Counselling? Nigel will offer some clear definitions and signpost you to some useful things to look out for, within yourself and within your teams. The outcome is to create that virtuous environment of trust, which in turn is the true foundation to value-added and collaborative working.



Some of the key competencies you’ll learn more about are;



Active Listening &amp; Curious Questioning



Developing Rapport &amp; Raising Awareness



Taking Responsibility &amp; Action….and more

JCI Aberdeen is delighted to partner with James McGinty, Toastmasters UK Public speaking champion. He will deliver a 4-week course on Intro to public speaking.



Course outline



4 X 1-hour modules.



Module 1 Why do you want to speak in public?



Who are your audience?



What do you need to do for them?



Barriers and how to overcome them.



o Fear



 What if I go blank?



 What if I get heckled?



o Imposter syndrome.



o Think your topic is dull.



Module 2 Structure



It’s not just beginning middle and end.



The 6 Key elements



The first 10 seconds



Introduction



The main content



Summary



Q&amp;A



Call to action.



Finding stories that suit your content.



Module 3 The creation process.



Plan



Write



critique



Re-write



Rehearse



Don’t over rehearse but never wing it.



Be wary of the wrong feedback.



Module 4 Techniques for delivery.



Vocal Variety



Body language



Specific hand gestures



Use of the speaking area



Engaging your audience



Bio of James McGinty



“I have been involved in Public Speaking, for over 30 years. For me, it’s not just a profession it’s a major part of my lifestyle. My first introduction to Public Speaking was through a local speaker’s club, where I also discovered competitive speaking and went on to win several (over 100) trophies including ‘The UK Speaking Championship’ and ‘Britain’s Funniest Speaker’. Competitive speaking helps me to hone my skills so that I can pass them along to clients, by way of quality coaching and international standard professional keynotes. As well as my speaking skills, I have a huge variety of life skills which help me relate to just about every imaginable situation.”



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Part 2 of 3 &#8211; Through live coaching and mentorship, you will explore and discover positive ways forward through real time business challenges.



<h2>About this Event</h2>



This is a series of &#8216;coach and teach&#8217; workshops aimed at supporting JCI members and guests with their real time business challenges.



Through live coaching and mentorship, Mary Ann will support participants to explore and discover positive ways forward through the challenges they are experiencing so they can not only have profitable businesses but also have a life!



You can choose to attend just one event, or attend all three! At each session, participants will be fully supported through their real time challenges.



About the Coach:



Mary Ann Smith is a Business Success &amp; Executive Coach with 25 years experience in her field working at Executive levels.



She supports entrepreneurs, business owners and executives to be who they were made to be so they can launch, grow and scale profitable purpose driven businesses that create freedom and impact in the world.



She is also a Director of several companies and is a Board Director at Dunbartonshire Chamber of Commerce.







Please register through <a href="https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/executive-coaching-its-all-about-you-your-life-your-business-your-way-tickets-145320985981">Eventbrite </a>to ensure that you receive the joining details.

Join us this April to walk, hop, skip and jump our way towards helping Friends of Anchor!



You decide what distance you walk, whether you want to wear tartan or not and who you participate with.



Email info@jciaberdeen.org.uk to receive your invitation!

JCI European conference is coming up soon, and JCI Scotland, along with help from our Tri-Nations friends, Ireland &amp; United Kingdom, have a new academy for those who are looking to compete in the English speaking Debate Competitions.



The Training



This training course is for delegates who are looking to compete at the upcoming European Conference. Knowledge of the basics of how to debate is required, as this is for a more in depth look at how to debate. The trainers will look at more details of debating such as:



<ul><li>Refining the motion</li><li>Dealing with, and giving good Points of Information</li><li>Judging Criteria and how to make it work for your team</li><li>Teamwork Makes the Dream Work</li><li>Prepare to succeed, not fail</li><li>More detailed role definition</li></ul>



Dates &amp; Timings



<ul><li>23rd April 6PM &#8211; 9PM BST</li><li>24th April 9am – 3pm BST </li><li>25th April 9am – 1pm BST</li></ul>



Timings subject to change, and will be confirmed with delegates beforehand.



Optional Training Course



While delegates should already know the rules to debating, if not, don’t worry. We can run an additional training course on the 22nd of April to cover the basics of debating.



The Trainers



We have 3 highly experienced trainers for the weekend, who have all got a lot of JCI Debating experience, and have all won at an international level. Our three trainers are:



Head Trainer – Stanley Yau, Senator #, JCI Scotland Trainer – Keira Keogh, Senator #, JCI Ireland Trainer – Chris Adamson, JCI United Kingdom



The History



JCI Scotland has a long history of competing in debating over the years. In fact, the debating award at world congress is named after a former 1963 World President, Eric Stevenson, who introduced debating competitions to the congress program! Scotland has competed many times on the international stage, and has won several times, including last year&#8217;s online competition for the European Conference.



JCI Scotland hosted this academy in January 2020 as an in person event for our members, alongside members from JCI Ireland and UK. This proved to be a very successful event, and went on to help all three national organisations go on to compete internationally. At the European Online Conference, all the finalists (Scotland vs UK) were delegates, as were two from the Ireland team who made it to the semi finals.&nbsp; At world conference, all 3 members of the winning team, including one of this year’s trainers, were delegates.



Application to Attend



Interested in attending? Then speak to your national president to get the application form from the JCI Scotland National President, Katie Black. There are 3 space for each National Organisation, so the whole team entering can learn and train together. Tickets are £75.00 + Booking Fees, (Or £25.00 per person).

Amongst many other benefits, yoga can help improve your mental well-being. As part of our wellness focus in April, JCI Edinburgh is looking forward to bringing you a virtual yoga session with local yoga teacher Kate.



Join us at this 45 minute session, where we will practice some breath work, journey through a gentle flow that will strengthen and lengthen our muscles and finish with a guided meditation on being present. So that we have a little bit of space to hear our soul.



Learn more about Kate here &#8211; <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.kategyoga.com/about?fbclid=IwAR2lXq1zvPBpUq8H8gP0j0LajKIgKg33xjz9ardO2zGvgFiTitzUjkhP1mU" target="_blank">https://www.kategyoga.com/about</a>



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Safa Mahjoub is the Personal and Professional Development Director (PPDD) at JCI Aberdeen in Scotland. She is a professional trainer and a public speaker coach. She is also a Neuro Linguistic Programming and Lahochi practitioner and an advocate for positive psychology, women and mother&#8217;s self development and well being. She lives in Jacksonville, Florida.







What makes a good story? What&#8217;s wrong about a bad story? Why are we attracted to stories? Why do stories have such an impact on us either positive or negative?



Well, stories have been used to hand down learning and knowledge for thousands of years. They tend to nurture our imagination and curiosity .



Now, have you ever thought that you are yourself the storyteller and the protagonist of your own stories: happy and sad stories, Stories of success and failures. Stories full of challenges and struggles. Stories told to inspire or to frustrate. Just make sure your story will have a happy ending!

Join us for an evening of chat and fun as we put down the training tools for a night and simply get to know each other a bit better! 



All virtual and BYOB until restrictions ease and we can meet up in person of course! 



See you there! 🙂

Would you like to:



-Discover your carbon footprint and causes of climate change



-Understand the impact of climate change – locally and globally



-Commit to behavioural changes to create a sustainable society



Then join us for this interactive workshop!



In this interactive webinar, Ilona will provide an introduction to the Carbon Literacy Project and the associated training programme. She will provide a high level explanation of the causes and impact of climate change, offer suggestions of how to modify behaviour to reduce your carbon footprint, introduce the concept of climate justice and advise on how to advocate for change.



About the facilitator:



Ilona is a Director and Co-Founder of Elevate GM, the world’s first Carbon Literate business development organisation. She has a wealth of experience in delivering training to individuals and organisations across the UK and Ireland. She has a passion for sustainability both personally and professionally, and has created high profile content on the subject (including a Green Tech conference and webinars for the Greater Manchester Green Summit).



Outside of her business, Ilona is a JCI UK Director and Senator, sits on the GM Green City Comms Board and is a trustee of animal welfare charity, Feathers Together.

Online engagement has never been more crucial. Join this session to learn useful principles for running more inclusive digital events.



<h2>About this Event</h2>



Online engagement has never been more crucial, both during the current circumstances and futureproofing for a radically changed world. Inclusive virtual get-togethers ensure that our people &#8211; whether staff, clients or target audiences – can meaningfully participate in our activities. Without being mindful of this, we risk limiting our reach and unintentionally excluding people.



Digital inclusion and engagement are complex topics; but too important to be ignored. This session will offer a safe space to introduce participants to some useful principles for running more inclusive digital get-togethers.



*Please note that information about engaging in the session on April 13th will be sent to those registered a day before the event. This is not essential information but serves to manage expectations of the space.



By the end of this session, participants will be able to:



• Identify barriers to participation in online events.



• Design and deliver more inclusive virtual get togethers.



• Apply questions to guide what inclusive practices are proportionate and helpful in various circumstances.



About the trainer



Lynn Pilkington is a member of JCI Glasgow and an accidental COVID entrepreneur, fascinated by people and work cultures. For over a decade she’s been a professional plot twister, pivoter and problem solver. The ‘traditional’ road to work didn’t work for her and she’s on a mission to help create an inclusive and diverse working landscape in which everyone belongs. Combining her expertise of equalities and engagement, her value lies in building inclusive, improved and impactful workplaces.



She has recently launched an ‘Imperfect Inclusion Community’, which is open to those interested in impactful and inclusive online engagement. By coming together in a safe space, members work out how to make online engagement a bit better for more people more of the time. Do get involved!&nbsp;<a href="https://eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.lynnpilkington.com%2Fimperfect-inclusion-community&amp;data=04%7C01%7Ckatie.black%40scotent.co.uk%7C84c60956cf0a406c5fb008d8f45b7cda%7C50374495fdde4d04bc5c574982680e19%7C0%7C0%7C637528021071687541%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&amp;sdata=6M0p3%2BVacabXl8nD9ZE6dsZzqQ28wgny4AK%2BJyBBVMs%3D&amp;reserved=0" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Pop over to her website to register interest and join for free.</a>



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If anyone has any access requirements or any other questions/anxieties about how we will be participating in the session together, drop our trainer a line on lynn@lynnpilkington.com.

Save the date! Join us on Friday 9th April for some online casual drinks and let&#8217;s get to know each other!



<h2>About this Event</h2>



Join us on Friday 9th April for some online casual drinks and let&#8217;s get to know each other!



Bring a drink of your choice to catch-up with old friends, meet new and potential JCI members, and kick off your weekend!



If you&#8217;re new to JCI or even just a little bit curious, how about you attend our <a href="https://jciglasgow-open-night.eventbrite.co.uk/">OPEN NIGHT</a> on Wednesday 7th April? A great opportunity to find out more about JCI and world-class opportunities waiting for you&#8230;!



Please also connect with us on Social Media &#8211; we&#8217;d love to have a chat! You can find us on&nbsp;<a href="https://www.facebook.com/JCIGlasgowScotland/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Facebook</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/jci-glasgow" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">LinkedIn&nbsp;</a>and&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/jciglasgow/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Instagram</a>.

Join us for a panel discussion on Stress Management and Awareness. This interactive workshop will teach you how to deal with everyday stresses. 



The panel of experts who will cover topics involving;



<ul><li>What is stress and how it impacts the mind and body</li></ul>



<ul><li>A brief intro into the business side of stress management (compliance and benefits) </li></ul>



<ul><li>How to reduce stress connecting mind and body through nutrition</li></ul>



<ul><li>An example of resilience/stress management from a JCI member</li></ul>



<ul><li>How to reduce stress connecting mind and body &#8211; an activity in pairs to create a basic self-care action plan </li></ul>















A bit more detail on Moonstir&#8230;



We would like to welcome Morag from MOONSTIR to our panel. Morag is a dedicated HR professional with a focused interest in health and wellbeing.



Most recently, Morag has qualified as a Psychotherapist having evidenced the change that talking therapies can make in balancing mental health. She is particularly experienced in stress, depression, anxiety, low self-esteem and coping with change.



With a solid understanding of psychology via her BSc, her Masters in HR and IOSH certificates, Morag&#8217;s interest stress management has been used to support businesses with their employee health and wellbeing. As a Member of the International Stress Management Association, Morag is going to present an introductory session on stress awareness with an interactive activity to focus your own self-care.



Morag Ormiston Health and Wellbeing Specialist and Psychotherapist



A Fellow of CIPD, Member of British Psychological Society, Member of International Stress Management Association and Member of BACP. Morag is positively focused on people and psychology with 20+ years HR Generalist Management experience and specific experience working with Stress Management. Her focus on health and wellbeing has led to develop stress support programmes in businesses with legislative and medical frameworks in mind. Morag will provide an insight into how stress impacts the mind and body as well as giving an overview of UK legal frameworks required to maintain stress at work.



Laura Leslie, Registered Nutritional Therapist



Laura offers nutrition and lifestyle advice to help employees achieve their holistic health goals. In a world where there are so many expectations and available nutrition information, it can be difficult to know what is right for employees. Laura will provide an insight into the balancing stress through diet and eating behaviours.



Lucie Ross, Resilience Coach



Lucie is a Graduate of PRIME sponsored by Junior Chamber International Training Institute, in Istanbul, Turkey in 1998 and was a Finalist in the Young Communicator of the Year Award for Scotland in 1988. She is Lucie is an experienced coach with a passion for people development. She holds an MSc in Human Resource Management, is a Chartered Member of the CIPD and holds a Certificate in Coaching &amp; Mentoring. Lucie will share her experiences of anxiety, stress, mental health issues and depression in both the workplace and in and around her life.



Jenny Thomson, Psychotherapist and Coach



With years of experience working in mental health delivering social work interventions, coaching and cognitive behavioural interventions as well as an experienced business owner, Jenny&#8217;s background offers insight into the influence of social as well as psychological factors on individuals and their mental and emotional wellbeing. The final part of our evening, Jenny will guide you through a paired exercise whereby you can review your own self-care activities.



Having been in HR for 20+ years plus a volunteer with CLAN Cancer Support, Aberdeen Counselling and Information Services, and Shirley&#8217;s Space, Morag truly believes that we all have the capacity to adapt with the right support.







This is a free event if you are a member of JCI.



For any non-members, we are asking for a small donation of which 100% will go towards our chosen Mental Health Charity based in Aberdeen



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Don&#8217;t miss out on this FREE new members open night hosted by JCI Glasgow!



<h2>About this Event</h2>



JCI Glasgow was founded in 1937 and has a long history of developing young professionals and entrepreneurs. We are part of JCI, a global not-for-profit, membership-driven organisation that was initially founded in St Louis, USA, in 1915. Today, JCI is active in over 5000 locations worldwide, in almost 120 countries!



JCI Glasgow members come from a wide variety of professions and sectors. From students to solicitors, entrepreneurs to engineers, our membership is open to anyone aged 18-40. Our members are also from many different backgrounds and cultures. All JCI members do however share one thing in common, we are all passionate about making a difference and developing ourselves as future leaders.



So, come along and find out more about JCI and world-class opportunities waiting for you&#8230;!







Please also connect with us on Social Media &#8211; we&#8217;d love to have a chat! You can find us on&nbsp;<a href="https://www.facebook.com/JCIGlasgowScotland/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Facebook</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/jci-glasgow" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">LinkedIn&nbsp;</a>and&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/jciglasgow/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Instagram</a>.

Our Award-winning event is back by popular demand !



Do you want to meet new international JCI friends and learn more about them by playing games? On&nbsp;Wednesday 7 April&nbsp;we will play the online game Cards Against Humanity. JCI is a global community with young active citizens. Aren&#8217;t you a JCI member yet? No problem, this is your chance to meet JCI members from all over the world!



The game Cards Against Humanity starts after this from&nbsp;18.00 GMT / 19.00 CET.&nbsp;First time? Our game hosts will help you with the instructions. You can also watch this video for instructions: https://youtu.be/EjTSE7oivUU



How to join the game?



<ul><li>You will need two devices: A mobile phone or tablet to play the game. We will direct you to the https://allbad.cards/ website using your phone’s web browser. You do not need to download any apps.</li><li>A laptop, computer, tablet or 2nd mobile phone to join our Zoom chat and interact with the other players in the game.</li></ul>



Now simply:



<ul><li>Register your place via Eventbrite. You will get the Zoom details by your ticket.</li><li>Grab a drink and get comfortable &#8211; you’re in for a fun evening!</li></ul>



See you there and GAME ON!

Join us on Friday 2nd April for virtual drinks from 6pm onwards. A great chance to catch up with friends or to meet some new people and get to know more about JCI Edinburgh.



Zoom details will be posted in the Facebook event on the day itself.

During the month of April and on the lead up to Earth Day on the 22nd, we are coming together as a team (not literally due to restrictions) and cleaning up our local areas. 



This could be your commute to work, local park, beach, hike and anywhere in between.



The plan is to grab your litter pickers, bin bags and a good playlist and get sorting the recycling.



Send us your progress pictures, tag us on your social accounts and be sure to use #JCIBeachClean2021 when you do! 



Extra brownie points for pictures including cute pets helping!

A joint event for International Women&#8217;s Day 2021 hosted by JCI Edinburgh, JCI Aberdeen, and YWCA Scotland &#8211; The Young Women&#8217;s Movement.



Across all areas of society, women are underrepresented in positions of power. There are currently 3,115 positions of power in Scotland across our political institutions, public sector, media and cultural bodies, and corporate world. Women hold just 996 of these positions – less than a third of the total (Sex and Power in Scotland, Engender, 2020). In our own Status of Young Women in Scotland 2018 research, 64% of respondents felt their voices and views are insufficiently represented in Scotland’s politics and policies today. You can&#8217;t be what you can&#8217;t see, and Scotland today does not present women with satisfactory representation of women in positions of power to set their aspirations higher. Coupled with a persisting patriarchal system which overtly and covertly blocks women from achieving their full potential, and we find ourselves in today&#8217;s climate of glass ceilings, imposter syndrome, and burgeoning untapped talent across the country.



As part of a multifaceted approach to delivering a Scotland where young women can fully participate and bring their expertise to every institution of governance and decision making, mentorship offers a plethora of benefits to young women who are otherwise not given a seat at the table. Join our panel of experts as we explore the value, power, implementation and urgent need for female mentors in business, political spheres, activism, education and more.



Chair:



Dr Patrycja Kupiec&nbsp;is the CEO of YWCA Scotland &#8211; The Young Women&#8217;s Movement, and a feminist, a mother, and a Doctor of Viking Archaeology. She moved to Scotland from Poland fifteen years ago, and pursued studies at Aberdeen and Cambridge &#8211; where her archaeological research focused on how Viking Age women were able to challenge normative gender roles and identities. Patrycja started at The Young Women&#8217;s Movement in 2017 as a volunteer &#8217;30 under 30&#8242; editor, and worked her way up to the role of CEO. Her past paid titles have encompassed researcher, lecturer, lab assistant, volunteer coordinator, and events officer. In addition to this, she has consistently volunteered her time to museums, science centres, festivals, and public engagement units &#8211; promoting STEM subjects to increase girls&#8217; and young women&#8217;s participation in these.



Panel:



Beccie White&nbsp;is a 16 year old activist and feminist from Edinburgh Scotland. She has advocated for children&#8217;s rights in issues such as Brexit, gender equality, climate change and poverty. She is also a member of the Scottish Youth Parliament and the UK Youth Parliament and is YWCA Scotland&#8217;s Young Women Lead alumna. She also works as a Young Advisor with the Children and Young People’s Commissioner, Scotland, to ensure that every child knows and has their rights protected.



Sophie Amono&nbsp;is the founder of Edinburgh based social media agency Stuffs; a black owned, woman led creative studio that produces social media campaigns for brands across the UK and Europe. Over the last ten years her career has seen her work with some of biggest brands in contemporary communications including Dazed Digital, Bulletproof, The Times, &amp; NOT JUST A LABEL. Her path to agency ownership was born out a desire to fill the gap she saw in ethnic minority and female leadership within the creative industries – a path which has seen her now go on to grow a team of over 70 members of staff and influencers – and where her personal efforts are now focused on advocacy work with underrepresented groups. With recent partnerships and speaking spots with Ladies, Wine &amp; Design in Scotland, Hidden Women in Design and the European Packaging Design Awards, Sophie is also on the BIMA Inclusion &amp; Diversity Council and Creative Scotland EDI Advisory Group, with the vision to help drive impactful change for creatives across Scotland and the UK, with a keen focus on women and ethnic minorities within the media, digital and technology industry.



Justine Mitchell&nbsp;was named Business Women Scotland’s ‘Inspirational Woman of the Year’ in 2016 and has had a long, varied and highly successful career across Scotland. Studying law at Aberdeen, she then moved into her first role as a solicitor in civil litigation and began to work towards a role in employment law. Looking for a new challenge, and following her passion for football, Justine made the move into the world of Scottish football as the only female Director at that time of a Scottish Premier Football Club for Dundee United. This move also saw Justine founding and Chairing Dundee United Women&#8217;s Football Team, as well as being involved with the Scottish Football Association and Non-Exec of the Scottish Women’s Football Board. Underpinning all of this is Chamomile Sanctuary, an award-winning boutique spa in Edinburgh, which Justine founded in 2010.



About the organisers:



JCI Scotland&nbsp;is a membership-driven organization of dedicated and enterprising young leaders, aged 18 to 40, creating positive opportunities around the world. Active in more than 5000 locations across nearly 115 countries, JCI members are recognized for embracing new ideas and collaborating across borders. We support our members to develop their leadership skills as they relate to personal development, business and entrepreneurship, community action and international collaboration.



YWCA Scotland &#8211; The Young Women&#8217;s Movement&nbsp;is a national movement of women leading change. Our vision is a world where every woman can shape her own life journey and fulfil her potential, where the voices of women are heard, respected and celebrated. We help to bring this about by creating empowering spaces for girls and young women to meet together in groups and clubs, activities and conversations.

Part 1 of 3 &#8211; Through live coaching and mentorship, you will explore and discover positive ways forward through real time business challenges.



<h2>About this Event</h2>



This is a series of &#8216;coach and teach&#8217; workshops aimed at supporting JCI members and guests with their real time business challenges.



Through live coaching and mentorship, Mary Ann will support participants to explore and discover positive ways forward through the challenges they are experiencing so they can not only have profitable businesses but also have a life!



You can choose to attend just one event, or attend all three! At each session, participants will be fully supported through their real time challenges.



About the Coach:



Mary Ann Smith is a Business Success &amp; Executive Coach with 25 years experience in her field working at Executive levels.



She supports entrepreneurs, business owners and executives to be who they were made to be so they can launch, grow and scale profitable purpose driven businesses that create freedom and impact in the world.



She is also a Director of several companies and is a Board Director at Dunbartonshire Chamber of Commerce.











Please make sure that you register on <a href="https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/executive-coaching-its-all-about-you-your-life-your-business-your-way-tickets-145320985981">Eventbrite </a>to receive the joining details.

Start your day the right way with a cuppa and a chat<img height="16" width="16" alt="☕️" src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/t91/1/16/2615.png">Join us on Friday 26 March at 8.30am for a coffee and chat before you head to work. It’s a perfect opportunity to meet new people and catch-up with old ones. Anyone is welcome



Bring your own coffee/tea, breakfast, pastries, whatever you like to start your day with. We only have one small challenge for you: Bring your favourite mug! <img height="16" width="16" alt="😉" src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/t57/1/16/1f609.png">



Zoom details will be posted in the Facebook event on the day itself.

Do you have a personal brand? Is it the one that you want?



Understand your values and motivation



Become known for what is important to you



Develop a consistent brand across all channels



What is important to you? What do you want to be remembered for? What do you want to shout about?



These seemingly simple questions can be the trickiest to answer! However, spending a little time on them can have a huge impact on all areas your life. By understanding what motivates you in the short term and long term, you can start to focus in the right places.



In this webinar we will use a few tools to explore what makes you (and others) tick and then consider how to create an authentic personal brand.



Speaker Bio



I am a Director on the 2021 JCI UK National Board team, with a focus on marketing and sustainability. My JCI highlights include being President of JCI Sheffield in 2014, winning three European awards and being shortlisted for a World award, reaching the European finals of both public speaking and debating, and being made a Senator in 2018.



My professional career has been hugely varied, including law, higher education and recruitment, and I have recently co-founded a business development organisation, Elevate Greater Manchester. Through this company, I deliver training on public speaking, personal branding, networking and carbon literacy, as well as facilitating introductions, running events and offering bespoke support.

Develop your personal and business resilience by understanding how to create a positive experience from &#8216;not always getting it right&#8217;.



<h2>About this Event</h2>



This event is part of JCI Scotland&#8217;s&nbsp;Inspiring Leaders&nbsp;programme which is focuses on skills development to support young professionals to increase their knowledge and to develop and apply those key skills which will help them to achieve personal and professional success.



In this interactive workshop, you will develop your personal and business resilience by understanding how to create a positive experience from &#8216;not always getting it right&#8217;. We will also discuss real world examples and share an insight into risk management.



About the Trainer



Our trainer,&nbsp;Michael Clerck&nbsp;of Basic and Beyond Ltd, has significant senior management experience working in a multinational manufacturing organisation and in SMEs across a range of business sectors.



Having established a reputation for delivering positive results, Michael now applies his extensive knowledge and experience coaching business owners. Instigating procedures and employing a portfolio of time proven tools, we develop the essential management skills and attributes that will achieve timely, profitable business growth through focus, structure and most importantly accountability.



Michael is a volunteer business mentor with the Prince’s Trust and local Chamber of Commerce and delivers a wide range of business related workshops and seminars.



Michael’s work experience is backed by qualifications in engineering, project management and business studies.







Please register on <a href="https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/thank-you-failure-tickets-145318803453">Eventbrite </a>to ensure that you receive the joining details.

Join us for the virtual JCI Scotland 2021 National Conference on March 19th &#8211; 20th.



JCI Scotland is very excited to invite you to our virtual national conference! We will be diving into the story of Scotland, taking you on a journey from where we’ve come from as a nation to the role that young professionals play in shaping the future.



With a full schedule of panels, workshops, debating and socials, this year’s conference is lining up to be an inspiring and exciting weekend!



<a href="https://jciscotland.sharepoint.com/:b:/g/EXlUHwe7s1dCsJekKBE0LSgBEtmRprSMSxZF89rnX4V3aA?e=2vjzhw" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Check out the full National Conference Programme!</a>



JCI Edinburgh, hosts of the 2021 Scotland National Conference, invite you to join them in celebrating their 75th anniversary at a virtual cocktail party on March the 19th. BYO drink of choice!



Theme: The story of Scotland



At this year’s NC, we’ll be inviting you on a journey through Scotland: from the whisky distilleries of the islands to the leaders of tomorrow who are challenging the status quo.Together, we will explore our place in the post-Covid world and the opportunities and challenges to overcome as the leaders of tomorrow.



Speakers &amp; facilitators



 To be announced very soon! Keep an eye on the Facebook or LinkedIn event to be the first to know.What you get with your ticket 



Learn • Keynote panel • Live Q&amp;As • Interactive workshops



Compete • International debating (English speaking) • Extempore/Off the cuff public speaking



Connect • Speed networking • Virtual cocktail party • Live entertainment



Tickets Early Bird tickets: £10 until 28/02/2021 Late Bird tickets: £15 until 18/03/2021

Following on from the Speak With Confidence Debating for Beginners training event, we are having a practice debate on the 17th of March. We have so many new members who would like to practice their debating skills, and this is a perfect opportunity to do so. 



This event is open for all members of JCI Scotland to attend. You don&#8217;t have to compete, you can also be an audience member. 



The evening will be consist of two debate, starting from 7pm. For more information, contact Steven Crawford by emailing finance@jciglasgow.org.uk or through your Local President.



If you would like to compete, please fill out the form in the Sign Up Here button below

Work is changing and data is becoming more important in decision-making, understanding complexity and improving how businesses operate. One of the most important new skills to learn is how to use and understand data and data science is at the cutting edge of that.



If you want to learn more about the future of work, JCI Aberdeen is hosting a panel discussion around data science. We are asking fundamental questions of what it is, how you can gain these skills for your career, where to find employment and what it is like working as a data scientist from a recent graduate&#8217;s point of view.



We have four panel guests with their own unique insights into the topic:



Professor Eyad Elyan of Robert Gordon University &#8211; who is an expert in the field and teaches this subject at university level.



Martin Paver &#8211; One of the thought leaders in providing Data driven decisions on large project management.



Bethany Rodgers-Rintoul &#8211; Bethany started her career in Recruitment, specialising in the Data and Technology space in Scotland, before moving into Project Management. Within MBN Solutions, Bethany is the key figure for education-focused initiatives, working specifically within the MBN Academy as the organisation&#8217;s sole Project Manager. Bethany collaborates with the Data Lab to help the coordination of their MSc Placement programme. She also has close links to Codeclan, helping to develop the next generation of data professionals.



Ecaterina Vidrașcu &#8211; recent graduate of the data science program at RGU. Now working with a start-up improving Amazon Alexa.

Our Speak With Confidence series returned in February, and will continue in March with the topic Debating for Beginners. In this training session, we will go over the basics:



<ul><li>Speakers &#8211; Who they are, when they speak, and what they speak about</li><li>Timings and why they are important</li><li>How to use your preparation time wisely </li><li>Points of Information &#8211; When you can use them, and why you should</li><li>Rebuttals &#8211; Understanding the need to include them</li><li>The important roles of the judges and timekeepers</li></ul>



This training event will be hosted by JCI Scotland member, Steven Crawford. Steven has debated many times throughout his JCI career, and was a judge several times throughout 2020, including the European Conference online, World Congress online and the Ireland National Conference Tri-Nations competition. 



There will be a video link sent out prior to the training for all delegates to watch before the training session. This is to allow some understanding of how a debate is conducted, but is not part of the training session itself.



To sign up, follow the link below

Join us on Friday 5th March for virtual drinks from 6pm onwards. A great chance to catch up with friends or to meet some new people and get to know more about JCI Edinburgh.



More details coming soon.

Discover a strategy framework to support getting your Dream Job



<h2>About this Event</h2>



Session Goal – To deliver a strategy framework to support getting your Dream Job



Three main Points to be covered:



<ol><li>Gain clarity about what the dream would look like in practice</li><li>Create Your Pathway and Time Line</li><li>Understanding the Relationship between Dreams and Actions</li></ol>







About the Trainer, Mary Corbett:



Mary has been working as a personal coach since 2010 and fully understands the challenges and joys of being in a good job that is not actually the right job. As individuals, we all face our own challenges and frustrations and Mary&#8217;s approach as a coach is to support clients to find their enthusiasm and zest for life, their belief in themselves and to then create the practical pathway to living life with purpose and intent and understand their own unique place win the world.



Seeing others take flight is one of Mary&#8217;s greatest joys.



Meeting details will be shared on the day with those who register through <a href="http://Discover a strategy framework to support getting your Dream Job About this Event Session Goal – To deliver a strategy framework to support getting your Dream Job Three main Points to be covered: Gain clarity about what the dream would look like in practice Create Your Pathway and Time Line Understanding the Relationship between Dreams and Actions About the Trainer, Mary Corbett: Mary has been working as a personal coach since 2010 and fully understands the challenges and joys of being in a good job that is not actually the right job. As individuals, we all face our own challenges and frustrations and Mary's approach as a coach is to support clients to find their enthusiasm and zest for life, their belief in themselves and to then create the practical pathway to living life with purpose and intent and understand their own unique place win the world. Seeing others take flight is one of Mary's greatest joys. Meeting details will be shared on the day with those who register.">Eventbrite</a>.

There is a key to being successful in sales and business development. A few people know this and yet most don&#8217;t. In this event best selling author Derek Borthwick will share the secrets with you. Having worked with some of the largest companies including JP Morgan and Fidelity Derek will share with you things that simply work.



What you will learn



1. How to avoid the biggest mistakes in sales 2. Understand how customers minds work and what they really think 3. Discover an easy way to become more persuasive 4. How to be more confident

<h2>About this Event</h2>



Are you on Board? – An insight into the role of the charity trustee: how you can support the community and develop your own skills at the same time.



The main goal of the session is to give an insight into the role and benefits of being a charity trustee.



The three main points we will cover are:



• The main role and key legal responsibilities of the charity trustee



• The likely level of commitment required



• The benefits to your own professional and personal development as well as to your community



Catriona is Head of Governance and Engagement with Arts &amp; Business Scotland, a Scottish charity that builds business and cultural sector resilience through training, mentoring and cross-sectoral knowledge transfer activities, and enables effective collaboration between the business and the cultural sectors. Her particular responsibility is to organise and deliver governance training for the not-for-profit cultural sector, as well as advising and encouraging trustees and potential trustees in their role. She joined Arts &amp; Business Scotland in 2007 following ten years at Scottish Opera where she was Head of Fundraising &amp; Sponsorship from 1999, with overall responsibility for raising funds from business, charitable trusts and private individuals.



She is an experienced board member in the charitable sector; formerly a Director of The Merchants House of Glasgow, the Charles Rennie Mackintosh Society, and Chair of Kelvin Choir (a local community choir she helped to set up in 2009), she is currently Chair of The Royal Society for the Support of Women of Scotland and a Director of Bloody Scotland (Scotland’s International Crime Writing Festival). Catriona owes her involvement in the voluntary and not-for-profit sector to her time as a member of JCI Glasgow, of which she was President (the first female in the role) in 1990/91.



Zoom details will be shared nearer to the day of the event.

In the interview world today, it is about survival and coming out as the preferred candidate for the job.



This is a Masterclass on the secrets to Interview Survival. Do you want to be the preferred candidate? Are you struggling to make that a reality? Do you want to know the secrets to land you the job?



At the end of this webinar, I promise you will walk away knowing how to survive any interviews. You will learn how to differentiate yourself from other candidates; you will learn how to research the company so you are prepared to interview them; and you will take away the key secret to effectively answering ‘behavioural’ questions!



Are you ready to learn Interview Survival Secrets? Join us!



Information on Trainer



Teresa Dukes, DTM



Speaker, Trainer, Coach



Teresa Dukes, Certified World Class Speaking Coach, trainer and speaker, has travelled the world helping people be heard, understood and remembered. She uncovers your hidden talents so you can ‘present at your best’ and walk away from your fears.



Co-Author of the #1 Amazon.com Bestselling book – World Class Speaking in Action.



Co-Author of Women On Success – to be published March 2020 As an International Speaker she has spoken in the USA, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Germany, Switzerland, Abidjan, Ivory Coast, Johannesburg South Africa, London United Kingdom, Dublin Ireland, Barcelona Spain, Bangkok Thailand.



Teresa has trained more than 25,000 people and successfully coached several National Speech Champions.



A long standing member of Toastmasters International, the world’s leading organization devoted to teaching skills in communication and leadership. She served from 2015-2017 as a member of their Board of Directors where she worked to develop and support the policies and procedures that guide Toastmasters International in fulfilling its mission.



Teresa is the Founding Director of Dukes Consultancy which is dedicated to helping you gain the skills needed to become a more effective speaker and leader.



Teresa Dukes



Certified World Class Speaking Coach



www.dukesconsultancy.co.uk

Join us on the 19th of February for the next Tri-Nation Quiz nights.







Send your team names in by the 11th of February to get 2 points. Then between the 12th and 18th of February for one extra point. 







Team name and members should be sent in to president@jciscotland.org.uk.







This event is open to all JCI members, not just from the Tri-Nations countries, and is also open to non members too.







Zoom link &amp; Google form for answers will be announced nearer the time.







Follow the event updates on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/884219709078749">Facebook</a>.

Are you interested in future proofing your income?



Perhaps you are concerned about your role being made redundant?



Or maybe you just want to be your own boss?



Then why not start a small business or side hustle?



If you want a fast, proven method to reduce the learning curve, this webinar style training event is for you. Join us to learn how to: 1. Create a plan and decide what you are going to do, and why 2. Design your business and take action 3. Deliver and launch the business 4. Refine and grow as described in Matthew’s 5* rated book ‘Start your business in 4 steps’.



In this highly interactive webinar, Matthew Laskaj, Chair for the Institution of Mechanical Engineers Scottish Region and director of a successful engineering consultancy, Project Engineering Management Ltd, will take you through his experience of starting a business during an economic downturn.



How will I benefit? Learn from someone who has started their own business in challenging times Discover a proven step by step process you can use to get started Create and clarify your reason for launching a business and define your objectives  As a bonus offer, Matthew will take you through a live interactive session to help you come up with a business idea of your own as used during his coaching and training sessions.



Biography Matthew is the Chair for the Institution of Mechanical Engineers Scottish Region and director of a successful engineering consultancy, Project Engineering Management Ltd. After 20 years of travelling the world working in a variety of engineering industries, redundancy allowed him to reassess what was most important and he decided to start up a small business. Fast-forward five years later and he’s running a business he loves – following his passion in engineering and being able to help others at the same time. www.ProjectEngineeringManagement.com



This event is open to JCI members and potential members to JCI Aberdeen.

This session will show you how you can leverage your LinkedIn account to generate business in 2021.



Melanie Goodman, Social Media Consultant &amp; Lawyer, is an award winning LinkedIn Consultant, Strategist &amp; Trainer who has combined 20 years business experience and personal development to create a LinkedIn course, The LinkedIn Accelerator, to empower professionals from all industries with the skills, strategies and knowledge to navigate LinkedIn and grow their effectively presence and business. Melanie’s company, Trevisan, provides bespoke LinkedIn campaigns and LinkedIn management to professionals globally.



Zoom details will be shared on the day.

Join us on Friday 5th February for virtual drinks from 6pm onwards. A great chance to catch up with friends or to meet some new people and get to know more about JCI Edinburgh.



Full details on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/3294374417335774/">Facebook</a>!

Join us on Tuesday 2nd February at 7pm for the first JCI Scotland Speak with Confidence events of 2021.



We are excited to announce that we will be joined by Chris Adamson from JCI UK who will take us through a key element of debating, defining motions, and help us to “Define with Confidence”.



Chris has been a member of JCI London since 2016 and has achieved many accolades when it comes to public speaking and debating. He joins us with his most recent team title of JCI World Debating Champions 2020, which JCI UK won competing at the JCI World Congress 2020.







Tickets are free for all JCI members.



 <a href="https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/swc-define-with-confidence-tickets-136947496649?fbclid=IwAR2raINTVIqVidqUs91HBGWRTeshfy0OLygowUcu3_U5PxXXiud8bQDI7Oc">Non-member tickets</a> available for £5 with 50% off for students.

Join us for this energising and inspiring event and KICKSTART 2021. Collaboration with JCI Scotland, JCI UK, JCI Ireland and JCI Malta







Find more information and register for this event on <a href="https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/kickstart-2021-with-jci-uk-jci-ireland-jci-scotland-and-jci-malta-tickets-134529287721">Eventbrite</a>.

Fear not!! Even though we can’t host our usual famous and ever-popular Burns Night Gala dinner with ceilidh dancing in this new normal we are happy to say there will be Burns Night celebrations in January 2021!😃



What will this be you may ask? You can expect the usual good Scottish banter and poetry and lots more. Robert Burns may be a Scottish poet however he is known internationally and we are glad to be able to host this event for all our international friends.



23 January 2021 will see the first ever online JCI Edinburgh Burns Night celebrations taking place.



Ticket Prices &#8211; We are asking for a minimum charge of £2 plus Eventbrite fee. However, we know how much you all love our annual Burns night celebrations and how passionate you are about Scottish traditions so we have included a donation ticket allowing you to pay a bit more towards this not to be missed event. This will help us to make the event even better and more unforgettable.



Will we see you there?



Book your ticket now. Further details will be shared in the FB event and emailed to all ticket holders in the coming weeks, with Zoom details shared on the day of the event 👀

The one constant in a VUCA (volatility, uncertainty, complexity and ambiguity) world is people. People and relationships are at the heart of any project, any context and any system. But just as the world we operate in is VUCA, so too are people!



 Whether you are delegating project tasks to key personnel (resources), keeping stakeholders updated or managing the expectations and outputs of everyone involved, it is critical that your communication and people management skills are evolving so that you get the best out of each person and reduce the impact of operating in an uncertain environment. In the Future Work Skills 2020 report, the Institute for the Future (IFTF) lists Social Intelligence, Cross-Cultural Competency and Virtual Collaboration in the top 10 skills, abilities and competencies that will be required to operate effectively in this increasingly VUCA world.



 Whether you drive your projects based on tasks or relationships, chances are there will be someone on the project team that you frustrate, or that frustrates you. You’re both complex creatures, with the ability to reason, yet you may as well be talking different languages.



 In this session, Business Coach, Speaker &amp; ex-Project Manager Sam Forsberg shares a model that will help you understand your own style of communication preferences, decision making and style-under-stress. You’ll also learn how your style impacts others, and how to identify others’ style preferences so that you can adapt your behaviour to more effectively communicate with, engage and influence them and the successful delivery of your projects.



 The session will be structured around the DISC behavioural profiling system, which (at its most basic), identifies 4 behavioural styles that influence not only how we communicate (and like to be communicated with), how we respond in certain environments, how we like to be managed, how we make decisions, but also how we behave under stress and how our behaviour might be perceived by someone of a differing style.



Check out <a href="https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/jci-aberdeen-delivering-projects-through-with-and-by-people-tickets-132436407861">Eventbrite </a>for more information and to register for this event.

In this enlightening session you’ll get to:



> imagine your best year possible > create compelling goals that will propel you forward > commit to action to ensure your vision becomes a reality



It will be practical and engaging and you’ll leave set up for success ready to take 2021 by storm.



Gail Logan will lead this session. Gail is an Executive Coach who helps results driven women in tech lead with more impact, influence and balance.



Gail has extensive experience working in the fast-paced world of technology. Most recently she was Director of EMEA Customer Care for Adobe, heading a team of c.50 people across Europe delivering multi-lingual support for Adobe’s portfolio of Enterprise Products.



She set up her own business in 2016 to help other leaders deliver exceptional value, lead with impact and maximise their potential. She is a Certified Professional Co-Active Coach.



Gail runs a free ‘How to Lead with Impact in Tech’ challenge and regular Masterclasses on the ‘5 Ways to Make an Impact as a Leader in Tech’.



Connect with Gail:



LI: <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/gail-logan/?fbclid=IwAR1fHh0HqA7JRKCEX26NiICC7-P4AZo78WVOtXqz0cSUMQ8lzDf7Y6qjzOk" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/gail-logan/</a>



Twitter: @Kore_Transform



<a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="http://www.koretransformation.com/?fbclid=IwAR23aYRkoyqFCbo1cdeBI3GCXDFDnZ8eVCe_dkC7Yox8jmtJY83b6kaej2o" target="_blank">www.koretransformation.com</a>

open to all JCI board members in Scotland and Scotland members interested in board opportunities.

With over 690 Million users LinkedIn is THE largest professional networking site in the world, but it is fundamentally different from any other social media platform!Unlike other social media channels, the majority of LinkedIn users are on the platform solely for business purposes rather than as a leisure activity. This makes LinkedIn a unique place to do business.



Whether you are on the platform to find your next career opportunity, improve your skills in your current position, or grow your business, LinkedIn has the tools to help you achieve your goals, but just as with any other marketing channel, understanding the strategy behind how to use it effectively can make the difference between success and mediocrity. This session will explore the various aspects of LinkedIn and how they can be used to help you achieve your business and personal goals and how you can use the awesome connecting power of LinkedIn to build beneficial relationships that will help you in the months and years to come.



This session will cover:



<ul><li>Business &amp; career benefits of LinkedIn</li><li>Different types of paid accounts and their benefits</li><li>An outline of Alan’s LinkedIn Success Formula</li><li>How to grow your LinkedIn network the right way</li></ul>







Check out <a href="https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/jci-aberdeen-linkedin-the-awesome-power-of-three-degrees-of-separation-tickets-132916953185">Eventbrite </a>for more information and to register for this event!

Join us on Friday 8th January for virtual drinks from 6pm onwards. A great chance to catch up with friends or to meet some new people and get to know more about JCI Edinburgh.



Zoom details will be posted on the day in the Facebook event so keep your eyes peeled.







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Negotiation is one of the most important skills in business &#8211; and in life. So it’s crucial to keep honing your skills and expertise.



Whether you are making big corporate deals, asking someone for a favour or dealing with the delicate issue of daily conflict, we are ‘always’ negotiating…



In this highly interactive session we will look at some of the specifics of how you can conduct your daily negotiations with more success – and that doesn’t always mean you get what you want&#8230;



We’ll identify top tips and ‘nuggets’ that you can put into practice immediately.



As well as hearing from our guest speaker, we’ll make this session very interactive by using breakout rooms to give you the opportunity to share your own experience and ideas &#8211; and make some new connections too.



Our Guest Speaker will be Scott Johnston – Escaping Lawyer! Scott is a JCI Scotland Senator and has been a prominent member in JCI Glasgow and JCI Scotland National President in 2004.



Please register for this event through <a href="https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/jci-aberdeen-negotiation-nuggets-tickets-128868405871?aff=erelexpmlt">Eventbrite</a>, where you will also find more information on our guest speaker!

2020 didn’t turn out the way we all expected it to be. What a challenging year. We cannot wait to celebrate a wonderful yet humbling 2020 within JCI Edinburgh and invite our members to join our virtual <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/393548981811736">Annual General Meeting for 2020</a> on Friday evening 11 December from 6:30PM on.



At this meeting, you will hear from our president Judy Mariens who will deliver her end of year report and give out awards for the year. There will then be the handover of chains to the President for 2021.



We are partnering up with our friends from the Scran Academy for the dinner option during our virtual AGM (<a href="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.scranacademy.com%2F%3Ffbclid%3DIwAR0wt-qwT4Ebm348y67P9p3ZiGjIaPduHrjsxrODyvXhSOMGoPAccc3q6Kk&amp;h=AT2JLDYBh36OpVeM1D3gVw64WpXkJbQOUuN2-GzQHseY0MwmS7Nd6rUSqUSIpfgGThCUuG2Ee7w6eG30xRC7tDGZikKV9XVR3zhe5dFflTSSKUO9N4u_e7imoZRfTSP4MQ&amp;__tn__=-UK-R&amp;c%5b0%5d=AT3WhYdwTCQiL_5iNfYwwfV4IhzZg2Y12pDh_o8tEzmZobPLzi35mZvAH0PdfhALUTIG27JPsFS0Umt8Kxft4Pzbs6arhmJCdZ9zIJxbSw5_4dnXGC81MaUzi5uZlLAm8pS_YNyLvIq47ExxFfTs7Vzy8AKXf4KWFKvsSJxdp2kH4cD3OVvjAPi1J-ReMWIoQGrRmtIHKZ-5wsrD" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">www.scranacademy.com</a>). Their young inspiring chefs will be making a 3-course dinner for £30 pp and all proceeds are going to the incredible work they are doing. JCI Edinburgh will be adding a surprise to your dinner kit.



Link to the meeting will be shared via mail with all our members.



Please contact Judy with any questions you may have, if you want to attend or if you want to get more information about the dinner option.

Join us for an exciting balloon debate and convince the audience to save you from the sinking balloon!



Up next in JCI Scotland&#8217;s Speak with Confidence series is a balloon debate, hosted by JCI Aberdeen!



A balloon debate features a number of different speakers/debaters attempt to win the approval of an audience. Each speak will be invited to argue the case for their given topic/idea with the audience then invited to imagine that the speakers are flying in a hot-air balloon which is sinking, and only one person can be saved in each round.



Each speaker has to make the case for why they should not be thrown out of the balloon. This is a fun, light-hearted debate and is for everyone to take part, champion debater or complete novice&#8230;all are welcome! The winning argument will be revealed at the end, and this will be the person who is safe from the sinking balloon.



The topic will be unveiled at the event and each participant will have 2 minutes to prepare their argument and then a further two minutes to present their argument to the audience. The more light-hearted and comedic the performance, the better!



Join Zoom Meeting <a href="https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83564014293?pwd=MStqMmV3R0ptS2lJa1F6NXhKTzFhZz09">https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83564014293?pwd=MStqMmV3R0ptS2lJa1F6NXhKTzFhZz09</a> Meeting ID: 835 6401 4293 Passcode: 801777

The 2020 JCI Glasgow Annual General Meeting will happen online at 12pm on the 5th of December. Please contact Henry Acres, JCI Glasgow Chair for more information



To join this meeting, use this <a href="https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83978289319?pwd=VDVzVHc2bURsdlJYWk1XdGRrWDh1UT09" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">ZOOM LINK</a> or email president@jciscotland.org.uk for more information

The 2020 JCI Aberdeen Annual General Meeting will happen online at 11am on the 5th of December.



Members and past members can join this meeting by using this <a href="https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89820786546?pwd=V0dvNkV5WVphUkhYSWd2WXFGWWVEUT09" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Zoom Link</a> at 11.00am on the 5th of December 2020.



Please contact James Reid, JCI Aberdeen local president for more information

Join us for the 73rd Annual General Meeting for JCI Scotland. 



At this meeting, you will have an update from the 2020 National President, Steven Crawford, on the status of JCI Scotland, and everything that has been happening throughout the year.



You will also have a chance to hear from the incoming National President, and as members, vote for the 2021 JCI Scotland National Board.



To join, please use this <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88195793861?pwd=OG1jck1taUxpUHdZTWdWS0xSNCs2Zz09" target="_blank">Zoom Link</a> 



Please contact Steven with any questions you may have by emailing president@jciscotland.org.uk

Do you want to meet new international friends and learn more about them by playing games? G&amp;T O&#8217;Clock is back by popular demand! Every 1st Wednesday of the month we will co-host JCI international games night. JCI is a global community with young active citizens. Aren&#8217;t you a JCI member yet? No problem, this is your chance to meet JCI members from Europe!



On Wednesday 2 December we will play the online game Cards Against Humanity. When the event begins at 19.00 CEST, we’ll talk everyone through the instructions and how to play, so don’t worry if you’ve never played Cards Against Humanity before. 



Get your games hat on, grab your favourite drink and be prepared for some fun and good laughs!



How to join the game?



You will need two devices:



• A mobile phone or tablet to play the game. We will direct you to the https://allbad.cards/ website using your phone’s web browser. You do not need to download any apps.



• A laptop, computer, tablet or 2nd mobile phone to join our Zoom chat and interact with the other players in the game.



Now simply:



• Register your place via Eventbrite.



• We’ll send you a Zoom link and a password to join the game on the day of the event.



• Grab a drink and get comfortable &#8211; you’re in for a fun evening!



See you there and GAME ON!

One positive side effect of the current COVID-19 crisis has been a renewed energy, purpose and commitment to partnership working. We&#8217;ve seen individuals, communities, social enterprises, charities and businesses come together with a shared goal of helping one another.



At this event we&#8217;ll hear from Zakia Moulaoui Guery, Founder and CEO at Invisible Cities and Sian Downes, Founder and CEO at Strawberry Lemonade Events.



We&#8217;ll discuss how you can identify innovative opportunities; how to form meaningful partnerships and how to maintain these relationships. We&#8217;ll also explore some opportunities that have arisen from the pandemic with regards to partnership working, and how we can harness this going forward.



Find out more about our speakers below &#8211; we hope to see you there!



Zakia Moulaoui Guery- Invisible Cities



Originally from the South of France, Zakia moved to Scotland when she was 21 years old. For several years, she was Director of International Partner Development at the Homeless World Cup Foundation, a global network of street soccer projects. After her health took a bad turn and she had to fight bowel cancer, she decided to take a break to travel. At the end of 2015, she spent time in Greece and volunteered in a refugee camp on Lesvos Island. It is when she returned that she decided to set-up her own social enterprise: Invisible Cities.



Invisible Cities is a community interest company that trains people who have experienced homelessness to become walking tour guides of their own city and they offer off the beaten track, personal tours, highlighting stories of real people, while raising awareness about social justice.



It is while running Invisible Cities that she also worked in partnership with Social Bite, the Social Enterprise Academy or most recently the TedSummit. Since its start in 2016, Invisible Cities is now in 4 cities across the UK: Edinburgh, Glasgow, Manchester and York with plans to expand further. They have been featured on UNILAD, Huffington Post UK or BBC Stories amongst others. Zakia is one of 10 Outstanding Women of Scotland 2019 and in the Top 100 Women in Tourism in Scotland.



Sian Downes- Strawberry Lemonade Events



Hailing from Alloa, Sían Downes, Strawberry Lemonade Events Founder and CEO is a double graduate of Queen Margaret University but often wonders how she did it once!



With over 10 years experience as a corporate event planner, working with the likes of Sir Alex Ferguson, Eric Cantona and Emma Reid, Sían founded Strawberry Lemonade Events as a way to change the landscape of event planning- recognising that Events could be the perfect industry to help people facing social exclusion issues such as homelessness and mental health challenges gain employment.



Sían previously held the role of Head of Corporate Events at Street Soccer Scotland, Scotland’s leading sport for change charity and a Homeless World Cup volunteer- helping to plan events in Santiago, Amsterdam and Glasgow.



Strawberry Lemonade Events founded in Sept ‘18 is a corporate event management firm specialising in fundraisers, conferences and PR stunts and clients include TED, Prince Harry and once convinced John Bishop to sell pies all in the name of charity!



Sian recently launched Party in the Post- a monthly subscription box and is organising HawickXmas- an offline and online gift guide plus virtual market to support the Scottish Borders town she now finds her home.



Please note, there is an option to add a donation when booking your ticket. If you are able to, this would be much appreciated. Donations will be split between the two organisations above.

Shaken or stirred? Join us for an evening of cocktail making to end your week on a high.



<h2>About this Event</h2>



Got that Friday feeling? Work got you feeling like a&nbsp;<a href="https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/zombie-cocktail" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">zombie</a>? Shake it up with a rum filled, sorry I mean fun filled evening of cocktail making.



JCI is a global community with young active citizens, aged 18 to 40. Not a JCI member yet? No problem, this event is open to everyone, so now is your chance to meet local JCI members from across Scotland.



So join us for a good&nbsp;<a href="https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/old-fashioned" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">old fashioned&nbsp;</a>catch up, learn a new skill and make some friends along the way.



We will be streaming live to the device of your choice so whether you are joining from the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.diffordsguide.com/cocktails/recipe/2200/southside" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">southside</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.waitrose.com/home/recipes/recipe_directory/t/the-fireside.html" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">the fireside</a>&nbsp;or even&nbsp;<a href="https://www.socialgoat.in/drinks/flying-scotsman-cocktail" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">the Flying Scotsman</a>&nbsp;this is the place to be. Join us from 18:00 on Friday 20 November.



An ingredients&#8217; list will be shared with you in advance and a zoom link emailed to you the morning of the event.



<a href="https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/cocktails-after-work-with-jci-edinburgh-glasgow-tickets-128903707459">Register through Eventbrite</a> to receive all the event information, including ingredients&#8217; list and zoom details.

JCI Aberdeen is delighted to partner with James McGinty, multi-award winning international speaker, coach, trainer, speech writer and author, to bring you this event. For JCI Aberdeen, James will deliver a 40-minute session on how stories can be used to improve business, what structures work best for stories and why there is no better method than storytelling to increase engagement and drive change. This will be followed by a Q&amp;A, where James will answer queries on storytelling and professional speaking.



This event is free. Register through <a href="https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/jci-aberdeen-storytelling-for-business-people-tickets-125002621205?ref=enivtefor001&amp;invite=MjAwMTE0NzMva2F0aWVibGFja0BidGludGVybmV0LmNvbS8w%0A&amp;utm_source=eb_email&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=inviteformalv2&amp;utm_term=eventpage">Eventbrite </a>to receive the joining details.



Speaker Biography



&#8220;I have been involved in Public Speaking, for over 30 years. For me, it&#8217;s not just a profession it&#8217;s a major part of my lifestyle. My first introduction to Public Speaking was through a local speaker’s club, where I also discovered competitive speaking and went on to win several (over 100) trophies including ‘The UK Speaking Championship’ and ‘Britain’s Funniest Speaker’. Competitive speaking helps me to hone my skills so that I can pass them along to clients, by way of quality coaching and international standard professional keynotes. As well as my speaking skills, I have a huge variety of life skills which help me relate to just about every imaginable situation.”



Find out more about James through his website (<a href="https://mcginty.net/">https://mcginty.net/</a>) or his LinkedIn page (<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamesmcginty/">https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamesmcginty/</a>)

Do you want to meet new international friends and learn more about them by playing games? G&amp;T O&#8217;Clock is back by popular demand! One Wednesday a month we will co-host JCI international games night. JCI is a global community with young active citizens. Aren&#8217;t you a JCI member yet? No problem, this is your chance to meet JCI members from Europe!



On Wednesday 11 November we will play the online game Cards Against Humanity. When the event begins at 19.00 CET, we’ll talk everyone through the instructions and how to play, so don’t worry if you’ve never played Cards Against Humanity before. 



Get your games hat on, grab your favourite drink and be prepared for some fun and good laughs!



How to join the game?



You will need two devices:



• A mobile phone or tablet to play the game. We will direct you to the https://allbad.cards/ website using your phone’s web browser. You do not need to download any apps.



• A laptop, computer, tablet or 2nd mobile phone to join our Zoom chat and interact with the other players in the game.



Now simply:



• Register your place via Eventbrite.



• We’ll send you a Zoom link and a password to join the game on the day of the event.



• Grab a drink and get comfortable &#8211; you’re in for a fun evening!



See you there and GAME ON!

&#8220;The results are in&#8230; Zoom is here to stay&#8230;that means if you want to keep up, you need to EMBRACE the virtual stage. Presentation Skills Trainer, Author, and Award-Winning Speaker, Kyle Murtagh, in partnership with the JCI, would like to invite you to this game-changing webinar that will help you:



<ul><li>Present with confidence virtually</li><li>Become engaging on camera</li><li>And have an impact every time you speak online</li></ul>



These 3 outcomes will be achieved by focusing on the three vital areas which every virtual speaker must consider:



1. Your Set-up&nbsp;You will learn how to create an engaging, professional-looking set-up, in your own home, without using a virtual background.



2. YouYou will discover how to become a captivating virtual speaker, by adapting your delivery and restructure your presentations so that ever point lands!&nbsp;3. Audience&nbsp;Even though the audience isn&#8217;t in the same room as you, there are techniques you can use to have them fully engrossed and truly impacted by your words. If you want to improve how you come across in your pitching, sales presentations, webinars, or general meetings &#8211; this event is PERFECT for you!&#8221;



About Kyle Murtagh



Born and raised in Aberdeen in Scotland, Kyle Murtagh is the founder of Confidence by Design , where he uses his real-life experience to help transform the confidence and public speaking skills of other business professionals.



While studying Psychology at the University of Strathclyde, he stumbled across the Glasgow Speaker’s Club. Curiosity piqued after gaining an interest in motivational speakers online, he went along to his first meeting, full of hope that this would be the path he was seeking.



The first time Kyle spoke at the club was on the very first night – palms sweating, voice faltering, it wasn’t the shining debut he had hoped for. But, the adrenaline he felt while he was in front of all those people stayed with him!



So he kept going back, getting gradually better each time and spent his spare time watching other speakers to glean tips and tricks to improve even further.



Fast forward three years and Kyle is one of Scotland’s most exciting public speakers!



He is a two-time national public speaking champion, and author of The 5 Pillars of Effective Public Speaking : Your Unrivalled Guide to Presentation Excellence and Public Speaking

Networking is vital for all business owners, but the brief time you have networking with a new contact makes it difficult to get your message across effectively.



Building a clear networking message is vital. People need to not only listen to it, but also take it in, and most importantly, act upon it. This talk will help you build your networking message, and will reveal the two crucial elements that need to be included. Incidentally, 99% of all networking conversations you’ll hear / take part in don’t include these…



By attending this session, delegates will be able to:



<ul><li>Become more engaging in networking conversations</li><li>Become more memorable, so the people they talk to will remember them</li><li>Understand how to get to your target market quickly</li></ul>



<h2>Bio:</h2>



Charlie Lawson is the National Director of BNI in the UK. Despite running a networking organisation, Charlie is a very Unnatural Networker.



Most experts talk about networking as though it is the easiest thing in the world to go up to people and talk to them. Charlie helps other Unnatural Networkers gain confidence to network by putting it across from the point of view of someone who’d rather not be doing it at all.



His talks and his book, The Unnatural Networker, have helped thousands of business owners to generate more business from networking.



In his spare time, Charlie will generally be found either running, or keeping his fingers crossed that Spurs will finish above Arsenal in the league.

At this Speak With Confidence event, we have a couple of debates for you to come along and watch! With the World Conference just around the corner, we have teams looking to get a couple of practice sessions in. JCI Scotland has got a team together who will compete against JCI Ireland and JCI United Kingdom members who are competing!



This will be held on Zoom, link will follow on here and on our social media platforms.

JCI Edinburgh and the University of Edinburgh Business Society are excited to work together on a series of workshops to help you be the dream candidate for your dream job. Over the course of three workshops you will learn all about how to make yourself stand out from the crowd, how you can make your CV stand out from the crowd, and how you can deal with a mental blank during an interview. Join us for the third workshop of the series which is all about writing a killer CV and how to smash your next interview. During this workshop we will look at: • How to make your CV stand out from the crowd using Canva • How you should answer competency-based questions • What kind of questions you can ask the interview panel at the end of your interview. The facilitator for this session is Emma-Louise Munro Wilson. Em started her career at BP, after beating 6,500 other hopefuls for one of 4 roles. There she led award-winning strategic transformation projects across Europe and generated industry-beating results in declining markets and, as part of BP’s global social media team, created and curated content for over 2.5million followers across LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. Now CEO of international marketing agency, EMARI.co.uk, Emma works with FTSE 100s, start-ups and everything in between to get the message straight and often recruits and trains internal marketing teams for her clients . When not in the office, Emma spends her time Latin dancing, sailing, travelling or getting involved in voluntary initiatives in her local area; she has raised over £50,000 for charity within the last 5 years. Don’t miss out and book your spot now! Each session separately costs £5 and we have a fantastic 3 for 2 deal to get all 3 sessions for only £10! Zoom details will be shared on the day of the event.

JCI Edinburgh and the University of Edinburgh Business Society are excited to work together on a series of workshops to help you be the dream candidate for your dream job. Over the course of three workshops you will learn all about how to make yourself stand out from the crowd, how you can make your CV stand out from the crowd, and how you can deal with a mental blank during an interview. Join us for the second workshop of the series which is all about thinking on your feet and dealing with a mental blank. Ever worried about saying too much – or too little – in the moments that matter? Have you got the fear of the mental blank during a job interview or only knowing the ‘right’ answer to a question the minute you leave the room? This session aims to help attendees to: • Understand why they may have the freeze or motormouth reaction in job interviews, Q and As or presentations; • Provide tips for responding to questions and curveballs; • Give an opportunity for practice for some of the techniques that will help attendees feel more confident in their own ability to know what to say in moments of pressure. This workshop will be facilitated by Ishbel Smith. Ishbel founded communications consultancy Heart In Mouth because she has seen the difference it makes when people speak from the heart with skill, confidence and passion. Using her experience gleaned from her various lives as a commercial litigator, a competitive debater, a charity trustee, a mature student and a parent of strident teenagers, she works with wide range of people and organisations to help them find and focus their messages. Ishbel takes a creative and practical approach to helping people understand the “why” as well as the “how” of good communication, enabling them to express what they need to say, when they need to say it, in an effective and personal manner. The last workshop of the series will take place on Wednesday 14 October (CV and Interview Skills). Don’t miss out and book your spot now! Each session separately costs £5 and we have a fantastic 3 for 2 deal to get all 3 sessions for only £10! Zoom details will be shared on the day of the event.

Do you want to meet new international friends and learn more about them by playing games? G&amp;T O&#8217;Clock is back by popular demand! Every 1st Wednesday of the month we will co-host JCI international games night. JCI is a global community with young active citizens. Aren&#8217;t you a JCI member yet? No problem, this is your chance to meet JCI members from Europe!



On Wednesday 7th October we will play the online game Cards Against Humanity. When the event begins at 18.45 BST / 19.45 CET, we’ll talk everyone through the instructions and how to play, so don’t worry if you’ve never played Cards Against Humanity before. The game begins at 19.00 BST / 20.00 CET.



Get your games hat on, grab your favourite drink and be prepared for some fun and good laughs!



How to join the game?



You will need two devices:



• A mobile phone or tablet to play the game. We will direct you to the https://allbad.cards/ website using your phone’s web browser. You do not need to download any apps.



• A laptop, computer, tablet or 2nd mobile phone to join our Zoom chat and interact with the other players in the game.



Now simply:



• Register your place via Eventbrite.



• We’ll send you a Zoom link and a password to join the game on the day of the event.



• Grab a drink and get comfortable &#8211; you’re in for a fun evening!



See you there and GAME ON!

JCI Glasgow and Renata Cook Wealth Management are delighted to invite you to an exclusive event, Positive Power: How You Can Make A Difference Through Sustainable Investing.



On 5th October 2020, 19.00-20.00, with Special Guest Speaker David Robertson presenting:



Sustainable Investments: “ESG is about connecting the abstract world of investment to the reality of the real world, to the impact it has – good or bad. It is about the connected nature of all things in the world, from eco-systems and our climate, to poverty and prosperity, to social injustice – and through investment, seek to change these.”



Guest Speaker Profiles



David Robertson, Investment Management, Rowan Dartington



David has over 30 years’ experience in investment markets as an institutional fund manager, the Regional Manager for Scotland and Ireland for the London Stock Exchange and as a private client investment manager. David joined Rowan Dartington in July 2018 from Psigma Investment Management.     



Renata Cook, Principal, Renata Cook Wealth Management



Renata has worked within the Financial Services Sector for over 7 years.  She is currently the running her financial advice business in Glasgow and working toward Chartered Financial planner accreditation. Prior to this Renata worked with Ulster bank, NatWest and SEB bank.  







This event will be presented to you via zoom. Please <a href="https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/positive-power-how-you-can-make-a-difference-through-sustainable-investing-tickets-122214704471">register via Eventbrite</a> to receive the Zoom joining details.

JCI Edinburgh and the University of Edinburgh Business Society are excited to work together on a series of workshops to help you be the dream candidate for your dream job. Over the course of three workshops you will learn all about how to make yourself stand out from the crowd, how you can make your CV stand out from the crowd, and how you can deal with a mental blank during an interview. Join us for the first workshop of the series which is all about personal branding. During this workshop we will look at: 



<ul><li>Thinking about social media as a job seeker</li></ul>



<ul><li>The importance of ‘personal brand’ online and digital first-impressions</li></ul>



<ul><li>Building credibility as a job seeker online</li></ul>



<ul><li>Practical tips to building your online profile</li></ul>



<ul><li>LinkedIn demystified; tips for jobseekers and rules of engagement. The facilitator for this session is Nick Murray who is the Marketing &amp; Partnerships Lead and inclusive employment specialists AAI Employability. With an extensive background in branding and online engagement, as well and hands-on experience in the recruitment process of 500+ internships and permanent roles, Nick is passionate about helping jobseekers young and old to make a great first impression. He will be discussing why social media and a &#8216;professional personal brand&#8217; is key to career success and sharing some practical tips to help you to stand out from the competition. The next workshops will take place on Wednesday 7 (Thinking on your feet) and 14 October (CV &amp; Interview Skills). Don’t miss out and book your spot now! Each session separately costs £5 and we have a fantastic 3 for 2 deal to get all 3 sessions for only £10! Zoom details will be shared on the day of the event.</li></ul>

Join JCI Aberdeen for our next session in the Speak with Confidence programme. This session will focus on a crucial part of any debate &#8211; Points of Information!



This session will be delivered by Stan Yau, a seasoned debator who has won multiple debating competitions (nationally and internationally) within JCI. Stan is a past member of JCI Aberdeen, has been Local President for JCI Aberdeen and National President for JCI Scotland, and is now a JCI Senator.



Points of Information are a great opportunity to stand your ground in a debate. They can help to reinforce your argument, and identify weaknesses in your competition&#8217;s discourse. They are also a great way to test &amp; develop your critical thinking skills. No previous debating experience is needed to attend the session.



We will cover:



<ul><li>How to give points of information</li><li>How to deal with points of information</li><li>Why points of information are important to any debate</li><li>How to use points of information to score points in JCI debates</li><li>Practice! If time allows, we will have a mock debate featuring as many points of information as we can!</li></ul>



Please join our <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/256004142308296/">Facebook event</a> if you would like to engage with the organiser.



Zoom details have been shared on our <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/256004142308296/">Facebook event</a> page!

Yes&#8230;.ehm&#8230;.well&#8230; I see&#8230;ehm&#8230; Sounds familiar? You know exactly what you want to say but you can’t quite find the right words. You’re caught of guard by a question or comment and don’t know how to respond so quickly. You have a good argument but you’re not sure how to make a good story of it. If this all sounds familiar to you, don’t worry! We have exactly the workshop for you. On Tuesday 15 September we will be hosting the next “Speak with Confidence” workshop this time facilitated by JCI Edinburgh Senator Chris Henry. Chris joined JCI in 2012 and has been a public speaking and debating facilitator for JCI Edinburgh for many years. During this session he will tell us all about story telling. Of course it isn’t a workshop without some practice and there will be some extempore (impromptu speaking) as well! Join us from 7-8.30pm on Tuesday 15 September. Register here: <a href="https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/speak-with-confidence-spontaneous-speech-tickets-119071158039?fbclid=IwAR3mvJeKhNkAaWBBMBhwyMr6i8qn_ykqooEmjQ5978E_3PTTNLLmkqjZDTk">https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/speak-with-confidence-spontaneous-speech-tickets-119071158039?fbclid=IwAR3mvJeKhNkAaWBBMBhwyMr6i8qn_ykqooEmjQ5978E_3PTTNLLmkqjZDTk</a>

Join us for our Friday night quiz in the comfort of your own home! This will be our 6th in the series, and will be hosted by JCI Edinburgh&#8217;s Samantha Paterson



Usual rules apply, send your team names in by the 4th to get 2 points. Then between the 5th and 10th for one extra point. Team name and members should be sent in to president@jciscotland.org.uk



This event is open to all JCI members, not just from the Tri-Nations countries, and is also open to non members too.



We&#8217;ll have Zoom details available on the day, so keep an eye out for them on the Facebook event.

If you are looking to enhance your knowledge of sustainability, learn some practical tips and understand what role you can play, then this JCI Glasgow event is for you!



During this session we will cover:



<ul><li>Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) &#8211; Are we on track?</li><li>Sustainability &#8211; why care?</li><li>Practical tips to live more sustainable</li><li>Your sustainable purchasing power &#8211; Rethink waste with Founder of Green Outlook, Fiona Smiddy</li><li>&#8216;Deep dive&#8217; fashion/activewear &amp; sustainability &#8211; insights &amp; solutions from Founder and CEO of sustainable activewear startup Tripulse, Franziska Mesche.</li><li>and more!</li></ul>



You will also have an opportunity to ask questions of our speakers and share your own thoughts/tips.



This event is FREE. Please register via <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/sustainable-living-practical-tips-knowledge-sharing-tickets-118663659199" target="_blank">Eventbrite </a>to receive the link to this online workshop.



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Do you want to meet new international friends and learn more about them by playing games? G&amp;T O&#8217;Clock is back by popular demand! Every 1st Wednesday of the month we will co-host JCI international games night. JCI is a global community with young active citizens. Aren&#8217;t you a JCI member yet? No problem, this is your chance to meet JCI members from Europe!



On Wednesday 2nd September we will play the online game Cards Against Humanity. When the event begins at 18.45 BST / 19.45 CET, we’ll talk everyone through the instructions and how to play, so don’t worry if you’ve never played Cards Against Humanity before. The game begins at 19.00 BST / 20.00 CET.



Get your games hat on, grab your favourite drink and be prepared for some fun and good laughs!



How to join the game?



You will need two devices:



• A mobile phone or tablet to play the game. We will direct you to the https://allbad.cards/ website using your phone’s web browser. You do not need to download any apps.



• A laptop, computer, tablet or 2nd mobile phone to join our Zoom chat and interact with the other players in the game.



Now simply:



• Register your place via Eventbrite.



• We’ll send you a Zoom link and a password to join the game on the day of the event.



• Grab a drink and get comfortable &#8211; you’re in for a fun evening!



See you there and GAME ON!

You have written a fantastic speech but then you are in front of your audience and you freeze…



<ul><li>Where should you stand? </li><li>What should you do with your hands? </li><li>Should you move, should you not? </li></ul>



Do these thoughts sound familiar? You’re in luck! Our next workshop in the series ‘Speak with Confidence’ is all about body language and dealing with your nerves.



Join us on Tuesday 18th&nbsp;August to learn about body language and using the stage for your next presentation.



Of course, the best way to become a better and more confident speaker is practice, practice, practice. That’s why we will also have some off the cuff speaking during the workshop.



About the trainer



The trainer for this workshop will be Valérie van Kemenade, she is a member of JCI Edinburgh and very passionate about public speaking. She was a finalist in the JCI European Public Speaking Championships last year and was part of the JCI Scotland team that became the first ever online (unofficial) JCI Europe Debating Champions. She has given many speeches at events and conferences and is also a trainer in her day job.

Our voice speaks volumes about us, both online and in person. From the moment that our newborn lungs fuelled that first ear-splitting cry to the last word you spoke on a video call today, our voices have worked tirelessly to communicate our personality with the world. Our voice affects our credibility, our authority, and our&nbsp;persuasiveness. And yet, most of us are increasingly disconnected from our own voices. As leaders,&nbsp;our success depends on our ability to communicate clearly, confidently and authentically. When we are speaking online, our voice is the primary means we have to show others that we are competent, trustworthy and able to do what we say we can do.



Alex Owen-Hill helps professionals to give next-level presentations. Through his interactive approach,&nbsp;you&#8217;ll learn how to develop your speaking presence both online and off to become more memorable and to better&nbsp;influence your listeners.

Back by popular demand!



Do you want to meet new international friends and learn more about them by playing games? G&amp;T O&#8217;Clock is back after the 4-weeks pilot series! Every 1st Wednesday of the month JCI international games night will take place. JCI is a global community with young active citizens. Aren&#8217;t you a JCI member yet? No problem, this is a great opportunity to meet JCI members from Europe! First time? Please check this video for instructions (we will also explain the game in the first 15 minutes): <a href="https://youtu.be/EjTSE7oivUU?fbclid=IwAR3tLrYMuy_MbZgH_U8tLqBAhku9ueTMrCm7UMCLybdeeZSjkvVSYs9Q538" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://youtu.be/EjTSE7oivUU</a> About the event: • We advice you to use 2 devices (laptop, tablet or smartphone); 1 for the game and 1 for the interaction and communication with Zoom. • We will direct you to the <a href="https://allbad.cards/?fbclid=IwAR3X9aHzYwsjHBlsgT985sqRQn1NdcHbVbKkejOaPo2jGlK96ub7mSbTg58" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://allbad.cards/</a> website during the event. You don’t need to download any apps. • Bring your own drink and get comfortable :-). Zoom details: Will be posted on the day of the event. See you there and GAME ON!

Do you like debating but do you always feel like you’re running out of things to say? Do you find it difficult to come up with good arguments? Then this training session is for you!



 We’re delighted to welcome Ben Hall to facilitate the next &#8216;Speak with Confidence&#8217; session around creating arguments for a debate. We will start with a 30 minute workshop by Ben followed by a practice debate.



 Ben has been a JCI Ireland member since 2018 and captained the JCI Ireland debating team to victory at the JCI World Debating championships in 2019. Furthermore, Ben was awarded best male debater at the Young Mediterranean Voices debating competition in 2019.

Round 5! Join us for our fifth Friday night quiz in the comfort of your own home. This time, the Co-Host will be Ben &amp; Tara from JCI Ireland.We might be on a lock down still with some end in sight, but that doesn&#8217;t mean we cannot have a social time after a week at work (or watching Netflix on the sofa). So get comfortable, grab your favourite libation, and lets get quizzing!



Send us your team name before the 17th of July, get 2 extra points, and between the 18th and 30th for 1 extra point.



What do you need to do?



1. Create a team with others who are joining in.



2. When you have a team name, please email it, your participants and your answer-er to president@jciscotland.org.uk to get extra points



3. Meeting will be on zoom, so make sure you have that downloaded and tested to your phone tablet or laptop!



We&#8217;ll have more details to follow, but grab a virtual team mate or two in the mean time



Zoom &amp; Google link to follow

We’re excited to announce the next event in our series “JCI Edinburgh in conversation with&#8230;”: Inspiring entrepreneurship.



Being an entrepreneur is challenging enough, imagine having your own business and setting up a social enterprise on the side all whilst working with an ethical ethos!



Sophie is the female founder of Stuffs, social entrepreneur of PERF, and sits on the diversity and inclusion council of BIMA.



We are very excited for Sophie to join us to tell us all about her journey. She will share with us what it is like to be a female entrepreneur and what it took for her to take that leap of faith to set up a social enterprise. What hurdles she came across, overcame, and what the future might hold for her.&nbsp;



If you are looking for some inspiration, you’re a budding entrepreneur but could do with that last little push, or are simply curious and want to find out more this event is for you!



Tickets are free, just book here to secure your place: <a href="https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/inspiring-entrepreneurship-tickets-113135455192">https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/inspiring-entrepreneurship-tickets-113135455192</a>



Want to support Sophie’s social enterprise? You can buy her products here to support:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.perfunited.co.uk/">https://www.perfunited.co.uk</a>

JCI Aberdeen are proud to invite you to our next event, a Masterclass in Surviving Online Interviews!



The world has changed in a blink of the eye. That means you have to change as well. Everything is about survival and coming out ready to navigate the new way of working.



Companies are already jumping on board with the digital world, and if you haven’t done anything with an online platform yet, now is the time to learn!



This is a Masterclass in Surviving Online Interviews. Have you ever worried about technology? Do you wish you understood this thing called Zoom? Would you like to feel more comfortable in a digital interview/call?



At the end of this webinar, you will walk away knowing how to survive online interviews. You will become more confident when using Zoom; more effective when answering ‘behavioural’ questions; and when you land that first online interview &#8211; you will know what NOT to do!



Are you ready to learn how to survive? Join us!



Register on eventbrite! <a target="_blank" href="https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/jci-masterclass-in-surviving-online-interviews-tickets-113185797768?utm-medium=discovery&amp;utm-campaign=social&amp;utm-content=attendeeshare&amp;aff=escb&amp;utm-source=cp&amp;utm-term=listing&amp;fbclid=IwAR0p4u3b4aGSnU1FJ0PA9TBRWrpX9YJtGmyM3j_vJPz15c-yk0bwmhZ8UR0" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/jci-masterclass-in-surviving-online-interviews-tickets-113185797768?utm-medium=discovery&amp;utm-campaign=social&amp;utm-content=attendeeshare&amp;aff=escb&amp;utm-source=cp&amp;utm-term=listing</a>



Information on Trainer Teresa Dukes, DTM. Speaker, Trainer, Coach



Teresa Dukes, Certified World Class Speaking Coach, trainer and speaker, has travelled the world helping people be heard,understood and remembered. She uncovers your hidden talents so you can ‘present at your best’ and walk away from your fears.



Co&#8211;‐Author of the #1 <a target="_blank" href="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2FAmazon.com%2F%3Ffbclid%3DIwAR1dcD31idVgQVjZm5P4FCjaObqhp--63y98USzsjcM7oekiqQVK5nJp4mc&amp;h=AT0F5Tts4mOkYjKoegkZydVVBJyca2D5vD9dJcw1mqLdt8n7vNpgpFD2vL6buFUQrWKzoMEd2TUGACWnB0c_q47jaNR55qaeBCWgt_mJDJ_E1wN0mxVBBnXo4TpagHC3dFly" rel="noreferrer noopener">Amazon.com</a> Bestselling book – World Class Speaking in Action. Co&#8211;‐Author of Women On Success – to be published March 2020



As an International Speaker she has spoken in the USA, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Germany, Switzerland, Abidjan, Ivory Coast, Johannesburg South Africa, London United Kingdom, Dublin Ireland, Barcelona Spain, Bangkok Thailand.



Teresa has trained more than 25,000 people and successfully coached several National Speech Champions.



A long standing member of Toastmasters International, she served from 2015-2017 as a member of their Board of Directors where she worked to develop and support the policies and procedures that guide Toastmasters International in fulfilling its mission.



Teresa is the Founding Director of Dukes Consultancy which is dedicated to helping you gain the skills needed to become a more effective speaker and leader.



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Public speaking is consistently rated as our worst fear – ahead of everything that can actually kill you! It is further estimated that 75% suffer from a degree of anxiety related to public speaking. The good news is… this can all change! Our trainer, Ilona Alcock, was the shy girl at the back of the school play. Someone who would never willingly speak in front of a group of people. Someone who literally shook with fear on even the smallest stage. Thanks to JCI, she has developed her public speaking to a point where she competes internationally, hosts awards ceremonies for 100s of people and lives the mantra “never say no to stage time”. In this interactive session, Ilona will offer top tips on creating an impact and share her expertise on how to plan a great speech. By following a simple process of answering five questions, you will be able to prepare effective pitches, keynote speeches and business updates.



Ilona Alcock &#8211; JCI UK Senator&nbsp;&nbsp; Having held a diverse range of roles in the past – everything from Commercial Litigation Solicitor in the world&#8217;s largest law firm to running a bespoke software development company with her husband – Ilona has gained a real insight into what makes different businesses work.&nbsp; She is a professional networker, regularly designing and delivering events as well as being called upon&nbsp;to host high profile awards ceremonies.&nbsp;&nbsp; Ilona has been an active JCI member since 2011 and was President of JCI Sheffield in 2014. Highlights of her JCI career include making the European finals of both debating and public speaking, winning European awards for two local projects (one of which was also shortlisted globally) and being awarded a senatorship in recognition of outstanding service. She utilises her experience to run training courses on public speaking and networking for a range of audiences across the UK and Ireland.&nbsp;



For more details or contact president@jciscotland.org.uk

The first session of JCI Scotland&#8217;s new &#8216;Speak With Confidence&#8217; programme. Alternating between debating and public speaking, online workshops are held every two weeks for participants to learn new skills, hone their techniques and practice, practice, practice!



Following Team Scotland&#8217;s win at the first ever online debating at the Online European Conference, the first workshop of our &#8216;Speak With Confidence&#8217; programme will focus on debating.



Hosted by JCI Glasgow, this workshop will start at the very beginning of every debate&#8230;preparation! Scott Johnson, Glasgow Senator and himself, a champion of the European debating circuit will teach us how to make the most of your preparation time. Covering his simple 123 line method of preparing, and giving us some top tips on what to nail down to give you the best foundation for your debate.



We will then host a fun practice debate to test your new skills.



Zoom link can be found on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/329695458426348/330520031677224/?notif_t=admin_plan_mall_activity&amp;notif_id=1594122857116850">facebook event page</a>

Join JCI Edinburgh on Friday 3rd July for a Scotland exclusive virtual ESCAPE game. 







Under Quarantine



The world is in chaos!



There is a highly contagious virus causing an epidemic and much of the population is under quarantine. Nevertheless, you‘ve risked coming to our detective agency to try and crack our newest case: the disappearance of Professor Marks. The world renowned microbiologist has been missing since this morning and along with him, the newly developed formula to the vaccine to fight the virus. He announced his scientific advancement yesterday and began acting strangely after receiving a mysterious telephone call. Why was he acting so strangely and who was he talking to? Don‘t waste any time. Make your way to his apartment, get inside and search through everything! Time is of the essence!



Zoom details will be issued on the day!

Every 1st Wednesday of the month it is JCI International Games Night! This week, we will play the online games, Cards Against Humanity. Get your games hat on, grab your favourite drink and be prepared for some fun and good laughs!



You will need two devices, one to play the game and one to join the zoom chat and interact with other players.



Register via Eventbrite to receive the Zoom link and password on the day.







More details can be found on the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/3752367978111737/">Facebook event </a>page.

This event is for JCI Edinburgh members only as part of Edinburgh&#8217;s European Multi Twinning group.



In this event, JCI members will discuss the future of networking in a virtual panel discussion and Q&amp;A with representatives of the EMT chapters. How might going digital be a success factor for JCI, even after COVID-19? The past few weeks and months have brought the life of networking as we knew it to a halt. It forced us to rethink the way we connect with friends, family and within JCI. It meant going digital. And while many of us followed the necessity to engage in this new format of networking, many feel that the digital way does not work and will never come even close to the real thing. While others feel that digital networking brings us closer and opens new networking possibilities.



So, let&#8217;s discuss and find out if digital networking does have positive effects for our JCI/EMT network. And if it has, how might we hold on to them, to take them into a post-COVID19 world and even turn them ino a future success factor for JCI, and especially for our great EMT network.



The panel:



Sarah Lammers, JCI Hasselt



Barbara Wittich, JCI Mannheim-Ludwigshafen



Steven Crawford, JCI Edinburgh



Huber Van Gastel, JCI Alphen

Round 4! Join us for our fourth Friday night quiz in the comfort of you own home. This time, the co-host will be Ollie from JCI Barnsley! Make sure you have your hats at the ready&#8230;



We might still be in lockdown with some end in sight, but that doesn&#8217;t mean we can&#8217;t have a social time after a week at work (or a week of watching Netflix). So get comfortable, grab you favourite libation and let&#8217;s get quizzing!



Send in your team name before 18th June to receive 2 extra points and between 19th-25th for 1 extra point!



What do you need to do?



<ol><li>Create a team with others who are joining in.</li><li>Email your team name, name of those in your team and your answer-er to president@jciscotland.org.uk to get extra points.</li><li>Meeting will be on zoom, so make sure you have it downloaded and tested on your phone, tablet or laptop!</li><li>Zoom details will be posted in the Facebook event on the day of the quiz!</li></ol>

Not all heroes wear capes…some wear aprons! That&#8217;s the mantra at Scran Academy, a leading charity that has responded rapidly to combat the impacts of coronavirus. This grassroots organisation of 160 key workers is led by JCI Global Ambassador and 2013 global JCI TOYP Awards winner, John Loughton. As a previous JCI Scotland National Convention Speaker, John is a well known political activist and trainer, as well as Founder and CEO of Dare2Lead he set up Scran Academy 3 year ago. We are very excited for John to join us in a session of JCI Edinburgh Conversations to hear more about how Scran Academy is making a great impact for thousands across Edinburgh during the COVID-19 pandemic. During the weeks of the lockdown Scran has grown its base of staff, mobilised a team of volunteers and donors, and led an impressive citywide strategic partnership across the city to meet the needs of those most at risk. To date they have served over 55,000 freshly made hot meals through over 12,000 deliveries to households. John will take us through his journey and vision for Scran Academy, how Scran quickly moved into action when the COVID-19 lockdown happened in Scotland, and what we can all learn about leadership and social action. John and his team have been very busy and attracting significant support, political backing and media attention, so we are delighted to secure this session. Join us to hear more about these local heroes and to get advice for anyone looking to make an impact and step into action in their community! You can follow in advance on their socials @ScranAcademy and @JohnLoughton

Join JCI Scotland and friends worldwide as we celebrate the success of our JCI chapters and members, and of course&#8230;find out the results of the debating and extempore competitions. Fingers crossed for Scotland!

Join us live on Facebook to support Team Scotland as they compete in the first online.



www.facebook.com/JCIScotland

With us all spending A LOT more time at home right now, it’s important to know (and feel) that we are not alone.



On Wednesday 10th June from 8pm-9pm, we will be joined by award-winning social media consultant and prolific social networker, Dane Thomson (Managing Director of Streets Ahead Social) for our brand new ‘Staying social from home’ online networking event.



Dane (who has 8+years’ experience social networking professionally) will show us how to stay social (and connected) online from home in a fun and interactive session that will get everyone talking.



Why should you attend this event?



Come along to our event to learn how to make new and meaningful connections through social networking on social media platforms such as Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn, TikTok.



We promise you will leave our event BUZZING with ideas and tips you can put into action straightaway on social media.



Most of all, we want you to leave our event feeling supported &#8211; we are all (in one way or another) feeling isolated right now due to the ongoing COVID19 situation &#8211; we are all in this together!







Free registration via Eventbrite.

Always fancied a visit to Edinburgh, or are you keen to learn more about your home (or adopted) city? We have the perfect event for you! In partnership with Invisible (Edinburgh), we&#8217;re pleased to offer you a fantastic virtual tour of Scotland&#8217;s capital city.



Invisible (Edinburgh) is part of Invisible Cities, a global social enterprise that trains people who have experienced homelessness to become walking tour guides of their own city. They give people a voice, when they haven&#8217;t had one before, putting them at the centre of the attention and challenging the stigmas that exist around homelessness.



About the tour:



Follow Paul, an Edinburgh local on a tour of HIS Edinburgh! See some of the city&#8217;s famous sights and streets, learn some history and hear some of Paul&#8217;s personal stories and signets along the way. Are you ready?



On the day of the tour (Friday 5th June), all attendees will be sent links to the files for the virtual tour, which you can view and access from the comfort of your own home. The proposed start time is 18:30 (GMT) when attendees can browse through the virtual tour (this should take around 45 minutes).



At 19:15 (GMT), guests will be invited to join a group Zoom call with the tour guide and fellow attendees, for a live discussion and Q&amp;A. Zoom details will also be shared on the day.



This event is open to all (members and non members of JCI), and we welcome you to join us. To help in raising money for the brilliant Invisible Cities, we are asking for a donation to secure your ticket. Sign up via <a href="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.eventbrite.co.uk%2Fe%2Fvirtual-tour-of-manchester-off-the-cobbles-with-danny-tickets-105391994292%3Ffbclid%3DIwAR2qc5Kxr2rsHyQdApVPoLCcgclbtAFYjZWGlWuaFxlBzNvfDxAV5NygD2w&amp;h=AT3e497i66EnBAhZwHn7wMB_JZSBh1AVmoAy7RbeUXGvoI3AdMepKigS1YNb4soHyR0G688GSw_bjTNW9gwrZF8Z8anO8vM_znH23tCePkjRMBL8IgZlnjSnywRZs9hrnith">Eventbrite</a> and help us to support the great cause.

Join JCI Edinburgh at the first event in their new &#8216;JCI Conversations&#8217; series, which aims to bring people together to learn about and discuss a range of topics in a fun and relaxed setting.



At this session, Kenneth Murphy from St James’s Place Wealth Management will be speaking about Unconscious Bias. Kenneth’s profession lies within finance, but as the founder of the LGBT Professional Connections networking event, he will share the discussions based on Unconscious Bias, and how it could have an impact on your everyday decisions without being aware of it. The information in the presentation may trigger an interest that will cause you to investigate further into your own biases, and those of others.



Having completed his business degree in Ireland, Kenneth moved to Edinburgh in 2004 to work in finance. He has held a variety of roles including Bank Manager and Building Society Manager, running branches and projects across Edinburgh. Kenneth then qualified in a financial advice diploma and started his business with St James’ Place in 2018.



We hope you can join us!



Further details on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/2302447080061771/">Facebook event</a> page

Round 3! Join us for our third Friday night quiz in the comfort of your own home



We might be on a lock down still with some end in sight, but that doesn&#8217;t mean we cannot have a social time after a week at work (or watching Netflix on the sofa). So get comfortable, grab your favourite libation, and lets get quizzing!



Send us your team name before the 15th of May, get 2 extra points, and between the 16th &amp; 21st for 1 extra point.



What do you need to do?



1. Create a team with others who are joining in.



2. When you have a team name, please email it, your participants and your answer-er to president@jciscotland.org.uk to get extra points



3. Meeting will be on zoom, so make sure you have that downloaded and tested to your phone tablet or laptop!



We&#8217;ll have more details to follow, but grab a virtual team mate or two in the mean time



Zoom details posted in <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/239668707099452/">Facebook event</a> on the day!

This webinar will cover the key skills sets for the aspiring or practising Project Manager. We will outline the competencies required by the modern Project Manager and then cover the following areas: &#8211; What a Project Manager Does (Activities &amp; Responsibilities) &#8211; Time Management for Project Managers (Improve your time management) &#8211; Project Psychology (Hacks &amp; Tips for Project Leaders) This will be followed by a Q&amp;A session.



Trainer Bio &#8211; Peter Cranston Peter is an experienced Chartered Engineer CEng, registered Project Management Professional, PMP, and Toastmaster DTM. He has led projects as both Project Engineer and Manager for over 30 years for major contractors and operators and has been responsible for a range of topsides, subsea and drilling upgrades projects with reporting team size up to 100 and project value up to £80m. His focus is in ensuring simple robust work processes and coaching/developing team members at all levels through his company, Cranston Engineering Ltd.



Regarding coaching and training, Peter is the author of a 31-chapter text entitled the &#8216;Project Engineers Toolkit&#8217; and a recently released series of online webinars focusing on coaching and developing the Project Engineering Community.



Please register on <a href="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.eventbrite.co.uk%2Fe%2Fan-alternative-look-at-project-management-skillsets-tickets-104458805098%3Ffbclid%3DIwAR21nJUFAcBtyE4cOBW0mipaRPRgrLgTJS0r940h_Fp1SUMacSutJgD8Deg&amp;h=AT3uvSDun5bLp_4Yksoxw4fuvHJQ1-ej3ss7LcJfrbQm_woFN2vXQaj69hjx6S6iWIJcWjDjkgiB-P5g1B3iyEzedNbZIfElopevhCJfCgs3WbSgGad2RQlMPirLFdgJuIDR">Eventbrite </a>and joining details will follow by email.

Due to the current situation, we are having our JCI Scotland Awards Ceremony online on the 2nd of May at 7pm.



Dress to impress, black tie and gala dress, grab some bubbles and enjoy an evening where we celebrate our fantastic members achievements from 2019.



Watch online to find out who wins the best new member, best chapter, which project and program wins and more!







Zoom details on<a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/567555390532159/"> Facebook event </a>page

The second training session &#8211; “Think on your feet (Debating)” by champion debater, Leeanne Bradley.



In this lively, interactive Debating Course you will learn how to think fast on your feet and get over the fears of debating, get your argument across, and the rules to a good debate. This is all done in a fun yet relaxed environment, to allow everyone the chance to learn, regardless of whether you have debated before, or it is completely new to you.



Free to JCI Members and £5 for non-members



Your Facilitator – Leeanne Bradley



Leanne joined JCI Edinburgh in 2011 to build her network of young professionals in Edinburgh and she never thought Public speaking or Debating would become the main highlights of her JCI career. According to Leanne who is a self-employed Independent Financial Adviser, to be able to communicate successfully is a vital skill required to be a successful individual. It is a skill that once gained, never leaves you and is used in everyday life from liaising with your work colleagues to constructive arguing with your pals down the pub! The better you become at it, the easier getting your point across will be.



Leanne loves debating and has debated in many countries including Ireland, Brazil, Malta, Germany and even our neighbours down South! She has won lots of titles and trophies (incl. becoming the world champion in 2014) and owes her confidence in speaking to everything she has learned through her membership in JCI.

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