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The Power of Public Speaking: How Communication Builds Careers

The Power of Public Speaking: How Communication Builds Careers

Sat, Oct 24, 5:30 PM
From London Networking community

Hi everyone 👋 Thanks for joining. Great to have you here! Introduce yourself, Title Public Speaking & Your Career: An Evening with Two TEDx Speakers Description Tickets are sold on Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-power-of-public-speaking-how-communication-builds-careers-tickets-2003568269629 Saturday 24 October, doors 6:30pm, finishing 10pm Mint Leaf London, near Bank How does the way you communicate shape your career? Join us for an evening of short talks, live Q&A, an open mic and real networking, hosted by the London Networking Community. Meet the speakers Moe Musa, TEDx speaker and UK national public speaking winner, is the co-founder of Pathwei, a startup helping graduates land their first job in a competitive market. From managing £700K of procurement at Jaguar Land Rover to leading go-to-market strategy at startups, he'll speak on how the ability to sell an idea in the room, not just on the slide, has shaped his career and his company. Iain Messore, TEDx speaker and public speaking coach, is a former president of the Public Speaking Society at the University of Nottingham and now a Civil Service Fast Streamer working as an Operations Manager at HMRC. Having coached people across the UK, he'll speak on how communication underpins leadership and why anyone can build it. Open mic: story first After the talks, the floor is yours. Step up to the mic and tell the room a story first: a lesson, a mistake, or a problem you're stuck on. Then, in one sentence, say what you're building and the one thing you need from the room. Two minutes each. Want a slot? Message us on WhatsApp at +44 7469 804955. Agenda 6:30pm: Doors open, drinks and networking 8:00pm: Welcome from the host 8:05pm: Moe Musa (8 min talk + 5 min Q&A) 8:20pm: Iain Messore (8 min talk + 5 min Q&A) 8:35pm: Open mic (about 25 min) 9:00pm: Networking continues 10:00pm: End of the official part. Optional afterparty nearby, for those who want to keep the night goingask questions, or share anything useful before we meet at the event.

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🎄Xmas Cards To Elderly in Care Homes

🎄Xmas Cards To Elderly in Care Homes

Tue, Oct 27, 6:00 PM
From Micro-Volunteering Cause Corps London
4.8

We will be writing Christmas cards with warm festive messages to elderly people in residential care homes. Many people in residential care do not receive regular visits and Christmas can be particularly isolating. This small act of kindness can help them to not feel as lonely during the Christmas period. Join us, and send some smiles across the miles to those who need them most. I’ll provide the Xmas cards and all the writing material you will need to brighten someone’s day. All you need to bring is your wonderful self! If it’s your first time, don't worry, I’ll have guidelines and inspirational suggestions. \*\*\* POLITE REMINDERS\*\*\* * If you click to attend but then can’t come, PLEASE change your RSVP to say you are no longer attending. This will then allow your space to go to another volunteer who can come instead. * This is a safe and respectful gathering. So please remember to always act respectfully and to be mindful of each other's boundaries. \*\*\* HOW TO FIND US \*\*\* We will be in Paul’s, which is just opposite Earls Court tube station. Look for the table with lots of stationary on it!

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AWS London Well-Architected User Group October Meetup!

AWS London Well-Architected User Group October Meetup!

Thu, Oct 29, 6:30 PM
From AWS London Well-Architected User Group
4.8

Hi Architects, Welcome to our the 8th AWS London Well-Architected User Group Meetup!!! 🥳🥳🥳 Dragon Hall Trust, 17 Stukeley Street, London WC2B 5LT The AWS London Well-Architected Meetup is the latest chapter in the most popular AWS Meetup group globally. At each meetup we cover off various pillars of AWS best-practice in detail including insights from industry leaders that specialise in the Well-Architected Framework. We’ll be updating throughout the month with more speakers and our speakers so far this month include: * Prachi Gupta \- Sr\. Specialist Solution Architect \(Data & AI\) @ AWS \| From data lake to AI\-ready analytics: Introducing new data source with S3 Tables in Amazon Quick * Raymond Afuye \- Data Engineer @ Smarterise Integrated Services Ltd \| Maximizing Efficiency on AWS with Right\-Configuration So come join us at 6.30pm for a 7.00pm start, including drinks, snacks and friendly networking after our talks :-)

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Balancers Community Volunteering - Clothing Distribution

Balancers Community Volunteering - Clothing Distribution

Thu, Oct 22, 5:00 PM
From Balancers - Expand Your Circle
4.4

Hi Balancers, We believe community is about more than meeting new people. It's also about showing up for those who need support. As part of our ongoing partnership with Refugee Community Kitchen, we're inviting you to join us for a different kind of volunteering session. This time, we’re joining **Refugee Community Kitchen (RCK)** at their Goodge Street service to provide essential clothing to people who need it. 👕 **HOW IT WORKS** We’ll meet at **6:00 PM in front of the Dominion Theatre**. From there, we’ll cross the road to Primark and split into small groups. Each group will be given a few essential clothing items to find and buy. Once we’re done, we’ll walk about **5 minutes to Goodge Street**, join the RCK service and distribute the clothing while their team serves food. ♻️ **HAVE CLOTHES YOU DON’T USE ANYMORE?** You’re also welcome to bring a **small amount of clean, good-condition clothing** that you no longer use and would be happy to donate. Please only bring a few items, as we have **very limited storage space** and may not be able to take large bags of clothes. **🍻 AFTER VOLUNTEERING** For anyone who wants to stick around, we’ll head to a nearby pub for a drink after the session. A chance to relax, chat and get to know each other a little better. 💷 **CHIPPING IN** We’ll collect contributions from the group and use the full amount to buy the clothing that evening. If you can, **bring some cash** — but there’s absolutely no pressure to contribute much. Even **£1 helps**, and you’re just as welcome to volunteer regardless of how much you contribute. 💬 **Join our Volunteer WhatsApp group for updates and coordination:** [https://chat.whatsapp.com/Hzm7P7Tr0QD92MnwmpHTVK?s=cl&p=a&ilr=1](https://chat.whatsapp.com/Hzm7P7Tr0QD92MnwmpHTVK?s=cl&p=a&ilr=1) 🤝 **NO EXPERIENCE NEEDED** We’ll explain everything on the day. Just bring yourself and be ready to help. **Good to know:** 📍 Meet: In front of the Dominion Theatre ⏰ 6:00 PM 👕 Primark is directly across the road 🚶 Goodge Street is around 5 minutes away As always, Respect, Kindness and Authenticity come first. We’re there to support people with dignity and without judgment. Let’s keep showing what our community can do when we act with heart. See you there 💛

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Be Better at Communication & Relationships

Be Better at Communication & Relationships

Mon, Nov 2, 7:30 PM
From Life Improvement for Optimum Survival
3.9

This seminar is for improving your communication skills, so you can achieve greater success in life. We will especially focus on a life tool that you can easily learn and use to improve your: - \- Interviews \- Public speaking \- Communication with strangers \- Connection with co\-workers \- Comfort with various social situations\. \- Handling upsets \- Getting along with others better\. \- Meeting new people\. This seminar invites your feedback and input. You could learn some new skills and we would love for you to be able to practice this also. You will learn an amazing life tool that you can put into practice right away! We also offer free one-to-one appointments to be made after the seminar if you require a bit of extra coaching or tips. From the Scientology Life Improvement Centre

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GoodGym Kingston // Group Session // Do Good & Get Fit

GoodGym Kingston // Group Session // Do Good & Get Fit

Tue, Oct 27, 6:30 PM
From GoodGym - Do Good in your local community and Get Fit
4.6

**PLEASE VISIT THE WEBSITE TO CONFIRM SESSION DETAILS AND LET US KNOW YOU PLAN TO ATTEND. THIS IS MANDATORY.** **Want to do something useful with your exercise? GoodGym is no ordinary gym. We're a group of people who get fit by doing good - helping out local charities and community groups with physical jobs like shifting compost and planting trees.** **📍 We meet at** **The Quaker Centre, Fairfield, Kingston Upon Thames, KT1 2PT** **at 6:30pm.** **🏃‍♂️ At 6:45pm we'll run, walk or cycle to do a 30-40 minute task.** **🏃‍♂️ Then we'll head back to where we started by 8:30pm, do some stretches and maybe grab a beverage?** It's FREE. It's fun. It's fulfilling. And we're a very friendly bunch. 🍇 — **BOOK ONTO THE SESSION** **To come to the session click here:** https://www.goodgym.org/v3/sessions **You will need to confirm your attendance on the GoodGym website** (this includes creating an account with us if you haven’t already - it only takes a few mins). The link above takes you to the session listings in your area - if this session doesn’t fit your schedule, you may find something that does so check it out. p.s. GoodGym is a charity and you will be asked whether you’d like to donate when first creating an account. The choice is yours and does not affect your ability to attend a session. — **FAQ** Not sure you'll keep up? GoodGym is for everyone (18+). Whether you've never run before, or are chasing a marathon PB, you are 100% welcome. We always have a back-marker so no one gets left behind. 70% of GoodGym members start as non-runners so if you're new to this kind of thing you will be supported by people who are all on the same journey. 👍 What do I need to wear? Most of us wear gym/running gear. Make sure you're prepared for the weather. Don't feel like you're fit enough? Our tasks are simple and fun. There are easy jobs as well as more challenging things for those who want a workout! The choice is always yours. Do I need to bring anything? Gardening gloves are really useful for a lot of GoodGym tasks. And a head torch too if it’s likely to get dark. Please bring some if you can but there’s no requirement 🧤💡🧤 What is GoodGym? We're a (really lovely) group of people who use our energy to make a difference in our local community (and in communities across the UK!). We often meet on a weeknight, at least once a week, for a session to do good and get fit. We'd love you to come and join us. Any questions, just pop a comment below or send me a message. Find out everything you need to know at goodgym.org

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