Inspirational YOU - March 2011
Online, March 23, 2011 (Newswire.com) - The half day event at LSBU will offer an exciting and unique opportunity for participants to be coached by some of Britain's top entrepreneurs. This event is ideal for aspiring entrepreneurs or those who are considering their career options.
Speakers from Cosmopolitan, Pearson Publishing, Goldman Sachs, The Independent, Sony Music, Garden Court Chambers QC and ITV as well as successful business leaders and young graduates will help attendees develop winning ideas. This is a great opportunity to start a successful business from scratch, network with leading figures in the business and media communities, develop your interview techniques and inter-personal skills, and learn how to spot that all important opening.
Inspirational YOU (www.harmonyfoundation.co.uk) is a not-for-profit voluntary organisation that empowers and supports women and young people. Students are invited to network, discuss their options and learn about the courses available at London South Bank University.
Inspirational YOU aims:
· To empower students, leaders and entrepreneurs'
· To further promote enterprise in women and young people
· To widen participation in further education
· To provide a platform for attendees and exhibitors to network
· To connect with professionals and like-minded individuals
· To provide information, advice and guidance to attendees
The event will also provide small and new businesses with the opportunity to gain exposure, exhibit their work and network at this exciting niche event. Inspirational YOU will showcase a range of ethical traders and independent designers, accessories, books, jewellery, stationary, and home ware.
Book your FREE ticket via http://inspirationalyou3.eventbrite.com
Please email to book an exhibitors stand or workshop in advance.
March 2011 Workshops
Duration
13:00pm
Seven seconds to make a first impression - Tanesha Westcarr (Styling Says)
60
13.30pm
Alternative Routes into Journalism - Joanna Abeyie (Cosmopolitan Magazine) and Matilda Egere-Cooper (The Independent / The Cultural Expose) Hosted by Sherry J Bitting
60
13.00pm
How to start and grow your business - Laurence Sofowora (Business advisor)
60
13.30pm
Succeeding in the entertainment industry - Sade Salami (MD of Fresh Strawberry) and Alex Boetang (Island Records)
60
14.00pm
I am young and I am winning - Arnold Ssrfo-Kantanka (MeFiri Ghana), Michael Maris (Actor), Dwain Jackson (2nd Year Marketing student at LSBU / American Football Team Captain/ Founder / Youth Mentor and motivational Speaker), Amifa Tholley (Graduate from Cambridge University/Kamanu Director). Hosted by Richard Kuti (Founder of YBS & Head of LSBU Student Union)
60
14.30pm
Identifying the leader in YOU - Mbeke Waseme (Change Coach and Trainer)
60
14.30pm
Leading ladies - Women who are raising the bar Annemarie Dixon-Barrow OBE (Head hunter, Chair of Diverse Leaders Green Park Interim and Executive Resourcing), Nike Jonah (Arts Council), Jasmine Dotiwala (Director at ITV), Archna Sawjani (Entertainment journalist and founder of Punchbowl Blog) and Rhoda Wilson (TV presenter).
90
14.30pm
So you want a career in publishing - Lynette Lisk, (Commissioning Editor Pearson Publishing)
60
14.30pm
How to get into law and succeed - Learn from some of the UK's legal professionals - Hosted by Garry Green (Barrister), Courtenay Griffiths QC Lilian Ssekkono (Solicitor & Partner at Louis | Ssekkono) and Melissa Sterling (Entertainment Solicitor).
60
15:00pm
The importance of fitness and a busy lifestyle -
Bella-Marie Ltd (www.bellamarie.co / www.thefitlifeprogram.biz)
45
15:00pm
Behaviour management workshop for parents (supporting our children) 'Help, I'm a Parent!'
Behaviour can be an area where we expect so much, yet teach so little. Come and hear about how to use praise, limit setting and ignoring to encourage your child towards appropriate behaviour. - Tracey Campbell (Advanced skills teacher in behaviour management)
60
15.00pm
Running a successful social enterprise -Tokunbo Ajasa-Oluwa (MD of Catch 22 Magazine)
60
15.00pm
(1) Finding the job you WANT (Personal solutions) (2) Relaxation & stress relief (Using EFT) - Zhana (Transformational growth consultant & radio presenter).
90
15.00pm
A career in Investment banking - Hamet Aguemon (Goldman Sachs) and more.
60
16.00pm
What do men REALLY think? (How they achieved their success & how you can too - Tip on breaking the glass ceiling) Mr Play (Entrepreneur, DJ/Presenter, Events Marketing/Mgt Consultant), Christopher Childs (Tailor - Maurice Sedwell on Saville Row), Abu Bundu-Kamara (UK Diversity Manager at Pearson Plc), Francis Arkhurst (Pharmaceuticals Consultant) & Mervyn Lyn (VP Sony Music hosted by Garry Green (Barrister).
Info: sonia@inspirationalyou.co.uk / nicola1@harmonyfoundation.co.uk
07545 156 111