We are invited to visit the Finnish Institute 24th April. One of the speakers is Michel Green, Pertec UK who will speak about Intelligent Leadership. Obviously is Finnish teenagers the smartest in the world. Maybe we will find out what is behind their secret concept? Finnish art and design is fantastic. Does it ring a bell if I say: Nokia, Iittala, Marimekko and the Mumins? Get inspired during the night! Please join us for an inspirational evening! Price members: £10 Non members: £20 When: 24th April Starts: 19.15 for 19.30 - 21.30 Where: 35-36 Eagle Street, London WC1R 4AQ (Holborn)

Welcome to ECM 2008 in London! Thursday 8th - Sunday 11th May London will be hosting the European Capitals Meeting (ECM) in May 2008. The ECM is an unofficial JCI event that is highly appreciated by past delegates for its informal and relaxed atmosphere, as well as its high standard of training and business events. We hope to attract delegates from as many European capital cities as possible. The registration has been limited to 100 delegates maximum to maintain that special ECM character (and if you’re a past ECM delegate, you’ll know what I mean). The ECM project team has worked hard to create a top-class package with an interesting programme to guarantee that you will enjoy this international JCI event and your stay in London. If you have never been to an international JCI event, then this is a great opportunity to build new international friendships. And if you like what we have put together especially for you, then don’t hesitate and book now! Registration is now open: www.ecm2008.org.uk

Stand up comedy evening supporting the charity Mind Mind-The National Association for Mental Health in the United Kingdom campaigns on behalf of those with mental illness Date: 17 June 2008 Time: doors open 7 pm, welcome & show 7.30 pm Performers COMPARE: James Woroniecki: “king funny” Cherwell Miles Jupp “Hilarious….an absolute winner” Time Out TV credits: Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix. He will soon be seen opposite Michael Caine and Leslie Phillips in Is There Anybody There? Robin Ince “Snortingly funny” Telegraph TV credits: The Wright Stuff, Channel 5, 2007, Comedy Cuts – ITV, 2007, Never Mind the Buzzcocks – BBC2, 2006, Mock the Week – BBC2, 2006 Trevor Lock “A comic genius. Part sitcom, part philosophical musing. Fantastic.” METRO. TV credits: Channel 4’s Star Stories Co-presenting Russell Brand’s radio shows and podcast Duncan Edwards “howlingly funny…” Timeout Matt Green “…as a writer of smart, witty material, he’s certainly proving himself a young comic to keep an eye on” – Chortle TV credits: Comedy Lab (Channel 4), Comedy Showcase (Channel 4), Comedy Cuts (ITV2) Stuart Goldsmith “A fine jokesmith” Evening Standard Radio 4’s 28 Acts in 28 Minutes and BBC7’s Witty & Twisted If you are one …

“In times of change, learners inherit the earth; the learned find themselves beautifully equipped to deal with a world that no longer exists.” Eric Hoffer Are you looking for ways to understand and drive change in your organisation? Are you interested in the issue of environmental change? Do you believe in making a difference? Then join us for our second JCI London Leadership Masterclass, addressing the critically important theme of “Change”! Few, if any, issues present a more formidable challenge to mankind than the Environment. Our Masterclass trainer, Adam Woodhall, is the founder of PeopleProfitPlanet, an innovative organisation that specialises in empowering business with the tools, desire and commitment to change environmental behaviour. In this interactive and entertaining session you will: •Gain keys to unlock behavioural and cultural change in the workplace •Increase your environmental awareness •Identify specific actions that you can use in your daily life to make a difference …and much much more!!

Come along and test your wits amongst your JCI colleagues and friends. £1 entry each. Teams of 6 and donations to charity. Please register for this event and we can organise into teams on the evening! 5 rounds of 10 questions - round of drinks for winning team. Meet at 7.00pm - Quiz begins at 7.30pm.

JCI London is invited to the Bank of England tour – a classic event! Do not miss this unique opportunity to see the inside of one of England’s most famous financial institutions; the Bank of England also known as the ‘Old Lady of Threadneedle Street.’ The Bank’s roles and functions have evolved and changed over its three-hundred year history. Since its foundation, it has been the Government’s banker and, since the late 18th century, it has been banker to the banking system more generally – the bankers’ bank. As well as providing banking services to its customers, the Bank of England manages the UK’s foreign exchange and gold reserves. The Bank has two core purposes – monetary stability and financial stability. The Bank is perhaps most visible to the general public through its banknotes and, more recently, its interest rate decisions. The Bank has had a monopoly on the issue of banknotes in England and Wales since the early 20th century. But it is only since 1997 that the Bank has had statutory responsibility for setting the UK’s official interest rate. The tour will take you through the main rooms of the Bank including where the Monetary Policy Committee make …

Having several days or weeks to prepare a presentation can be nerve-racking enough. But do you feel panic-stricken if you are called upon to speak in public at a moment’s notice with no preparation? This is not a “sit and listen” seminar but a highly interactive, fast-paced workshop. Each participant will make five-six presentations during the workshop and will receive feedback after every one. The workshop aims to help you to overcome fear of making impromptu speeches. It will focus on learning to think and speak on your feet, and being creative. You will learn and also practice an effective technique for quickly preparing a short speech. How often have you heard an spontaneous speaker give a faltering, unconvincing, or incoherent speech? In this workshop you will practice techniques that will help you to (1) overcome your fear, (2) think on your feet and (3) deliver confident and well-argued responses. David T Jones trained as a zoologist, and studies rainforest ecology. In 1996, while between research jobs, he found temporary work as a trainer. This developed into an enjoyable second career, with David now spending up to half his time writing and presenting seminars and training courses for public and …

How poor image could destroy YOU! What image do YOU project in your place of work? Many people don’t realise, until it is too late, that their business is viewed in a negative light. No matter how hard they work, and how many successes they achieve, they are being held back by a key issue: PERCEPTION! The reality of the work you do and it’s perception by other are rarely the same thing. Many people feel that their work ought to be recognised and understood by the many, but in reality it is only understood by a few. Perception is critical because unless we communicate in the language of our target audience (and this audience could be several different ones in the same day!) we take the immense risk that they fail to understand, and therefore cannot advocate, the work that we do. The impression we make on others, that initial image that they keep in their minds, long after the first meeting, is something that you have a direct opportunity to manipulate and control. This unique event will give you the tools, techniques, and strategies to create a positive impression, lead, and succeed within your workplace and beyond. The …

What is JCI London? JCI London is a personal development and networking organisation for young professionals in their twenties and thirties. We are part of a global organisation called Junior Chamber International (JCI) which has over 250,000 members in 100 different countries and territories all over the world. What is the JCI mission? “To contribute to the advancement of the global community by providing the opportunity for young people to develop the leadership skills, social responsibility, entrepreneurship and fellowship necessary to create positive change”. How do we achieve this? Via high class events in the five “areas of opportunity”: business, training, community, international and social. Who are our members? Our diverse membership mix includes representatives from finance/banking, law, medicine/health, marketing, education, business, consultants, engineering, architects, surveyors and entrepreneurs. JCI London is a voluntary out-of-hours organisation, therefore you will find that the people you meet share a common passion and ambition to challenge and develop themselves in order to realise their maximum potential. What are the benefits for me? If you ask our members what they have got out of their membership of JCI London you will probably get several different answers. Just some of the opportunities JCI London provides include: …

Would YOU like to have greater personal impact in the workplace? Are you interested in getting to know JCI better. Come along to our next masterclass - you will get an overview what JCI is, what we do and how you can get involved. You may want to impress a client. You may be leading a training session. You may even be looking to inspire your team. Your Impact is key. In this Masterclass, you will pick up powerful tools in communication used by some of the world’s most successful speakers and trainers. Simple and easy to implement, these techniques helped propel our trainer to four national and international public speaking titles. They will change the way you see communication, enabling you to: Establish a strong connection with your audience right from the word go. Achieve absolute clarity in your presentation/communications. Ensure a lasting (and memorable) benefit for your audience.