FEW Kansai: A Networking Group for Foreign Women

FEW Kansai Professional Development Seminar

Public Speaking Skills for Every Day:

Engage and Inspire your Audience

Date:         Saturday, November 5, 2011

Time:         10:00am - 4:00pm

Place:        CHIC (Community House and Information Center) on Rokko Island

                   http://www.chickobe.com/CHIC_KOBE/About_CHIC.html

Cost:          Specially priced at ￥6,000 per person for FEW/CHIC members

Whether addressing a volunteer group or a team at work, do you radiate confidence when you present yourself and your ideas?  Public speaking is your chance to engage your listeners and inspire them to action!

Make sure your skills are polished and ready for your next speaking opportunity--join us for a special women-only seminar and learn the tools you need to connect with your audience and make a positive impact.

In a fun and friendly environment, you’ll have the opportunity to learn new skills, practice and get feedback that you can apply to your next public speaking opportunity. Key objectives include learning skills to:

• Maintain connection with your listeners using techniques to engage them and keep them involved
• Enhance your presentation delivery skills – physical presence, vocal qualities and distinctive language
• Deliver a clear and persuasive message with organized content and elements of storytelling

Space for this workshop is limited to 6 people. Sign up now to reserve your spot!

To register, email FEW at few_adm@hotmail.com.

Weekend Workshop - 11/8/09

Practical Approach on Presenting with Impact (Part 2)

When:    Sunday, November 8, 2009

Time: 14:00 ~ 17:00

Where: Boardroom 1224, Hilton Osaka

Cost: ￥ 4,000 - FEW Member

￥ 5,000 - Non-Member

  * Above costs include afternoon snacks with coffee and tea.

 RSVP:    few_adm@hotmail.com   by 12:00 NN of Saturday, November 7, 2009

 

Does the idea of speaking in front of a group gives you butterflies in your stomach? Make you feel faint? Maybe you've been wanting a chance to polish your delivery style? Here's the opportunity you've been looking for! Join us on November 8 for an afternoon workshop designed to strengthen your presentation skills.

 

Strong presentation skills can positively impact all areas of your life, professional and personal. Take advantage of this chance to enhance your poise and confidence while presenting yourself and your ideas. This interactive workshop will provide the opportunity to practice your skills for organizing your thoughts and making an impact with your delivery.Practice, get feedback and have fun in a "safe" environment with fellow FEW members. Hope to see you there!

 

Instructor:  Mary Anne Jorgensen (FEW Member), conducted same workshop last May which garnered very positive feedback from the workshop attendees.  Therefore we are organizing a "repeat performance" so that more people can benefit to this truly worthwhile and productive workshop.  Mary Anne has worked as a corporate trainer and coach for ten years, delivering programs on presentation skills, teambuilding, and performance management to international professionals.

 

Weekend Workshop - 10/10/09

 "Discover your passion and the work you love through COLORS”

When:      Saturday, October 10, 2009

Time:       2:00 pm to 4:00 pm

Where:    Hilton Hotel Osaka, Boardroom 1224, 12F

Costs:     Yen 4,000 – FEW members

               Yen 5,000 – Non-members

               (Above costs include afternoon snacks)

RSVP:     few_adm@hotmail.com

 

Have you ever wondered why some people just drive you crazy? Would you like to know more about your strengths and weaknesses? Why do some people prefer to work in a team and others shine when they work alone. For answers to these and other questions, come join this fun workshop and discover your True Colors.

 

True Colors® is a simple model of personality identification for people of all ages that improves communication through recognition of a person’s true character. Utilizing the colors to differentiate basic personality types.

 

Instructor:

Laura Leahy (FEW member).  Laura and her husband moved to Kansai last year from Texas where she taught 5th and 6th graders Math and Science.  Laura began to present True Colors when they lived in Wisconsin, USA where she worked with high school students helping them to develop their leadership skills and to make healthy life choices. Laura is currently an ESOL teacher at Canadian Academy in Rokko Island.

Workshop - Guide to Astrology 6/20/09

Guide to Astrology

When:       Saturday, June 20, 2009
Time: 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Where:       Hilton Hotel Osaka, Room # 1224, 12th floor
Costs: ￥ 4,000 FEW Member; ￥ 5,000 Non Member
RSVP:       few_adm@hotmail.com by Friday, June 19

Above fees include afternoon snacks, coffee/ tea.

What is Astrology? For centuries, humans have looked to the heavens for guidance. Astrology, put simply, is the study of the correlation between the astronomical positions of the planets and events on earth. Astrologers believe that the positions of the Sun, Moon, and planets at the time of a person's birth have a direct influence on that person's character. These positions are thought to affect a person's destiny, although many Astrologers feel that free will plays a large role in any individual's life.

NOTE:

When signing up, please provide the following information: Your birth date, time of birth and place of birth. 

The Instructor will run a variety of personal horoscopes and address any questions individually. She will share with us several free chart sites which provide many good readings. 

We are looking forward to having a good discussion. Not a lecture. It's a workshop.

Instructor Ms. Elaine McKeown, a long time FEW member and an expert in Astrology, will guide us in our study, fortunately, learning Astrology can be a fun and rewarding endeavour, especially for those with a strong interest in learning more about themselves, others, and their loved ones.

Workshop - Presentation Skills 5/30/09

FEW Kansai Weekend Workshop on  Presentation Skills

When: May 30, 2009 (SAT), 14:00 - 17:00
Where: Hilton Hotel Osaka, Room 1224 (12th Floor)
Cost:   ￥4,000 FEW member;   ￥5,000 Non member
(Above fees include Afternoon snacks).
RSVP:   few_adm@hotmail.com  by May 28, 2009


Presenting with Impact

Does the idea of speaking in front of a group give you butterflies in your stomach? Make you feel faint? Maybe you've been wanting a chance to polish your delivery style? Here's the opportunity you've been looking for! Join us on May 30 for an afternoon workshop designed to strengthen your presentation skills. 

Strong presentation skills can positively impact and enhance all areas of your life, whether in your professional field or personal endeavors. Take advantage of this chance to enhance your poise and confidence while presenting yourself and your ideas. This interactive workshop will provide the opportunity to practice practical skills for organizing your thoughts and making an impact with your delivery.  Practice, get feedback and have fun in a "safe" environment with fellow FEW members. Hope to see you there!

Instructor:  Mary Anne Jorgensen (FEW member) has worked as a corporate trainer and coach for ten years, delivering programs on presentation skills, teambuilding, and performance management to international professionals.

Workshop - Introduction to Reiki 2/21/09

When:     Saturday, Febrary 21, 2009
Time:      2:00 pm – 6:00 pm   
Where:    Hilton Osaka, Room 1224 (12F)
Cost:       ¥ 3000 (FEW members), ¥ 4000 (Non-members)
              Snacks ¥ 1500
RSVP:      few_adm@hotmail.com by Febraury 20th

Reiki originates from Japan and is a popular hands-on-healing technique that is well known globally.  On Saturday 21st February, you can join in with a fun workshop to find out more about Reiki and energy.  There will be an opportunity for each workshop attendee to experience a Reiki and there will be some interesting activities to do too.

Reiki isn’t just for a select few, all over the world the most unlikely of people have been drawn to its simple yet effective way.  Did you know the President of FEW Kansai, knows a bit about it?  She could teach you a great way to get your children off to sleep!!

Everyone has the potential to remember they are a healer.  This journey starts with ones self.  Everyone has skills, talents, virtues and attributes that they can enjoy to the fullest.  Reiki does not only ‘heal’, which could be looked upon in a more medical way, but it works with your light to allow you to have even more light in your life, thus it can be very practical and grounding.  Whether you have an injury, a baby, a pet, a gardening project, want to enhance some of your ideas, meet more people or just relax, Reiki is your friend to help you through life’s joys and challenges.

So book up right now and see how Reiki can work with you to enhance your light and life.

Please come in comfortable clothing.

Lorraine Mills and Yuko Kubota will be your teachers.  Both are Reiki Masters. 

Yuko returned in 2008 to Osaka from a 10 year stay in New York where she learnt Reiki with a Japanese Master and designed Jewelry. She runs the Kansai Reiki Meet Up Group http://reiki.meetup.com/538/

Lorraine has lived in Japan for 6 years and runs her own photography business www.abundancephotography.com and the Chubu Reiki Meet Up Group http://reiki.meetup.com/561/

Workshop - Aromatherapy 11/16/08

Weekend workshop on "Aromatherapy"

When:        Sunday, November 16

Time:         10:00 AM to 12:00 NN

Costs:         ¥ 3,000   FEW Member;  ¥ 4,000 Non-Member

                 * Above fees include morning snacks, coffee/ tea

RSVP:         few_adm@hotmail.com  by SAT, November 15

 

Instructor:  Ms. Dominick Astruc-Maehara of Aroma-France ( http://www.aromafrance.net/aromafrance.html in Japanese only)

 

Aromatheraphy is a form of alternative medicine that uses volatile liquid plant materials, known as essential oils and other aromatic compounds from plants for the purpose of affecting a person's mood or health.

 

Join us on November 16 where Dominick will guide us to concoct essential oils which are in harmony with one's personality and well-being.

Workshop - Guide to Astrology 10/25/08

Guide to Astrology

When:   Saturday, October 25, 2008
Time:    10:00 AM to 12:00 NN
Where:  Hilton Hotel Osaka, Room # 1224
Costs:    ¥ 3,000   FEW Member;    ¥ 4,000   Non Member
RSVP:    Evelyn  by Friday, October 24
 

What is Astrology?

For centuries, humans have looked to the heavens for guidance. Astrology, put simply, is the study of the correlation between the astronomical positions of the planets and events on earth. Astrologers believe that the positions of the Sun, Moon, and planets at the time of a person's birth have a direct influence on that person's character. These positions are thought to affect a person's destiny, although many Astrologers feel that free will plays a large role in any individual's life.

Self-Understanding

Instructor Elaine McKeown, a long time FEW member and an expert in Astrology, will guide us in our study, fortunately, learning Astrology can be a fun and rewarding endeavour, especially for those with a strong interest in learning more about themselves, others, and their lives.

Avatar Belief Management Workshop

FEW Kansai presents an Avatar® Belief Management Mini-Workshop on ...

Exploring and Understanding the Grand Link Between Your Beliefs

and Your Experiences

(The 'A-Ha's and Realizations, opening the windows to your life! )

When:   Sunday, September 28, 2008
Time:     10:00 AM to 12:00 NN

Where:   Hilton Hotel Osaka, Boardroom 1224

Fees:     ¥ 3,500 for FEW Members

             ¥ 4,500 for Non-FEW Members

 

* Above fees include coffee break and snacks.

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A Beginner's Guide to Meditation Practice - Mark Your Calendar !

Date:                    Saturday, May 31, 2008
Time:                   10am-12pm
Where:                 Room 1224; Hilton Osaka
Cost:                     ¥4,500 Members, ¥5,500 Non-members

A Beginner's Guide to Meditation - Workshop

A Beginner's Guide to Meditation Practice - Mark Your Calendar !

Date:                    Saturday, May 31, 2008
Time:                   10am-12pm
Where:                 Room 1224; Hilton Osaka
Cost:                     ¥4,500 Members, ¥5,500 Non-members