Are you ready to elevate your career and secure your place in leadership? Join us for an empowering and interactive workshop designed specifically for ambitious women like you. Discover the secrets to delivering exceptional value to your organization and creating opportunities for advancement. Whether you’re just starting out or you’re more experienced, there is something for everyone in this workshop.

Workshop Description:
In today’s competitive corporate environment, simply doing your job well isn’t enough to get noticed and promoted. To truly stand out, you need to understand and leverage the distinct levels of value that high-performing leaders use to advance their careers. This workshop will delve into these levels, helping you to identify and harness your unique strengths to deliver unparalleled value to your organization.

What You Will Learn:
- How to transform these challenges into opportunities for growth and leadership.
- Practical strategies to enhance your visibility and influence within your organization.
- Interactive exercises and real-world examples to help you apply these strategies immediately.
- Tips on creating a personalized action plan to accelerate your professional growth.

Why Attend?
- Interactive Experience: Engage in dynamic discussions, group activities, and hands-on exercises designed to empower and inspire.
- Expert Guidance: Benefit from the expertise of Kim Raaijmakers, a seasoned executive coach with over 20 years of experience in corporate leadership and personal development.
- Actionable Insights: Walk away with practical tools and strategies that you can implement right away to start making a noticeable impact.
- Networking Opportunities: Connect with like-minded women who are also on their journey to leadership, expanding your professional network.

Who Should Attend?
This workshop is ideal for women professionals who are:
- Looking to enhance their leadership skills and advance in their careers.
- Facing challenges in getting their contributions recognized.
- Eager to learn new strategies for delivering value and influencing change within their organizations.

About Kim Raaijmakers:
Kim Raaijmakers is the founder of LeadHERship Edge Academy and has spent over 20 years working in various corporate roles, including finance, project management, supply chain, and management. She is an Executive Leadership Coach specializing in empowering women leaders to break through barriers and achieve unprecedented success.

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Female Ventures is excited to host monthly networking drinks in 19 September! An approachable way to meet up and build new connections 😀 Will you join us?

For AMSTERDAM (18:30 onwards): Sign up here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/monthly-networking-drinks-amsterdam-2024-tickets-511458886297?aff=oddtdtcreator

For THE HAGUE/DELFT (18:30 onwards): Sign up here: https://www.eventbrite.nl/e/monthly-networking-drinks-delft-2024-tickets-708608245337

For UTRECHT (19:30 onwards): Sign up here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/female-ventures-monthly-networking-drinks-2024-tickets-781926672727?aff=oddtdtcreator

For EINDHOVEN (19:30 onwards): Sign up here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/monthly-networking-drinks-eindhoven-2024-tickets-781933202257?aff=oddtdtcreator

For ROTTERDAM (18:30 onwards): Sign up here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/monthly-networking-rotterdam-2024-tickets-781874717327?aff=oddtdtcreator&_gl=1*dplsaw*_up*MQ..*_ga*MzM5NzkwOTU1LjE3MjQ4MzM2NTE.*_ga_TQVES5V6SH*MTcyNDgzMzY1MC4xLjEuMTcyNDgzMzY2OC4wLjAuMA..

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Join us for an empowering and inspiring evening of storytelling, networking, and self-discovery at the Female Ventures Delft/The Hague edition of Career Story Nights!

About Career Story Nights:
Created by Lisa Thompson, an accomplished Career Development Mentor, Career Portfolio Advocate, and founder of Your Career Space, Career Story Nights provides a unique platform for women to share their personal career journeys. Through interactive exercises and open discussions, this event fosters a supportive environment for:
- Gaining Inspiration: Hear captivating stories from diverse career paths and find fresh perspectives for your own journey.
- Building Connections: Network with like-minded women and build valuable professional relationships.
- Personal Growth: Develop self-awareness and reflection through storytelling and writing exercises.
- Career Advancement: Learn practical tips and strategies from Lisa Thompson, a seasoned career mentor.

Who Should Attend?
Are you a woman seeking inspiration, networking opportunities, and a deeper understanding of your career path? Then this event is for you!

This event is ideal for:
- Women with Inspiring Stories: Share your experiences and empower others on their journeys.
- Career Seekers: Explore possibilities, gain direction, and build valuable connections.
- Professionals in Transition: Seek clarity and find support as you navigate your career path or return to work after a career break.
- Entrepreneurs: Network with other female business owners to gain fresh perspectives on your career journey.

Event Schedule:
- 5:30 PM – 6:00 PM: Doors Open & Registration
- 6:00 PM – 6:20 PM: Welcome & Introductions
- 6:20 PM – 7:35 PM: Interactive Storytelling Activities
- 7:35 PM – 7:50 PM: Break
- 7:50 PM – 9:00 PM: Sharing Your Story & Networking
- 9:00 PM – 9:30 PM: Free Flow Networking

Come prepared to share your story and connect with like-minded women. Bring your notebook and pen for engaging writing exercises throughout the evening. To participate in the storytelling portion, please submit your career story using the link provided upon registration. We’ll select a few participants to share their stories in front of the group. Don’t miss this opportunity to inspire others and gain valuable insights from your peers.

Note: Limited spots available. Register now to secure your place!

About Lisa Thompson:
Lisa Thompson is the Founder of Your Career Space and has created unique frameworks and methods to share your career stories. In a professional landscape where equity remains paramount, she’s passionate about a workforce that embraces diversity at every career stage and believes career storytelling sets you apart. She hosts workshops and masterclasses on how to share your story and the environments in which they come to life. No stranger to career pivots, she began her over twenty-year career in retail marketing. She identified the necessity of creating an environment where women can succeed at every career stage, and Your Career Space was born out of this desire.

Additional Information:
- Cost: 20€
- Refreshments: We will provide a welcome drink and sandwich per attendee. Further food and drinks will be available for purchase.
- Please bring a pen and notebook for the interactive writing exercises.
- Dress code: Business casual

The event is kindly supported by our event hosting partner Blockverse Institute. BlockVerse specialises in developing diverse tech talent and connecting them with employment opportunities, with a strong focus on fostering workplace diversity. They offer special support for women transitioning or making career comebacks in new age technologies. Additionally, they partner with leading organizations to upskill their teams, offering customized training programs in both behavioral and technical skills for all skill levels.

Note: We’d like to inform you that during our physical events some pictures and/or video may be taken and therefore may contain your image. Please notify us at the start of an event if you prefer not to be pictured/recorded and we will seat you accordingly.

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Get Ready to Shine on Stage! 🌟 Join Female Ventures Utrecht for Our First Public Speaking Workshop!

Do you ever feel those butterflies in your stomach before speaking in front of a crowd? Whether it’s at work or in your personal life, public speaking is a skill we all need. Don’t let the fear stop you anymore, and join us for this amazing workshop!

We’re thrilled to have the amazing Lina Robayo Dominguez, a trained facilitator, to guide us through this workshop. Lina knows all the secrets to delivering captivating speeches, and she’s ready to share them with you. Plus, you’ll get hands-on experience—yes, you’ll be speaking too!

What You’ll Learn & Do:

⭐ Master the best practices to become a stellar presenter
⭐ Discover tips to make your presentations engaging and memorable
⭐ Create content that’s easy to digest
⭐ Volunteer for practice time (3 to 5 brave souls needed!)
⭐ Receive thoughtful feedback in a safe, supportive environment

This isn’t just a workshop—it’s your chance to step into the spotlight, supported by a community that’s cheering you on. Plus, we’re collaborating with TIAS School for Business and Society to bring you an empowering evening filled with learning, growth, and connection.

Agenda:

18:30 – 19:00: Arrival & Welcome
19:00 – 20:15: Interactive Workshop with Lina Dominguez
20:15 – 21:15: Networking Drinks (Cheers to your success!)

Grab your spot and get ready to unleash your inner speaker. Let’s turn those nerves into applause! 🎤✨

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Female Ventures is a non profit organization that stimulates and supports ambition, leadership and entrepreneurship for women in corporates, SMEs and start-ups. Women supporting women who want to grow and take the next step in their career. We are currently active in Amsterdam, Rotterdam, Delft, Utrecht and Eindhoven.