All Business (8/8) Culture (15/14) Lifestyle (9/9) Science (9/8) Students (1/1) Talks (25/24) Writing (1/1)
All Daytime Event (3/1) Evening Event (26/24) New (29/26) Workshop (1/1)

Thu, 1st Nov 2018 7:00pm - 8:15pm

How to Understand Addictive Behaviour

with Dr Gabor Maté  

Join Dr. Gabor Maté, one of the world’s leading experts on the psychology of addiction whether alcohol, stress, drugs, food, gambling, sex, money or anything self-destructive. His radical findings – based on decades of work with patients challenged by catastrophic drug addiction and mental illness – are reframing how we view all human development. In this talk, based on his classic book In The Realm Of Hungry Ghosts, Gabor Maté will take a holistic approach to addiction and present it not as a discrete phenomenon confined to a weak-willed few, but as a continuum that runs through (and even underpins) our society; not as a medical ‘condition’, but rather the result of a complex interplay of personal history, emotional development and brain chemistry. Join us for a talk that will change how you see yourself, others and the world. Read more.

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Venue

The Tabernacle

35 Powis Square, off Portobello Road
London W11 2AY
United Kingdom

Tube: Westbourne Park, Notting Hill Gate Bus: 7, 28, 31, 70, 328

Tue, 6th Nov 2018 6:45pm-8:00pm

How To Own the Room: A Masterclass for Women in Public Speaking

with Viv Groskop  

In this talk on the oratorical skills of a variety of brilliant women from Michelle Obama to Virginia Woolf, Viv Groskop will pinpoint exactly what it is that these women do to get their audience to sit up and really listen – and then advise you how to apply their qualities to your own lives. From Michelle Obama’s position of ‘happy high status’ and Hillary Clinton’s stillness, to Joan Rivers’s wild gesticulations and Virginia Woolf’s melodic storytelling, there’ll be so much to take away from Viv’s analysis of how these great women have captured our attention when they speak. And lots of achievable tips and exercises. As a stand-up, a critic and an executive performance coach Viv is perfectly placed to give this talk. “There are now so many different ways for women to own the room and command an audience, whether it’s at work or on social media. And yet still the stereotype persists that public performance is scary and intimidating, especially for women. I’m passionate about overturning that for others in the same way I did for myself” writes Viv. Read more.

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Venue

CNCFD- Condé Nast College of Fashion & Design

16-17 Greek Street
Soho
London W1D 4DR

Tue, 13th Nov 2018 6:45pm-8:00pm

Get Organised: The Bullet Journal Method

with Ryder Carroll and Hannah MacInnes  

Ryder Carroll the founder of the global phenomenon- the pen and ink Bullet Journal® organizational system- comes to the how to: Academy. Hundreds of thousands of fans use the system which combines elements of a wishlist, a to-do list, and a diary. It makes it easy to get thoughts out of your head and on to paper, to see them clearly and decide what to do about them. Then it helps you set up daily mini-goals on the path to accomplishing your long-term goals. Users rely on a Daily Log, Weekly Log, and Monthly Log to stay focused. But this is much more than about time management. In conversation with Hannah MacInnes Ryder will explain how this is also a manifesto for what he calls “intentional living“: making sure that your beliefs and actions align. Even if you already use a Bullet Journal, this conversation will give you new exercises to become more calm and focused, new insights on how to prioritize well, and a new awareness of the power of analog tools in a digital world. Read more.

Venue

Portland Hall

4 - 12 Little Titchfield Street
London W1W 7BY

Tube:
Oxford St (300m) - Central, Bakerloo, Victoria
Goodge St (400m) - Northern

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Wed, 5th Dec 2018 6:30pm - 8:30pm

Solve Cryptic Crosswords

with Mephisto - Tim Moorey  

For enthusiasts at all levels from beginners onwards , this evening event will provide the clues you need to cracking cryptic crosswords. Tim Moorey will explain the Ximenes rules and take you through the basics, after which – with the help of a wine break – you will divide into pairs to solve a puzzle of your own. In the words of Stephen Sondheim, ‘The nice thing about doing a crossword puzzle is you know there is a solution.’ Read more.

Venue

CNCFD- Condé Nast College of Fashion & Design

16-17 Greek Street
Soho
London W1D 4DR

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Mon, 10th Dec 2018 6:45pm-8:15pm

Give a Presentation, Sales Pitch or Speech: An Evening Masterclass

with Richard Newman  

This talk by leading communications expert Richard Newman will help you to increase your influence and impact whenever you give a presentation, sales pitch or speech. You will discover simple changes that transform your results, as proven by international scientific research. Whether you are an experienced speaker or just getting started you will learn new insights that help you gain the reactions and respect you deserve in your most important meetings. This is a lively and practical session, filled with activities that allow you to try out different techniques so that you can confidently put everything you learn into action. Read more.

Venue

CNCFD- Condé Nast College of Fashion & Design

16-17 Greek Street
Soho
London W1D 4DR

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Wed, 9th Jan 2019 6:45pm-8:00pm

How To Combat Stress

with Dr Rangan Chatterjee  

A life-changing talk by the BBC’s Doctor in the House on how to combat stress through addressing the underlying causes of our anxieties in four main areas: Body, Mind, Relationships, and Purpose. In this talk Dr Chatterjee will provide you with simple tools for how to cope and live a happier, more fulfilling and stress-free life. Read more.

Venue

Emmanuel Centre

9-23 Marsham Street
London SW1P 3DW

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Tue, 22nd Jan 2019 6:45pm-8:00pm

How To Escape the Myth of the Perfect Life: A radical new approach to Happiness

with Paul Dolan  

Paul Dolan, Professor of Behavioural Science at the LSE and bestselling author of Happiness by Design, presents a radical rethinking of what really makes us happy. Be ambitious, get married, have kids and look after your health. This is what we’re told will make us happy, but what if these stories are doing more harm than good? Drawing on new research about wellbeing, inequality, discrimination and life satisfaction Paul will shatter the common myths about our sources of happiness and show that there can be many unexpected paths to lasting happiness. These might involve choosing not to marry or be monogamous, deciding not to go into higher education and caring a little less about living for as long as possible. Join us for a new appraisal of what it is that leads to happiness, with Paul presenting his new book Happy Ever After: Escaping the Myth of the Perfect Life. Read more.

Venue

Conway Hall

25 Red Lion Square
London WC1R 4RL
United Kingdom

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Mon, 28th Jan 2019 6:45pm-8:00pm

How to Accept Yourself in a World Striving for Perfection

with Haemin Sunim  

An unmissable talk by Buddhist monk Haemin Sunim , one of the most influential Zen Buddhist teachers in the world, and author of the international bestseller The Things You Can See Only When You Slow Down. Drawing on his new book – How to Accept Yourself in a World Striving for Perfection – Haemin Sunim will show that just as we are advised on airplanes to take our own oxygen first before helping others, we must first be at peace with ourselves before we can be at peace with the world around us. Turning his trademark wisdom and kindness to self-care, Haemin will argue that only by accepting yourself – and the flaws which make you who you are – can you have compassionate and fulfilling relationships with your partner, family and friends. Read more.

Venue

Conway Hall

25 Red Lion Square
London WC1R 4RL
United Kingdom

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