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Thursday 19th March 2009 - from Maggie Berry, Director, womenintechnology.co.ukWell the sunshine in London over the past few days is making me feel like spring might finally be here which would be great - something to cheer us up while the news about the economy remains in the doldrums. We got a number of events, offers and training courses to share with you today. As ever if you have any questions, please get in touch with the relevant contacts directly. Thanks so much!1 - Special offer from Tailored For You - bespoke suits for business women2 - Special offer from Positive Presence, the intelligent Image consultancy for intelligent people3 - Institute of Directors, City of London Branch, Kensington Palace Reception - Monday 6th April 2009, London4 - CV workshop led by Vanissa Amliwala, Career SOS Limited - Thursday 9th or Saturday 11th April 2009, Southend5 - Getting Women Onto Public Boards, Tuesday 21st April 2009, London6 - Institution of Analyst Programmers Spring Conference - Friday 24th April 2009, London7 - City Women's Network House of Lords Dinner - Thursday 30th April 2009, London8 - Econsultancy’s Masters in Digital Marketing Communications - September 2009 intake9 - Girls Get Tough, Hike the Himalayas - 17th to 26th April 20101 - Special offer from Tailored For You - bespoke suits for business womenLynette Morrison, Managing Director of Tailored For You, explains why dressing to impress is so important for women who work in technology.Women who work in competitive professional environments are constantly being judged on a number of levels. Their problem-solving skills, technical abilities, personality and approach to work all come under scrutiny from colleagues, managers and clients. There’s also no avoiding the fact that women, far more than men, are likely to be judged by their appearance, particularly those who work in male-dominated industries like technology.What you wear has a massive impact on your confidence and self-esteem, especially in the workplace. A bespoke suit that fits perfectly, that has been designed to complement your figure and is made from a fabric which flatters your colouring, will make you feel prepared to take on any professional challenge. It will also send out signals to the people you work with; they’ll recognise that you mean business and that you aren’t prepared to compromise.Your clothes are an outward expression of personality, as well as professionalism, in fact the psychology of how we dress is infinitely complex. That’s why, at Tailored For You, we always carry out a thorough consultation with our clients. We will ensure we understand exactly what you want your suit to say about you. We’ll discuss everything, from whether you prefer trousers or a skirt, to the colour of the buttons and the detailing of the collar and cuffs. We’ll take an extensive range of measurements, and we’ll double check that everything’s right at a subsequent, personal fitting. Off-the-peg suits have not been designed with individuals in mind. Your Tailored For You suit, however, will be unique to you.We’ve come up with a special offer for members of womenintechnology. We’ll give you £50 off the cost of a bespoke, Tailored For You suit, providing you book a consultation within 14 days of receipt of this newsletter. Call us on: 0117 3643052 or visit our website at www.tfycollections.co.uk2 - Special offer from Positive Presence, the intelligent Image consultancy for intelligent peopleA leader in its field, Positive Presence is distinguished as the intelligent Image consultancy for intelligent people by its intelligent approach, reputation for excellence and a notable client list. (GSK, HP, SocGen, Thomson Reuters, Barclays, etc.). Today, people buy people and it is no longer enough to be just clever, competent and professionally qualified. To give that all-important personal competitive edge, Positive Presence developed image consultancy to a groundbreaking level, Impact Optimisation, based on a unique three-dimensional process which integrates every aspect of how you look, sound and act to maximise confidence, raise your profile and help you to have a personal and professional Positive Presence. How you are perceived by others, and them by you, affects all interactions - and inevitably your relationships too. Through an in-depth 1 to 1 session, we provide appropriate advice, d-i-y tools and recommendations for specialist interventions for any necessary ‘adjustments’. Not seeking to change people, we bring out what is there already - and then sensitively utilise our professional expertise and experience to help you make the very best of it. To help turn the Recession into the Recovery, and because of their special relationship with womenintechnology, they are offering six seriously discounted consultations to optimise your confidence, impact and influence ….Personal impact consultation with Laurel Herman, MD, Positive Presence. ‘YOU are your own best Business Card’ {The logo, brochure website are important but it is YOU, when YOU walk in the door, who wins - or loses - the job, the deal, the relationship …. or whatever else is at stake} Usually £750, now £150+VAT restricted offer to six womenintechnology members in April and May 2009. Call or email info@pospres.co.uk NOW as this is a first come, first served offer. 020 7586 7925 - 18a Lambolle Place London NW3 4PG - www.positivepresence.com/3 - Institute of Directors, City of London Branch, Kensington Palace Reception - Monday 6th April 2009, LondonThe IOD's City of London Branch would like you to join them for their Spring Cocktail Reception on Monday 6th April in the State Rooms of Kensington Palace in the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea. They are most grateful to Historic Royal Palaces for arranging the reception for them as well as a Tour of the Palace for those who are interested. An independent registered charity Historic Royal Palaces looks after the Tower of London, Hampton Court Palace, The Banqueting House, Kensington Palace and Kew Palace. Its aim is to help everyone explore the story of how monarchs and people have shaped society, in some of the greatest Palaces ever built.Kensington Palace is a royal residence. It has been a residence of the British Royal Family since the 17th century. Until 1997, it was the official residence of Diana, Princess of Wales and of Princess Margaret until 2002. Queen Victoria was living at the Palace with her widowed mother when she was told of her accession to the throne.This is a marvellous opportunity to visit Kensington Palace and to meet other City Branch members. They very much hope that you will be able to join them for this Reception. You are most welcome to bring along guests and potential members. 4 - CV workshop led by Vanissa Amliwala, Career SOS Limited - Thursday 9th or Saturday 11th April 2009, SouthendGo on, fish out your CV. Does it need rewriting? Does it need updating? Does it need more impact? Or… Haven’t got one?! In today’s fiercely competitive market, a CV that jumps off the page could boost your chances of securing that all important job. Your CV is your personal advertisement – it must have bags of impact to get the attention of potential employers and get you on the interview list. Whatever your motivation for looking for your next job, don’t leave your CV to chance - complacency can cost! This CV masterclass will provide in-depth and practical guidance on how to write your own CV. It will cut through the plethora of confusing information that is available on CV writing and give you exactly the information you need. Most importantly, it will enable you to create a powerful CV that gets you noticed – for all the right reasons!What’s Covered?
This event is organised by Betty McCarthy and led by Vanissa Amliwala, Director of Career SOS Limited www.career-sos.comWho Should Attend?Whether you’re searching for a new position, climbing the career ladder, returning to work after redundancy or a career break or looking for a new direction. This CV masterclass will take you stage by stage on a journey with the ultimate destination of creating a powerful CV with real impact!When Thursday 9th or Saturday 11th April 2009Where EssexDuration 90 minutesContact Betty McCarthy - betty2mccarthy@yahoo.co.uk5 - Getting Women Onto Public Boards, Tuesday 21st April 2009, LondonFree event sponsored by IBM at IBM's South Bank Offices, 76/78 Upper Ground, South Bank, London, SE1 9PZ1pm - Registration and networking lunch1.45 to 5pm – SeminarIntellect’s Women in IT Forum and the UK Resource Centre for Women in Science, Engineering and Technology (UKRC) want to encourage and support more women onto public boards, where they are currently under-represented. Being a member of a public board develops a range of important skills, such as strategic thinking and problem solving. It provides valuable networking opportunities and a chance to put professional knowledge into broader use for the benefit of your profession and for society as a whole.They are keen to actively encourage women from the IT sector to apply for public board vacancies and with this in mind are holding a free afternoon seminar which IBM have generously agreed to sponsor. If you are well established in this sector and are interested in applying for a board vacancy in the next two years, this seminar is for you. This interactive session will include:
Places are limited to 50 and if you would like to attend, please email info@ukrc4setwomen.org by 2nd April 2009. Please also advise if you have any special dietary or access requirements. If you wish to contact the UKRC by telephone, please ring 01274 438910.6 - Institution of Analyst Programmers Spring Conference - Friday 24th April 2009, LondonThis year's meeting is taking place at the Museum in the Docklands in Canary Wharf from 10am to 3pm on Friday 24th April. Speakers include:
Cost to IAP members is £92.00 including VAT. Cost to non-members is £172.00 including VAT.To reserve your place email admin@iap.org.uk, call 0208 567 2118 or send your cheque to: Institution of Analysts and Programmers, Charles House, 36 Culmington Road, London, W13 9NH.7 - City Women's Network House of Lords Dinner - Thursday 30th April 2009, LondonYou are invited to a special celebration, held to mark the close of the 30th Anniversary year of City Women’s Network. Hosted by Baroness Cohen of Pimlico, the event will be held in the splendour of the House of Lords in Westminster, London SW1. A drinks reception in the Cholmondeley Room will precede a three course dinner on the Terrace. Guests of Honour will be past CWN Honorary members who, during the dinner, will be invited to finish the sentence: ‘I didn’t get where I am today without…’ They are:
The event starts at 6.45pm for 7.30pm and will finish at 10pm. It is open to members and their guests; to non members and representatives of other networks; and to both men and women. Tickets are £105 for CWN members and £125 for non members. Bookings are available for individuals and small groups; complete tables of 10 are also available (at a multiple of the normal ticket price). Members applying for guest tickets may purchase them at the member rate but only with their original booking. The closing date for applications is 12 noon on Thursday 16th April. On receipt, applications will be acknowledged by email. Formal invitations will be posted 10 days before the event to the lead name on the Booking Form. The event organiser is Janine Roxborough Bunce - janine@jrbpr.co.uk. Queries about payments should go to CWN’s administrative office, Byword - cwn@byword.org or 01895 272178. 8 - Econsultancy’s Masters in Digital Marketing Communications - September 2009 intakeEconsultancy’s Masters in Digital Marketing Communications was the first of its kind to be launched in the UK. Now in its third year, it represents a flexible, industry-led learning programme, designed to work around your current career commitments. Taken part–time over three years, learning is delivered through a blend of face to face seminars (eight per year) and supported self-study via their online learning environment. A range of more than 25 elective courses means that the programme can be tailored to your particular skill level, interests and business needs and, with a heavy emphasis on developing immediately applicable practical and strategic skills, the course is ideal for those looking to see quick improvements in their day to day roles as well as long-term career benefits. The course benefits from Econsultancy’s cutting edge industry research and sessions run by their highly regarded practitioner trainers, ensuring the content is kept bang up to date while their partnership with Manchester Metropolitan University Business School means the programme meets the rigorous academic standards expected of a top European Business School.Ginny Hendricks from Ardent Marketing: “I’ve been impressed with how up-to-date the content has been. Just within the space of a single term there emerged new digital techniques that were instantly incorporated into the course; I really feel like I’m keeping ahead of the game.”Applications for September 2009 intake are currently being accepted.Fees for the whole course are £8,800 + VAT (paid in instalments at the beginning of each stage) and you can opt to study full time over one year. Funding is available via the Government’s Career Development Loans and there are some regional grants available. Please visit http://econsultancy.com/training/qualifications/masters for more information and to download a full course prospectus.9 - Girls Get Tough, Hike the Himalayas - 17th to 26th April 2010Be part of the first women-only trek in the Himalayas raising funds for Wellbeing of Women - ONLY 50 PLACES available.As part of the trek you will visit the Taj Mahal and the Dalai Lama's monastery, camp overnight in stunning locations and hike on a glacier.Women of all ages are invited to join this amazing adventure discovering the magnificent Indian Himalayas on a trek in the north-eastern province of Himachal Pradesh. The hike will take you across rivers and along breathtaking mountain trails, camping in spectacular locations along the way. Share a women-only challenge that will be full of fun and friendship in the knowledge that every step taken benefits the health of women worldwide. To take part you need to be fit and prepared to put in plenty of walking training; pay a registration fee of £250 and pledge to raise at least £3,200 for Wellbeing of Women.Girls Get Tough is being managed for Wellbeing of Women by Action for Charity (who have organised all the successful Hike for Hopes for us) and you can register for the Hike at www.actionforcharity.co.uk or email events@actionforcharity.co.uk or call 0845 408 2698As this is an adventure trip in a remote territory their might be last minute changes to the itinerary - but the information below should give you a good idea of just what a fantastic experience Girls Get Tough will be:Day 1: Saturday 17th April: fly from London Heathrow to DelhiDay 2: Sunday 18th April: Delhi, freshen up at the hotel, dinner near the train station and then overnight sleeper to PathankotDay 3: Monday 19th April: Arrive Pathankot and transfer to DharamsalaThe afternoon is free to explore, visit the Dalai Lama's impressive monastery or pick up Tibetan handicrafts in the colourful bazaar. In the evening prepare for the trek ahead after an overnight stay in the hotel.Day 4: Tuesday 20th April: The trek beginsMcleod Ganj (Dharamasala) to Kareri (2050m) - Approx 13km (7-8 hours)Set off into the majestic mountains with the bare essentials, glimpsing Himalayan Languor monkeys in the forest along the way. After lunch in the shade of the pine trees we make a steep climb and then continue along the trail to Kareri and camp in an idyllic spot near a mountain spring.Day 5: Wednesday 21st April: Kareri to Bahl Village (2300m) approx 13km (7-8 hours)From the campsite we gradually ascend into the forest where the path levels off and dips steeply downhill to the valley floor and on to a wooden hanging bridge over Gaj River. We stop for lunch on the riverbank at the village of Rawa and then set off on a gradual uphill path. The route becomes more undulating as we hike up and over two mountain ridges and finally down to the village of Bahl where we pitch camp.Day 6: Thursday 22nd April: Bahl to Triund (2975km) Approk 10km (6-7 hours)An early start as the mountain trail continues uphill most of the day, crossing the Bahted River and picking up a rough mountain trail climbing steeply through the forest changing to a wide paved mountain path as we continue our gradual uphill climb for a further 3km. Our lunchtime spot affords wonderful views of the Dhaula Dahr mountain range. A short trek in the afternoon brings us to Triund, our base for the next two nights set high up on a ridge facing snow-capped peaks.Day 7: Friday 23rd April: Triund - Laka Got (3500m) - Triund: Approx 10km (7-8 hours)One of the most challenging days as we leave Triund and take a gradual uphill path to Laka Got, the site of a temporary shepherd camp in summer at the tip of a small glacier. There will be an opportunity to walk on the glacier to reach Lahes caves - quite strenuous but well worth the effort. We return to Triund for our final night under canvas.Day 8: Saturday 24th April: Triund to Mcleod Ganj (Dharamsala) via Laheta: Approx 12km (6-7 hours)Our final trek is the return journey downhill to Dharamsala with panoramic views across the valley. Then it's a steep descent down the mountainside through Laheta and on to Bhagsu River where we finish our challenge, making a short visit to a Hindu temple before transferring by jeep to our the hotel in Dharamsala for a celebratory dinner.Day 9: Sunday 25th April: DharamsalaFree time in the morning with optional temple visit then transfer in the afternoon to Amritsar for the overnight train to Agra - travelling in an air-conditioned sleeper coach.Day 10: Monday 26th April: AgraMorning arrival in Agra and a guided tour of the Taj Mahal followed by restaurant lunch then free time before transferring back to Delhi by coach for dinner in a local restaurant and then overnight flight back to the UK.Day 11: Tuesday 27th April: Arrive UK
