Archive for the ‘Events in Hong Kong’ category

Update for Sept 09

September 21st, 2009

Another month has flown by. Much to my surprise, I wrote something about women …I've never thought of myself as a feminist, but many of my clients are working on changing paradigms about male and female roles. Our generation is being stretched to invent new ways of working and relating, as men and women, so I think we're just getting started in thinking about this.

I'm letting the words flow more freely than usual this month and I've included a bit a creative writing with my personal vision. I would be thrilled to know if you find this inspiring.

I've been posting regularly on the Loving Your Work Facebook Page which is now entertaining more than 150 fans with tips, quotes, links, articles and sharing about all aspects of loving what you do. If you'd like to join this growing community, please drop by or become a fan.

My friend Cecilia Yeung is putting together a fantastic event for anyone keen to advance in their career through  marketing, branding and positioning. This is a real deal, so if you've an interest in this area, don't miss it.

Cheers,
Angela

Discover and Magnify Your Unique Brand in a Competitive and Challenging Job Market
–Career Advancement Seminar–

Four speakers (including me) will give advice and insight into how to market, brand and position yourself competitively and secure the job/career of your dreams. This event is just packed with value, starting with an open house to network with participants and the speakers, then an hour-long seminar followed by Q&A and lucky draw prizes!

When: 6:30pm to 9:00pm, Tuesday, October 6, 2009
Where: 35/F Central Plaza, 18 Harbour Road, Wanchai, Hong Kong
Cost: HK$110 for Open House, Seminar & Career Development Bonuses
Optional: HK$380 for 10-page Career Assessment & Options Report

Click here for more info and to register.


EnlightenNext Magazine Contest

Are you interested in spirituality, science and human evolution? Do you wonder what the world's best thinkers envision for humanity's future?  If so, this is the magazine for you. Your subscription provides hours of fascinating (and comfortable, on paper) reading as well as supporting an important thought community. It's my favorite magazine.

I've got an extra copy of the summer issue to give away. I will mail it to the first person who emails me the 4-word tag line for the magazine and their mailing address (anywhere in the world!). Good luck!

Evening Workshop on How to Love Your Work

May 29th, 2008

If you'd like to enjoy your work life more, or if you're thinking of
changes, here's another chance to meet with some like-minded souls to make a fresh start on improving your career. Carole Lewis and I will be guiding a small group on June 16th on how to Love Your Work in 5 Steps!
See www.GettingWorkYouLove.com for all the details.

You can also sign-up there for our revised and improved free e-course.

“This workshop gave me some
new perspectives and the increased motivation to make changes that I knew I
needed to make.”


–Lorna Robertson,
Teacher,
Hong Kong

Calm Control Personal Productivity Workshop

May 29th, 2008

Kristin Lowe, the Managing Director of Organising Solutions, is not only the most organized person I know, she is a font of knowledge on the subject. You should see her book collection. I didn't know there were modern encyclopedias on organizing. She is also totally passionate about helping people reduce stress and regain control of their time.

In June she's running a two-morning workshop, The Calm Control™ Personal Productivity Workshop that will help you:

  • Reclaim time lost searching for buried information by creating a comprehensive workflow management system
  • Improve your decision-making speed and eliminate inefficiencies caused by information overload
  • Increase your capacity to manage multiple tasks, projects and ever-changing priorities
  • Enhance your ability to identify and remain focused on the most profitable activities

The workshop is suitable for working people, managers considering offering an in-house version, or household 'CEOs'.

Dates

Part 1 – Tuesday 24 June, 9:30-12:45

Part 2 – Wednesday 25 June, 9:30-12:45

Click here for more information and to get your special price. Registration closes on June 16.

Get Onboard Your Ideal Worklife with this Evening Workshop

January 11th, 2008


Your future fulfilling and rewarding work life is waiting for you.

I'd love to give you a helping hand to step on board this little boat that will take you off into the work life of your dreams. Is it that easy? Maybe not the whole ride. But if you take one step at a time, it can be easy.

Carole Lewis and I will be running an evening workshop on Love Your Work in 5 Steps! So if you'd like to enjoy your worklife more, or if you're thinking of changes, please take a look at the details on our new website www.GettingWorkYouLove.com.

You'll also find a link there to our free e-course.

a few freebies for the season of giving

December 19th, 2007

To celebrate the season of giving, I want to share a small selection of my favorite resources from the incredible abundance of the internet. Please choose the gifts of information and inspiration that are most valuable to you. And give yourself the gift of time to enjoy them.

Happy holidays!

What is Enlightenment Magazine Online
All the fabulous content of my favorite print magazine is available for free online. You'll find interviews, articles and audios of forward-thinking experts on all aspects of human evolution. There's no need to sign up and no charge.

Hong Kong Carbon Footprint Calculator
The World Wildlife Fund has created a handy online calculator to give you a more accurate understanding of your personal impact on climate change and the most effective ways to reduce your footprint. This is a gift for you and our environment.

The Choosing Prosperity Game
This little game is a fun and fascinating way to gain insight into your personal relationship with money. You can learn to spend more fruitfully, whether you're an over-spender or a miser. And the main lesson is that the world is awash with money!

Shift in Action
The world's largest media library on conscious change is offering all their content free until December 24, 2007. There are interviews, teleseminars and videos from visionary leaders and inspiring change agents on human potential, the essential shifts of our times, business as a force for good, paradigms for societal change and more. So start downloading now for some great reading and listening to last you through the year.

Advanced Management Communication Workshop

December 10th, 2007

- Do you ever have to deal with difficult conversations in order to achieve your goals?  
- Have you ever wished to strengthen your skill to develop your staff more quickly?
- Do you want to break through to new levels of performance in your career?  

This training is designed specifically to meet the needs of busy managers who are committed to maximizing their own performance and the performance of their teams.  

You will learn:

•    Valuable skills to handle challenging mission-critical communications
•    Practical skills that speed up the resolution of knotty problems
•    How you can use an assessment report during a coaching conversation
•    How to practically apply the principle of Paradox to increase performance
•    Insight into your own greatest areas of strength and how to leverage them to boost your career

The workshop is hands-on, 80% experiential and personal.
You will practice coaching under the skilful guidance of expert coaches, and will receive several hours of personal coaching yourself. The workshop will provide you with deeper personal insights through the use of the Harrison Assessments.

Launched in 2004 as a break through training in effectiveness it is appropriate for:

=> Managers
=> Coaches working with management
=> Trainers, HR Professionals and Consultants
=> Current and prospective users of Harrison Assessments
=> Anyone who wishes to create greater career success for him/herself or others

The trainers will be Ava Harrison and John Bower. Ava has 50 years of experience in training and development, including coaching executives and managers. John is the most experienced and most highly qualified Harrison Assessments practitioner in Greater China and uses the techniques being taught in his own management consulting business.  

“The workshop reminded me of the core aspects of human resource management and brought back some powerful basics. The experience I got was very impressive and I could put it to use right away in my company. Everybody in our organization is benefiting from my participation because as the leader I focus again on their growth.”

–Alex Bischoff, Country Manager Rudolf Lietz Vietnam,
Chairman of the German Chamber of Commerce in Vietnam. Workshop participant in 2005.

When:    Tuesday and Wednesday, 15th and 16th January 2008, 9:00am – 6:00pm
Where:    Venue to be announced
How much:    HK$6,000 (incl. new HA reports)
                       HK$5,000 (new HA reports not required)

Early-Bird discount if booking and payment are received by noon 15th December 2007:    
    HK$5100 (incl. new HA reports)
    HK$4250 (new HA reports not required)

The fees include the cost of the venue, meals, the workbook, and reports (if required).  New HA reports are required unless you have received them in the past 6 months.

To register, contact Angela:
Tel: 8103 7326
Email: angela “at” spaxman “dot” com “dot” hk

Love Your Work in 5 Steps! An evening workshop and coaching program.

December 7th, 2007

Imagine knowing that you are on a
path to a fulfilling and rewarding worklife. You feel confident and satisfied. 
You are clear about what you need and how you want to develop
yourself. 


Join Angela Spaxman and Carole
Lewis for a mini coaching program that lets you learn and practice the essential steps
for fulfillment at work. 

In the workshop you will:

=>   
Really think about 5 key questions that will move you forward,
thanks to the amazing power of a group and a deadline to motivate you!

=>   
Clarify your thoughts with a small group of peers

=>   Learn how others are approaching similar work fulfillment issues

=>    
Say out loud what you really want.  You'll feel more committed and motivated.

=>   
Receive support and advice from two inspiring coaches

    As you delve into the questions you will:

=>    
Realize something new about yourself

=>   Get past a barrier that's been stopping you from getting what you want in your work

=>  Envision what kind of support you need to help you make the changes you really want

   Yes, that means you'll get some insights that will really get you moving!  Here's how a past participant experienced it.

This workshop gave me some new perspectives and
the increased motivation to make changes that I knew I needed to make.  Even
though I had already spent considerable time reading about and working on
achieving my dream working life,  I needed those prods and new insights I got in
the workshop to move boldly on.  I'm now working on it.

I would definitely recommend this workshop to
anyone who is feeling there's a better working life out there for them. 

–Lorna Robertson, Teacher

    We are sure you'll benefit greatly from the workshop itself, but major career improvements don't happen overnight. And so we are offering some extra support to help you over the coming month. You will:

=>   Feel motivated and empowered with a one-on-one coaching session with one of the coaches after the workshop

=>   Get coaching support by email before and after the workshop

Apart from all these benefits, the most important fact is that by joining the workshop you'll be investing directly in the future of your career.

What is it worth to you to have work that fulfills you AND supports you?

When:  December 17, 2007,

Where:  14/F
Sincere Insurance Building, 6 Hennessy Road

,
Wanchai, Hong Kong (near Admiralty MTR
Station)

How much: 
HK$480
 
Payment in advance is required.
Contact Carole by email to carole “at” lovingyourwork “dot” hk, or
tel: 2135-5044.
Or
register on-line through the
button below.
 

 

PS
If you're not sure, or this date doesn't work for you, try out the free e-course first which will guide you through the 5 Keys to Getting Work You Love in an easy email-based format.

2 brand new events for personal and leadership development

August 7th, 2007

Want to learn with me? I'm going to
attend 2 brand new events on personal and leadership development: a
movie premier and an inventive new meeting format.

The 5 Keys to Mastery

-A documentary film showing for the Hong Kong Int'l Coaching Community-

Join HKICC for the Hong Kong Premier of 'The Five Keys to Mastery',
a one-hour movie featuring best-selling author George Leonard (Mastery,
The Ultimate Athlete) and interviews with award-winning musicians,
scientists, athletes, entrepreneurs and more. This movie reveals the
simple, essential elements that can transform any life into one of high
achievement. After the film, I will lead a short discussion on how to
apply the keys to our lives and coaching practices.

When:  August 22, 2007,
          
            6:30 networking and mingling, 7:00 movie starts,
          
            8:00 discussion, 8:45 join Angela for a shared dinner nearby 

Where: DD Centre, 901, 141 Thomson Road, Wanchai, Hong Kong

Cost:    HK$100, Free for HKICC members

Info:     www.coachinghk.org 
 

Progressive Leaders Club Panel

The
PLC Sponsors have decided to get personal. This month we're trying a
new format where a panel of leaders share their personal insights and
inspirations. Come along to watch and join the discussion of cutting
edge leadership learning.

When:   Thurs Aug 23, 6.20pm-8.00pm (and every 4th Thursday thereafter)
Where:   Human Potential Ltd., Unit 1002, Beautiful Group Tower,            
              74-76 Connaught Road Central, Hong Kong
Cost:      HK$200 for members, HK$250 for non-members
Reservation required! In
case of no reservation, a HK$50 surcharge applies (for both members
and non-members).More info at www.progressive-leaders.com

Things to Do This Summer

July 17th, 2007

We're in the heat of summer. Did you know that we've had a record-breaking spell of low air pollution in Hong Kong due to southerly winds? As our climate changes, some things will get better, as other things will get worse. Let's notice both aspects!

If your summer is a bit slow, I've got 3 suggestions for ways to explore, learn and grow.

Systemic Constellations Workshops

If you'd like to get a different and enlightening perspective on some of your long-standing issues, this is a great opportunity, especially if you'd also like to experience the fascinating process of systemic constellations within a small group. Bring along any issues regarding work, relationships, health, wealth and you'll gain some new insight.

Wednesday Evening: 18th July (7 p.m.
to 10 p.m.), HK$300,
 
Brigitta
Dunki Facilitating
Saturday
Afternoon:
28th July (2 p.m.
to 7 p.m.), HK$500,  Joan Ma Facilitating

Where:     Asia Pacific Aromatherapy Ltd. Room
1204-5,12/F Unicorn Trade Centre,

                127-131 Des Voeux
Road, Central, Hong Kong
Contact:    Joan on 8101
7881 or Brigitta on 9028
0669
Reservations required. Discounts available for groups of 3 or more.

Discover True Wellness
–A free talk by networkCARE Hong Kong–  

You'll learn about a very advanced form of body (mind and spirit) care from the leading provider in Hong Kong. Discover how to reorganise your spine,
choices, behaviours and life!

When:      Monday 23rd July, 7.00pm –
8.00pm. Please arrive early.
Where:     8a Winning Centre, 46-48 Wyndham
Street, Central

Cost:        No charge
Reservations: Call
2868 9792 or email Chris Ridal to
reserve your seat.

The 5 Keys to Mastery
-A documentary film showing for the
Hong Kong International Coaching Community-

Join HKICC for the
Hong Kong Premier of 'The
Five Keys to Mastery
', a one-hour movie featuring best-selling
author George Leonard (Mastery, The Ultimate Athlete) and
interviews with award-winning musicians, scientists, athletes,
entrepreneurs and more.
This movie reveals the simple, essential elements that can transform
any life into one of high achievement.
After the film, I will lead a short discussion on how to
apply the keys to our lives and coaching practices.

When:  August 22, 2007,
            6:30 networking and
mingling, 7:00 movie starts,
            8:00 discussion, 8:45 join Angela for a
shared dinner at a nearby restaurant

Where:
DD Centre, 901, 141 Thomson Road, Wanchai,
Hong Kong
Cost:    HK$100, Free for HKICC members

New coaching workshop in Hong Kong

June 11th, 2007
I took a month off. Did you miss me? ;)
 

Anyway, I'm back to tell you
about a high quality coach training program that's an excellent option
for anyone who'd like a brief (3 days) but in-depth exploration of
coaching at its best. Take a look.

The Coaching in Action Workshop

-A hands-on and highly experiential introduction to Ontological Coaching-
 
This 3-day workshop introduces a coaching framework that will allow you to develop
leadership and management excellence, become a more effective
organisational change agent and engage in genuine self transformation.
Using a coaching model that's new to Hong Kong, the learning will be
valuable for both experienced coaches and ambitious individuals who
would like to expand their career toolboxes.
The
trainer Alan Sieler from Newfield Australia is highly professional as
well as being warm and centred as you would expect from a coach.
 
    When:       July 12-14, 2007
    Where:      TBC
    How much: HK$9700 or HK$9200 for registration before June 16, 2007 
 
For more information and to register, contact NextStepResults.
 
 
Introduction to Ontological Coaching
-An evening with Alan Sieler and the HK International Coaching Community
 
    When:        6:30 to 8:30pm, July 11, 2007
    Where:       DD Centre,  901-2, Tai Yip Building,
                    141 Thomson Road, Wanchai.
    How much: HK$100 or free for members of HKICC

More info at www.coachinghk.org or call 8106-2126.