What we're about

We are a community that endorses mutual support and sisterhood. Women's empowerment is a topic that plays a role all over the world. It matters in NYC as much as in Kabul, it matters to female artists as much as for grassroots entrepreneurs and female CEOs in boardrooms.

At our meetups, you will hear about real-life success stories from various countries. What is more, you will learn concrete methods to foster your own development and that of women in your circles.

What?

At Meetup we hold Brunches and Dinners. They fall under three categories:

• Powerful You: Building Resilience through Introspection

The Individual level is all about connecting to oneself to build resilience through self-reflection and introspection.

• Powerful Peer: Building Connectedness through Communication

The interpersonal level is all about connecting to another, a peer, to build connectedness through sharing and communication.

• Powerful Community: Building Solidarity through Collaboration

The societal level is all about connecting to one’s community to build solidarity and trust through collaboration.

How?

Our gatherings are hosted with a unique method: The Philia Method! This communication method rests on the notion of a communication tool called “transformative listening”.

Come. Join us and see/feel for yourself how listening (and being listened to!) can really transform your life! :)

Where?

The global Women Empowerment Network is growing successively in many parts of the world.

Who?

The meet-ups are hosted by the Philia Project, a global women’s empowerment initiative.

Upcoming events (4+)

How to Build Confidence and Charisma [Webinar]

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Have you ever met people so confident you can't help but pay attention to what they're saying?
​Have you ever wished to be just as assertive and charismatic?
​To be heard, to be understood, to be in charge.
​Then we have a few questions for you, but you’ll need to be honest with yourself.

Do you ever:
​👉 Avoid social and professional situations because you struggle to start or contribute to conversations 🙈
👉 Think is it even possible for me to grab people's attention and get my points across in a confident persuasive manner? 😅
👉 Wish to become a confident courageous version of yourself 🕺
​If the answer is YES to at least one of the above, then we have some great news for you! There is a way even the quietest and most modest of us can talk to anyone with confidence. Yes, this really could be You.
​In this webinar, you will learn:
​✅ What are the steps to building any new communication skill, including assertiveness and expressiveness
✅ The fastest and most effective way to develop any communication skill, so you don’t spend your lifetime on learning
✅ How to make your new skills a part of your nature and how people always perceive you, rather than something you need to think about every time you perform them
✅ What is the #1 thing that helped Warren Buffett become one of the richest people in the world

🙋🏼‍♀️ Meet Your Trainer: Diana Robertson
Diana Robertson is an award-winning speaker, communication skills trainer, TEDx speaker & coach and founder of Skillsme Academy, the UK's top virtual school for developing soft skills (skillsme.co.uk).
Having been a shy introvert herself, she has devoted her life to helping people unleash their potential with the power of communication skills.
Every year, her teachings impact over 10k students all over the world.

🎓 What is Skillsme?
Skillsme Academy, UK (skillsme.co.uk) helps people develop outstanding communication skills to achieve more out of life, be it passing a job interview, acing the first date, or successfully pitching for investment.

💭 Our students said:
“Amazed by Skillsme Academy. Diana [Academy’s Founder] is a high-end professional who puts a lot of energy and knowledge into her programmes. I sincerely recommend Skillsme Academy to those who understand that talking using facts and statements alone is not enough to be an effective communicator, especially if you want people to “buy” what you sell. Skillsme taught me how to be more convincing and achieve desired results as a communicator while still sounding genuine and humane. It was a top-level training.” - Kristina K

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This event is held in cooperation with Philia (wearephilia.com). Philia creates safe spaces through empowering conversations.

Tell your story! [Interactive Training]

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👉Do you want to spark interest in your listeners every time you speak?

👉To get people to WANT to hear what you have to say? 👂

👉To be able to connect even with people you have met for the first time ❓

Skillsme Academy invites you to boost your communication skills in this interactive 1-hour session led by its distinguished storytelling trainer and TEDx Coach Irina Suvorova 🏆

In this session, you'll be practicing sharing personal and professional stories and refining your storytelling techniques to be able to engage and connect with anyone.

Our attendees report:
✅Boosted expressiveness and the ability to grab people’s attention
✅Unshakable confidence when speaking in personal and professional situations
✅Mastered ability to explain difficult topics and build rapport
✅Developed ability to connect on an emotional level and persuade
✅Improved presenting and public speaking skills
✅Faster thinking on their feet as the class prepares them for telling stories without prep

All the learning is done in small groups and a friendly supportive environment. You’ll be given a task by the trainer to do in a breakout room after which you’ll be getting personalised feedback to help you develop the skill of storytelling even faster 🚀

*You don’t need to do any prep for the class*

🆓 This class is part of Connect with Anyone programme. The first entry is free!

💁‍♀️ Meet your trainer: Irina Suvorova
Award-winning public speaker, public speaking trainer, Distinguished
Toastmaster, storyteller, B2B sales specialist and TEDx Coach

💭 Our students said:
"When I started, I was a very bad storyteller. People would often not listen to my stories till the end, interrupt me or get distracted. Then I participated in Skillsme Academy's Storytelling gym with course, they became the game changer for me. There was a minimum of useless talking and a maximum of learning and practice. But what I enjoyed the most is that now I fell in love with telling stories because my delivery has changed so much that people want to listen to me more and more! Thank you so much Skillsme Academy!" Anastasia B.

💥 Don’t delay your growth. Become an inspiring charismatic communicator today!
📌 Join our sessions on Wednesdays at 18:30 - 19:30 (London) once every two weeks.
📅 See the schedule here: https://skillsme.co.uk/storytellers-gym/storyteller-gym-calendar

This event is held in cooperation with Philia (wearephilia.com). Philia creates safe spaces through empowering conversations.

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Impromptu like ABC: Speak when there's no time to think!

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https://lu.ma/imp-philia

Have you ever swallowed your tongue when it was your turn to speak?

Have you ever found yourself in a situation when you’ve been asked a question and had no clue how to respond? Standing there with a “blank” mind, wishing for that awkward silence to end… 😳

Have you ever forgotten a word or a phrase during your speech and ended up stumbling, getting sweaty and feeling lost? 🤯

Then we’ve got just a couple more questions for you, but be honest with yourself.

Do you want to:

🌟 Master the craft of speaking on the spot?
🤩 Speak with confidence anytime and anywhere?
🥇 Make your speeches and conversations memorable?

If the answer is YES to at least one of the above, you are in the right place!

We believe that anyone can become a great speaker and learn to express their thoughts clearly even at times when preparation is not an option. And we’ll prove it!

In this webinar, you will:

✅ Understand the importance and applications of Impromptu Speaking
✅ Learn to visualise, plan and speak like a natural when facing unexpected questions
✅ Find out how to speak confidently and competently in any situation
✅ Dig deep into the world of impromptu speaking, where opportunities to shine are constantly waiting for you!

🙋‍♂️ Meet Your Trainer: Aaron Leung

Aaron Leung is an international dynamic speaker, TEDx coach and a global Impromptu Speaking Champion. Having been an introverted person who doesn’t like to share, he has now dedicated himself to making a difference in people's lives, helping them find their own voices and transforming thousands of talented speakers all around the world.

🎓 What is Skillsme?
Skillsme, a soft skills academy, (UK) (skillsme.co.uk) helps people develop outstanding communication skills to achieve more out of life, be it passing a job interview, acing the first date, or successfully pitching for investment.

💭 Our students said:

"Skillsme teaches you how to get your point across without losing the attention of your audience. Structure, delivery, vocal variety, emotions and ethics - every aspect of communication is covered in their classes, which is why I highly recommend them!" Emile K.

This event is held in cooperation with Philia (wearephilia.com). Philia creates safe spaces through empowering conversations.

🎟 GET YOUR FIRST FREE ENTRY TICKET HERE:
https://lu.ma/imp-philia

Story Up Your Business: Q&A on the Power of Storytelling

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Do you want to...?

📣 Craft compelling stories that make your business unforgettable.
​🤝 Establish meaningful connections with your customers or attract investors.
​📈 Communicate brand values and stand out in a competitive market.

​Then join this Q&A session to discover how storytelling can help you start and develop or transform your business. 🚀

​👉 This session is fully tailored to its attendees.
​Simply, submit your questions before or during the session to get direct feedback from communication skills trainer Irina Suvorova. If you’re not sure what to ask, you’re more than welcome to tune in and get insights from others. 😊

🙋🏼‍♀️ Meet Your Host: Irina Suvorova
Award-winning public speaker, public speaking trainer, Distinguished Toastmaster, storyteller, B2B sales specialist and TEDx Coach. Irina has worked as a public speaking trainer for various companies, educational institutions, and TEDx speakers. She is currently a storytelling trainer at Skillsme Academy, the UK's top virtual school for developing soft skills (skillsme.co.uk).
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🎓 What is Skillsme?
Skillsme Academy, UK (skillsme.co.uk) helps people develop outstanding communication skills to achieve more out of life, be it passing a job interview, acing the first date, or successfully pitching for investment.
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💭 Irina’s students said:
“Irina is a great professional in her field. In the short time I spoke with her, I received workable advice that I intend to implement in the future. Irina is intelligent and experienced, and I appreciate her help.” - Lena Andruschenko

This event is held in cooperation with Philia (wearephilia.com). Philia creates safe spaces through empowering conversations.

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🎟 GET YOUR ENTRY TICKET HERE: https://lu.ma/StUp-philia

Past events (274)

Impromptu like ABC: Speak when there's no time to think!

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