Business Book Club

**This Meeting’s Theme: “Sustainability”** Sustainability is about more than just our planet ... in public speaking, it's about the lasting power of your message! ️ It’s about crafting a speech that doesn't just get applause today, but changes minds tomorrow . It's also about building speaking habits that will support you for a lifetime . So let's plant some powerful ideas, nurture our skills, and grow together! \*\*\* You can **pay directly via Meetup**! For this meeting, we’re collecting **CHF 37**, which also includes a delicious dinner prepared by the restaurant. That’s dinner *and* personal growth in one go—what a deal! ️✨ Per default, you're in for the vegetarian option. If you want meat, let us know via PM before Sunday! \*\*\* \*\* Practice public speaking, sharpen your communication, and grow your leadership skills\*\* Ever wanted to feel more confident speaking in front of others? Or perhaps become a better communicator and leader? Toastmasters is the perfect place to challenge yourself in a warm, supportive, and safe environment. Here, you can practice, learn, grow, mentor, and share—while having a laugh or two along the way. With over **16,600 clubs worldwide**, Toastmasters helps people reach their full potential as confident speakers and inspiring leaders. \*\*\* \*\* Welcome to Zuriberg Toastmasters Club\*\* We usually meet on the **1st, 3rd, and 4th Tuesday** of each month in the beautiful **Zunftsaal** at *Restaurant Weisser Wind* in Zurich. (We’ll always notify you if there's a change in venue.) \*\*\* **️ What to expect at a meeting** Each meeting is hosted by the **Toastmaster of the evening**, who welcomes guests and introduces the *Word of the Day*. Then, we move into the main event: **️ Prepared Speeches** – 3–4 speeches, each 5–7 minutes long **️ Dinner Break** – Enjoy a delicious meal together \*\* Speech Evaluations\*\* – Supportive and constructive feedback \*\* Table Topics\*\* – Fun impromptu speaking, open to guests too! \*\* Meeting Evaluation\*\* – A general overview and suggestions for improvement **️ Guest Feedback & Closing** – Share your thoughts and wrap up the evening \*\* After-Hours Conversations\*\* – Stick around for drinks and good chats \*\*\* **❓ FAQs** **Do I have to speak at my first meeting?** Nope! You’re welcome to just observe. If you feel comfortable, you can introduce yourself and maybe even try Table Topics. Totally optional! **Is there a teacher or instructor?** There’s no formal instructor. The club is run by elected members, and learning happens through practice and peer feedback. You’ll receive a speaking guidebook and can also request a mentor. **Do I have to pay for the dinner?** Yes, the CHF 37 fee covers dinner and the venue. Soft drinks are not included and cost approx. CHF 6. **How many people attend?** Usually between **20–30 people**, a mix of members and guests. Meetup RSVPs mostly reflect guest numbers. **What is Toastmasters International?** A nonprofit founded in 1924 with **16,400+ clubs** in **141 countries**, Toastmasters helps people become better speakers, communicators, and leaders. **Can anyone join?** Yes! Anyone **18 or older** is welcome to become a member. **What is the refund policy?** Unfortunately, we cannot offer refunds for cancellations. But we know that life can get in the way, so guests cancelling two or more days prior to the event are welcome to reach out via private message and we can coordinate a visit at a later date without further charges. \*\*\* We look forward to seeing you—whether it’s your first word or your first speech. Come for the skills, stay for the stories!

*On Earth We're Briefly Gorgeous* is a letter from a son to a mother who cannot read. Written when the speaker, Little Dog, is in his late twenties, the letter unearths a family's history that began before he was born — a history whose epicenter is rooted in Vietnam — and serves as a doorway into parts of his life his mother has never known, all of it leading to an unforgettable revelation. At once a witness to the fraught yet undeniable love between a single mother and her son, it is also a brutally honest exploration of race, class, and masculinity. Asking questions central to our American moment, immersed as we are in addiction, violence, and trauma, but undergirded by compassion and tenderness, *On Earth We're Briefly Gorgeous* is as much about the power of telling one's own story as it is about the obliterating silence of not being heard. With stunning urgency and grace, Ocean Vuong writes of people caught between disparate worlds, and asks how we heal and rescue one another without forsaking who we are. The question of how to survive, and how to make of it a kind of joy, powers the most important debut novel of many years. **Suggest and vote for future books in this google sheets document**: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1lIdNT7Z_nyzkpSq9jjnQe_jZoZDEHU0dACEFEvLaf40/edit?gid=855607985#gid=855607985 *\*\* Our venue, Cranberry in Zurich, do not charge us to use their space - therefore I would like to request that everyone buys at least one drink and / or food from Cranberry, so that they continue to be happy to have us be there. \*\**

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Join us for an engaging exchange amongst positive-vibes-ICT-people. In this interactive session, we will play a game used in swiss HR-processes to get into deeper conversations faster than just high-level small talk. You will learn a practical interview-technique and how to build stronger relationships in both your personal and professional life. This event is perfect for ICT professionals looking to enhance their communication skills, build emotional intelligence, and create more meaningful connections in Switzerland. Whether you are a seasoned professional or just starting in the industry, you are welcome to join a supportive and engaging environment. Looking forward seeing you there.

Join us for a special SEOnerdSwitzerland at On Headquarters in Zurich with Marilena Pixner and Rana Quba Chamsi . 💬 Talks in English, Q&A & Networking: German, English, French 📅 April 21st 📍 Zurich: On Labs Zürich, Förrlibuckstrasse 190 💬 **Insights from On's journey on optimizing for AI search** **🎤 Speaker - Marilena Pixner** This session shares insights from On's journey on optimizing for AI search, providing a practical framework to boost visibility and earn recommendations. You’ll receive actionable insights on how to: * **Build** a technical foundation for comprehension * **Create** authoritative content to foster credibility * **Drive** digital PR to establish consensus 🔗 [Connect with Marilena on Linkedin](https://www.linkedin.com/in/marilena-pixner-111bab199/). **💬 Technical SEO Audits & Monitoring in the Age of AI** **🎤 Speaker - Rana Quba Chamsi, PhD** AI is becoming part of the SEO toolkit, but when it comes to Technical SEO, most people are asking the wrong question. The problem isn’t what AI can do, it’s what AI thinks it can do. Large language models often give confident but incorrect answers about how websites are structured, rendered, or parsed. Ask them how they extract content from a page, and you’ll get a plausible explanation, not necessarily a correct one. They may claim to interpret JavaScript, structured data, or DOM elements reliably, while in reality their access is limited, inconsistent, or dependent on simplified retrieval methods. This creates a dangerous gap between perceived and actual capabilities, especially for audits and monitoring. In this talk, we’ll break down: * where AI genuinely adds value in Technical SEO workflows * where it fails (and why) from hallucinations to outdated assumptions * how to validate AI outputs using real-world tooling and data sources * and how to design a hybrid approach combining AI, MCPs, and browser automation tools like Playwright The future of Technical SEO isn’t AI vs humans, it’s knowing exactly when not to trust AI. 🔗 [Connect with Rana Quba Chamsi on Linkedin](https://www.linkedin.com/in/ranachamsi/) **Details** 17:45 - 18:00 Doors open 18:00 - 19:30 Welcome & talks 19:30 - 20:30 Socializing & Apero 😋 20:30 Goodbye & Good Night 💛 SEOnerdSwitzerland is a non-profit association since 2019. We organize online and offline events to connect the Swiss SEO community and democratize SEO knowledge. The organisation team are unpaid volunteers. Sponsoring and donation help us cover IT, logistics and apero. **Here is how you can support us:** Sponsoring: [Become a sponsor of SEOnerdSwitzerland](https://workinseo.com/seonerdswitzerland/support-us) starting from CHF 500.- Social Media: Isaline and Corina share updates about SEOnerdSwitzerland on their profiles. Like, share, follow, and tell your SEO friends about us — every bit helps! * Isaline Muelhauser: [Web](https://pilea.ch/en/home/), [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/in/isaline-muelhauser/) * Corina Burri: [Web](https://corinaburri.com/de/seo-beratung-schweiz/), [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/in/corina-burri/), [Bluesky](https://bsky.app/profile/corinaburri.bsky.social)

Please register at **https://luma.com/qh0g4i81** to receive the details about event location. # ​LLM tools have become the default solution for everyday translation tasks — fast, convenient, and often surprisingly good. But when accuracy really matters — legal documents, brand messaging, or customer communication — most professionals still hesitate to fully trust the output. ​This Trustworthy AI Circle round looks at a practical question: How can we make AI translation reliable enough for real business use – without introducing lengthy and expensive human-in-the-loop setups traditional agencies use? ​Together with experts from **Supertext** we will look at a practical near-instant verification flow. We will approach the solution from two perspectives: business value from a marketing leadership viewpoint and practical implementation from an operational one. The discussion will explore where these perspectives align - and where they collide - in building trustworthy solutions that continuously improve the underlying AI model.

Do you remember that feeling — when meeting people felt effortless? When conversations went deeper than small talk, and you actually wanted to stay a little longer? We’re creating that space again. This is a book club — but not the kind you’re used to. No long monologues. No pressure to sound smart. No awkward silence. Just people, ideas, and real conversations. ⸻ 📖 This edition’s book: Misery by Stephen King A modern bestseller exploring connection, timing, emotional intimacy, and the complexity of relationships. ⸻ Important We are not a traditional book club — so don’t worry if you haven’t read the book. We begin with a short and engaging presentation: you’ll get a clear overview of the story, characters, and key themes. After that, each guest receives: • a set of thoughtful, slightly provocative questions • a number for group rotation 💬 You’ll join a small group and spend ~20 minutes discussing deeper topics inspired by the book — not just what happened, but what it means. Then we switch groups. New people. New dynamics. New perspectives. ⸻ ✨ And then — the structure fades away. The rest of the evening is yours: • relaxed conversations • drinks • natural connections ⸻ This is not about literature. And not about dating either. It’s about how stories bring people together. ⸻ If you’re curious, open-minded, and enjoy meaningful conversations — you’ll feel at home here.

Welcome to the first meeting of the 20th Century World Literature Book Club Zurich! For our first book, we’ll be reading *Chronicle of a Death Foretold*, a short, gripping, and beautifully written novel by Colombian author and Nobel Prize winner Gabriel García Márquez. First published in 1981, it tells the story of a killing that everyone knows is coming, yet somehow no one stops. We’ll meet in English for a friendly, open discussion. No academic background is needed — just read the book, bring your thoughts, and join the conversation. This first book has been chosen by the organizer to get the club started. After our book club is actively underway, future reads will be selected through member nominations and voting. Looking forward to meeting fellow readers and kicking things off together in April!

We are excited to welcome to you our next “Female Founder Coworking Morning”. Join us and other female founders at Impact Hub Zurich for a morning of coworking and connecting in our premises. There will be room to work, Gipfeli to eat and coffee to drink in order to create an inspiring and motivating atmosphere. **Agenda:** * 09:00 Doors open * 09:30 Introduction Round (1 min. per person) * 10:00 Input by Andreia Fernandes on the topic of Portolio Careers * 11:00 Co-Working and deepening of connections * 12:00 Finish Get your [Tickets](https://eventfrog.ch/de/p/fuehrungen-vortraege/business-treff/female-founders-coworking-morning-7436775069219601632.html) here! Portfolio Career as founder More and more founders are turning to models such as fractional founder or fractional co-founder. Instead of relying early on venture capital, these approaches enable flexible, lower-risk market validation with a clear strategic focus. At the same time, these careers increasingly transform into portfolio careers - bringing new freedoms, but also new demands: prioritization, clear structure, and intentional energy management become central. A solid content and strategic foundation is key and portfolio Careers are also a journey to knowing yourself with your individual strengths, needs and purpose. Andreia Fernandes has been working with portfolio careers for over a decade and has strategically supported numerous female founders through complex career and entrepreneurial phases. She founded her first start-up as an Impact Hub member and today runs the Portfolio Career Institute as part of her own portfolio career. In her contribution, she presents concrete possibilities and alternatives and shows how modern career and entrepreneurial models can be rethought.

You are interested to talk about agile topics like agile project management, agile organisation development, agile practices and agile mindset then join our first meeting and become part of a vibrant agile community.

Entrepreneurs Community Zürich: The "No Cap" Circuit Talk ​Focus: Startup, Founder & Investor Conferences ​High-Signal Connections for the 2026 Season On April 22nd, we are hosting an exclusive exchange on the 2026 European Startup & Founder conference circuit. With entry-level tickets for many major investor events starting at €1,000+, we’re coming together to share the "insider track" on navigating the upcoming season effectively. ​The "No Cap" Session Highlights: ​The 2026 Roadmap: A breakdown of 8 major upcoming events, including 4 Swiss essentials (like Startup Nights and SICTIC) and 4 European giants (like OMR Hamburg, Bits & Pretzels, VivaTech, and Slush). ​The "Access Hacks": We will discuss specific, lesser-known ways to access these high-value environments and maximize your ROI. ​Travel & Stay Collaboration: Don't go alone. We’re opening the floor to find partners for carpooling or splitting accommodations in Lisbon/Helsinki to keep your burn rate low. ​WEF 2027 Strategy: It’s never too early. We’ll discuss early-bird planning for Davos (January 18–22, 2027). Start networking and coordinating reservations now to avoid the 10x price hikes and total capacity lockouts. ​Peer-to-Peer Intel: An open floor for members to share their unfiltered, personal experiences—what was actually worth the trip and what changed their business trajectory. ​🕒 April 22nd Schedule ​7:00 PM | Check-in & Mingle: Grab your color-coded industry neck strap to find the founders or investors you actually need. ​7:30 PM | The 30-Minute Circuit Talk: A deep dive into the 2026/27 Founder & Investor event landscape and access strategies. ​8:00 PM | Personal Perspective Exchange: An open discussion for attendees to share their own "boots-on-the-ground" tips. ​8:30 PM | Open Pitch Session: Spontaneously present your business or conference goals to the room. ​9:00 PM | Final Networking: Connect with others heading to the same events to coordinate travel and stays. ​⚠️ ​Please register in advance. You pay at the event. ​Join 980+ Professionals: ​WhatsApp: https://chat.whatsapp.com/JaOi2ewg46R6vejpCXpvdY ​LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/93137022/ ​Web: https://www.entrepreneurs-community.com/ ​Note: This is an educational exchange of personal perspectives. By participating, you agree to our liability waiver/media consent. Please support the venue by ordering at least one drink/snack.

Ungewissheit, Volatilität und Komplexität nehmen weiterhin zu. Und damit die Anforderungen an wirkungsvolle Führung und Steuerung. Das dreitägige Seminar zum zertifizierten VSM Coach (Metaphorum) bietet eine umfassende Einführung in das Viable System Model (VSM), ein in den 1960er Jahren von Stafford Beer entwickeltes, bewährtes kybernetisches Modell zur Steuerung von Organisationen jeder Grössenordnung. Das Viable System Model bildete u.a. in den 1980er Jahren eine wesentliche Grundlage für die Entwicklung des St. Galler Management Modells durch Hans Ulrich und findet sich in Teilen auch in jüngeren Organisationsmodellen wieder. Die jüngsten Entwicklungen im Bereich der künstlichen Intelligenz und die sich daraus ergebenden Möglichkeiten für Führung und Steuerung unterstreichen den Wert und die Zeitlosigkeit des universell anwendbaren Modells, das sein Potenzial aus 4 Mrd. Jahren Evolution bezieht. **Ziele des Seminars** Die Teilnehmenden werden umfassend befähigt, Organisationen nach den Prinzipien des Viable System Models systematisch zu analysieren, neu auszurichten und nachhaltig zu optimieren. Sie verstehen und beherrschen die fünf Steuerungsfunktionen der Systeme 1 bis 5 und sind in der Lage, das VSM praktisch anzuwenden und Organisationen effektiv zu transformieren. Damit erreichen sie eine massgeschneiderte und lückenlose Entscheidungs- und Kommunikationsstruktur, die Agilisierung und Effektivierung des Unternehmens, eine klarere Fokussierung auf Kundennutzen, die Sicherstellung von Komplexitätsfähigkeit bei gleichzeitiger Robustheit, die Sicherstellung kontinuierlicher Anpassung (Lernen & Innovieren), die Klarheit über Verantwortung und Voraussetzungen wirksamer Führung, das Ausschöpfen von Verflachungs- und Vereinfachungspotentialen, die Auflösung von Konfliktherden, das Abwerfen von «Organisationsballast» sowie die Auflösung der Kommunikationsblockaden. Seminarinhalte und weitere Details: https://bit.ly/VSM-Coach

Join Voice Over Pros Of Ohio for an exciting morning of networking, and exploring opportunities in the world of voice acting. Whether you're a seasoned professional or just starting out, this event is perfect for expanding your network, learning how to start a VO business, and for honing your skills. Connect with fellow voice actors and VO experts, that will help you succeed in your voice over business. This event will feature discussions on professional development, entrepreneurship in the voice over industry, with tips for navigating the world of voice acting. Don't miss this unique opportunity to learn from others, collaborate with like-minded individuals, and take your voice over career to the next level. Join us Saturday, March 28, from 10am - 12pm and learn how to start or grow your voice over business. Let your voice be heard! The $10 fee covers refreshments and door prizes.

Welcome, readers! Our April read is **_Martyr!_ by Kaveh Akbar.** The story follows a young Iranian American poet grappling with grief, addiction, and the aching question of what makes a life meaningful. Drawn into an unexpected friendship with a terminally ill artist, he begins to confront faith, love, and the seduction of self-destruction. Lyrical, darkly funny, and emotionally piercing, the novel wrestles with beauty and despair in equal measure. It’s a story about longing—to be seen, to be forgiven, and to matter. Looking forward to discussing with everyone! We will meet at Zaftig Brewing Co in their event room in the back. We are welcome to bring in our own food, but **drinks must be purchased at the bar.** Happy reading! 📖

This month we’ll be reading Assassin’s Apprentice by Robin Hobb. Feel free to come even if you don’t finish the book!

Bring your business cards and network in person with other business professionals! Gold Star Referral Clubs is one of the most established professional networking organizations in the country, with multiple groups in central Ohio. Join us!

Join other experienced and aspiring agile coaches and professionals to: * develop and practice your coaching skills in a peer-to-peer environment * share current successes and challenges in your work environment and get support from each other * learn from each other, build better relationships and experiment with new ideas ***NOTE:*** Pre-registration is required for this event. **Please arrive 10 minutes early** to check in at the security desk.

Join us for our April Book Club gathering where we will come together to discuss *[Stop Me if You've Heard This One](https://www.kristenarnettwriter.com/stopmeifyouveheardthisone)* by [Kristen Arnett](https://www.kristenarnettwriter.com/about) in a safe and welcoming environment. Make new friends who share your passion for books and connect with fellow LGBTQ book enthusiasts.