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Practice communication & leadership skills with Helsinki Toastmasters
Join us for an empowering workshop hosted by Helsinki Toastmasters, focusing on mastering confidence and communication skills. Whether you are a seasoned public speaker or just starting your journey, this event is tailored for individuals looking to boost their self-empowerment and enhance their leadership skills. Our experienced mentors will share valuable insights on how to speak with conviction, project confidence, and become a compelling communicator.
Connect with like-minded individuals, network with professionals, and engage in thought-provoking discussions aimed at personal development and positive thinking. Elevate your public speaking game, gain inspiration, and set yourself on the path to success. Don't miss this opportunity to invest in yourself and unleash your full potential.
Helsinki Toastmasters welcomes you to this interactive event that promises to be both educational and fun.
The meeting is in English language, meet and greet starts at 17:30, meeting starts at 17:45 pm sharp.
Warmly welcome as a guest.
W4CFI x Nordea: Imperfect Experts - Turning setbacks into strength
**Designed for experienced cybersecurity professionals, this event focuses on senior peer-level exchange. Others are welcome to apply, though priority will be given to those**
**with several years in the field.**
No career in cybersecurity is without setbacks, and no real expertise is built without learning from them. This event digs into how experienced professionals turn difficult moments and missteps into strength.
With experience comes perspective. This event is designed for senior women in cybersecurity to openly reflect on the challenges, mistakes, and turning points that have shaped their careers.
Expect honest conversations, shared insight, and meaningful connections among peers.
**Please note that we can accommodate dietary restrictions for those who get a spot before 14.04.2026. However, due to some constraints, we may not be able to make special food arrangements for those who get a spot after this date. We appreciate your understanding.**
**Note:**
We will use meetup.com to communicate with you. Please check that you have allowed notifications and emails from meetup. This event requires some of the details which you can answer during RSVP. Please be mindful to answer the questionnaires. The information will be used purely to tailor relevant discussions during the event.
Our experts:
**Jenni Gyllenberg**, Expert IT Security Specialist in Nordea, who has held both leadership and specialist positions in the financial industry for the past 25 years.
**Benjamin Särkkä** is a cybersecurity leader, hacker, and CEO of 10100 Group, as well as the founder of the Disobey community. With experience ranging from building incident response capabilities to leading cybersecurity in organisations of different sizes, he brings a practical, real-world perspective not only to digital defense but also to how setbacks can be turned into strengths.
**Kaarina Satamo** is Head of Identity Management at Nordea. She has a background in global industrial companies with passion in Identity and Access Management and how it can support cybersecurity, compliance and process automation. She values diversity, strategic thinking and focuses on practical and responsible solutions.
**Agenda**
**17:00** Doors open
**17:30** W4CFI introduction
**17:40** Presentation by Jenni Gyllenberg: “Imperfect Experts – Turning setbacks into strengths” explains why you should shift from being afraid of making mistakes to embracing them, and why this is the only way forward.
**18:15** Food, drinks & networking
**18:45** Presentation by Benjamin Särkkä: “Threats and Opportunities of the Modern Operating Environments”
**19:00** Small group discussions lead by Jenni Gyllenberg, Benjamin Särkkä, and Kaarina Satamo
**20:30-21.00** Wrap-up, networking
If the event is full, we still recommend you join the waitlist, since often spots open up closer to the event.
**We have a no-show policy**
If you are not able to participate and do not cancel, you will not be allowed to participate in upcoming events for the next six months.
**If you need to cancel your participation, please update your RSVP status in Meetup to "Not going" by the 18th of April, 2026 latest.**
**Photos and social media**
Please note that pictures from the event will be shared in our social media channels. You can opt-out from being photographed at the event.
**How to enroll?**
The venue requires prior registration. To enroll in the event click "Attend" in Meetup.
Please note that Women4Cyber Finland's events are primarily for women, but we welcome everyone. As the spots for the event are limited, we prioritize women currently working in the cybersecurity field.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us at events[at]women4cyberfinland.com
**About Nordea**
Nordea is the largest bank in the Nordics where we work to support our customers’ financial development. Nordea is a major employer for technology specialists in the Nordics and Poland. Our technology units employ around 8000 people with a diverse background, nationalities and competences. With us, you get to work with all the modern technologies. We are up to date with cybersecurity trends, ensuring quality of banking services, with operational stability on top of mind. Warm welcome!
Finnish Language Café
Learning Finnish in Finland can be difficult because Finns tend to switch to English. That is one of the reasons people like our Finnish language café: you get to practice Finnish with Finns :)
The events are completely free and there is always a native speaker to facilitate the conversation and to help find the right words. The coffee is good too ☕😋🇦🇹
Tervetuloa!
When? ⏰
Usually Tuesday to Friday from 15:00 - 16:00
Where? 📍
In a cozy Viennese coffee house: The Good Coffee Company, Eerikinkatu 33, Helsinki
The Good Coffee Company
A Taste of Vienna 🇦🇹
Eerikinkatu 33, 00180 Helsinki
Please visit our Facebook page for updates and changes:
https://www.facebook.com/TheGoodCoffeeCompany/events
Swedish Language Café at Luckan
(SWE nedan)
This is a language café for anyone who wants to practice their Swedish through discussion in a laid-back environment. Swedish Language Café takes place every Tuesday at Luckan, and the programme is adapted according to the participants’ needs and wishes.
Swedish Language Café is organised in collaboration with Kvinnliga Akademiker i Helsingfors.
The Swedish Language Café meets at Luckan, Georgsgatan 27 / Yrjönkatu 27 every Tuesday at 17:30-19:00.
There is no need to sign up in advance.
For more information: integration@luckan.fi
SWE
Swedish Language Café är ett språkkafé som är öppet för alla som vill öva svenska via diskussioner i en avslappnad miljö. Språkkaféet hålls varje tisdag och programmet anpassas enligt deltagarnas behov och önskemål.
Språkkafét ordnas i samarbete med Kvinnliga Akademiker i Helsingfors.
Språkkafét hålls på Luckan, Georgsgatan 27 klockan 17:30-19:00.
Förhandsanmälan krävs ej. För mera information kontakta integration@luckan.fi
Sahaja Yoga meditation course in English
Welcome to join our Sahaja Yoga meditation meetings in English! The meetings are free of charge and you can just show up. The group consists of people of different ages and nationalities who have been meditating different periods of time. Newcomers are welcome at any time. We normally sit on chairs or on pillows on the floor, so there is no need to bring a mat and you can wear normal clothes.
Meditation means mental silence or thoughtless awareness. You are present here and now, but your mind is not bombarded by thoughts from the past or the future. In this state, you feel peace and joy, which are the essential elements of the present moment. With regular practice of meditation, it is possible to establish this state within us.
The group is lead by volunteers who are experienced and can offer guidance to get you started. We give a short introduction to the meditation and after that we do meditation exercises. We also give tips on how to meditate at home. After the meditation class, we have a cup of tea and there is time for questions.
Welcome! We hope to see you in our meditation meetings!
This video helps you to find the Kamppi Sahaja Yoga center:
https://vimeo.com/199566137
More information about Sahaja Yoga meditation:
www.discoversahajayoga.org (in English)
www.jooga.org (in Finnish)
www.sahajayoga.ru (in Russian)
www.sahajayoga.es (in Spanish)
Guided online meditations to support your meditation practice at home:
www.wemeditate.com
Helsinki Python & PyData Helsinki meetup with TEK & ILry
Welcome along to our April meetup in collaboration with [PyData Helsinki](https://pydata-helsinki.github.io/), kindly hosted by [TEK](https://www.tek.fi/en/en/tek-trade-unions-and-you) and [ILry](https://www.ilry.fi/en/membership/become-a-member/)!
Our hosts will introduce their services for both employed and unemployed IT specialists, talk about how the unions fight for your rights, discuss the current situation in the IT sector from the unions' perspective, and tell us more about the collective agreement system and upcoming negotiations. After a quick break and our famous Python Quiz, we will welcome to the stage our very own Cal Paterson, who will paint us a picture of LLM security issues regarding prompt injections.
You have to RSVP for the event to join. If you can't make it, please update your RSVP promptly so another Python enthusiast from the waiting list can take your spot.
Photos of the event may be shown on different digital channels of HelPy/PyDataHel and our hosts. Please also share your own photos!
**Location: TEK - Ratavartijankatu 2 A, 00520 Helsinki**
**Schedule**
* 17:00 Doors open, snacks and drinks available 🍺
* 17:30 Welcoming words
* 17:35[ Owain Hopeaket](https://www.linkedin.com/in/owainhopeaketo/)o &[ Anne Granat-Jukakoski](https://www.linkedin.com/in/anne-granat-jukakoski/): Intro to TEK and ILry unions
* 18:00[ Tietoala](https://tietoala.fi/in-english/): IT sector, collective agreement and the law
* 18:30 Break and pizza 🍕
* 18:50 Quiz 🔮
* 19:00[ Cal Paterson](https://calpaterson.com/about.html): "Disregard that!" attacks
* 19:30 End of programme
* 20:00 Let's start moving to a nearby bar to continue Python discussions 🍻
**Arriving**
The event venue is close to the Tripla mall/Pasila train station. Here you can see[ the location of the office on the map](https://www.google.com/maps/dir//60.1979559,24.9366098/@60.1974137,24.9352379,17z/data=!4m2!4m1!3e0).
The building's main entrance (door A) is facing the Junailijanaukio plaza. Junailijanaukio plaza is reserved for pedestrians and it is above the normal street level; use the stairs in Ratavartijankatu street to get to Junailijanaukio. The entrance will be on your left.
If you're arriving by car, read more on[ parking in Eastern Pasila](https://pasilanpysakointi.fi/lyhytaikainen-pysakointi/) (in Finnish)
Shut Up & Write - Helsinki
A warm space to write, connect, and spend some intentional time together.
We start by gathering, chatting a little, and ordering a tea or coffee if you like. Then at **18:30** we take an hour to focus on our own writing.
No phones, no chatting during the writing time — just a simple way to create momentum while being in the company of others. If you are noise sensitive, bring earplugs/headphones etc..
There’s no pressure to share your work unless you feel like it — you’re always welcome to keep things private.
All kinds of writing are welcome:
– Creative writing
– Poetry
– Journaling
– Essays or academic work
– Anything else
Any language is welcome too.
After the session, you’re welcome to stay, chat, and hang out for as long as you like.
Come as you are, bring whatever you’re working on, and enjoy a supportive, easygoing atmosphere ✨
**Very welcome!**
Business Mentoring Events This Week
Discover what is happening in the next few days
Avoiding the Pitfalls of Startup Growth
**NOTE: To book your place at this event, please visit the Helsinki Incubators registration page:**
[https://www.lyyti.fi/reg/Avoiding_the_Pitfalls_of_Startup_Growth_0472](https://www.lyyti.fi/reg/Avoiding_the_Pitfalls_of_Startup_Growth_0472)
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**Is your startup ready for its next big growth phase, or are hidden mistakes quietly slowing you down?** Join us for a hands-on workshop designed to help you navigate the transition from a small team to a mid-sized company. Hosted by Business Agility Finland, this event will help you learn through interactive activities designed to keep you engaged, connect you with peers, and help you spot common growth ‘traps’ before they happen.
**What we’ll cover:**
* **Recognize** common, hidden assumptions about business management that most companies hold.
* **Explore** how these blind spots can directly impact your ability to grow successfully.
* **Identify** concrete actions you can take *before* these problems manifest in your business.
**Event Agenda:**
* **17:00 \- 17:30 \| Connections:** Purpose-driven networking on a specific topic to help you recognize shared contexts with fellow participants.
* **17:30 \- 19:00 \| Immersive Workshop:** Dive deep into discovering common scale-up pitfalls and exploring their impact on business success.
* **19:00 \- 19:30 \| Call to Action & Pizza:** Identify specific actions to take back to your business context while enjoying pizza and light snacks!
This workshop is designed following **“*Training from the BACK of the Room!*” (TBR)** design principles to maximize your engagement and participation as an attendee.
After Work - Founder (& aspiring) networking
Laid back get together to network and exchange over a couple of drinks.
Play Badminton [Social Games] @Smash Center
【IMPORTANT SUMMARY】
* The purpose of social games is to know some people, do some exercise and enjoy the games together with others. Winning and getting points is not the focus of this session. Please play with consideration to your opponents' level.
* Please purchase your slot through this link [https://7538e9.myshopify.com/](https://7538e9.myshopify.com/)
【SIGN-UP SYSTEM】
* Please sign up and pay through this link. [https://7538e9.myshopify.com/products/saturday-badminton](https://7538e9.myshopify.com/products/saturday-badminton)
* We don't use the signup system on Meetup.com anymore. (Neither the waiting list)
* It says this event is full on this meetup page, because I didn't open any slots here for you to sign up. You have to check this [sign-up page](https://7538e9.myshopify.com/products/social-game) to see if there is still a slot available there.
* The background of using an external sign-up and payment system is because Meetup.com introduced a service fee to increase 21% of the fee in May 2023, and we want to reduce this cost.
【FEE and REFUND POLICY】
* Fee includes courts and plastic shuttles. Please sign up and pay before you come. NO refund if you do not cancel until 48 hours before the event.
* Racket: bring one or rent one at the counter.
* You can put a comment to sell your slot after the deadline of refund, or sell your slot in our whatsapp group.
* No matter the reason is sickness, accident or anything, the group or I will not afford the cost caused by your absence.
* Of course you CAN'T ask me, "Can I sign up for free for next week because I didn't come to use my slot this week?". Please remember, the court booked for you was there and it costs money. The court doesn't simply become "free of charge", just because you didn't come to use it.
【COMMUNICATION】
* Communication: our whatsapp group [https://chat.whatsapp.com/JJQbJlisbcj5YDnlcSu347](https://chat.whatsapp.com/JJQbJlisbcj5YDnlcSu347)
* There are too many spams, so I only accept +358 number to join whatsapp group. Numbers from other countries will all be rejected.
【OTHERS】
* Please always keep 1 meter away from those courts where people are playing. Never step into the corners of other courts! If I see you do this, I probably will yell at you!
* If you have some questions, you can put your questions in the comments on the event page. People will respond.
* We play double games to 21 points. After each game, please let those who are waiting to play. Feel free to play with whoever you want, but please avoid playing with the same people all the time.
* If you are new to badminton, please Google basic badminton rules in advance. Serve rules, double rules and point counting rules. You are always welcome to ask anyone in our group. Most of our members are more than happy to help you.
* Badminton activity is organized for non-profit purpose, but I take a small fee for my work.
* Want to restring your racket? I can do restring for you. €24 including the string. Please get contact with Ken.
[https://drive.google.com/file/d/1XdBBBKBmsHqvMyI7t1MttqOxwX8rs7vQ/view?usp=sharing](https://drive.google.com/file/d/1XdBBBKBmsHqvMyI7t1MttqOxwX8rs7vQ/view?usp=sharing)
* [https://www.meetup.com/Helsinki-Badminton-Meetup/](https://www.meetup.com/Helsinki-Badminton-Meetup/)
* You want to pay with your sport card or voucher? check the bottom of the page. Click "read more"
* https://www.meetup.com/Helsinki-Badminton-Meetup/[https://www.meetup.com/Helsinki-Badminton-Meetup/](https://www.meetup.com/Helsinki-Badminton-Meetup/)
AI maturity in product creation - PO Meetup
At this meetup, we will walk through a practical AI maturity framework for digital product creation.
**Product Owner Meetup - Helsinki** is a community where Product Owners come together to celebrate their craft, share real-world experiences, and grow as leaders in their industry.
### **🌱 Join us in the April meetup about AI maturity in product creation**
AI is already affecting how product teams work, but many teams still struggle with the same questions:
* Where are we today?
* Where is AI genuinely useful?
* And what should we do next?
At this meetup, we will walk through a practical AI maturity framework for digital product creation in e-commerce. It helps product teams assess how AI shows up in discovery, prioritisation, decision-making, delivery, and customer experience 👉…and identify the next improvement area.
You will get a concrete way to discuss AI maturity with your team, spot the most relevant opportunities, and avoid getting stuck between experimentation and real adoption.
Expect a practical session and an honest discussion, not AI buzzwords.
#### **Speakers**
**🎤 Okko Ojala, Senior Architect, Nitor**
Introducing the AI Maturity Playbook and how teams can use it to start the conversation around beneficial use of AI in product development
**🎤Joakim Sandström, Senior Architect, Nitor**
Sharing lessons from applying the framework with Finnair and what happened when the framework met real product work
📍 *Where:* **Nitor Office, Aleksanterinkatu** 46, 6th floor (next to Mummotunneli)
🕕 *When:* **Wednesday, 22nd of April, from 17:30 to 19:30**
🍪 *Bonus:* **Snacks, drinks, and great company!**
Through inspiring talks, hands-on discussions, and opportunities to connect with peers, we aim to value and highlight the role of the Product Owner to one of innovation, pride, and strategic impact.
Each session brings together practical insights from industry leaders with first-person, real-life stories from local and global product professionals who have tackled challenges and achieved breakthroughs.
Whether you’re fine-tuning stakeholder management, mastering prioritisation, or seeking inspiration, you’ll find a welcoming space to learn, collaborate, and advance your skills.
Join us in shaping a movement where Product Owners are recognised as key drivers of outcome orientation, innovation and value, transforming the profession into a globally celebrated craft.
📍Please note: the downstairs exterior doors lock at **17:00**. If you arrive after this, just ring the doorbell and we will let you in. The event begins at **17:30**.
Microsoft Data Platform User Group: In-person April meetup @Meltlake
**Meltlake hosts our in-person meetup on the 22nd of April. The location is Meltlake's office at Kansakoulukatu 3.**
**Agenda:**
\- Game on\! 🎮 Fabric \+ AI 🤖 \+ Power BI 👾 @Meltlake
\- Networking unlocked for Microsoft Fabric: Heini Ilmarinen
If you want to speak in future sessions and have a topic, please do get in touch with either Vesa Tikkanen, Oskari Heikkinen, Heini Ilmarinen or Aleksi Partanen.
Founders Running Club :: Helsinki
**Founders Running Club** (FRC) brings founders, investors, tech, creative people and startup enthusiasts together for weekly easy runs and networking. We like to be comfortable when we run and finish with coffee and conversations. Choose your pace or follow a pacer—pets, friends, family, are welcome.
🗓️ Launched in San Francisco, July 16, 2022
🌍 Now in 35+ cities
📅 Running + Networking events + Community
**Join the community** [http://foundersrc.com/chats](http://foundersrc.com/chats)
**Stay updated**:
Instagram [http://instagram.com/foundersrc/](http://instagram.com/foundersrc/)
Podcast [http://podcast.foundersrc.com/](http://podcast.foundersrc.com/)
LinkedIn [http://linkedin.com/company/foundersrc/](http://linkedin.com/company/foundersrc/)
Strava [http://strava.com/clubs/foundersRC](http://strava.com/clubs/foundersRC)
Website [http://foundersrc.com/](http://foundersrc.com/)
Ren Xue Yuan Gong
Welcome to join our Ren Xue Yuan Gong practice throughout the summer at Lapinlahden Lähde!
The practice is simple but yet practical and powerful.
It is easy to learn and will help you:
-gain energy, feel less tired and stressed
-more mental clarity, easier to concentrate
-boost your immune system
Time:
Sundays 15:30 - 17:00
WHERE:
Tallipääty, MIITTI office
Lapinlahden Lähde
Lapinlahdenpolku 8
00180 Helsinki
About REN XUE
Ren Xue is a comprehensive system for uplifting human life. It includes a unique form of Qigong (Yuan Qigong); three foundational theories (Theory of Qi, Theory of Consciousness, Theory of Totality) and a large body of teachings.
It was created by world-renowned teacher and healer Yuan Tze who continues to offer online and in-person events worldwide.
Ren Xue combines ancient Chinese wisdom traditions with modern insights into health and well-being.
The goal of Ren Xue is to help individuals improve their physical, emotional, and mental health through a holistic approach that emphasizes the connection between the mind, body, and spirit.
REN XUE FINLAND
Ren Xue Finland (RXF) is the Finnish branch of the global movement, an organization dedicated to the promotion and teaching of Ren Xue and its associated practices, including Yuan Gong and Yuan Ming Medicine.
It provides easy entry into the Ren Xue system through local in-person sessions, online courses and workshops/retreats.
Other learning methods can be found here: Ren Xue TV, a YouTube channel and Learn Ren Xue website. More about Ren Xue: [https://www.renxueinternational.org](https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.renxueinternational.org%2F%3Ffbclid%3DIwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAAR06uJQRSC7BE3zhPePQ7X_KO7WXa60cr7NK25KdOqfbSIHpYqBLO3dYgVM_aem_alDR7a6KhbNhG3u9NhCUVA&h=AT18asmYaRkvHCJemaC7rr9GVu579uflDCg7T6mLNodWdtMVhuxwFhIyz0p5ONeJbm3WQ3ZGIwONIa0_pDvih4t9BCCJUBkjhK4BdIMEl4aQ_qPzR5ykW-aiOndhYDPeAW9_2_eWZaMsv889HKbp8_c&__tn__=q&c%5B0%5D=AT35KTjVjr2kCnYHrXXjXPxEGFK-RFbZnFVdDmWrTe5WwbSZZ5ulNxFEjPPhejS8Pf4xetwkU1hhM1P2K_ABugpnXL6w-CKE25ARXwtLSexv-4fPJ4s2_Kcqgj3g2XWjCVkPPgcjwrPoNWOvdKa2f1VqyVa-2kcTojodTS3wn9zrnRjZLcG7)/
Business Mentoring Events Near You
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Building a Voice Over Business
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.
Gold Star Business Networking
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!
Lewis Center Networking Lunch
Join us for lunch and meet our very successful group. We are each others sales team...always looking for referrals for our members. If you are looking for new clients, let us help you out! Bring your business cards and brochures to share with us.
We have a speaker each week so that we can learn about their business.
Because we have only one member per business, we have many of the spots filled. However, we are specifically looking for an estate attorney, a handyman/electrician, and an event planner. We have referrals for you!
All visitors are welcome. Any questions contact [pmarchio@farmersagent.com](mailto:pmarchio@farmersagent.com)
Agile Coaching Circle -- IN-PERSON
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.
Confidence Lab
**A Transformative Half-Day Event**
Welcome to Confidence Lab, the ultimate experience designed to help you step into your most confident self. This half-day event is packed with actionable strategies, inspiring sessions, and opportunities to connect with like-minded individuals who are ready to invest in their personal and professional growth. Whether you’re looking to advance in your career, deepen your self-belief, or simply embrace new challenges, Confidence Lab is your starting point.
**What You’ll Experience**
**Your Confidence Lab ticket includes:**
* **Engaging Speaker Sessions**: Learn from experts about harnessing confidence in your career, relationships, and everyday life.
* **Interactive Experiences:** Participate in dynamic activities designed to help you step into your most confident self.
* **In-Depth Audience Q&A:** Get direct insights from speakers as they answer your most pressing questions about building confidence and stepping into leadership.
* **Networking Opportunities**: Connect with a supportive community of professionals and confidence enthusiasts.
**2026 Speaker Sessions:**
* **Seeing Clearly**
Understand how you show up - and what’s been getting in the way.
* **Confidence in Relationship**
Communicate, navigate conflict, and build trust more effectively.
* **Sustainable Agency**
Learn how to lead without burning out. Your energy is part of the strategy.
* **Confidence in Service**
Align how you show up with the impact you actually want to have.
**This Is For You If…**
* You’re ready to take up more space in your work or life
* You want to communicate with clarity and confidence
* You’re stepping into (or preparing for) leadership
* You’re done second-guessing yourself
**Our Speakers**
**Lachandra Baker** Founder of LBB Edutainment and the kind of person who makes you realize you’ve been confusing confidence with performance your whole life. Lachandra blends psychology, research, and radical humanity to help individuals and teams stop code-switching their way through the day and start showing up as someone they actually recognize. Expect to be challenged, affirmed, and genuinely seen - sometimes all in the same breath.
**Annette Santiago Reyes** Annette has a rare talent: she makes the way you communicate feel like a discovery, not a critique. A connection catalyst and culture strategist, she helps people understand why they show up the way they do, and how to bridge the gap between intention and impact. Whether you're navigating change, life’s challenges, or simply trying to better understand yourself and others. Annette gives you the language and the lens to get there.
**Elizabeth Wangugi** Creator of The Nap Concert and the RESTOR™ framework, Elizabeth is here to tell you that rest is not a reward - it’s a strategy. Rooted in neuroscience and restorative practice, her work helps high-achievers stop running on fumes and start leading from a place of actual capacity. If your calendar is full and your tank is empty, Elizabeth might be the most important person you hear from at Confidence Lab.
**Stephanie Andrews** Founder of Social Black Butterfly Training & Consulting, Stephanie knows what it takes to lead through complexity because she’s done it across social services, healthcare, and operations. She specializes in succession strategy and leadership development, equipping leaders to build trust, navigate the hard moments, and leave something worth inheriting. Stephanie doesn’t just develop leaders. She develops the kind of leaders people actually want to follow.
**Lillian Morales-Laster** SVP Human Resources Director at United Midwest Savings Bank and Executive Director of the Empowering Latinas Leadership Academy (ELLA). Lillian has spent her career combining her passion for equity and inclusion with her experience in human resources to lead teams and organizations in the development of supportive work environments. She leads with a vision of ensuring Latinas' voices are included in crucial decision-making processes, because for Lillian, ELLA is more than just a program. It's a vibrant community of hermanas supporting and uplifting each other as they navigate their paths to leadership. A Columbus Business First Community Champion and Distinguished Hispanic Ohioan, her commitment to empowering others shows up everywhere she goes.
**Rachyl Kershaw** Founder of Greater Columbus Consulting and the architect behind the Confidence Lab Annual Summit, Rachyl has a gift for cutting through the noise, helping high-achievers stop performing success and start living it. She asks the questions most people are afraid to, creates space for honest reckoning, and somehow makes the hard work feel energizing. If you’ve ever wondered why doing everything right still feels like something’s missing, you’re in exactly the right room.
**Why Confidence Lab?**
Confidence is the foundation for success in every area of life. Whether you’re navigating a career change, launching a business, or striving for personal growth, building your confidence is the key to unlocking your higher purpose. This is your chance to invest in yourself and start living boldly.
**Join Us on May 4**
Confidence Lab is more than just an event - it’s a movement. Step into your power, embrace your potential, and make this the year you thrive. Secure your spot today and take the first step toward a more confident YOU.
Cost should never be a barrier to growth. If you'd like to request a complimentary community ticket, reach out to us at [hello@confidencelab.org](hello@confidencelab.org), no explanation needed.
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