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 📋 Meeting: #227 🎭 Theme: “SMALL WINS” ”Agenda includes Networking , projects speeches, table topics & speech evaluation session.

 Hosted by : Toastmaster Jolene Jacoby (Toastmaster of the day / TMOD)
 We are on our 227th meeting


 \*Date: 20th January 2025, Tuesday\* (Twice a month meet up in-person, Tuesdays) ⏰ Time: 07:15PM - 09:30 PM ( Dubai or UAE TIME )

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Welcome to the **Downtown Dubai Book Discussion Circle (every 2 weeks Tuesday)**. 📚✨ This session is about: -> "Steal like an Artist" by Austin Kleon From experience, we’ve seen that 10 people is the sweet spot for a great conversation: we have a core group of regular attendees (7 people) - and we open up every session for 3-4 new members, so we are excited to meet you (please join the waiting list, we approve new members manually). Please only RSVP, if you’re actually planning to **1\. read the book** and **2\. join the event on Tuesday**, so our discussions can stay rich, focused, and meaningful for everyone. ✨ Few Additional Notes to make this a great event: **Cost**: The event itself is free to attend. You’re simply responsible for covering your own food and drinks at the cafe. 😊 **RSVP**: When signing up for the Dubai Downtown Book Club, please confirm your attendance and kindly update your RSVP if your plans change. This small step makes a big difference in organizing a great session for all. You will find also upcoming events on our instagram community page: https://www.instagram.com/growhub.global/ (secret tip: if you reach us on Instagram your chance of securing a spot increases) and see our regular members in the posts/reels. This is about real human connection and exchange about our favorite books.

**Get ready for an energising evening on Service Design in the Age of AI with some of the region’s most respected design, product, and content leaders.** **Join Henrietta Ward (Content Design Manager @ Jisr) for an opening keynote, followed by a panel discussion with Nora Mokhtar (Digitas Dubai), Hema Mehta (RAK Bank), and Mohnish Bahal (Landmark Group) - leaders who are actively shaping services across finance, platforms, and large-scale ecosystems.** **Real talk. Real examples. No fluff.** **Guests** * **Mohnish Bahal, Associate General Manager (Product, CX & Service Design) @ Landmark Group** * **Henrietta Ward, Content Design Manager @ Jisr** * **Nora Mokhtar, Experience Design Director @ Digitas Dubai** * **Hema Mehta: VP Content Design @ RAK Bank** **What’s on the agenda** * **A fresh take on service design in the age of AI** * **How content, design, and product come together to shape end-to-end services** * **Stories and lessons from building services across finance, platforms, and large organisations** * **A live Q&A with the guests** * **Practical takeaways you can apply to your own work** * **Connect and network with fellow designers, product folks, and tech leaders** **Event Date** **Tuesday, Jan 20, 2026** **Event Schedule** **6:30 PM - Mix, mingle & grab a drink** **7:15 - Keynote** **7:30 PM - Panel discussion** **8:10 PM - Q&A** **8:30 PM - Networking continued** **9:00 PM - End** **Moderator and Host** **Amber J** **Location** **In5 Tech, Multi-Functional Hall** **King Salman Bin Abdulaziz Al Saud Street** **Near Tram Station and Cordoba Residence - Dubai** **Who Should Attend** **This event is tailored for product managers, designers, UX specialists, tech enthusiasts, and anyone keen on understanding the evolving role of AI in product, content, and service design.**

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✨ Step into the Spotlight with Desert Voices Toastmasters Club ✨ Toastmasters is your ultimate launchpad to build unshakeable confidence in facing diverse audiences, through hands-on practice and proven projects honed over 100+ years by Toastmasters International. Don't miss the thrill. Come as our guest and feel the energy! Join us for a powerful meeting on January 22nd\, 2026 \| 7:00 PM – 09:30 PM at Dubai Health Care City\. Expect inspiring speeches, dynamic evaluations, and an unforgettable evening of growth, fun, and community. Don’t miss your chance to connect, learn, and lead with us! 📍 Venue: Dhanguard Business Center (12th floor, Citi Bank, near DHCC Metro) Feel free to join with a friend interested in personal growth and communication practice. 📞 Contact: Eby ‪+971 554 671 971 https://wa.me/971554671971 A meeting with 2-3 Prepared Speeches (5-7 min), 4-6 Table Topics Speeches (1-2min) and 2-3 Evaluation Speeches (2-3). Grow yourself to be an confident speaker and leader. Don't miss. Be consistent and determined. Discover yourself. https://www.instagram.com/reel/DPCsCfok1b8 Welcome to Desert Voices Toastmasters Club.

The mission of **Building Leaders Toastmasters Club** is to provide a supportive and positive learning experience in which members are empowered to develop communication and leadership skills, resulting in greater self-confidence and personal growth. We meet every 2nd and 4th Friday of the month form 06:00 PM to 08:30 PM.

House of Thinking Big: Ideas × Coffee Have you ever dreamed of being part of the early dot-com energy — when ideas were raw, ambitious, and conversations could spark entire movements? Welcome to House of Thinking Big: Ideas × Coffee — inspired by the spirit of early founder circles, when bold ideas spoke louder than decks. We gather a small circle of creative and tech leaders who think beyond borders, value authenticity and intelligent dialogue, and believe that growth begins with people and their ideas. No presentations. No ads. Just caffeine-fueled thinking. ☕ When: 6:30 PM 📍 Where: Starbucks, Emirates Towers Boulevard, Dubai 🎙️ Host: Kate Adiyak — Founder of House of Thinking Big Join the House and think bigger — together. Thinking Big Strategy Timeline 6:30 PM — Arrival & Networking 7:00 PM — Personal Problem Statement 7:30 PM — Resource Mapping 7:50 PM — Action Planning 8:00 PM — Closing No rush — Dubai traffic does Dubai traffic things. Join whenever you manage to escape the roads You will find me with a laptop and a cup of coffee [To keep in touch join my WhatsApp group ](https://chat.whatsapp.com/Lnu5UhRArdXJTengnhqLhB?mode=hqrt3)

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Welcome, Planetpreneurs! Whether you're a founder, a working professional in the ESG space, or dedicated to sustainability, this meetup is for you. Join us for a coffee, share your story, and build powerful connections. Let's network, inspire each other, and drive positive change together!

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