Personal & Professional Development

**Overview** Toa Payoh Central CC and Advanced Toastmasters Club Chapter Meeting Do you want to build confidence in public speaking and communicate effectively? Learn and Practice Public Speaking at **Toa Payoh Central CC Toastmasters Club** Toastmasters is a mutually supportive and positive learning environment in which you and your fellow club members can learn, develop and build on those skills. At Toastmasters you benefit from: * Mentors * Experiential learning and * Educational workshops **How to join this event?** 1. Sign up this event 2. Visit the meeting location 10 minutes earlier for registration at 6:50pm 3. Enjoy the Toastmasters chapter meeting! Hope to see you soon!

## AI for WSH Join us for an evening of sharing, discussion, and connection at the intersection of AI and sustainability. This meetup brings together WSH professionals who are exploring how Artificial Intelligence can support their work—from reporting and data analysis to decision-making and strategy. Rather than a formal seminar, this session is designed as an open and collaborative space to exchange ideas, experiences, and practical insights.

**Event Date:** Tuesday, 12 May 2026 **Venue:** PayPal Singapore 5 TEMASEK BOULEVARD #07-01 SUNTEC TOWER FIVE SINGAPORE (038985) ***NO FOOD PROVIDED FOR THIS MEETUP*** **Venue Sponsor:** PayPal Singapore Fill up this form below to register your name to the venue for the QR code to access the building. **[https://invites.envoy.com/group-invite/O2vVZWH0Atu9prjD](https://invites.envoy.com/group-invite/O2vVZWH0Atu9prjD)** \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- **Presentation** **Topic: AI for Software Developers** AI is rapidly changing how software is built, but many developers are still unclear on how to move from using AI tools to actually building AI-powered applications and agents. This talk breaks down the key concepts every developer needs to understand, including large language models, tokens, embeddings, retrieval-augmented generation (RAG), and AI agents. The session will be delivered by three speakers from the Women Developers Singapore (WDS) community. The talk will be structured as a cohesive walkthrough: from how AI models understand language, to how they access data, and finally how developers can build production-ready AI applications and agents. **About the Speakers:** **Saloni** Saloni is a Senior Software Developer. As a Co-Director of WomenDevsSG (WDS), she plays a pivotal role in organizing events and initiatives that support women in tech. She is also the cohost of ragTech, a tech podcast aiming to breakdown tech for all. She believes Teaching is the best way to learn. **Manaswini** Manaswini is a Senior Backend Engineer passionate about tackling challenging problems in this space. She loves empowering women through technology and volunteers in different communities to support this mission. She is also drawn to the start-up space, where she gets to combine her love for building systems with creating real-world impact. **Gitansha** Gitansha Aggarwal is an AI and Digital Solutions Developer focused on building impactful solutions and exploring real-world applications of AI. She is an active member of WomenDevsSG (WDS), supporting initiatives that empower women in tech. \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- **Career Q&A** Ever wonder what happens behind the scenes once you hit "Pay Now"? Two engineers from PayPal, Heman and Reuben, will be hosting a career Q&A. It’s a chance to hear what it’s actually like to build and ship code that powers global payments at an eye-watering scale. **About the Speakers:** **Heman** Heman is a Senior Software Engineer at PayPal Singapore, working on global payments infrastructure, including merchant onboarding, checkout systems, and multi-country expansion serving global markets. Before PayPal, he built systems across health tech, SaaS, and HR tech, as a Senior Developer at Synapxe, at Teamspirit, a Japan-based SaaS company, and at ManpowerGroup developing in-house HR systems. He has been actively applying AI to accelerate his engineering workflow, building his own code intelligence platform and AI-powered workflow orchestration tools. His hands-on experience integrating AI into day-to-day development gives him a practical perspective on what works, and how engineers can leverage these tools effectively. **Reuben** Reuben is a Software Engineer at PayPal, where he works on AI-driven systems for code generation and testing automation. Previously at Ascenda, he built core loyalty infrastructure connecting banks to loyalty programs across the full stack, from backend services to frontend interfaces to scaling. Passionate about giving back, Reuben actively mentors fresh graduates and students looking to break into the tech industry. \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- **Schedule:** 6:30 to 7:30 - Event Registration & Networking 7:30 to 7:45 - Introductory Remarks 7:45 to 8:45 - Panel 9:00 to 9:30 - Career Q&A 9:30 - Supper **About JuniorDev SG:** JuniorDev SG is a developer interest group that focuses on providing a place for junior developers to learn and network with each other. At the same time, we seek to be a support system to help junior developers break into tech, navigate their careers as well growing them to one day become senior developers or tech leaders in the tech industry.

30min Gym Workout Cardio

Welcome! Gist below! :-) 1. Bring a book to the meet! 2. Buy a drink (and a bite if you're hungry). 3. Say hi to the folks. 4. Read! 5. We'll do a short round of intros and a short sharing at the end too. :) Come in and find us (we're probably the only reading group)! In the event that the place is full, we'll find a back up nearby. :-) This is a limited seats, small group event, so do try to update your RSVP early if your plans change! Thanks in advance! Nearest MRT: Clementi

**NTU Alumni Club / VIbe@6** **2 Handy Rd, #06-10 The Cathay, Singapore 229233** Meeting Investment: S$70 (Refreshments included) **To register, use the form in the URL** https://bniorigins.sg/visitor-registration/ • What we'll do The Purpose Let's network and connect businesses using a well-structured and efficient format. We meet to network and also learn new skills. It's not just about exchanging contact information, but we also share experiences and other business contacts to help each other grow. **A Guide for New Visitors** • BE ON TIME Our meeting starts at 8.00am sharp and ends at 9.30am. Please come at 7:45am for the networking session. • FARM & COLLABORATE We gather together not to hunt business deals from one another but rather to explore means and opportunities to build our businesses through referrals and collaborations together. We appreciate that you don't push your business to our members and other visitors. • PREPARE A 15-SECOND INTRODUCTION Don't worry, despite sitting through numerous meetings, some of us are still as nervous as you. Just share a little about yourself, what you do, and how you can collaborate with the people present. 15 seconds go by really quickly anyway. • STAY FOR OPEN NETWORKING Don't be in a hurry to rush off after 9.30am. Many of our members and visitors stay for open networking well after the meeting, so do stay on and mingle with us for another 30 minutes to an hour. • MOST IMPORTANTLY, COME WITH AN OPEN MIND What makes BNI unique and efficient is the system and structure in place for business owners like us. Come with an open mind and understand why we are willing to sign up for the chapter and meet every week at 7.45am.

## Details **🎉 Geek Out, Stress Out: *Lite Edition* 🎲** **Note:** If you are hosting games, you can create a session under this event via this URL: [https://playbojio.vercel.app/](https://playbojio.vercel.app/) **Looking for a fun, low-pressure way to get into board games?** *Geek Out, Stress Out: Lite* is all about **easy-to-learn, laugh-out-loud fun** with party games, social deduction, and welcoming gateway games. Whether you're brand new to tabletop games or just in the mood for something light and social, this night is designed for **casual gamers, first-timers**, and anyone who wants to enjoy games without the heavy rules or competition. Come hang out, play, and discover games that are as fun to learn as they are to play. No experience needed—just bring your good vibes and maybe a friend or two! **Venue:** Geekster **Time:** 7pm to 11pm (Every Tue) **Address:** 100 Lorong 23 Geylang #03-02 S388398 (Near to Aljunied MRT, take the shorter path at Atrix Bulding) **Fee:** Option A: Roll 2 dice and the sum will be the entry fee Option B: S$8 per entry Both options come with **ONE** complimentary drink **🎲 Play Arena Rules 🎲** **1️⃣ Max capacity: 24 people (excluding Geekster). RSVP is first come, first served. If you can’t make it, please de-RSVP so others on the waitlist can join. ✅🔄** **2️⃣ Be respectful—no excessive noise or aggressive behavior. 🚫🎭** **3️⃣ You’re welcome to bring your own games! Just make sure they’re *clean*** and ***mold-free***. Comment below with what you're bringing. 😊🎲 4️⃣ Handle all games with care. Damage to Geekster’s games may incur a replacement fee. 💸⚠️ 5️⃣ No outside food or drinks (except plain water). Keep food and drinks away from games. 🚱🍔 6️⃣ Feeling unwell? Please stay home. Hosts may deny entry if needed. 🤒❌ 7️⃣ Keep an eye on your belongings; management isn’t responsible for lost items. 🎒👀 8️⃣ Theft = police report + permanent ban. 🚔🚨 Please join our **Telegram** group here for more details/updates: [https://t.me/+6r-3vSQcxwNjZjM1](https://t.me/+6r-3vSQcxwNjZjM1) **CONNECT WITH US!** **📌 Follow us on** [IG](https://www.instagram.com/geekster.sg/) **📌 Check out our latest arrivals and pre-orders on our** [website](https://www.geekster.sg/)

Join us for an awesome Cashflow 101 Session where we'll learn to make moolah, play the game, and level up our financial IQ! Are you ready to level up your financial game? Join us for an exciting in-person **Cashflow 101 Session**! Get ready to learn the ins and outs of managing your money like a pro. This session is all about experiencing financial literacy and developing a money mindset that will set you up for success. If you are new to financial literacy, this event is for you! Come and network with like-minded individuals, share experiences, learn from each other's actions, and have fun in this session. Don't miss this opportunity to gain valuable insights and strategies to increase your cash flow. Mark your calendar and see you there! \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- Facilitated by Michael Chua, Financial GameMaster, one of the few game masters who is versed in running financial games owning to his unique combination of first-hand knowledge in the financial world and trainer that specialised in using games in education, this session will challenge you how you think about finance, especially if you are new to the world of personal finance. * 2 hours * In-person

Join us to discover more about The Enneagram and how it will boost your self-awareness and contribute to your future career! **Takeaways:** 1. Discover your unique strengths and how they align with your career path. 2. Identify your core fears, motivations, and unconscious behavioral patterns. 3. Break self-sabotaging habits, fostering greater self-awareness and empathy for others. **Fresh graduates, aspiring managers, and mid-career switchers are welcomed!**

Enneagram Workshop Dinner Networking

**Business Owner Social Night 🍸🤝** Running a business can feel lonely so let’s change that! Join fellow entrepreneurs, founders, freelancers, and business owners for an evening of genuine conversations, networking, and new connections in a relaxed social setting. Whether you’re scaling a startup, running an established business, or just beginning your entrepreneurial journey, this is a space to meet like-minded people who understand the highs and challenges of building something of your own. ✨ What to expect: * Casual networking * Meaningful business conversations * Collaboration opportunities * Sharing ideas, experiences & insights * Great vibes and new connections No hard selling. No awkward pitches. Just authentic conversations with ambitious people. Come solo or bring a fellow entrepreneur — everyone is welcome. 📍 Venue: Oakwood Bencoolen 30 Bencoolen St, Singapore 189621 🕒 Time: 630pm 🎟️ Limited spots available Looking forward to connecting with you all! Contact +65 91139075 for more information or if you are lost

**A)** You want to enjoy your career **B)** You want to enjoy your personal life **C)** You want to reach your potential **D)** You want insightful, transformative conversations that allow you to tap into the best of yourself **E)** You want to live up to your full potential and move forward in life **F)** You want to make it happen and no longer want to drift along **1)** Roger Federer, the greatest tennis player of all time, has a coach. Bill Gates, the richest man in the world, had a coach. Mark Zukerberg and Richard Branson had coaches. **2)** Roger Federer, Bill Gates, Mark Zukerberg and Richard Branson did not overcome their obstacles by attending feel good motivational talks that are over-priced 3 days rah rah concerts in disguise. **3)** They go for the real thing. They know that such rah rah talks cannot address specific challenges. **4)** Now, if these successful people have coaches, why should you be shy of coaching? Having a coach is as as natural as going to the doctor when you have a fever that doesn't go away with panadol. Having a coach is as natural as going to a mechanic when you can't figure out why your car cannot start. **5)** Empower Advisory is committed to give you a full single session of FREE life coaching. Absolutely FREE. We believe that the more successful you are, the better the world will be. You will get a professional personality assessment to understand yourself better and a one to one coaching session that is easily worth a few hundred dollars. **6)** All information shared in the coaching session is kept strictly confidential. You are not judged in any way (unlike your family, friends or colleagues) and can be totally yourself. We just strive to give you a leg up. **7)** All coaching sessions are on a one to one basis. A date and time will be arranged for you upon your life coaching request. All schedule will be arranged according to our Principal Life Coach's availability. **8)** Just whatsapp 8332 4283 to book your slot. **9)** Enjoy a personalised one to one or small group discussion in the fun setting of Members Only - Mandala Club at 31 Bukit Pasoh Rd, Singapore 089845. It's in town and it's easy to get there via Outram Park MRT station! **10)** To book a session, whatsapp Admin Dave at 83324283. If you have RSVP-ed for a private session, do whatsapp to confirm your attendance too! Sessions will only happen if they are confirmed.

How to be a Better Communicator Communication is everything in life Sunday, 23 February at 2pm. You are only as successful as your ability to communicate. \- What if you could confidently talk to anyone? \- What if you had the ability to calmly control every conversation? \- What if you could close that sale\, ask for that date\, make new friends\, repair problematic relationships\, get that raise\, or effortlessly express any idea with confidence? You can! The secret to success relies on your ability or inability to effectively communicate. Attend a free seminar and gain a better ability to communicate. Hosted by the Church of Scientology of Central Ohio 1266 Dublin Road, Columbus, OH 43215 For more information, contact Rhiannon, the Event Host at 614-221-5024

This is a free, in-person meeting on the subject of betrayals, losses and how to get over them so you can build lasting relationships. Burdened by a stressful relationship? Unhealthy relationships can trigger feelings of anger, despair or self-doubt. They can create dwindling spirals of fights and seeking to make-up, or trying to “pin the blame” on someone or something. If you don’t find the RIGHT reasons, or select the correct sources of the problem, the problem can just get worse and worse. Whether in love or personal ties, with friends or at work, our life really IS affected by the quality of our relationships. Good ones can promote pleasure and survival while less optimum ones can lead to annoyance, anger, self-doubt, stress, or even affect our health and ability to survive well. Whether you are suffering from a divorce, or a painful break-up, don’t know who to trust (or who to CHOOSE) as a partner, friend, boss or employee - the anxiety of relationship troubles can really make a mess of things. Maybe you’ve suffered a betrayal, or are dealing with hostility or criticalness or invalidation. Dwindling relationships can involve destructive behavior, where we hurt those we love, or start succumbing to self-destructive thoughts, attitudes or behaviors that spiral out of control and affect much more than our immediate relationship. Past losses in love or life can affect how we act or react to new people and situations and hold us back from even starting to create new, possibly great relationships! How can one get back onto a saner course of action? Come to our Meetup, where we can introduce you to some of the knowledge, tools and techniques of the breakthroughs in the field of the mind that we can apply to this ever important area of life: human relationships! Break free from self imposed limitations Here we will discuss: • How to “erase” the trauma of past hurts and betrayals so that one isn’t always repeating past mistakes. • Why and how do the negative emotions of others affect you? • Why is my partner withdrawing and what can I do about it? • Why do we sometimes feel compelled to hurt the ones we love? • Fights & arguments - what's really behind them? • What underlies “corrosive criticism” or the need to invalidate self or others? • How one can stably change one’s outlook on life so they can affect positive change? • Where do compulsive destructive behaviors come from and what can be done about them? • How to form closer bonds & keep growing the relationships with the people you care about? • How to enhance one’s own ability to survive and create positive healthy relationships whether in love, family & friendships or in work, business or one’s career? Relationships can be hard and life itself IS challenging. Why not arm yourself with the knowledge and breakthroughs that have been made about the mind, mental reactions & interpersonal relationships, so that one has better awareness and control over themselves and life in general. Learn where painful experiences are “stored” and how they can unknowingly affect us. You will also find out how one can “erase” those past painful experiences so that one is free to move forward without being tripped up by the past. Learn too, about what can lead some people to become “toxic” personalities and how to identify those traits in others so you won’t be tripped up trusting the wrong person. Our free Meet-ups occur in a safe environment where one can learn, without fear of judgment or criticism, and without the recommendation of harmful mental techniques or therapies, just how YOU can get yourself onto a happier & more successful path: in love & in life. We look forward to having you join us! This class is sponsored by the Dianetics & Scientology Life Improvement Center of Central Ohio.

At Evolve Synergy Sessions, you'll be part of a supportive mastermind where we share challenges, brainstorm solutions, and inspire one another to take bold steps in our businesses. Grow your network, gain fresh perspectives, and build meaningful relationships with like-minded women who are committed to success. Whether you’re looking to move the needle in your business or simply need a space to connect and recharge, this is the perfect place to fuel your entrepreneurial journey. [Add Event to Calendar](https://evolvecolumbus.eventcalendarapp.com/) \*\* Please note, we will be arriving around 8:15a for open networking! Get there early and get connected! Contact Alexis Morley at [alexis.morley@edwardjones.com](mailto:alexis.morley@edwardjones.com) or Terri Lawson at [terri.lawson@e-merge.com](mailto:terri.lawson@e-merge.com) for more information.

**Building a great product is one thing—building momentum behind it is another.** Join **Senior Product Manager Adam Solaiman** and **User Experience Manager Tyson Smith** for a behind-the-scenes look at what it takes to turn complex ideas into scalable products inside large organizations. In this session, they’ll share how teams move from ambiguity to execution—navigating organizational complexity, aligning stakeholders, and continuously evolving products after launch. You’ll walk away with insights on how to: * Build and sustain momentum across teams * Adapt to changing priorities without losing direction * Scale products thoughtfully in complex environments Whether you're driving a new initiative or growing an existing product, this conversation will give you practical strategies to keep things moving forward. Come connect, learn, and swap stories with fellow product professionals. \-\-\- Food and drinks will be provided by Switchbox, our generous host. Free parking will be available at the front and back sides of the Switchbox Office.

PLEASE NOTE!!! This event will be In-Person for our very 1st Improving collab! If you know the [Columbus Unity group](https://www.meetup.com/columbus-unity-user-group/) location, we'll be at the same place. This is our 1st event and are doing a soft launch with limited attendance. 1st come 1st serve. If you want to be there and we fill up, please email me at [info@thecogg.com](mailto:info@thecogg.com) and I'll be in touch. All street parking is free on Sundays but you can also pay to park in any of the local garages. See image of [parking map here](https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Mr9_LFIggbs-0_Zd3AJTGNqEhgMf2TzQ/view?usp=sharing). \-\-\- On the last Sunday of the month, we're having our usual end-of-the-month social gathering with our GameDev Meetup meeting. There will be announcements and presentations followed by some social networking Let's continue the conversations with good vibes and friends. All are welcomed from all ages and backgrounds to this public event. If we can, we'll be streaming or uploading the video later via our COGG YouTube channel here: [https://www.youtube.com/@TheCOGG/streams](https://www.youtube.com/@TheCOGG/streams) (Also please do subscribe if you have not done so!) No game development experience required! If you are interested in doing a 20 minute game development related presentation, please fill out our form online here: [https://goo.gl/forms/lVdTJZiNJewlPJuj1](https://goo.gl/forms/lVdTJZiNJewlPJuj1) Or e-mail us at info@thecogg.com with the following: Your Name, Company/Affiliation, Name of Your Game/Topic, Description, Tech Needs, and Your Contact. Be sure to check out our Discord for real time news updates: [https://discord.gg/NrBhuNQ](https://discord.gg/NrBhuNQ)

Connected Westerville Night of Networking flips the script on networking, with surprises and connections that'll make you say, "Who knew networking could be this much fun?!"

Have a small business? Ever wish you could just ask some questions around how to grow your business, get more customers or just know what the freak you are doing with sales? Now is your chance!! Every month we are hosting the "Ask an Expert" at the Columbus Metro Library, Main campus. I will be there to answer your Sales related questions. Drop-in for sales coaching designed to help small business owners, entrepreneurs, and sales professionals sharpen their sales approach. Whether you have questions on how to refine your pitch, are looking to close deals more quickly, or are working on building better client relationships, Smashing Your Sales Goals Coaches are here to help. Drop-in to get expert insights, actionable strategies and real-time solutions to grow your business and generate higher profits. Drop-In Sales Coaching is FREE + OPEN to the public. No appointment needed. First come, first served. EPIC Learning created. Accelerate Columbus supported.