January 18th, 2012 | WCN Career Club - Managing Work-Life Balance through Self-Coaching

When: January 18th, 18:30-21:00

Where: SPIDI, Franz-Josefs-Kai 27/Mezzanine, 1010 Vienna

Registration: EuropeanPWN or email careerclub@wcnvienna.org

Have you ever felt that you are juggling too many balls in your life? Do you sometimes feel guilty for not managing everything you think you should be managing? Are things happening too fast? Does life often feel out of hand? Sometimes life feels like a fast-paced roller coaster and simply out of balance.

In this 2-hour workshop, we map out our own personal wheel of life and identify some of the hindrances to a more balanced life. This is a higly interactive workshop in which participants will be expected to share some of their personal tips and hints as well as experiences about better integration of work-life. Self-coaching techniques will be explored and tried out.*

Facilitator: Neha Chatwani is a trained psychologist and a corporate professional with extensive experience in human resource management and a strong focus on personal career development. She has worked across cultures both at private enterprises and in public organisations. Aside from being a certified systemic coach she has also obtained a diploma in dance and movement therapy. Currently she is a candidate for a Doctorate of Business Administration in Organisational Behaviour at Grenoble Ecole de Management.

*Please remember that as the workshop is a group activity there will be little time to explore personal individual situations in depth.

Euro 10 for members, Euro 15 for non-members

January 11th, 2012 | WCN Career Club SPECIAL - Trends in the Austrian Job Market

When: January 11th, 18:30-21:00

Where: Expat Center Vienna, Schmerlingplatz 3, 1010 Vienna, www.expatcenter.at

Registration: EuropeanPWN or email careerclub@wcnvienna.org

- Trends in the Austrian Job Market, recruiting staff despite financial challenges?

- Trends in the Austrian Job Market, are internationally qualified women a better fit ?

- Job Assessment

- Career Adjustment

Facilitator: Mrs. Lydia Goutas, Managing Partner at Lehner executive Partners

Mrs. Goutas is Managing Partner and Member of the General Management at Lehner executive Partners for more than twelve years. In 1999, she joined PLAUT PERSONALBERATUNG, a daughter company of Plaut Austria, and by 2002, after a management buyout, the company changed its name to LEHNER EXECUTIVE PARTNERS. Internationally, they are part of the Cornerstone International Group. Lydia J. Goutas is currently a managing partner and leads an international team serving growing multi-nationals in high tech and financial services industries.

In addition, for more than twenty years Ms. Goutas has taught at several universities including Economics University of Vienna, the University of Innsbrucks MBA -SAP Program, Webster University and PEF Private University for Management where she also served as academic director for the MSc Program in HR and Organizational Development delivered to the EADS( Germany, UK, France).

Mrs. Goutas was one of the first members of WCN and has led the AWA as President in 2008 and 2009.

Euro 10 for members, Euro 15 for non-members

October 12, 2011 | WCN Career Club - Conflict resolution: practice session

When: October 12th, 18:30-21:00

Where:
Expat Center Vienna/ Schmerlingplatz 3, 1010 Vienna

Registration: EuropeanPWN or email careerclub@wcnvienna.org

This practice oriented workshop conveys a constructive and solution-oriented approach to conflict resolution and prevention. The workshop is a follow up session to the workshop on conflict resolution held by Nina Schiestl in February 2011. The concept of how to address conflicts with honesty and empathy will be explored to refresh memories and to outline the approach for participants who did not attend the February workshop.  The major part of the time will be dedicated to practical exercises with model conflicts and examples brought forward by workshop participants.

Facilitator: Nina Schiestl MD, a trained physician, worked a few years in Austrian hospitals before she moved on to the pharmaceutical industry. She spent 17 years in project management and clinical development of new therapies in different pharmaceutical companies, holding, for the last five years a, the position of Medical Director at Baxter in Vienna. During her employment she became increasingly interested in conflict resolution. She completed her training in conflict management, mediation and group decision-making. She is currently working as a freelance clinical consultant for the pharmaceutical industry and as a mediator and trainer for conflict management.

Euro 10 for members, Euro 15 for non-members

September 21, 2011 | WCN Career Club - Workshop: Preparing for Job Interviews

When: September 21st, 18:30-21:00

Where:
SPIDI Franz-Josefs-Kai 27 / MEZZANIN floor, Schwedenplatz, 1010 Vienna

Registration: EuropeanPWN or email annelise.tracyphillips@virgin.net

The interview is a mutual exploration to discover if there is a fit between what you want and what your potential employer wants. By gaining a thorough understanding of the interviewing process, and from investing in time to practice, you will gracefully and effectively move through this critical stage of the job search process.
Topics that will be discussed during the workshop:

1. Interview success factors
2. How to prepare for the interview (CV, communication types, difficult questions, image...)
3. The structured interview – competency based interview
4. Interview post analysis

Facilitator: Michaela Buttazzoni was born in Washington D.C., and raised in Mexico, Spain, Colombia and Austria. Her professional career began at international hotels where she worked in numerous departments at the middle management level. In 1991 she moved on to advisory services at “Dr. Neumann Management Consulting”.  From there she took over new challenges at big international companies (such as “The Coca Cola Company”, ZARA, Bank Austria) where she gained comprehensive experience from several responsible HR positions such as  Expatriate Management, Compensation and Benefits, HR Manager for Austria and the Czech Republic responsible for 280 employees. After the birth of her daughter Relocation Services Erika Strohmayer benefited from her international experience. In 2009 she joined DBM as a Senior Consultant and ever since has enabled the successful transition of middle and top management into their new jobs.

DBM: Transition is Our Business.
For over 40 years, DBM has been helping organizations and individuals deal with the events and challenges of transition. With unparalleled industry experience and leadership, DBM provides career transition and talent development solutions to the individual and the organization – ensuring
successful transitions and tangible improvements to business performance. www.dbmaustria.at

June 8th, 2011 | WCN Career Club - The MindMap

When: May 10th, 18:30-21:00

Where:
Expat Centre Vienna Schmerlingplatz 3, 1010 Vienna

Registration: EuropeanPWN or email careerclub@wcnvienna.org

REGISTER BY 25th MAY TO GET YOUR FREE MINDMAP

The MindMap is a unique fingerprint of your inner structure. It accurately describes your mindset; the special way in which you view life and approach or solve problems. No two MindMaps are the same- literally a million variations are possible.

Workshop attendees will have the chance to receive their own individual MindMap. During the Workshop you will learn how to read your own Map and gain a basic understanding of your unique fingerprint and approach to life.

You will gain practical insights about yourself and learn how to read other people better. Learn a simple framework you can apply in personal and professional relationships and situations.

The Workshop will contain practical and fun exercises that explore how you think, act, solve problems, work in groups and make decisions. You will discover the strengths (and perhaps some blocks) that make you an unique individual and help you better relate to others based on their individuality.

The goal of any training with the Map is self knowledge and personal development through application of the skills revealed.

Dr Malcolm North of the International Leaders Alliance (USA) and Workplace Wellness (Austria) will present the MindMap Workshop. Malcolm has a bachelor’s degree in communication, business and cultural studies, a masters and doctorate in intercultural leadership studies and combines post graduate work in organisational psychology, logotheory, axiology and professional development. Malcolm's passion is for mentoring and helping others understand and reach their potential.

May 10th, 2011 | WCN Career Club - Online Marketing Workshop

When: May 10th, 18:30-21:00

Where:
Expat Centre Vienna Schmerlingplatz 3, 1010 Vienna

Registration: EuropeanPWN or email careerclub@wcnvienna.org

Topic : Online Marketing: How to promote your business where your potential customers are

54% of Europeans use Internet at least weekly, spending 12.1 hours online

10% of the marketing budgets in Europe are allocated to online

14% of the Europeans spent in average 1 hour per day using Internet on their mobile

35% of Internet EU users purchased at least one product or service online

Yes, we all know that the world is (turning) online but the question is: how can you benefit from all this overwhelming range of options? (even if you are not a geek)

In this training you will learn the top 10 tips that can help easily boost your business in the Internet.

These cover web analytics, Search Engine Marketing (these ads on the right column in Google;), display advertising, social media, mobile marketing, web content and usability, SEO (aka ‘how to rank high in Google’), emailing and partnerships with other webpages.

You will learn from real marketing examples and hands-on exercises, so you can start practicing how your next online marketing campaigns will be!

The training is aimed to entrepreneurs who want to promote their businesses but also to people working in marketing, advertising or communication who want to see what are the possibilities that the online channel has to offer.

Speaker : Marta Peres Ro

Marta Peres has been working in digital marketing for the last 5 years. From her experience at Google as an online advertising consultant, she learnt in-depth knowledge about SEM (Search Engine Marketing), display and Youtube advertising, and web usability and analytics.

Her willing to keep on learning brought her to an Internet consultancy company based in Vienna, where she was involved in SEO (Search Engine Optimization) and social media projects. These experiences brought her to her current position at Western Union where she works as a digital marketing campaign manager for Europe.

Marta Peres is a WCN Steering Committee member and provides indispensable support as WCN Webmaster.

April 13th, 2011 | WCN Career Club - Career development strategy and tools

When: April 13th, 18:30

Where:
SPIDI. Communicating. SPIDI. Language, Friedl und Partner Unternehmen

Frans-Josefs-Kai 27/DG A1010 Vienna

Registration: EuropeanPWN or email careerclub@wcnvienna.org

Topic : Career development strategy and tools.

This workshop explores the Austrian job market. We will look at the different channels to the job market, the best way to prepare and present your CV, how to write a motivation letter and interview preparation.

In this interactive workshop attendees will have the opportunity to explore the specifics of the Austrian job market and prepare themselves to succeed in it.

Speaker : Karin Wrona IVENTA - Austria

Karin has 20 years of experience in banking and asset management respectively. She worked for JP Morgan and Allianz Global Investors and held various positions in the investment process reaching from back, middle to front office. She has 10 years of management experience. Since the beginning of 2010 she has been working as an HR Consultant for Iventa in Vienna, focussing on Recruiting Services mainly for the Financial Services Sector.

February 16th, 2011 | WCN Career Club - Workshop: Resolving conflict – maintaining relationships

When: 18:30-21:00

Where:
SPIDI.communicating | SPIDI.language Friedl & Partner Unternehmensberatungs GmbH

Franz-Josefs-Kai 27/DG A-1010 Wien

www.spidi.at

Registration: EuropeanPWN

Resolving conflict – maintaining relationships

Conflict is a natural occurrence when people work together. If not resolved it may escalate or become chronic and can seriously impact personal well-being and work related outcomes.

This practice oriented workshop conveys a constructive and solution-oriented approach to conflict resolution and prevention. Conditions that support or inhibit people’s willingness to cooperate will be discussed and an attitude, which is beneficial for conflict resolution, will be elaborated.

A communication technique will be presented that provides answers to the following questions:

- How can we say honestly what disturbs us without jeopardizing our professional relationships?

- How can we deal with accusations, offence and rejection whilst maintaining our own integrity as well as respect for others?

In this highly appreciative way of communication, the focus is kept on motives, values and basic needs of the parties. This aids mutual understanding and finding of (sometimes surprising) new solutions that satisfy all conflict participants. In this way future collaboration is facilitated and successful work results are achieved more easily.

Facilitator: Nina Schiestl MD, a trained physician, worked a few years in Austrian hospitals before she moved on to the pharmaceutical industry. She spent 17 years in project management and clinical development of new therapies in different pharmaceutical companies, holding the position of Medical Director at Baxter in Vienna for the last 5 years. During her employment she became increasingly interested in conflict resolution. She attended multiple workshops and completed an education as a trainer for a conflict resolution technique called Nonviolent Communication. She is currently working as a freelance clinical consultant and trainer for conflict management in Vienna.

November 10th, 2010 | WCN Career Club - "Elevator speech and networking interview"

When: 18:30-21:00

Where:

SPIDI.communicating |

SPIDI.language Friedl & Partner Unternehmensberatungs GmbH

Franz-Josefs-Kai 27/DG A-1010 Wien

www.spidi.at

Registration: EuropeanPWN

Elevator-speech and best-practice for Networking - Networking or NOT working !

Everybody agrees on the vertues of Networking to support one’s career. In career
transitions, be either smooth or sévère, network will provide leads, referrals and
job-information as well as valuable entrées to organizations and décision-makers. In
between two jobs, Networking can provide also a strong social and emotional support,
which turns out to be quite helpful during unemployement periods.

But how network really works and how to network successfully is still a mistery for
many of us.

In this 2-hour workshop, we will share some key points of Networking as a tool for
career management and we will focus on network interview. What makes it different
from recuitment interview? How to prepare and conduct network interviews?
Participants will have the opportunity to practice and interact, using and improving
their speech-elevator as a key to successful interviews and more fun in our WCN
meetings.

About the facilitator:

Sophie Martre is a professional with over 20 years experience in innovation management, change management and people management with a strong focus on career development and life-long training. Her scientific background and her professional experience in various industrial sectors (as an innovation and management consultant) together with HR life-long education (HRTP Programme in Japan, MBTI Certification and coaching) allows her to bring polyvalence and a large international experience to her clients.

She is competent in assisting clients along two lines: organizational development (team coaching, leadership and networking workshops) and personal and professional development (individual coaching, career coaching and training workshops)

May 19th, 2010 | WCN Career Club - "Relationship Strategy: Improving business and personal relationships"

When: 19:00-21:00

Where:
Binder Grösswang offices
Sterngasse 13
1010 Vienna, AT

Through understanding the differences in people’s behavior, participants will be able to greatly improve their interaction with others. This workshop will teach participants how to be more comfortable working with people whose behavioral styles differ from theirs, thus increasing communication success.

During the interactive session, participants will learn how to:

• Identify own behavioral style
• Identify the behavioral style of others
• Communicate with other people by adapting their behavioral style in order to treat them the way they want to be treated
• Understand that although an individual’s personality is as unique as his/her thumbprint, many behaviors can be positioned within a predictable framework
• Recognize how a person’s behavioral patterns influence what he/she wants, needs, and expects from others

BENEFITS

• Understand and adjust to the differences in people by observing their behavior and adapt one´s own behavioral style
• Reduce tension in business and personal settings
• Increase cooperation and trust in work relationships

Speaker: Kay Lechleitner, Career coach, trainer and developer of assessment tool Skill Cards(C).

We hope to see many of you,

With best regards

Matanat Rahimova & Caterina Galea

Co-Presidents WCN Vienna City Network, member of the EuropeanPWN

Please sign up by Monday 13th May on EPWN calendar. Enquiries after 13th should be directed to careerclub@wcnvienna.org

April 21st, 2010 | WCN Career Club - "Identifying Skills Workshop"

When: 7:00-9:00 p.m.

Where:
Binder Grösswang offices
Sterngasse 13
1010 Vienna

Registration: European PWN or send an email to Marinela.Farkas@ctec.lafarge.com

Dear ladies,

Our Topic for the April Career Club is:

Identifying Skills Workshop

Speaker: Mag. Kay Lechleitner

About the Workshop:

Your skills, interests, personality and values play an important role in your career choice. Self assessment is the first step of the career planning/change process. It is the process of gathering information about yourself in order to effectively plan your own career, personal development or when re-entering the labour market.

Workshop objectives:

In an interactive learning environment using the SkillCards© instrument, you will focus on:

• identifying and using your individual unique strengths
• obtaining clarity about your career options
• identifying job opportunities
• matching your skills with your career goals
• increasing your self-confidence
• preparing for job interviews

About the speaker:

The Workshop is facilitated by Mag. Kay Lechleitner, career coach, trainer and developer of assessment tool SkillCards©.

M: 0699-81824089
E: info@skillcards.at, klechleitner@netexpat.com
W: www.skillcards.at, www.netexpat.com

Please sign up ASAP on the European PWN calendar or send an email to Marinela.Farkas@ctec.lafarge.com

We hope to see many of you !

Christina Thomar & Ursula Vavrik
Co-Presidents WCN Vienna

March 17th, 2010 | WCN Mentoring Program

for mentoring program participants only

February 10, 2010 | WCN Career Club – "What About Your Z-Factor?"

When: 19:00-21:00

Where:
Binder Grösswang offices
Sterngasse 13
1010 Vienna, AT

Dear ladies,

On February 10th from 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm we will have our WCN Career Club:

speaker:  Elfriede Gerdenits
              Career coach & Author
              www.zufriedenheitscoach.de

topic:      What about your Z - factor ?

About speaker and topic:

Elfriede Gerdenits: for many years she is coaching people who face job (re-)orientation and, as jobcoach at ORF and Hitradio Ö3 known far beyond Austria’s borders. 
She is Austria’s most popular career coach with a total of over 30,000 people serviced in Austria. Executives, professionals and students, young professionals and intermediates Searching for a job for a professional perspective, for a fulfilling future. She works with groups as well as with individuals and can draw on extensive experience as a career coach, trainer and “Z-coach”.

Her passion for writing has led her to publish her experience in several nonfiction books. As a hobby she also writes novels. Especially her work as a career coach has led her to look beneath the surface: What makes people unhappy/unsatisfied with their job? Most of all it is not just the professional environment that leads to dissatisfaction, but their own expectations and unfulfilled goals. The eternal search for something that most of the clients cannot really put into words. 

What about your Z-Factor? 

Career in brief:

• Elfriede Gerdenits, born 1958, 2 children, lives in Baden&/Vienna.
  
• Author of nonfiction books and novels.
  
• Career coach, Z-Coach, CVET trainer (continuous vocational education and training), presenter and Dale Carnegie certified

You can register via the EuropeanPWN calender or send an e-mail to president_uv@wcnvienna.org

Hope to see many of you there !

With best regards,

Christina Thomar & Ursula Vavrik
Co-Presidents WCN Vienna

January 20, 2010 | WCN Career Club – "The Power of Branding"

When: 19:00-21:00

Where:
Binder Grösswang offices
Sterngasse 13
1010 Vienna, AT

Registration: EuropeanPWN

Dear ladies,

On January 20th from 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm we will have our WCN Career Club:

Speaker:         Tina Feiertag

Topic:              The Power of Branding

December 16, 2009 | WCN Career Club - Conflict Management

October 14, 2009 | WCN Career Club - Career Design in Cycles

September 9, 2009 | WCN Career Club - Mentoring workshop

June 17, 2009, WCN | Career Club: Emotional Intelligence at Work

June 17, 2009, WCN | Digitalks Special –  Weib 2.0 – Frauen im Web 2.0

May 27 , 2009 - Career Club | Conflict Management – In Search Of Win-Win Solutions

April 29, 2009, WCN Career Club | Talent Is Overrated

March 25, 2009, WCN Career Club | Money & HR

February 23, 2009 - WCN | Career Club

January 21, 2009 - WCN Career Club

November 19, 2008 - BLUE OCEAN STRATEGY

September 23, 2008 - Career Club | Optimizing Our Working Styles