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🌟 The Optimist Club - The Revival 🌟

*Welcome to celebrate Optimist Club 2.0! * We have sharpened the concept, infused with new energy and created a meeting place that is more inspiring than ever. Now we want to celebrate the new start — together with you! This evening we are hosting After Work with bubbles, snacks, music bingo and lots of good meetings. At the same time, you will discover our completely newly furnished premises — perfect for meetings, workshops and events. Take the chance to: ✨ Meet inspiring people ✨ Experience BINGO JAM with Petter and Fredrik ✨ Taste our festive snacks and drinks ✨ Get a preview of what Optimist Club 2.0 will offer in the future *Date: * August 27 *Location: * Our newly fixed office on Fabriksgatan 3a *Time: * 16-19 Whether you come for the networking, the party or curiosity at the Optimist Club, we promise you'll leave here with a smile (and maybe some popcorn in your hand). We look forward to celebrating with you! 🥂

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Adversity as Fuel: The Power of a Growth Mindset

Failure and resistance are a natural part of all development. In this lecture, we explore how a Growth Mindset can help you deal with challenges — and why it delivers sustainable success in an ever-changing world. 🌱 In this breakfast lecture you will gain insights on how to strengthen your own Growth Mindset and tools to help your co-workers or children develop theirs. As always at our Optimist breakfasts, the morning begins with a coffee and croissant and the opportunity to mingle and interesting conversations with our network. Sofia Book has 20 years of experience in leadership and organizational development in global organizations. At Leadership by the Book, she helps organizations develop and empower their leaders.

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Culture clash or culture clash - build bridges instead of barriers

🌍 How does culture affect our meetings, decisions and collaborations — without us even noticing? Welcome to a thoughtful breakfast where we explore cultural codes, communication styles and how to build bridges instead of barriers. We meet over a cup of coffee, network and learn new things - Welcome to Optimist Breakfast! Malin Sandberg runs Kite Coaching & Consulting — a company for people and teams who want more. With a background in international corporate environments and extensive experience in leadership and organizational development, she works as a coach, advisor and facilitator for individuals and teams in change.

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On the ground in the shadow of war — on Ukraine's courage and willingness to act

October 8, 5pm-6.30 Conversation with Ludvig Ramestam — founder of OperationChange Since the start of the invasion, Louis Ramestam has been in or on the border with Ukraine coordinating relief efforts to reach the most vulnerable. In this conversation, he tells us about: ✨ his experiences from life in Ukraine today ✨ the strength and vigor he encounters in the Ukrainian people ✨ the resilience of the Ukrainian people, the ability to face adversity in an already bad position - and cope with it ✨ how OperationChange builds networking and collaboration to bring hope where it's needed most It will be a unique opportunity to gain new perspectives on the situation in Ukraine 👉 The winnings for this event go to OperationChange About OperationChange OperationChange is an independent non-profit organization working in Sweden and Ukraine — focusing on supporting the most vulnerable. Close cooperation with volunteers and local actors ensures effective and needs-appropriate relief efforts. In Sweden, networks mobilize donations that reach quickly, and in eastern Ukraine their continuous presence creates a decisive difference.

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Learn the art of mingling

Walk around and casually talk to people you don't know. Build new relationships.Do you get uncomfortable at ease by just the thought? You are not alone. But you can actually train your mingling skills. Do you want to feel more secure in social settings, make new connections and get more out of each meeting? Mingle doesn't have to be rigid, superficial or energy-intensive. On the contrary, it can become both natural, fun and valuable. In this inspiring breakfast lecture you will learn how to take the first step in a conversation, keep the dialogue alive for a long time and then naturally mingle further. Whether you mingle at work, at events or in everyday life, you will get insights and concrete tools that will help you continue to mingle naturally. Anette Löfgren is an event professional and experienced tour operator with over 25 years of experience in creating meaningful meetings and memorable experiences. In her company TeamUp Travel & Events, she organizes conferences, corporate trips and events, both in Sweden and abroad. Always with both the person and the purpose in mind.

From SEK 100

Marketing with (mobile) videos

Image+text posts on social media are no longer enough. If you do not communicate with videos, you are one step behind in marketing, brand building and sales. This course is aimed at those who want to get started and develop your social media presence with videos. The course shows and teaches, in an educational and inspiring way, how you can create your own videos, how to make movies, how editing apps work, what technical aids are available, practical AI functions and how to think when making videos for channels such as LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram and Tiktok. The morning consists of theory, in the afternoon it is a workshop - a fun, educational and “team-building” element where everyone makes a film according to given instructions. This is the course you will talk about for a long time to come and right after the course you are ready to make your own “social videos”. EDUCATORS Kalle Rosensköld, filmmaker, communicator and educator. Kalle has over 15 years of experience in film, television and video. He currently works half time 50% as a communications manager at Uppåkra Archaeological Center and 50% as a self-employed person with assignments for Sjöbo Municipality, Dexera Creative Agency and Lilla Mediabyrrån, among others. In addition, he lives as he teaches, he makes about 300 videos a year and has over 350,000 followers on his social channels.

From SEK 3,375

Thanks for nothing — a lecture on passive aggressiveness

With both humor and seriousness, we tackle the subject of passive aggressiveness. What is it, how does it manifest itself, why are we one of the world's most passively aggressive peoples -- and what should we do about it? Of course, you will get concrete tips and tools on how to deal with this shady method of communication. High recognition factor is promised. You're welcome!

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PESSIMIST-AW at the optimists club

Pessimist-aw at the Optimist Club 🤯 Tired of always having to be so positive? Here's your chance to whine loose -- *without being called a party pooper! * The Optimist Club's Pessimist-AW is guested by radio profiler and comedian Susanna Dzamic who helps us put gold edging on the whining and laughing at our misery. We offer: 🧱 A live complaint where things get worse before they get better 👥 Collective complaining -- because it's actually a lot more fun together. 🍿 We offer delicious snacks, and the opportunity to buy drinks at the bar. 👉 Here you get light hearted, sigh off -- and guaranteed to go home happier and easier in mind than when you arrived. Limited number of places, so sign up now.

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Breathe Survive — A Conversation about Misguided Kindness Culture and Taking Back Your Voice — with Märta Stenevi

When silence becomes the norm, behaviors grow that no one dares to question anymore. What happens to a workplace, an organization, or a human being, when ruling techniques, fear, and a misguided culture of kindness are allowed to rule? When we choose not to see what smolders beneath the surface, until one day it breezes. Based on former Prime Minister and mouthpiece for the Green Party Märta Stenevi's autobiographical book Breathe. Survival.she shares her experiences and knowledge of the culture of silence and subtle power plays. In conversation with relationship coach Åsa Welinder and moderator Cecilia Nebel, Märta explores what happens when silence and fear of conflict are given free space, and how the culture of consensus can stand in the way of real dialogue. And most importantly, how we can prevent, clear the air and build work environments and empower individuals where courage, clarity and respect take precedence. Welcome to an important and inspiring lecture! Of course, you can buy a signed copy of Märta's book Andas.Survive. The event includes a glass of bubbly.

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HOW DO WE FIGHT? — a lecture on conflict management

There are few words that stir up as much emotion in us as the word “conflict.” Some shy away from the word while others plunge headlong into the drama. Are you the one who constantly compromises to avoid conflict at all costs, or are you the one who believes that “honesty lasts the longest”? No matter which: When we try to repair a conflict, we show that the relationship is more important than the conflict. In this lecture, ACC certified relationship coach and lecturer Åsa Welinder will guide you through different conflict styles, what happens inside us when a conflict arises, how we can learn to deal with those painful feelings that come as a letter in the mail, and, above all, the winning way to resolve a conflict. Regardless of the conflict style. What's included “French breakfast” - coffee and croissant Lecture Interesting networking You're welcome!

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How to master the scene and capture the audience

For those curious about the moderator role How should I prepare for moderating a conference or panel discussion? How do I ask good questions? How do I prepare the one who will be on stage? How to deal with nervousness? And how do I make sure the audience is engaged? Cecilia Nebel is a journalist and professional moderator with ten years of experience leading conversations and debates on large and small stages. During this breakfast hour, she shares some of her most important tips for how to be a better moderator. There will also be glimpses of her professional life. Which celebrity has been the most difficult to interview? And what do you do when things don't go as planned? Welcome to an exciting and educational morning for those who are curious about how to have good conversations, steer a debate and communicate successfully with audiences. What is included? Interesting lecture Coffee and croissant Networking and exciting conversations

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Career tips for lazy worms (and others who prefer life at the right pace)

*For those who want to far, but keep life in the meantime. * Making a career doesn't have to mean running the fastest, working the longest, or living on the verge of exhaustion. There is another path - a more humane, wiser and considerably more sustainable one. MalinSandberg, an ACC certified coach and leader with over 20 years of experience in development, change and global roles, shares her key insights on how to actually succeed without hustling. With humor and warmth, she shows how curiosity, relationships, smart choices and the courage to ask for help often take us beyond mere hard pressure. This is a lecture for those who want to develop - without losing yourself along the way. For those who want to make room for life, while making room for your ambitions. *Welcome to an optimistic and disarming reminder that sustainable success is possible - at your very pace. * What is included? Inspirational Lecture Networking and exciting conversations Coffee and croissant

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Inclusion for those of us who are used to the fact that the world is built for us

We like to think we are treated equally. That we are open-minded, nice and fair. But what happens when we realize that what we perceive as “perfectly ordinary” is really just what happens to suit us best? This lecture is a friendly but accurate guide for all of us who rarely notice the obstacles, because they have never really been in our way. In a humorous and inclusive way, we explore the privileges, norms and everyday behaviors that — often completely unconsciously — make some people fit and others don't. You'll get concrete tools on how to create true diversity by using your position to open doors, not stand in their way. It's not about guilt. It's about understanding, acting and contributing to environments where more people feel: “Here I get to be myself too.” A lecture for those who want to make a difference. At Truth.Sofia Book is a consultant in leadership and management team development. With 20 years of experience in leadership development and talent management in global organizations, she helps companies develop and empower their leaders.

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AW Lecture “How Third Place Can Develop Our Cities”

We live in a hybrid world. We have become accustomed to digital meetings, more remote work and e-commerce. But after all, we are social creatures and need to be seen for real. We need more third places. First place is where you live, second place is where you work. The third place is where you meet and hang out — like at Optimistklubben in Lund. Other examples include cafes, bars, libraries, hairdressers, or plazas. Research shows that third places have many positive effects. They reduce loneliness, cause us to start more businesses and trade to increase. About this, Christer Ljungberg, author and entrepreneur in sustainable urban development, has written a new and talked about book. Christer is the founder of the consultancy Trivector and today works through his company Trinext on issues related to mobility, urban planning and how our cities can become more vibrant and sustainable. Come and feel the power of third place and listen to Christer talk about his book: “S*oh can third place develop our cities — and make us feel better, start more businesses and increase trade” . *

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Internal development for external transformation with Sensus- Leadership introduction

This leadership introduction is aimed at those who live or work in Lund and want to lead study circles or other learning processes based on IDG, or who for themselves are curious to explore how inner development can become a source of both hope and power of action. Sensus's study material based on the Inner Development Goals (IDG) ** is based on the understanding that sustainable societal change also starts from within — in how we relate to ourselves, to others, and to the nature of which we are a part. During two days, you will receive an introduction to IDG with Sensus study materials: Together we explore how the introduction can give you language, perspectives and concrete exercises as support for working with the material and IDG, as well as space for your own reflection on issues such as: how internal development can give force to joint transformation. how I, as a leader, can create space for both inner anchoring and joint commitment. how hope can be understood as a practice — something that grows through reflection, relationship and action. what existential sustainability means to me and how it can fit into everyday conversations and how I want to relate to the world I live in. how empathy, perspective-taking and relationship with nature can be deepened in learning processes. We meet *on Saturday, May 23, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., and Sunday, May 24, 1:30 p.m. - 4 p.m. * The leader introduction is free of charge. The participants arrange lunch themselves but refreshments are offered during the afternoon. *Welcome to conversations and reflections that nourish our inner power, deepen relationships, and open up new ways of being human and leaders in a time that needs it. *

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