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BEST Alumni Network
We are engineers, and we are Alumni of BEST. In this podcast, you will find interesting stories related to life after university: how our members developed over time and useful pieces of advice for current and future generations.
In today's episode Aleks will share strategies to find funding for your startup. Remember, this journey is a marathon, not a sprint. It takes time and effort, but the rewards are immense.
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Visit: https://www.bestalumni.net/join-us
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- Info on BEST Alumni Network (BAN):
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BESTalumninetwork
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/bestalumni
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/BESTAlumniNetwork
- Website: https://www.bestalumni.net/home
- Feedback: beyond.best@bestalumni.net;
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In this episode, we are going to talk about one of the most crucial decisions you will make as an entrepreneur: where to find a co-founder for your startup. Having a co-founder can make a huge difference in your startup journey, as it can provide you with support, feedback, skills, and connections that you may not have on your own.
Become a member of BAN.
Visit: https://www.bestalumni.net/join-us
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- Info on BEST Alumni Network (BAN):
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BESTalumninetwork
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/bestalumni
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/BESTAlumniNetwork
- Website: https://www.bestalumni.net/home
- Feedback: beyond.best@bestalumni.net;
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- Contact Aleks: https://aleksvladimirov.com/contact,
- About Aleks: https://aleksvladimirov.com/aleks-vladimirov-about/
- Aleks on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/_aleks.vladimirov_/
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In this episode, we are going to talk about one of the most crucial decisions you will make as an entrepreneur: where to find a co-founder for your startup. Having a co-founder can make a huge difference in your startup journey, as it can provide you with support, feedback, skills, and connections that you may not have on your own.
Become a member of BAN.
Visit: https://www.bestalumni.net/join-us
PODCAST INFO:
- Info on BEST Alumni Network (BAN):
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BESTalumninetwork
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/bestalumni
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/BESTAlumniNetwork
- Website: https://www.bestalumni.net/home
- Feedback: beyond.best@bestalumni.net;
ALEKS’S INFO:
- Contact Aleks: https://aleksvladimirov.com/contact,
- About Aleks: https://aleksvladimirov.com/aleks-vladimirov-about/
- Aleks on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/_aleks.vladimirov_/
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Building upon our previous episode, this episode will explore the key characteristics that are imperative for a prosperous entrepreneur.Become a member of BAN.Visit: https://www.bestalumni.net/join-us PODCAST INFO:·Info on BEST Alumni Network (BAN):·Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BESTalumninetwork ·LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/bestalumni·YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/BESTAlumniNetwork·Website: https://www.bestalumni.net/home·Feedback: beyond.best@bestalumni.net;ALEKS’S INFO:·Contact Aleks: https://aleksvladimirov.com/contact, ·About Aleks: https://aleksvladimirov.com/aleks-vladimirov-about/·Aleks on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/_aleks.vladimirov_/ Copyright used.Licensor's Username:Music by https://pixabay.com/users/michael-x_studio-37629229/
Title: Where to get startup ideas - Coffee Friday with AleksVladimirov
Description: In today's episode, Aleks will share 5 strategies you can use to find a winning startup idea and start a business.
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Visit: https://www.bestalumni.net/join-us
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- Info on BEST Alumni Network (BAN):
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BESTalumninetwork
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/bestalumni
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/BESTAlumniNetwork
- Website: https://www.bestalumni.net/home
- Feedback: beyond.best@bestalumni.net;
ALEKS’S INFO:
- Contact Aleks: https://aleksvladimirov.com/contact,
- About Aleks: https://aleksvladimirov.com/aleks-vladimirov-about/
- Aleks on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/_aleks.vladimirov_/
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Excited to start again the podcast.
In this episode, you will learn what happened in May and who was elected for the 3rd Executive board.
What events we had prepared for you for 2023 and the beginning of 2024.
How you can become a mentor.
Become a member of BAN.
PODCAST INFO:
- Info on BEST Alumni Network (BAN): Facebook, LinkedIn, YouTube, website
- Feedbacks: beyond.best@bestalumni.net; voice message
- Contact Aleks: aleksvladimirov.com, Twitter @TheAleksTweet, Instagram @_aleks.vladimirov_
In today's episode Aleks will share briefly about Black hat analysis approach towards your competitors and when to use it.
Would you like to become a member of BAN, you must be an alumnus of BEST and apply by visit: https://www.bestalumni.net
PODCAST INFO: Info on BEST Alumni Network (BAN): Facebook, LinkedIn, YouTube or on https://www.bestAlumni.net Feedbacks: beyond.best@bestalumni.net; voice message Contact Aleks: https://aleksvladimirov.com, Twitter @TheAleksTweet, Instagram aleks.vee
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This is the second part of our interview with Jeffrey. He was the treasurer of BEST Alumni Network until this May. In this part we talk about his professional life, how he chooses where to live and more things. How he uses his intrinsic motivation to learn to program. What his dream job is and more.
1:00 How do you choose where to live?
2:38 How do you choose your profession
4:00 What Jeffrey like being a Software developer
10:00 Favorite programming language
13:35 Experience being a scuba diver
17:00 Summer plans
18:00 What world championship pub quiz has to do with Jeffrey van Beer
20:00 What is the origin of Jeffrey's family name
23:00 what is typical biking experience for a Dutch guy
24:00 Riding a bike experience Germany vs the Netherlands
Would you like to become a member of BAN, you must be an alumnus of BEST and apply by visit: https://www.bestalumni.net
PODCAST INFO: Info on BEST Alumni Network (BAN): Facebook, LinkedIn, YouTube or on https://www.bestAlumni.net Feedbacks: beyond.best@bestalumni.net; voice message
Contact Aleks: https://aleksvladimirov.com, Twitter @TheAleksTweet, Instagram aleks.vee
Contact Eduardo: eduardoconto@bestalumni.net, Twitter/LinkedIn eduardoconto
Aleks Vladimirov is Senior IT professional, passionate blogger and traveler and a host of Beyond BEST podcast. In this episode, he flips the switched and this time he will sit on the “hot chair” and be interviewed about his experience during the BEST Alumni Meeting in Prague.
Would you like to become a member of BAN, you must be an alumnus of BEST and apply by visit: https://www.bestalumni.net
PODCAST INFO: Info on BEST Alumni Network (BAN): Facebook, LinkedIn, YouTube or on https://www.bestAlumni.netFeedbacks: beyond.best@bestalumni.net; voice message. Contact Aleks: https://aleksvladimirov.com, Twitter @TheAleksTweet, Instagram aleks.vee
Contact Eduardo: eduardoconto@bestalumni.net, Twitter @eduardoconto
Tunder aka Davide is the previous president of BAN. In this interview, he will share with you why he sees such events so important and useful.
Would you like to become a member of BAN, you must be an alumnus of BEST and apply by visit: https://www.bestalumni.net
PODCAST INFO: Info on BEST Alumni Network (BAN): Facebook, LinkedIn, YouTube or on https://www.bestAlumni.netFeedbacks: beyond.best@bestalumni.net; voice message Contact Aleks: https://aleksvladimirov.com, Twitter @TheAleksTweet, Instagram aleks.vee Contact Eduardo: eduardoconto@bestalumni.net, Twitter @eduardoconto
Elcin is from Turkey, and she lives now in Berlin. She decided to join the event spontaneously and she had lots of fun. Find out what is her impression from the BEST Alumni Meeting in this podcast.
Would you like to become a member of BAN, you must be an alumnus of BEST and apply by visit: https://www.bestalumni.net
PODCAST INFO: Info on BEST Alumni Network (BAN): Facebook, LinkedIn, YouTube or on https://www.bestAlumni.net Feedbacks: beyond.best@bestalumni.net; voice message Contact Aleks: https://aleksvladimirov.com, Twitter @TheAleksTweet, Instagram aleks.vee Contact Eduardo: eduardoconto@bestalumni.net, Twitter @eduardoconto
This is the first episode in a while. Thank you for being with us. We will do a series of so-called train interviews with different members being part of the BEST Alumni Meeting in Prague. This episode is about the interview we had with Francesco Portoso. You will learn more about his opinion about the event.
Would you like to become a member of BAN, you must be an alumnus of BEST and apply by visit: https://www.bestalumni.net
PODCAST INFO: Info on BEST Alumni Network (BAN): Facebook, LinkedIn, YouTube, website Feedbacks: beyond.best@bestalumni.net; voice message Contact Aleks: aleksvladimirov.com, Twitter @TheAleksTweet, Instagram aleks.vee Contact Eduardo: eduardoconto@bestalumni.net, Twitter @eduardoconto
In this episode, Aleks will share what are the three ways to be more productive while remote working.
Sit back, relax, drink your coffee and enjoy the episode!
You can also support us by becoming a member!
Become a member of BAN.
PODCAST INFO:
- Info on BEST Alumni Network (BAN): Facebook, LinkedIn, YouTube, website
- Feedbacks: beyond.best@bestalumni.net; voice message
- Contact Aleks: aleksvladimirov.com, Twitter @TheAleksTweet, Instagram aleks.vee
- Contact Eduardo: eduardoconto@bestalumni.net, Twitter @eduardoconto
In this episode, Aleks will share what are the issues when learning a new language using an App. Traps and pitfalls. Sit back, relax, drink your coffee and enjoy the episode! You can also support us by becoming a member! Become a member of BAN. PODCAST INFO:
Info on BEST Alumni Network (BAN): Facebook, LinkedIn, YouTube, website Feedbacks: beyond.best@bestalumni.net; voice message Contact Aleks: aleksvladimirov.com, Twitter @TheAleksTweet, Instagram aleks.vee Contact Eduardo: eduardoconto@bestalumni.net, Twitter @eduardoconto
In this episode, Aleks will share productivity tips for remote workers applicable not only to software engineers.
Sit back, relax, drink your coffee and enjoy the episode!
You can also support us by becoming a member!
Become a member of BAN.
PODCAST INFO:
- Info on BEST Alumni Network (BAN): Facebook, LinkedIn, YouTube, website
- Feedbacks: beyond.best@bestalumni.net; voice message
- Contact Aleks: aleksvladimirov.com, Twitter @TheAleksTweet, Instagram aleks.vee
- Contact Eduardo: eduardoconto@bestalumni.net, Twitter @eduardoconto
This is part 2 of our interview with Davide Biasco.
In this interview, you will learn about his professional life and volunteer work. You will learn how to make better decisions and how Davide is planning his career shift.
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OUTLINE:
01:00 Introduction and the origin of his nickname, Tunder.
05:40 Moving to London
12:20 Making decisions without regret
16:55 Best before project
32:30 Time management
39:00 What I'm studying now
47:00 Preparing for a meaningful career shift
PODCAST INFO:
- Become a member of BAN.
- Info on BEST Alumni Network (BAN): Facebook, LinkedIn, YouTube, website
- Feedbacks: beyond.best@bestalumni.net; voice message
- Contact Aleks: aleksvladimirov.com, Twitter @TheAleksTweet, Instagram aleks.vee
- Contact Eduardo: eduardoconto@bestalumni.net, Twitter @eduardoconto
We now talk to Marie Pierré, the current secretary of BEST Alumni Network (BAN). Marie is a trainer and instructional designer.
In this interview, you will learn about her role as a secretary. You will learn about how to keep a strategic and global vision. A big takeaway is the key role of action, observation, and reflection and how to apply it in practice.
Stay tuned for part II of our conversation with Marie.
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Become a member of BAN. Join until 22/March to vote and participate in the ongoing General Assembly and help define the future of the organisation.
OUTLINE:
- 00:00 - Introduction
- 04:50 - Role as Secretary
- 08:30 - Balance between action and reflection
- 11:00 - Working online in an international team
- 12:30 - Fostering connection between members
- 20:30 - Strategic view
- 25:00 - Future of BAN
- 32:00 - Message for a future Secretary
- 36:00 - Ongoing General Assembly
PODCAST INFO:
- Become a member of BAN.
- Info on BEST Alumni Network (BAN): Facebook, LinkedIn, YouTube, website
- Feedbacks: beyond.best@bestalumni.net; voice message
- Contact Aleks: aleksvladimirov.com, Twitter @TheAleksTweet, Instagram aleks.vee
- Contact Eduardo: eduardoconto@bestalumni.net, Twitter @eduardoconto
- Audio editing by Jack Bryer: jbryermedia@gmail.com
We start our conversation with Jeffrey Van Beers, the current treasurer of BEST Alumni Network (BAN) and a software developer based in Berlin.
SUPPORT US!Become a member of BAN. Join until 22/March to vote and participate in the ongoing General Assembly and help define the future of the organisation.
OUTLINE:
- 00:00 - Introduction
- 06:00 - Being the treasurer
- 14:30 - Expecting the unexpected
- 20:00 - Working with people you don't know
- 27:00 - Advice for future treasurer
- 33:00 - Events & future of BAN
PODCAST INFO:
- Become a member of BAN.
- Info on BEST Alumni Network (BAN): Facebook, LinkedIn, YouTube, website
- Feedbacks: beyond.best@bestalumni.net; voice message
- Contact Aleks: aleksvladimirov.com, Twitter @TheAleksTweet, Instagram aleks.vee
- Contact Eduardo: eduardoconto@bestalumni.net, Twitter @eduardoconto
- Audio editing by Jack Bryer: jbryermedia@gmail.com
Today in our Fast Friday we talk about 5G. What's 5G? Why should we be excited about it? Why should be worried about it at the same time?
EPISODE LINKS:
- 30/March, 20h: 5G conference with Prof. Marco Congedo (in French). Inscription at https://bit.ly/2NIiYhy.
SUPPORT US!
- Become a member of BAN.
- Join until 22/March to vote and participate in the ongoing General Assembly and help define the future of the organisation.
REFERENCES:
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/5G
- https://www.arcep.fr/uploads/tx_gspublication/rapport-enjeux-5G_mars2017.pdf
- https://spectrum.ieee.org/video/telecom/wireless/everything-you-need-to-know-about-5g
- https://blogs.scientificamerican.com/observations/5g-is-coming-how-worried-should-we-be-about-the-health-risks/
PODCAST INFO:
- Become a member of BAN
- Info on BEST Alumni Network (BAN): Facebook, LinkedIn, YouTube, website
- Feedbacks: beyond.best@bestalumni.net; voice message
- Contact Aleks: aleksvladimirov.com, Twitter @TheAleksTweet, Instagram aleks.vee
- Contact Eduardo: eduardoconto@bestalumni.net, Twitter @eduardoconto
This is part one of our conversation with Davide Biasco (aka Tunder), the current president of BEST Alumni Network (BAN). Tunder studied Electronics Engineering but built a career in systems administration, cloud and information security.
In this interview, you will learn more about his motivation to join BAN and the future of the organization. You will learn how non-profit leaders run organizations and keep their motivation.
A big take away for volunteering and not having the time: "We always speak about time, but the right word to say sometimes is attention. You shouldn't confuse time with attention. Because, time we have plenty, often we waste it in many ways we don't want to. It's about getting control of your attention."
Maybe you will be inspired to join BAN? Become a member of BAN.
PODCAST INFO:
- Feedbacks: beyond.best@bestalumni.net; voice message
- Contact Aleks: aleksvladimirov.com, Twitter @TheAleksTweet, Instagram aleks.vee
- Contact Eduardo: eduardoconto@bestalumni.net, or on Twitter @eduardoconto
- Info on BEST Alumni Network (BAN): Facebook, LinkedIn, YouTube, website.
- Audio editing by Jack Bryer: jbryermedia@gmail.com.
Welcome to this experimental episode, called Fast Friday. In today's episode, you will learn about payments, money transfer and crypto - what will change with Revolut in 2021.
If you’ve feedback, suggestions reach us via e-mail on beyond.best@bestalumni.net or leave us a voice message. You can reach out to Aleks on aleksvladimirov.com, on Twitter @TheAleksTweet, or Instagram: aleks.vee. You can reach out to Eduardo on eduardoconto@bestalumni.net or on Twitter @eduardoconto. For more information about the BEST Alumni Network (BAN) and other related projects find us on Facebook, LinkedIn, YouTube and on our website. If you’re an alumni of BEST, you can also become a member of BAN. It’ll help support this show and the various other ongoing projects.
This is part two of our conversation with Clelia Cesario. Clelia is a Life Sciences enthusiast, despite not working as an engineer, she stayed in the industry to work towards what she finds meaningful and cultivate her passion for the healthcare sector. After her BEST year, she moved abroad, experienced remote work for a few years, and joined BAN as soon as it was born to let some external and internal projects thrive. If you’ve feedback, suggestions reach us via e-mail on beyond.best@bestalumni.net or leave us a voice message. You can reach out to Aleks on aleksvladimirov.com, on Twitter @TheAleksTweet, or Instagram aleks.vee. You can reach out to Eduardo on eduardoconto@bestalumni.net or on Twitter @eduardoconto. For more information about the BEST Alumni Network (BAN) and other related projects find us on Facebook, LinkedIn, YouTube and on our website. If you’re an alumni of BEST, you can also become a member of BAN. It’ll help support this show and the various other ongoing projects.
Welcome to this experimental episode, called Fast Friday. In today's episode you will learn the top 4 skills you will need to make 2021 the BEST.
If you’ve feedback, suggestions reach us via e-mail on beyond.best@bestalumni.net or leave us a voice message. You can reach out to Aleks on aleksvladimirov.com, on Twitter @TheAleksTweet, or Instagram: aleks.vee. You can reach out to Eduardo on eduardoconto@bestalumni.net or on Twitter @eduardoconto. For more information about the BEST Alumni Network (BAN) and other related projects find us on Facebook, LinkedIn, YouTube and on our website. If you’re an alumni of BEST, you can also become a member of BAN. It’ll help support this show and the various other ongoing projects.
We continue the conversation with Clelia. Clelia is a Life Sciences enthusiast, despite not working as an engineer, she stayed in the industry to work towards what she finds meaningful and cultivate her passion for the healthcare sector. After her BEST year, she moved abroad, experienced remote work for a few years, and joined BAN as soon as it was born to let some external and internal projects thrive. If you’ve feedback, suggestions reach us via e-mail on beyond.best@bestalumni.net or leave us a voice message. You can reach out to Aleks on aleksvladimirov.com, on Twitter @TheAleksTweet, or Instagram: aleks.vee. You can reach out to Eduardo on eduardoconto@bestalumni.net or on Twitter @eduardoconto. For more information about the BEST Alumni Network (BAN) and other related projects, find us on Facebook, LinkedIn, YouTube and on our website. If you are alumni of BEST, you can also become a member of BAN. It’ll help support this show and the various other ongoing projects. NOTES:
You will find Clelia's experience living in UK before Brexit and how things will change for her Her experience managing projects related to the medical field How to manage long lasting project Opinion about the vaccine creation
REFERENCES:
Documentary https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Swedish_Theory_of_Love Mindfulness / meditation app (1st month is free): https://dynamic.wakingup.com/redeemMonth/3187db
We continue the conversation with Krys. Krystian Blaszkowicz lives in London and has built his own 3D printer. He is also selling items made by his 3D printer on his shop: https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/3DEasyWorkshop/sold If you’ve feedback, suggestions reach us via e-mail on beyond.best@bestalumni.net or leave us a voice message. You can reach out to Aleks on https://aleksvladimirov.com, on Twitter @TheAleksTweet, or Instagram aleks.vee. You can reach out to Eduardo on eduardoconto@bestalumni.net or on Twitter @eduardoconto. For more information about the BEST Alumni Network (BAN) and other related projects, find us on Facebook, LinkedIn, YouTube and on our website. If you’re alumni of BEST, you can also become a member of BAN. It’ll help support this show and the various other ongoing projects. Episode notes: 3D printing Reddit for guide, support and socializing https://www.reddit.com/r/3Dprinting/ 3D printing services https://www.reddit.com/r/3Dprintmything/new/ Krys's favorite brand: https://www.anycubic.com/?sscid=c1k4_oxg5u& Source for print files and 3D printing projects https://www.thingiverse.com Another source and community for 3D files https://grabcad.com Beginner cad software free https://www.tinkercad.com He is eager to help you with your 3D printer questions! You can connect with him on Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/user/PCwhale
We continue the conversation with Balázs. In this part, we focus on his experiences a founder and as a start-up mentor, bringing up some key questions one ought to consider when starting a business.
Balázs Slezák is the co-founder of Forma Eyewear (acquired in 2018) and founder of Wozify, providing enterprise-level hardware and software engineering services, specialized to the needs of startups. Mentor at Hiventures and Design Terminal, helping early stage startups get off the ground.
If you’ve feedback, suggestions reach us via e-mail on beyond.best@bestalumni.net or leave us a voice message. You can reach out to Aleks on aleksvladimirov.com, on Twitter @TheAleksTweet, or Instagram aleks.vee. You can reach out to Eduardo on eduardoconto@bestalumni.net or on Twitter @eduardoconto. For more information about the BEST Alumni Network (BAN) and other related projects find us on Facebook, LinkedIn, YouTube and on our website. If you’re an alumni of BEST, you can also become a member of BAN. It’ll help support this show and the various other ongoing projects.
OUTLINE:
- 00:00: what to look for in potential cofounders? Vesting agreements
- 10:00: key questions for entrepreneurs. Startup mentoring
- 23:00: Launching Wozify
- 33:00: Launch start-ups in Europe
REFERENCES:
- Slicing pie model & software: https://slicingpie.com
- Wozify: https://wozify.com
- Balázs LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/balazsslezak
Balázs Slezák shares his experience as a BESTie, as a traveller and as entrepreneur with diverse experiences of failure and success. He's the co-founder of Forma Eyewear (acquired in 2018) and founder of Wozify, providing enterprise-level hardware and software engineering services, specialized to the needs of startups. Mentor at Hiventures and Design Terminal, helping early stage startups get off the ground.
If you’ve feedback, suggestions reach us via e-mail on beyond.best@bestalumni.net or leave us a voice message. You can reach out to Aleks on aleksvladimirov.com, on Twitter @TheAleksTweet, or Instagram aleks.vee. You can reach out to Eduardo on eduardoconto@bestalumni.net or on Twitter @eduardoconto. For more information about the BEST Alumni Network (BAN) and other related projects find us on Facebook, LinkedIn, YouTube and on our website. If you’re an alumni of BEST, you can also become a member of BAN. It’ll help support this show and the various other ongoing projects.
OUTLINE:
- 03:00 Experience as a BESTie
- 09:15 Startup ideas
- 16:32 Budget travelling
- 22:00 Method for learning languages - Michel Thomas
- 25:13 Tips and tricks for budget traveling & hitchhiking
- 34:10 First steps & motivation to become an entrepreneur
- 45:47 Experience from Startup Chile
REFERENCES:
- https://hitchwiki.org/en/Main_Page - Wiki for hitchhikers
- https://www.gartner.com/en/research/methodologies/gartner-hype-cycle - Gartner Hype Cycle
This is the second part of the interview with Mirna. In this part, we focus on her role as founder of Happiness Academy (www.happiness-academy.eu) and Trainers Toolbox (www.trainers-toolbox.com).
If you’ve feedback, suggestions reach us via e-mail on beyond.best@bestalumni.net or leave us a voice message. You can reach out to Aleks on aleksvladimirov.com, on Twitter @TheAleksTweet, or Instagram aleks.vee. You can reach out to Eduardo on eduardoconto@bestalumni.net or on Twitter @eduardoconto. For more information about the BEST Alumni Network (BAN) and other related projects find us on Facebook, LinkedIn, YouTube and on our website. If you’re an alumni of BEST, you can also become a member of BAN. It’ll help support this show and the various other ongoing projects.
OUTLINE:
- 00:00:00: Happiness Academy & Trainers Toolbox. Ingredients of happiness. +/-/? tool
- 00:21:00: Taking a sabbatical year.
- 00:34:00:Lessons as a entrepreneur
- 00:50:00: Closing thoughts
REFERENCES:
- Flow: The Psychology of Optimal Experience, Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi
- Flourish: A Visionary New Understanding of Happiness and Well-Being. Martin E. P. Seligman
- +/-/? Tool
- https://www.facebook.com/groups/positivepsychologytribe/
Mirna Smidt joined BEST in 2006. She is an interpersonal skills trainer, coach and entrepreneur, specialising in positive psychology training and interventions. In this part we’ll explore how and why she joined BEST, some of the experiences she had as a member and how being a BESTie led her on her path as a trainer.
If you’ve feedback, suggestions reach us via e-mail on beyond.best@bestalumni.net or leave us a voice message. You can reach out to Aleks on aleksvladimirov.com, on Twitter @TheAleksTweet, or Instagram aleks.vee. You can reach out to Eduardo on eduardoconto@bestalumni.net or on Twitter @eduardoconto. For more information about the BEST Alumni Network (BAN) and other related projects find us on Facebook, LinkedIn, YouTube and on our website. If you’re an alumni of BEST, you can also become a member of BAN. It’ll help support this show and the various other ongoing projects.
OUTLINE:
00:00: Joining BEST & being a BESTie
00:25: Becoming a trainer.
00:42: Positive psychology, Flow & Meaning
Eamon is a Canadian who joined BEST in 2012 while studying his PhD in Theoretical Chemistry in Vienna, Austria. He had previously met BEST at GA Tallinn 2008 where he represented CFES, the Canadian official partner. He met his wife Öykü (Ankara alumni) through BEST, and they are currently fun-employed after settling in Toronto, Canada. He is spending his COVID lockdown house hunting, wrangling immigration bureaucracy and studying for a pilot's license. He has a job history in semiconductor research, capital markets, programming and had a small web hosting startup sold in 2002.
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NEWS:
- Vote on the BAN General Assembly
- Upcoming BEST Alumni Webinars in September
OUTLINE:
- 1min - Introduction and short bio
- 7min - Traveling in Europe
- 20min - What you’ve learned by joining BEST?
- 30min - Starting BEST Alumni Network
- 50min - Advices for current BEST members
- 1h - How to connect with me? Eamon's e-mail: eamon@jackmaninov.ca
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