Date: 6th May (Friday)
Time: 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Platform: In-person / MEMBERS-ONLY Event
Whether you are a foodie or not, one thing that you cannot deny is that most happy memories always revolve around good food. Since the beginning of our history, the act of eating together has been one of nurture, friendship and love. And for modern teams, an opportunity to relax from the stresses of the office.
Members, join us this Friday with your lunch from 1:00pm-2:00pm for our community food bonding session at Greenhouse Coworking!
Date: 27th April (Wednesday)
Time: 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Platform: Zoom / FREE Info-session
The pandemic has proven to be a difficult time for many, especially business owners. Did your business suffer as a result of the pandemic? If so, you’re in luck, we may have something for you! The Fiji Development Bank is offering a “Small and Medium Enterprise Sustainability Package”. This is a great opportunity for business owners who were faced with tough challenges as a result of COVID-19. The SME sustainable package aims to assist existing businesses to grow in an economy that is currently recovering from the pandemic.
We believe this is a great step in rebuilding! We hope you can join us! Join us for this info-session with the team from the Fiji Development Bank as they share with us, their great initiative to support MSME’s in Fiji.
See you there!
Date: 28th April (Thursday)
Time: 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM
Platform: Hybrid / MEMBERS-ONLY Event
As the leader of your business, you are responsible for spotting problems and delegating solutions. You are responsible for setting goals and thinking about the future. The only person in your company who will be genuinely motivated to grow your company is you. Every minute that you spend working on tasks that can be delegated is a minute that you are not planning, strategising and building the best business possible.
About our speaker:
Ram Bajekal is a professional with 35 years experience in the corporate sector – 20 years at the highest level of CEO / Managing Director (15 years heading FMCG businesses). The last 12 of those years have been in the Pacific Region, based in Fiji and transacting business with all Pacific Island Countries. He has a track record of high performance with significant results that enabled rapid career growth. Rams forté has been effective strategising, timely execution and incisive reviews bound in strategic leadership, resulting in significant value creation. Ram is a Fulbright scholar in Management Studies from Tepper School of Business, Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh, USA – only the third Indian to receive the prestigious Fulbright-CII Fellowship for Leadership in Management. Also a qualified Chartered Accountant and Intermediate Company Secretary.
Members, join us from 9:00AM to 10:00AM for our Veiwasei (sharing) event with Ram Bajekal as he shares his tips and tricks on how to step out and work ON your business instead of IN in order to identify areas that need improvement, delegate the work out, so you can continue to be the troubleshooter and visionary that you need to be.
Book your seat now and don’t miss out.
Date: 13th April (Wednesday)
Time: 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM
Platform: Zoom / FREE Session
Burnout is more than just feeling tired at work. It’s an emotional and physical reaction to constant stress. This form of mental exhaustion has been known to be associated with increased depression, anxiety and sleep problems, amongst other afflictions that prevent you from being the BEST version of yourself. As high-performing business owners, consultants and professionals, it is sometimes an impossible task to ‘unplug’ from work, take a break and make meaningful connections to the people around you. Or just slowing down, being in the moment and enjoying the little things.
If this resonates with you, join us with our qualified mental health trainers and speakers; Ofa, Gaylene and Soro for a 1-hour free information session on Burnouts, Stress and Coping in the busy lives of entrepreneurs and professionals
Get your free ticket now and don’t miss out!
Date: 1st April (Friday)
Time: 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Platform: In-person / MEMBERS-ONLY Session
The word “community” is used so often today and when the term is thrown around in countless contexts, it’s easy to lose sight of the importance of community—and how to develop communities that add purpose and joy to our lives. So, what exactly is community? In its simplest form, it’s a group of people with something in common. That shared factor could be family, geography, or life stage. It could also be an overlapping interest, passion, or profession. But for a group of people to form a true community that enriches the lives of its members, the individuals involved must also feel a shared sense of trust, connection, and caring for one another.
We at Greenhouse Coworking believe that the experience of getting together and sharing a meal with friends creates the best relationships. That’s why are inviting all our members to share a meal together to strengthen our community bond at our very first (of many) ‘Lunch at The Garden’ session this Friday! All you have to do is bring your lunch and join us for an informal catchup with good company. Book your seats now or drop us an email to confirm your attendance.
We truly hope to see you all there!
Date: 8th March 2022 (Friday)
Time: 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Platform: Zoom / FREE Session
Many ‘defining’ moments in life come from having crucial conversations, as these create significant shifts in attitude and behaviour. Conversations come in many forms, from friendly to professional, from low-risk to high-stakes, and from relaxed to tense. Every day we engage in numerous conversations, each which play important roles in shaping our expectations, relationships, and outcomes. Navigating conversations effectively takes certain skills, such as social intelligence, courage, self-control, and even humility.
For entrepreneurs and leaders, communication is a key component to leading the people around you, to ensure everyone is on the same page and working towards the same goals. When stakes are high, opinions vary, and emotions run strong, it’s important that everyone involved in the conversation feels safe. Look for signs of fear and bring the conversation back to safety. There’s often a gap between what we say, what we mean, and how someone else perceives what was said. When engaging in a crucial conversation, blend confidence with humility. Be confident enough to state opinions and facts, but also be open to accept a challenge.
Book your FREE seat now to join us for this virtual session with William Parkinson and don’t miss out on the importance of having those crucial conversations.
Date: 30th March 2022 (Wednesday)
Time: 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Platform: Zoom / FREE Class
What is impact investment? Simply put, impact investment is an investment strategy with the intention of a beneficial effect on the social and/or environmental aspect, alongside a financial return. As investors, social entrepreneurs, and human beings, we have a moral imperative to take on the challenges facing our planet and our global population. Through impacting investing, we can be agents of social change – while also achieving (and very often exceeding) our individual goals as investors and entrepreneurs.
With the promotion of sustainability and social responsibilities, impact investment provides a unique opportunity for small businesses to steer towards a more impact appealing stance for potential investors in their search for green and great ideas!
Speaker bio: Jinita Prasad, Financial Sector Specialist
Jinita is a high-performing executive operating on a regional platform specialising in financial sector development across the Pacific. Her focus areas include impact investment, blended finance, SME’s access to finance and gender lens investing. Having worked in the private sector for more than 15 years, Jinita moved from mainstream finance to development finance, using her strong business and technical skills to implement development programs that support social enterprises and SMEs. She currently serves on the board of VB Holdings Ltd, a publicly listed company in Fiji. Based in Sydney, Jinita’s professional network within the private and public sector across the Pacific remains strong, enabling her to identify opportunities and risks for clients and stakeholders. Jinita has previously served as the CEO for South Pacific Stock Exchange playing a critical role in developing Fiji’s capital markets.
Given her passion for women’s economic empowerment and SME development, Jinita also served as the vice president for Women in Business Fiji and was an executive for the Suva Chamber of Commerce and Industry for a number of years. Jinita holds a BA in Accounting and Financial Management from University of the South Pacific (USP) and a graduate diploma from Financial Services Institute of Australasia in Applied Finance and Investment and was and a co-facilitator for MBA Finance Class at USP.
Get your FREE tickets now or email us at cowork@greenhousefiji.com to discover the opportunities that presents itself for small businesses through impact investment in the Pacific with Jinita Prasad.
Date: 25th March 2022 (Friday)
Time: 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Platform: Zoom / FREE Class
So you want to start a business and need help funding it? Coming up with creative ideas is easy; selling them to strangers is hard. Pitching your business idea to investors can be a nerve-wracking experience and nailing this aspect of entrepreneurship is what often stands in the way of your vision and your financing needs.
A good pitch is succinct. In most cases, you only have a few seconds to capture someone’s attention and get your point across. All too often, entrepreneurs, sales executives, and marketing managers go to great lengths to show how their new business plans or creative concepts are practical and high margin—only to be rejected by corporate decision makers who don’t seem to understand the real value of the ideas. Why does this happen?
Book your FREE seat now and find out at this session on how to pitch your ideas to investors!
Speaker Bio: Takia Ross, Owner and Lead Make-up Artist for Accessmatized, LLC
Takia Ross is the Owner of Accessmatized Make-Up Artistry, home of Pretty Mobile Baltimore DMV’s First Mobile Make-Up Studio and creator of KiKi Thunda Cosmetics. Holding true to her mission to provide exceptional customer service, amazing make-up artistry, and to create products that help their customers feel their most confident sevles; she has been named one of Baltimore’s Top 25 Women to Watch, one of the DMV’s Top 100 Minority Business Enterprises, and one of Baltimore’s Top Community Builders. She is the co-host of The Shelly Bell Show on SiriusXM radio and has recently worked with Nike, Experian, and Visa as the Director of Glam on projects that amplify the voices of Black Women Founders. She has been featured in Forbes, The Baltimore Sun, The Daily Record, The Baltimore Business Journal, the Baltimore Times, and many more publications for her service to the Baltimore Community and her commitment to empowering and advocating for Black Women in business. She is a mother, teacher,photographer, international speaker, and author of So You Want to Pitch a workbook that shares the lessons Takia learned while pitching and winning over $150,000 in cash and prizes.
Speaker Bio: Cecilia Flores, COO & Co-Founder of Webee
Cecilia Flores is a tech entrepreneur passionate about the social impact of disruptive technologies and innovation. She co-founded Webee, a software-industrial IoT and AI company based in Silicon Valley, to increase the efficiency, visibility, and sustainability of industrial operations. In July 2020 she was named the Best US Enterprise SaaS winner of the Female Founders Competition, a major global competition organized by Microsoft’s M12, Melinda Gates’ Pivotal Venture, and Mayfield Fund. She was also recognized as a 2020 winner in the Globant Global Awards in the “Game Changer” category in the US and Canada and as “Entrepreneurial Force” winner in La Voz del Interior, an award that recognizes the leaders of the Córdoba, Argentina business ecosystem. Cecilia is listed in the 2021 Silicon Valley Business Journal’s Most Influencial Women and a 2021 Tory Burch Foundation’s Fellow.
Cecilia’s career spans over 15 years in operator roles driving revenue for large multinational businesses.
Members, simply get your ticket from your online portal Nexudus, or if any issues, you can also email us at cowork@greenhousefiji.com and we’ll send you the details.
See you there!
Date: 23rd March 2022 (Wednesday)
Time: 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM
Platform: Zoom and In-person / MEMBERS-ONLY event
Yoga, offers physical and mental health benefits for people of all ages. And, if you’re going through an illness, recovering from surgery or living with a chronic condition, these can become an integral part of your treatment and potentially hasten healing.
As a business owner, consultant or professional, work can get stressful and this can lead to a decline in both physical and mental well-being. Muscle tension is almost a reflex reaction to stress—the body’s way of guarding against injury and pain. With sudden onset stress, the muscles tense up all at once, and then release their tension when the stress passes although chronic stress causes the muscles in the body to be in a more or less constant state of guardedness and this can be exhausting.
Speaker bio: Lillian Mary Delana, Yoga Instructor/Independent Consultant
Lillian Delana has always being passionate about sports and wellness at a very young age. During her primary and secondary school days she represented her school in athletics, hockey and netball. When women’s rugby was first introduced in Nadi Lillian took up this sport and represented Nadi Women’s Rugby Team in local competition. At the time there was only 2 rugby fifteen teams running
in Fiji. With lack of funding and recognition in women’s rugby Lillian switched sport to Touch Rugby. She later went on to represent Fiji in the World Cup Touch Rugby Tournament in 2017. Lillian is also a certified yoga instructor. Having completed her teacher training in India. She’s been teaching yoga since 2019. Apart from yoga and sports she is also an independent consultant in Gender and Development.
This is a hybrid event so our Work-from-Home members (virtual) can join in with our Work-from-Greenhouse members (in-person) for this session. If you are a virtual member and would like to attend online, simply get your ticket from your online portal Nexudus, or if you have any issues, you can also email us at cowork@greenhousefiji.com and we will send you the details.
We are very mindful about our COVID-safety precautions so we are keeping the in-person slots limited to 14 only.
Do message us quickly to reserve your seat at the space ASAP!
Date: 11th March 2022 (Friday)
Time: 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Platform: Zoom and In-person / MEMBERS-ONLY event
Join us for this Members-only hybrid session, where Vosa Podcast host and producer, Mere Nailatikau will be sharing some tips, tricks and guidance on Public Speaking!
At some point in our life, we have all felt the nerves and anxiety of Public Speaking. Few are immune to this fear but it is also perfectly normal to experience pounding hearts, trembling hands and the surge of adrenaline that rushes through your body before addressing a crowd. Effective communication is considered one of the most important life skills. For business owners and consultants, public speaking is inevitable and plays a key part in ensuring your audience comprehends and is aware of what you have to offer and what you believe in. It is essential for both individual and team success as it can help you reduce misunderstandings, develop strong relationships and establish yourself as an active team member. Join us for this members-only hybrid session where Vosa Podcast host and producer, Mere Nailatikau will be sharing her tips & tricks on how to calm those nerves and nail the art of public speaking, confidently!
Speaker Bio: Mere Nailatikau, Consultant and Vosa Podcast host and producer.
Mere Nailatikau is a development communication professional with more than 15 years of experience in research, public diplomacy and strategic communication. She currently consults and creates with a variety of institutions, including multilateral agencies, regional organisations and creative firms. Based in Fiji, she has worked in media, development and creative organisations with a presence in Papua New Guinea, Samoa, Tonga, Kiribati, Solomon Islands, Vanuatu, Tuvalu and Nauru. Mere is also the current host and producer of Vosa, a Pacific storytelling podcast featuring conversations with creators, thinkers and change-makers across the region.
This is a hybrid event so our Work-from-Home members (virtual) can join in with our Work-from-Greenhouse members (in-person) for this session. If you are a virtual member and would like to attend online, simply get your ticket from your online portal Nexudus, or if you have any issues, you can also email us at cowork@greenhousefiji.com and we will send you the details.
We are very mindful about our COVID-safety precautions so we are keeping the in-person slots limited to 14 only.
Do message us quickly to reserve your seat at the space ASAP!
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