Norwood Hall Hotel Aberdeen
30th August 2018
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Join the # BWSBusinessRoadshow in Aberdeen for a one day event of business conversation , making new connections and to spend some time investing in yourself , your business and your career .
# BWSBusinessRoadshow will bring top industry leaders and entrepreneurs to discuss :
OPENS 08:30 FOR REGISTRATION & COFFEE
PRESENTATION & COMMUNICATIONS MASTERCLASS 9:10 – 10:05
ALICE BEVERIDGE DIRECTOR & SPEAKER - TREE OF KNOWLEDGE
Hilarious and Engaging ’ ‘ Simply Fantastic ’ ‘ She has a contagious Energy ’ Alice is a truly unique speaker .
Psychologist , teacher , director and keeper of chickens she brings a wealth of knowledge , personal experience and energy to everything she delivers . Alice is one of only handful people around the world who has successfully achieved a Master of Science in Applied Positive Psychology . As a positive psychologist she challenges the way people sees themselves . She has a true passion for helping people realise that they are in control of their lives and by introducing people to a range of positive psychology theories and interventions , through fun and laughter , Alice helps them ignite their spark .
KEEPING IT “ REAL ” 10:15 – 11:00
Discussion panel hosted by Rachel McTavish , we discuss with 2 business women at different stages in their businesses , They discuss with Rachel the highs and lows of their careers and how they overcame any obstacles .
ELAINE VAN DER BERG CEO OF BRIGHTSOLID Elaine Van Der Berg is a distinguished leader with a career spanning 20 + years in the enterprise technology and telecoms sectors . Her global career has seen her lead and deliver multiple programmes to drive optimisation and transformation of businesses , manging teams in the UK , India , China , Japan , Korea , Indonesia and Australia . She is passionate about business transformation and people management , believing that everyone can achieve their best .
Elaine was appointed CEO of Brightsolid in December 2017 . Brightsolid provides end-to-end cloud and colocation solutions for businesses , including consultancy , hosting , security and connectivity . Elaine is responsible for the vision and direction of Brightsolid and oversees all strategic and operational business activities to ensure the company meets its corporate and client objectives
HAZEL PEPLINSKI CHIEF EXECUTIVE PERTH RACECOURSE Hazel recently celebrated her second anniversary as chief executive of Perth Racecourse She has made her name as one of the most focused and capable individuals in the business . This is quite a feat , considering that horse racing has , in the past at least , been significantly maledominated .
HEALTH & WELLBEING 11:05 – 11.40 AMANDA HAMILTON - HEALTH & NUTRITION
Amanda Hamilton is a nutritionist , health expert , broadcaster , writer and consultant whose passion is healthy nutrition and healthy living .
MINDFULNESS – 11:45 – 12:10
MINDFULNESS & WELL - BEING FACILITATOR Coaching , tools , techniques and practices to improve overall well-being , reduce stress levels both at work and at home that can provide a sense of balance
“ The session brought the opportunity to think differently about how we approach daily challenges , whether it be in relation to stress , anxiety , or not being able to switch off .”
Kay Young Mindfulness & Well-Being Facilitator www . kay-young . co . uk
MAIN SPEAKER 12:15 – 1:00PM
PROFESSOR HEATHER MCGREGOR CBE , PhD ( Hong Kong ), MBA ( London Business School ), BSc ( Hons ) ( Newcastle-Upon-Tyne )
Heather McGregor , is a global business leader , academic , author and financial journalist ; formerly Mrs Moneypenny , Financial Times . She has extensive experience in the capital markets in both the UK and in Asia , with specialisms in human resources , change management and in the global utilisation of social networks .
LEADERSHIP 1:15 – 1:45
LIZ HOSKIN - POSITIVE QUALITIES Aspiring leaders to senior leaders ! Liz Hoskin is the Chair of the Scottish Board for the Chartered Management Institute as her passion is to promote Heart Centred Leadership with the many clients she works with . She is a Chartered Manager and a Fellow of CMI together with being a Fellow of the Institute of Directors .
LEARNING LABS With Business Gateway in Aberdeen TRADING ON LINE - 1:55 – 2:35 IMPROVE YOUR SEARCH ENGINE RANKING 2:40 – 3:15
SHOW CLOSES 3:30PM
Tickets available on line at our website www . bwsltd . co . uk