This week:
Wanted: Optimists. Must enjoy challenges, appreciate possibilities and possess a deep belief in your ability to master a situation.
Hope for the future a must, and confidence in that hope a strong plus.
If your motto is “try, try again” and your glass is always half-full, you’re perfectly set to make the most of this — or any — opportunity.
How to Raise Optimistic Kids in Pessimistic Times:
- Pay More Attention to the Positive and Help Your Kids do the Same
- Change the Language You Use to Describe Current Events
- Moderate Your News Intake
- Involve Yourself in the Community
http://time.com/5370788/raising-optimistic-kids-pessimistic-times/
How Sleep Affects Your Relationships, According to Science:
Three ways sleep impacts relationships—and how to gain the energy to fight back…
http://time.com/5348694/how-sleep-affects-relationships/
“Find Your Passion” is Bad Advice, Say Yale-NUS and Stanford Psychologists:
Your passion isn’t out there, waiting to be discovered. It’s not a mysterious force that will—when found—remove all obstacles from your path.
In fact, psychologists argue in a new study that the pithy mantra “find your passion” may be a dangerous distraction.
https://qz.com/1314088/find-your-passion-is-bad-advice-say-yale-and-stanford-psychologists/
Speaking of Involving Yourself in the Community, If You Are Local…
Purpose-Driven Philanthropy Friday Sept 14, 2018
NCPC presents
Purpose-Driven Philanthropy with
Keynote Speaker Neville Billimoria
Join keynote speaker Neville Billimoria to explore ways we can think and act differently in our work together. Neville will lead an engaging luncheon discussion on purpose-driven philanthropy to complement our morning workshop.
Neville is an effective communications and values leader, growing organizations through external marketing, media, and sales effectiveness, as well as internal organizational alignment, corporate communications and leadership development.
He brings experience, energy and empowerment to his leadership role as SVP Membership/Marketing and Chief Advocacy Officer at Mission Federal Credit Union where he has accountability for a strategic array of crucial outward facing functions including marketing, community relations, corporate giving as well as promoting Mission Fed’s public image and brand.
Neville serves on several boards including; 2018 National Philanthropy Day Honorary Committee Chair, AMA Cause Conference 2018 Co-Chair, Conscious Leaders Collective & Conscious Capitalism Roundtable member, Real World Scholars Board member, Alliance 4 Empowerment Board member, Ackermann Foundation Board member as well as Oceanside Promise and Leadership Board/Advisor.
After graduating from UC San Diego, Neville remains involved on the UCSD Alumni Board Executive Committee, and teaching martial arts, yoga and meditation on campus for over 36 years. He is a frequent speaker on topics including brand as culture, purpose-driven leadership, social capital optimization and civic engagement.
Join Neville and NCPC to experience ways we can
keep purpose at the heart of our work!
Friday, September 14, 2018
Morning Registration: 9:30 a.m.
Workshop: 10:00 -11:30 a.m.
Luncheon Registration: 11:30 a.m.
Luncheon: 12:00 Noon – 1:30 p.m.
Morning Workshop: $25 for members | $35 non-members
Luncheon: $35 for members | $45 for non-members
Attend both sessions at a discounted rate!
$55 for members | $75 for non-members
Please note space is limited for Workshop – REGISTER EARLY!
Contact: Sandra@ncphilanthropy.org or 760-729-6711 with any questions.
Location: Westin Carlsbad Resort & Spa
(formerly Sheraton)
5480 Grand Pacific Dr., Carlsbad 92008
The Third Global Empowerment Summit 2018 “Time to Rise!” Saturday October 6, 2018:
Time: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Location: UCSD – Atkinson Hall (Voigt Drive & Engineer Lane)
This free, public event at UC San Diego’s Qualcomm Institute will include several prominent local speakers, global presenters from the United Nations and the World Bank, and survivors of abuse and trafficking who have risen above their adversity. The speakers will share their knowledge of social issues with global impact, such as human trafficking, and explore topics such as the power of collaboration, human triumph, and transformational leadership to solve societal problems.
There will be a vendor fair and international food catered by refugees, immigrants and survivors from different countries who now call San Diego home.
The most significant impact of the two previous Global Empowerment Summits has been the large-scale mobilization of local and global change makers. We believe dedicated people working together on issues of common concern can find pathways to change and build better, more caring and sustainable communities This creates a compassionate foundation from which we can build a better world. When we collaborate, we build bridges. The day’s events will encourage cross-cultural understanding, instill a strong sense of dignity and acceptance, promote problem solving, open doors to economic opportunity, and foster healthy growth within for all those involved.
Please join us! Together we can change the world!
Registration is free at:
www.eventbrite.com/e/annual-global-empowerment-summit-time-to-rise-tickets-48455209837
Note: I am also conducting a workshop on Friday Oct 5th
It’s Time to “Man UP!” No more by-standing, it’s time for trans-formation…Redefining the role of men in eliminating violence against women.
Presenter: Neville Billimoria
Location: Atkinson Hall, Room TBA
Date/Time: October 5th, 1PM to 3PM
If you are ready to model a new level of what it means to be a real man, build efficacy and agency around this new role, and be a part of the solution to eliminating the pervasive social ills of sexual assault, sex trafficking and other forms of violence and exploitation, this workshop is designed to help you honor, envision, and embody a new mindset, heart set, and skillset.
This workshop is dedicated to the approximately 1.7MM homeless youth who are forced to leave their homes each year due to violence, abuse or neglect, where it is estimated that 38,600 are sexually assaulted, in the company of someone known to be sexually abusive or are engaged in sexual activity in exchange for money, food or shelter, and to the 425,000 youth who are victims of trafficking or feel the need to trade sex for food, money or a place to stay every year..
Registration is free at:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/pre-summit-global-empowerment-time-to-rise-workshops-october-5th-2018-tickets-49351014212
Please register if you plan to attend, and help us by spreading the word among your friends, your network and community. Thanks!
Warm Regards,
Naila Chowdhury & Feroza Ardeshir
Thanks this week go to Peter D, Marlaine C, & A4E!
Please Pay it Forward
Love,
Neville
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“The greatest threat to our planet is the belief that someone else will save it.”
Happy Soul Food Friday! 