Greetings prospective or confirmed panelist for the SotG Global Community Dialogue Day.
We want to start by reassuring you that our panel discussions are (at least at this point) pretty informal affairs, so you don’t need to stress about doing a lot of prep. Our goal is simply to bring together a variety of experts from different countries and fields and create a space for dialogue.
We have two hour stand alone panels, and 1 hour panels as part of our Global Community Dialogue Day, please see below.
The basic format is the same, with the main difference being that for the 2 hour panels, panelists have a bit more time to introduce themselves and their answers can be a little more in depth, and for the 1 hour panels we have to move things along a little quicker.
One quick note for all panelists. We’ve invited you on because of your expertise AND your network, and we make a strong effort to have diverse panelists so that if you all bring a few audience members we get a diverse audience as well.
1 HOUR PANELS
3 Minutes of chit chat at the beginning and welcome audience members, sometimes asking them where they are from
3 Minute introduction of SotG and our perspective on the topic
2 Minute introduction of the first panelist, then they have 2 minutes to fill in the gaps on their relevant expertise which we didn’t touch on. Then we ask them a starter question, either from our list or one they have written themselves
(In general this should take about 7 minutes total per panelist, so we are 27 minutes into the hour after the introductions, or 34 minutes in if we have 4 panelists.
The 2nd half hour is usually a bit more of a conversation with multiple panelists offering their opinion on the question. This is also where we
A) Take questions from the audience(usually written in the chat, but sometimes asked live)
B) If no audience questions the moderator can ask follow up questions OR
C) Panelists can also ask each other questions
The final 10 minutes are usually a few announcements about SotG and upcoming events, last word for the panelists, and if time permits and the audience is small enough, then each audience member can have 30 seconds to share their thoughts.
We will leave each breakout room open for continuing conversations, so even though the next round of topics is starting people who are super interested in that room’s topic can continue to chat as long as they want.
2 HOUR PANELS (stand alone events)
5 Minutes of chit chat at the beginning and welcome audience members, sometimes asking them where they are from
5 Minute introduction of SotG and our perspective on the topic
2 Minute introduction of the first panelist, then they have 3 minutes to fill in the gaps on their relevant expertise which we didn’t touch on. Then we ask them a starter question, either from our list(if we have covered that topic before) or one they have written themselves
(In general this should take about 9 minutes total per panelist, so we are 46 minutes into the program after the introductions, or 55 minutes in if we have 5 panelists.
The last part of the first hour is usually a little more discussion from the moderator or host about SotG and our activities and/or ideas in that field.
The 2nd hour is more of a conversation with multiple panelists offering their opinion on the question. This is also where we
A) Take questions from the audience(usually written in the chat, but sometimes asked live)
B) If no audience questions the moderator can ask follow up questions OR
C) Panelists can also ask each other questions
The final 15-20 minutes are usually a few announcements about SotG and upcoming events, last word for the panelists, and if time permits and the audience is small enough, then each audience member can have 30 seconds to share their thoughts.
We will leave the room open for continuing conversations, so people who are super interested in that topic can continue to chat as long as they want and exchange contact details, etc.
One final note for the 2 hour, one-off events. We typically list each panelist on the appropriate webpage and use their LinkedIN photo with either a link to their linkedIN profile or their website(see bottom of page). If you really want your bio listed, then please get it to us as soon as possible and try to follow the length and format of the ones already on this page.
CAREERS WITH A PURPOSE
DIVERSITY&INCLUSION
1) In what career field can I have the greatest impact?
2) How can I tell how much a potential employer values impact and sustainability?
3) What type of networking should I do as a student to best prepare myself for an impactful career?
4) Does emphasizing impact mean that I will always make less money than my peers?
5) How can I become an impact specialist in my chosen field even if that field itself isn’t necessarily impact oriented?
6) Are there any types of additional certifications or degrees you would recommend after undergrad?
7) There are lots of lists of “best employers for…”, etc. What keywords should I look for in terms of determining which of those are companies that are good for society, not just good to their employees?
8) Do you really believe that my generation (current uni students and recent graduates) can make a meaningful difference in the world because of our career choices?
9) What do you think about the strategy of trying to climb the corporate ladder as fast as possible so that I can get into a leadership role and then try to help change the system?
10) How do I show an employer at CV stage that I can make an impact / a positive contribution?
11) How do I find genuinely ethical and value driven employers?
12) What if I want to start a business ‘with a purpose’ – where do I start, what should I do first?
How can individuals take Personal Accountabilty for Diversity and Inclusion, not simply rely on D&I specialists?
1) What are some recent trends in D&I that you observe in Asia? Have you noticed a trend in the discussion
2) Any challenges in applying global D&I topics in Asia?
3) What are some challenges in implementing D&I in Asia?
4) What can individuals do in a personal capacity to learn or advocate for D&I
5) Are there barriers in Asia that limit our ability to recognize the broad range of diversity that exist already?
6) How can pme become more aware of their own biases?
7) What can one do to expand their understanding of D&I?
8) How do one become more inclusive and an advocate for others?
Exact times and topics may shift slightly over the next 2 weeks:
ASIA EDITION
11:00-12:00 GMT – Diversity&Inclusion Panel Discussion
– Climate&Sustainability Brainstorming Session
– Asia Strategic Plan Q&A
12:00-13:00 GMT – Women’s Empowerment Panel Discussion
– Youth Leadership Brainstorming Session
– SotG Business Services Q&A
13:00-14:00 GMT – Career With a Purpose Panel Discussion
– Changing Corporate Culture Brainstorming Session
EUROPE/AFRICA EDITION
14:00-15:00 GMT – Career With a Purpose Panel Discussion
– Creative Impact brain-Training exercises
15:00-16:00 GMT – Women’s Empowerment Panel Discussion
– Europe Strategic Plan Brainstorming Session
– Africa Strategic Plan Q&A
16:00-17:00 GMT – Creative Impact Panel Discussion
– Diversity&Inclusion Brainstorming Session
– SotG in Schools Brainstorming Session
17:00-18:00 GMT – Climate &Sustainability Panel Discussion
– University Workshops Brainstorming Session
– Entrepreneurial Support Q&A
AMERICAS EDITION
22:00-23:00 GMT – Diversity&Inclusion Panel Discussion
– Changing Corporate Culture Brainstorming Session
– Latin America Strategic Plan Q&A
23:00-24:00 GMT – Women’s Empowerment Panel Discussion
– University Offerings Q&A
– SotG Business Services Q&A
00:00-01:00 GMT – Career With a Purpose Panel Discussion
– Climate&Sustainability Brainstorming Session
– North America Stategic Plan Brainstorming Session
There will always be 2-3 topics under discussion at a time:
The panel discussion will feature 3-4 experts on the topic from different fields and countries.
The brainstorming sessions will have 1-2 moderators and are designed for audience participation to help us continue to refine our current ideas and develop new initiatives in that field
The Q&A sessions are simply an opportunity for our global audience to find our more about our current progress and near term plans on that topic.
The Creative Impact brain-Training exercise will give you an opportunity to see how flexible your brain is in terms of coming up with on the fly ideas for how sample businesses or organizations might increase their social impact without increasing their expenditures.
Louison Mbombo, aka “the Steve Jobs of innovation ”, is a Congolese entrepreneur dedicated to a radical transformation of business and society in Africa.
He is the founder and chairman of Mbombo Investment Group and has advised governments, youth-led startups, and decision-makers on how to identify solutions that will bring revenues well above the average and which have significant growth potential that permits society to better respond to the basic needs of all.
Louison has created a non-profit organization called Solidariedade Na Mokili dedicated to improving inequalities in health in African countries and has been the recipient of multiple international awards including several UN agencies. In 2019, he was a EU Young Leader and Panelist at the EDDs in Brussels, debating inequalities in health with the World Health Organization and the Global Fund to fight HIV, Tuberculosis, and Malaria.
His latest initiative includes the implementation of data analytics and machine learning to advance infectious disease prevention and research. Mr. Mbombo has 1 year to go for his medical degree.
Prof. Dr. Beverley Wilson-Wünsch is a full-time member of the faculty in the department of Hospitality, Tourism and Events at IU – International University of Applied Sciences, Bad Honnef, Germany.
She has been associated with the University since 2005, with a Visiting Professorship in the Department of Hospitality Management, at the University of Missouri, Columbia, USA for several years in the middle. Before that, she worked as a Lecturer of Hospitality Management at the Stenden University, The Netherlands for over 7 years.
For over 15 years, she served in management and at staff level in hotels across the world before entering education.
Beverley is a Jamaican by birth and holds a PhD from Maastricht University, The Netherlands, an MSc. from University of Surrey, England, an MEd from University of Nevada, and a BSc from Florida International University, USA.
Trent Simmons is the founder of 2 International NGOs, the world’s first Purpose-Wealth-Happiness coach, and was a serial entrepreneur starting at the age of 8.
His personal network spans 150 countries and over 5000 professionals from all areas of society including government, academia, corporate, NGO, and social entrepreneurs. He utilizes this network extensively in his NGO, consulting, and coaching work.
As the Co-Founder and Managing Director of the World Spirit of the Game Foundation, he is currently overseeing its 100 Countries in 100 Days international expansion, as well as the Centers for Creative Impact.
He is passionate about both inspiring AND empowering ordinary people to have a positive Impact on the world.
Zoryna is a change consultant, coach, mentor, trainer, public speaker and author with a passion for helping organisations and individuals to exceed their expectations of what is possible for them to achieve.
She is a founder of L&M Plus Consulting Limited – a management consultancy specialising in neuroscience-based leadership and management development, change management and wellbeing programmes which include training, coaching and mentoring.
Zoryna has over 30 years of experience of strategic and operational leadership in public, voluntary and private sector organisations in different countries.
She is a member of the International Coaching Federation (ICF) and the European Mentoring and Coaching Council
(EMCC); a Fellow of The Institute of Leadership and Management (TILM); and a Mentor of the Warwick Business School (WBS) Global Mentoring Programme.
Aaron is an international development enthusiast and advocate for youth empowerment and participation in policy and governance. He served as the first Chair of the Marie Stopes International Ghana Youth Advisory Board as well as the National Chair of the Ghana Health Service Youth Advisory Board
Driven by my passion for learning and development, it has become my biggest goal in life to empower students in order to find their strengths, talents and own voice.
To make it concrete; the reason why I wake up everyday is to make sure no talent or dreams get lost or is being wasted.
Dr David Rempel is a Professor at the IUBH University of Applied Sciences, Germany. His focus has been in Tourism and Entrepreneurship.
He coaches and prepares African students for entrepreneurial ventures and is involved in setting up Start-Up Camps both within and beyond the IUBH setting.
Dr Rempel is presently acting as the Africa Coordinator in the Global Talent Mentoring Hub program from the World Giftedness Center, working with various African Universities and Partners to foster talent development in the STEMM (Sciences, Technology, Engineering, Maths and Medicine) areas. He is a member of ECHA (European Council of High Ability).
He received his PhD (Talent Development) from Friedrich Alexander University, Germany, Masters (Leadership Studies) at Azusa Pacific University, CA., USA, and his two undergraduate degrees (B.Ed, B.A.) from the University of Winnipeg, Canada.
I’m a professionally qualified coach, facilitator and trainer. I specialise in leadership development, change and career development. I help organisations to develop their leaders and change makers at all levels and to transition into new roles successfully. I also help individuals to navigate their career transitions and to change job and career direction.
I’m also an Associate Consultant with Bristol Business School, University of the West of England.
Marie-Claire Graf is a youth advocate, change maker and public speaker on a just transition to sustainable development and ambitious climate action through her diverse engagement in several initiatives on a local, national and international level.
It’s her aspiration to inspire and empower youth to take meaningful, impactful and positive actions to create a momentum for change. She was initiating and is leading several associations and movements around climate action, sustainable development, youth and women empowerment, food systems transformation and education such as Sustainability Week International or Youth Constituency YOUNGO of UN Climate Change.
Through her work, she has been recognized with multiple awards and prizes such the United Nations Youth Climate Champion of Switzerland and she is a UN Climate Ambassador
Dr. Ndode has a PhD in Mass Communication from the University of Buea in Cameroon and is one of the youngest university lectures in the country. In addition to lecturing on Journalism and Mass Comm, he is also one of the country’s leading experts in ICT(Information and Communication Technology) as well as being an expert in Communication and Social Science Research (Theory, Methodology, and Analysis)
He is passionate about Leadership development, and how effective interpersonal communication can help under-funded team overcome the funding gap and out-perform their competitors.
He believes that even if working in a corporate or NGO environment, entrepreneurial thinking is one of the best ways to continually reach peak performance for the individual and for the team.
Dorota Walters is a versatile HR Practitioner, founder of Talent Solutions International and a Human Capital Institute (HCI) faculty member.
Her Strategic HR and Talent Management expertise was gathered through working in 19 countries and 5 continents in a wide spectrum of industries – Hospitality, Food & Beverage, Banking, Investments, and Construction.
Since she founded Talent Solutions International in 2018 Dorota has been helping corporate leaders and entrepreneurs with upskilling their people skills, building effective HR structures and growing their businesses through agile teams.
Passionate about empowering ambitious leaders and facilitating their careers to the global level.
Trent Simmons is the founder of 2 International NGOs, the world’s first Purpose-Wealth-Happiness coach, and was a serial entrepreneur starting at the age of 8.
His personal network spans 150 countries and over 5000 professionals from all areas of society including government, academia, corporate, NGO, and social entrepreneurs. He utilizes this network extensively in his NGO, consulting, and coaching work.
As the Co-Founder and Managing Director of the World Spirit of the Game Foundation, he is currently overseeing its 100 Countries in 100 Days international expansion, as well as the Centers for Creative Impact.
He is passionate about both inspiring AND empowering ordinary people to have a positive Impact on the world.
Nazli Yenis is an authentic, resilient, passionate Global People Leader who has worked in different industries as an influencer who thrives on tough challenges, and translates visions and strategies into action. She was born by the Aegean Sea Coast. She has a Masters degree in Finance from Columbia University and a MS in HR Management , Organizational Effectiveness at NYU.
She loves spending time on the beach, creating new things, and making connections. With a long term passion for self-development to grow and thrive, she founded “Blink Minds,” where she brings her audience the power of positivity, passion, and purpose for moving toward one’s dreams.
She is passionate about developing self-aware, authentic human beings inspired by the power of purpose to design and thrive with their lives. She believes that success is not what you do; it’s why and how you do it, and the strengths and passions you bring to the table no matter where you’re seated. She is GFEL “Top 100 Leaders in Global Education” award winner. Through Blink Minds, she has worked with more than 1000 students, recent graduates and early professionals to build growth mindsets and leadership skills. She always says “The best form of your happiness is fulfillment. Living a life on purpose means using your natural talents, following your interests, and living in alignment with who you truly are”
The World Spirit of the Game Foundation was formed to help individuals and organizations take Personal Accountability for their Impact on the world.
Our organization has spread to 30+ countries so far just in 2021 and there are 4 main Pillars of the organization, with each individual or organizational member choosing for themselves how many of these areas they wish to contribute to.
1) Developing SotG as the world’s first “crowd-sourced” life philosophy which both provides individuals with an internal framework for choosing a different definition of winning and as a Social Movement which provides the external framework that helps like minded individuals and organizations around the world maximize their positive impact on society.
2) An Impact Coaching division to help raise funds for the non-profit work, and which now has a wide range of offerings for universities, as well as for corporations, SMEs, and start-ups.
3) Typical NGO work which includes applying for grants on Youth Leadership, Women’s Empowerment, and Entrepreneurial support, among others, as well as organizing global initiatives and supporting other NGOs
4) A global Impact Network of “disruptors of dysfunctional systems” that consists of individuals and organizations from the worlds of non-profit, social enterprise, for profit, academia and government.
Here is a full video overview of these 4 pillars as well as a deeper explanation of the long term goals of the organization/movement.